Niko Moreno
@elrolonw.bsky.social
Reportero/Columnista 🇨🇴 @MLSES @sounderatheart y editor ejecutivo de @sportspulso. Con toda la cobertura de #MLS, #Sounders, #Seahawks y otros deportes
Per sources, there are interesting developments on 4 #Sounders players as we prepare for off-season moves:
- The 2025 club options for Ryan Kent & João Paulo have been declined
- No agreement was reached with Stefan Frei nor Jonathan Bell who are now out of contract (For now)
- The 2025 club options for Ryan Kent & João Paulo have been declined
- No agreement was reached with Stefan Frei nor Jonathan Bell who are now out of contract (For now)
November 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Per sources, there are interesting developments on 4 #Sounders players as we prepare for off-season moves:
- The 2025 club options for Ryan Kent & João Paulo have been declined
- No agreement was reached with Stefan Frei nor Jonathan Bell who are now out of contract (For now)
- The 2025 club options for Ryan Kent & João Paulo have been declined
- No agreement was reached with Stefan Frei nor Jonathan Bell who are now out of contract (For now)
Obed Vargas had a solid 90 minutes in Mexico U20's 1-0 win over Morocco and helps his team advance the group stage of the U20 World Cup.
Mexico will take on the tournament host Chile in the next stage on October 7th.
Happy for the #Sounders ' midfielder 🙌
Mexico will take on the tournament host Chile in the next stage on October 7th.
Happy for the #Sounders ' midfielder 🙌
October 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Obed Vargas had a solid 90 minutes in Mexico U20's 1-0 win over Morocco and helps his team advance the group stage of the U20 World Cup.
Mexico will take on the tournament host Chile in the next stage on October 7th.
Happy for the #Sounders ' midfielder 🙌
Mexico will take on the tournament host Chile in the next stage on October 7th.
Happy for the #Sounders ' midfielder 🙌
First #Sounders open practice since winning #leaguescup2025
Jordan Morris looks to be full in training today, which is surprising. Albert Rusnák is also a full participant as it was expected this week.
While Obed Vargas, Reed Baker-Whiting and Snyder Brunell all back NT play.
Jordan Morris looks to be full in training today, which is surprising. Albert Rusnák is also a full participant as it was expected this week.
While Obed Vargas, Reed Baker-Whiting and Snyder Brunell all back NT play.
September 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
First #Sounders open practice since winning #leaguescup2025
Jordan Morris looks to be full in training today, which is surprising. Albert Rusnák is also a full participant as it was expected this week.
While Obed Vargas, Reed Baker-Whiting and Snyder Brunell all back NT play.
Jordan Morris looks to be full in training today, which is surprising. Albert Rusnák is also a full participant as it was expected this week.
While Obed Vargas, Reed Baker-Whiting and Snyder Brunell all back NT play.
Brian Schmetzer on @933kjr.bsky.social just confirmed that Albert Rusnák could be out 3-4 weeks as I mentioned during "What we learned this week" with @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com on Saturday.
The #Sounders head coach also mentioned that Ryan Kent could be out a total 12 weeks 🤯
That's the season
The #Sounders head coach also mentioned that Ryan Kent could be out a total 12 weeks 🤯
That's the season
August 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Brian Schmetzer on @933kjr.bsky.social just confirmed that Albert Rusnák could be out 3-4 weeks as I mentioned during "What we learned this week" with @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com on Saturday.
The #Sounders head coach also mentioned that Ryan Kent could be out a total 12 weeks 🤯
That's the season
The #Sounders head coach also mentioned that Ryan Kent could be out a total 12 weeks 🤯
That's the season
Digging more into the #Sounders ' next match against Xolos de Tijuana, I found this interesting nugget of information.
During the 2013 season, Seattle’s CB Yeimar Gómez Andrade and now Tijuana head coach Sebastian "El Loco" Abreu were teammates at Rosario Central in Argentina 🇦🇷
#LeaguesCup
During the 2013 season, Seattle’s CB Yeimar Gómez Andrade and now Tijuana head coach Sebastian "El Loco" Abreu were teammates at Rosario Central in Argentina 🇦🇷
#LeaguesCup
August 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Digging more into the #Sounders ' next match against Xolos de Tijuana, I found this interesting nugget of information.
During the 2013 season, Seattle’s CB Yeimar Gómez Andrade and now Tijuana head coach Sebastian "El Loco" Abreu were teammates at Rosario Central in Argentina 🇦🇷
#LeaguesCup
During the 2013 season, Seattle’s CB Yeimar Gómez Andrade and now Tijuana head coach Sebastian "El Loco" Abreu were teammates at Rosario Central in Argentina 🇦🇷
#LeaguesCup
The #Sounders will practice and travel to Atlanta today.
