2016 is off and running for the Rave Green. In addition to the league releasing the schedule for the upcoming campaign, the Sounders announced the retirement of veteran midfielder Gonzalo Pineda and the signing of its sixth Homegrown Player, Jordan Schweitzer. This week will prove to be a major factor in the club’s focus to develop younger talent with the 2016 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday in Baltimore, Maryland.
Here’s a recap of notable coverage on the club:
- Matt Pentz of The Seattle Times previewed the top 10 regular season biggest games for the Sounders in 2016.
- Sounder at Heart featured a Q&A session with Jordan Schweitzer, the club’s latest signing.
- According to Gonzalo Pineda, MLS is no longer a cemetery for old players.
- Sports Illustrated reported that Sounders Academy product Jordan Morris will train with Werder Bremen before announcing his professional career.
- MLSsoccer.com ranked the Sounders’ schedule as the third toughest in the league in 2016.
