Ok, bad joke. This is Michael Seamon, our newest full-time Seattle Sounder:
Credit: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The midfielder will wear #22 and head straight to the active roster. He was a 2nd round draft pick from Villanova, and after initially training with Seattle, he returned to Villanova get graduate. He celebrated his diploma with the final goal of the Sounders 3-0 friendly victory over Boca Juniors, the aftermath seen in the picture above.
The roster move brings the Sounders to 26 total players, one more than the 25 allowed. However, with three players on the IR, the Seamon signing actually only brings the active roster to 24, meaning there is one slot open. With injured players Nate Jaqua and Michael Fucito (possibly) expected back on the active roster after the World Cup break, as well as new signing Blaise Nkufo(heard of him?), expect some roster moves to take place. A trade or two would not be out of the question, but Coach Sigi will want the full 25 man roster utilized with US Open Cup and Concacaf Champions League games approaching.
Other Notes:
Speaking of the Champions League, the Sounders opponent is now known. FIFA lifted its ban of El Salvador, so CD Metapan will be the Sounders rival for the CCL qualifier. The first leg is in Seattle, and thankfully the front office has decided it will be played at Qwest Field and not Starfire, home of the Sounders during the US Open Cup.
Two massive games upcoming before the World Cup break, both at Qwest against struggling teams. Let's get 6 boys.
Until next time...
GO SOUNDERS!