One absence that caught my eye so far is Paul Rothrock, as I reported yesterday, he fell and seemed to have injured his wrist. I also don't see Yeimar but perhaps he is doing some work inside.
We'll ask Brian Schmetzer after training.
One absence that caught my eye so far is Paul Rothrock, as I reported yesterday, he fell and seemed to have injured his wrist. I also don't see Yeimar but perhaps he is doing some work inside.
We'll ask Brian Schmetzer after training.
July 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The #Sounders will practice and travel to Atlanta today.
One absence that caught my eye so far is Paul Rothrock, as I reported yesterday, he fell and seemed to have injured his wrist. I also don't see Yeimar but perhaps he is doing some work inside.
We'll ask Brian Schmetzer after training.
One absence that caught my eye so far is Paul Rothrock, as I reported yesterday, he fell and seemed to have injured his wrist. I also don't see Yeimar but perhaps he is doing some work inside.
We'll ask Brian Schmetzer after training.
Couple of side notes from today's #Sounders training session:
- Pedro de La Vega going with a short hair cut and looks like a whole other player
- #MLS legend David Ferreira is watching his son Jesus at training today. Talked to him for a few minutes and seemed to like Seattle.
- Pedro de La Vega going with a short hair cut and looks like a whole other player
- #MLS legend David Ferreira is watching his son Jesus at training today. Talked to him for a few minutes and seemed to like Seattle.
July 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Here are a few early notes from today's #Sounders training session. - Obed Vargas was jogging separately from the group - Kim is not out here yet - Good news is that Jordan Morris seems to be at least a partial participant Obed clearly a concern, but we'll ask Schmetzer about it.
June 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Here are a few early notes from today's #Sounders training session. - Obed Vargas was jogging separately from the group - Kim is not out here yet - Good news is that Jordan Morris seems to be at least a partial participant Obed clearly a concern, but we'll ask Schmetzer about it.
My takes of the #Sounders 4-1 over #AllforCity:
- It was Seattle’s best performance of 2025 from start to finish
- Ryan Kent proved he is a game changer
- Vargas was MOTM
- Musovski has earned the temporary starting spot up top
- AR 16 wants his starting spot back - good game
- Rusnák was sharp
- It was Seattle’s best performance of 2025 from start to finish
- Ryan Kent proved he is a game changer
- Vargas was MOTM
- Musovski has earned the temporary starting spot up top
- AR 16 wants his starting spot back - good game
- Rusnák was sharp
May 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
My takes of the #Sounders 4-1 over #AllforCity:
- It was Seattle’s best performance of 2025 from start to finish
- Ryan Kent proved he is a game changer
- Vargas was MOTM
- Musovski has earned the temporary starting spot up top
- AR 16 wants his starting spot back - good game
- Rusnák was sharp
- It was Seattle’s best performance of 2025 from start to finish
- Ryan Kent proved he is a game changer
- Vargas was MOTM
- Musovski has earned the temporary starting spot up top
- AR 16 wants his starting spot back - good game
- Rusnák was sharp
Nice day at Providence Swedish Performance Center.
Ryan Kent seems to be full in training along Albert Rusnák. Jordan Morris was a partial participants today, while Alex & J Bell practiced separately.
Paul Arriola is also out here doing some work on a machine, nothing to it, just nice to see him.
Ryan Kent seems to be full in training along Albert Rusnák. Jordan Morris was a partial participants today, while Alex & J Bell practiced separately.
Paul Arriola is also out here doing some work on a machine, nothing to it, just nice to see him.
April 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Nice day at Providence Swedish Performance Center.
Ryan Kent seems to be full in training along Albert Rusnák. Jordan Morris was a partial participants today, while Alex & J Bell practiced separately.
Paul Arriola is also out here doing some work on a machine, nothing to it, just nice to see him.
Ryan Kent seems to be full in training along Albert Rusnák. Jordan Morris was a partial participants today, while Alex & J Bell practiced separately.
Paul Arriola is also out here doing some work on a machine, nothing to it, just nice to see him.
The #Sounders are back and training after their disappointing loss vs San Diego FC.
Jordan looks full on, while Alex Roldan and Albert Rusnák are not out here. We will ask Brian Schmetzer updates.
Jordan looks full on, while Alex Roldan and Albert Rusnák are not out here. We will ask Brian Schmetzer updates.
April 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The #Sounders are back and training after their disappointing loss vs San Diego FC.
Jordan looks full on, while Alex Roldan and Albert Rusnák are not out here. We will ask Brian Schmetzer updates.
Jordan looks full on, while Alex Roldan and Albert Rusnák are not out here. We will ask Brian Schmetzer updates.
