Seattle Sounders Strengthens Roster by completing Jesús Ferreira trade Ahead of Club World Cup and CCL

The Major League Soccer franchises that will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 are Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders. It is crucial for them to round out their squads with players capable of competing effectively and earning respect in the United States. On Tuesday, a significant move was announced that promises to benefit the Lumen Field side, that's right the man who the media been buzzing about coming to the Emerald City for awhile now.

The Washington-based organization has completed the acquisition of Jesús Ferreira from FC Dallas as they seek to yield better options upfront for coach Brian Schmetzer. The Colombian forward, who is a naturalized American, has signed a long-term contract while Dallas will receive $2 million, international roster space and the arrival of Brazilian Léo Chú in return. Information provided by Tom Bogert.

It would be pertinent to mention that Ferreira has seen it all through his stints with the United States National Team and was called up time and again by Gregg Berhalter for his stint. The 24-year-old forward has had Concacaf Qualifiers, Nations League, Qatar 2022 World Cup, and 2023 Gold Cup under his belt. He lastly received the call from Mauricio Pochettino for the USMNT camp this week in January.

Seattle will look to make an attractive attacking combination with Argentine Pedro de la Vega and American Jordan Morris as all of them will have to reach the required level after departures like Raúl Ruidíaz. Nevertheless, Ferreira's task will be to adapt fast into the Rave Green team.

Although he is only 24 years old, Jesús Ferreira can boast of having been in the 'Stars and Stripes' squad in the last World Cup, something that will surely infuse his teammates with confidence. Berhalter's trust in him was well reflected when he started Ferreira in the round of 16 match against the Netherlands (L, 3-1).

It is worth mentioning that Seattle Sounders will have a hard group in the Club World Cup 2025, as they are in Group B with teams like Botafogo (Sunday, June 15), Atlético de Madrid (Thursday, June 19), and Paris Saint-Germain (Monday, June 23). In the closer test, Ferreira will also help Seattle in the Concacaf Champions Cup hoping to get the Rave Green's 2nd CCL crown this year!

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