Paul Arriola trade has been completed, officially a Sounder

As reported on by the amazing Oshan the deal for Arriola is now done and he's already reported to the team. Looks like the MLS isn't blocking the deal anymore. And it's another trade with a 1st-round draft pick and $300k in conditional GAM. Though they aren't any contract details known at the moment as the MLS still has some hang-ups over the deal. But since he's coming in he's someone who should add to the team ASAP.

A FC Dallas teammate of our other big trade acquisition Jesús Ferreira since 2022 which was Ferreira's career season. No doubt he'll help him settle into the Emerald City no problem. And he'll add a lot of playmaking to our roster as well. the now ex-captain of FC Dallas and he knows the MLS like the back of his hand. Having played previously for DC United and only left the MLS once for Swansea City in 20/21. Like Ferreira he had a bad season in 2024 having 5 goals and 2 assists but unlike Ferreira he also had a bad 2023 only having 3 goals and 4 assists to the same number of goal contributions. Which is really down when you compare it to his 2021 and 2018 where in 21 he had 15 total goal contributions (10 goals, 5 assists) and 13 total goal contributions (7 goals and 6 assists) though his impact has always been more indirect averaging a key pass each season he's been in the MLS including the past 2 seasons. And has always had strong through balls.

So while not the most valuable he will add to the Sounders attack which is a area we needed addressed after our 1-0 heartbreak to eliminate us from the Conference Semis. And not with the 2 Ex-FC Dallas stars that's exactly what we have and with that another MLS Cup could be within our grasp. Thanks a bunch for reading!