Sounders select defender Markus Fjortoft in Second Round of 2018 MLS SuperDraft

Sounders select defender Markus Fjortoft in Second Round of 2018 MLS SuperDraft

With the 45th overall pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, the Sounders selected defender Markus Fjortoft. Standing at 6-5, 205 pounds, the hulking center back starred at Duke University for four seasons, earning the team's Defensive MVP award in 2016 and 2017. He played alongside Sounders midfielder Zach Mathers for two seasons.
Sounders FC selects two players on first day of 2018 MLS SuperDraft

Sounders FC selects two players on first day of 2018 MLS SuperDraft
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 1: Clint Dempsey’s equalizer saves point at Portland, sparks Seattle turnaround

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 1: Clint Dempsey’s equalizer saves point at Portland, sparks Seattle turnaround
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 2: Stefan Frei dives to deny Fredy Montero free kick

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 2: Stefan Frei dives to deny Fredy Montero free kick
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 3: Clint Dempsey’s wonder strike at the Colorado Rapids

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 3: Clint Dempsey’s wonder strike at the Colorado Rapids
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 4: Joevin Jones nutmeg, Nicolás Lodeiro cross lead to Jordan Morris headed goal

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 4: Joevin Jones nutmeg, Nicolás Lodeiro cross lead to Jordan Morris headed goal
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 4: Joevin Jones nutmeg, Nicolás Lodeiro cross lead to Jordan Morris headed goal

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 4: Joevin Jones nutmeg, Nicolás Lodeiro cross lead to Jordan Morris headed goal
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 5: Nicolás Lodeiro buries a left-footed volley at the San Jose Earthquakes

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 5: Nicolás Lodeiro buries a left-footed volley at the San Jose Earthquakes
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 6: Osvaldo Alonso completes three-goal comeback against the New England Revolution

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 6: Osvaldo Alonso completes three-goal comeback against the New England Revolution
Top Plays of 2017 | No. 7: Clint Dempsey wins the Western Conference Semifinals

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 7: Clint Dempsey wins the Western Conference Semifinals
Social Media Timeline: Sounders celebrate the holidays

Social Media Timeline: Sounders celebrate the holidays

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 8: Cristian Roldan records a brace in 96 seconds against the San Jose Earthquakes

Top Plays of 2017 | No. 8: Cristian Roldan records a brace in 96 seconds against the San Jose Earthquakes
Top Plays of 2017 | No 9: Gustav Svensson’s volley equalizes against D.C. United

Top Plays of 2017 | No 9: Gustav Svensson’s volley equalizes against D.C. United
Top Plays of 2017 | Honorable Mentions

Top Plays of 2017 | Honorable Mentions
Top Plays of 2017 | Full Schedule

Top Plays of 2017 | Full Schedule
Dates and times announced for Sounders FC's Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League matchup with Santa Tecla FC

Dates and times announced for Sounders FC's Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League matchup with Santa Tecla FC
Top five assists of 2017 | No. 3: Joevin Jones nutmeg leads to Jordan Morris header

Top five assists of 2017 | No. 3: Joevin Jones nutmeg leads to Jordan Morris header
Sounders on Campus Recap, Part 2: Reviewing the NCAA seasons of top Academy products

Sounders on Campus Recap, Part 2: Reviewing the NCAA seasons of top Academy products
CONCACAF names Seattle Sounders defender Román Torres to 2017 Best XI

CONCACAF names Seattle Sounders defender Román Torres to 2017 Best XI
Sounders FC to open 2018 season at home March 4 against Los Angeles FC

Sounders FC to open 2018 season at home March 4 against Los Angeles FC
Seattle Sounders will host LAFC in 2018 season opener on March 4

Seattle Sounders will host LAFC in 2018 season opener on March 4

Sounders FC to face Santa Tecla FC in 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League

Sounders FC to face Santa Tecla FC in 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League
Seattle Sounders set to face El Salvador's Santa Tecla FC in Round of 16 of CONCACAF Champions League

Seattle Sounders set to face El Salvador's Santa Tecla FC in Round of 16 of CONCACAF Champions League
LIVE: Follow the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League Draw

LIVE: Follow the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League Draw
Sounders on Campus Recap, Part 1: Reviewing the NCAA seasons of top Academy products

Sounders on Campus Recap, Part 1: Reviewing the NCAA seasons of top Academy products
Román Torres accepts award on behalf of Panama's national team

Román Torres accepts award on behalf of Panama's national team
WATCH: Clint Dempsey scores impressive goal in charity match with stunning bicycle kick

WATCH: Clint Dempsey scores impressive goal in charity match with stunning bicycle kick

Sounders Academy U-12s compete in tournament hosted by the English Premier League

Sounders Academy U-12s compete in tournament hosted by the English Premier League
Seattle Sounders acquire Columbus Crew defender Waylon Francis, re-sign goalkeeper Bryan Meredith

Seattle Sounders acquire Columbus Crew defender Waylon Francis, re-sign goalkeeper Bryan Meredith
Sounders FC acquires Waylon Francis from Columbus Crew SC

Sounders FC acquires Waylon Francis from Columbus Crew SC
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