Notes from #Sounders training session:
- Ryan Kent was working inside today
- Brian Schmetzer said Pedro de La Vega will be on the bench at San Diego FC , Jordan Morris will not
- Danny Musovski is questionable with a back injury
- Kim Kee-hee and Reed also available vs SD
- Ryan Kent was working inside today
- Brian Schmetzer said Pedro de La Vega will be on the bench at San Diego FC , Jordan Morris will not
- Danny Musovski is questionable with a back injury
- Kim Kee-hee and Reed also available vs SD
April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Notes from #Sounders training session:
- Ryan Kent was working inside today
- Brian Schmetzer said Pedro de La Vega will be on the bench at San Diego FC , Jordan Morris will not
- Danny Musovski is questionable with a back injury
- Kim Kee-hee and Reed also available vs SD
- Ryan Kent was working inside today
- Brian Schmetzer said Pedro de La Vega will be on the bench at San Diego FC , Jordan Morris will not
- Danny Musovski is questionable with a back injury
- Kim Kee-hee and Reed also available vs SD
Danny Musovski went in early during yesterday's training session.
#Sounders HC Brian Schmetzer mentioned Danny was dealing with some pain and aches, but today he is practicing separately, perhaps just as a precautions.
#Sounders HC Brian Schmetzer mentioned Danny was dealing with some pain and aches, but today he is practicing separately, perhaps just as a precautions.
April 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Danny Musovski went in early during yesterday's training session.
#Sounders HC Brian Schmetzer mentioned Danny was dealing with some pain and aches, but today he is practicing separately, perhaps just as a precautions.
#Sounders HC Brian Schmetzer mentioned Danny was dealing with some pain and aches, but today he is practicing separately, perhaps just as a precautions.
First training of the week of the #Sounders
Jorda Morris, Pedro de La Vega & Leo Burneywere doing individualwork away from the main group. Yeimar was back and looks to be full in training, along with Cristian Roldan.
Positives were Reed Baker-Whiting and Kim seem close to be in full fitness.
Jorda Morris, Pedro de La Vega & Leo Burneywere doing individualwork away from the main group. Yeimar was back and looks to be full in training, along with Cristian Roldan.
Positives were Reed Baker-Whiting and Kim seem close to be in full fitness.
March 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
First training of the week of the #Sounders
Jorda Morris, Pedro de La Vega & Leo Burneywere doing individualwork away from the main group. Yeimar was back and looks to be full in training, along with Cristian Roldan.
Positives were Reed Baker-Whiting and Kim seem close to be in full fitness.
Jorda Morris, Pedro de La Vega & Leo Burneywere doing individualwork away from the main group. Yeimar was back and looks to be full in training, along with Cristian Roldan.
Positives were Reed Baker-Whiting and Kim seem close to be in full fitness.
Here are the #Sounders ' injury updates:
Arriola - ACL tear. Expected to miss a significant amount of time
Morris - hamstring out 4-6 weeks
Pedro - out Quad 4-6 weeks
Yeimar - Out vs St Louis City due Personal maner
Brian Schmetzer - Illness - Status for Saturday is TBD vs St Louis City
Arriola - ACL tear. Expected to miss a significant amount of time
Morris - hamstring out 4-6 weeks
Pedro - out Quad 4-6 weeks
Yeimar - Out vs St Louis City due Personal maner
Brian Schmetzer - Illness - Status for Saturday is TBD vs St Louis City
March 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Here are the #Sounders ' injury updates:
Arriola - ACL tear. Expected to miss a significant amount of time
Morris - hamstring out 4-6 weeks
Pedro - out Quad 4-6 weeks
Yeimar - Out vs St Louis City due Personal maner
Brian Schmetzer - Illness - Status for Saturday is TBD vs St Louis City
Arriola - ACL tear. Expected to miss a significant amount of time
Morris - hamstring out 4-6 weeks
Pedro - out Quad 4-6 weeks
Yeimar - Out vs St Louis City due Personal maner
Brian Schmetzer - Illness - Status for Saturday is TBD vs St Louis City
Yesterday, #CruzAzul HC confirmed that the reason 7 players did not fly with the team was because of fitness concerns.
Vicente Sanchez said the number of games played dictates these sorts of circumstances, but he sounded confident in his roster's depth to get a good result.
Vicente Sanchez said the number of games played dictates these sorts of circumstances, but he sounded confident in his roster's depth to get a good result.
March 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Yesterday, #CruzAzul HC confirmed that the reason 7 players did not fly with the team was because of fitness concerns.
Vicente Sanchez said the number of games played dictates these sorts of circumstances, but he sounded confident in his roster's depth to get a good result.
Vicente Sanchez said the number of games played dictates these sorts of circumstances, but he sounded confident in his roster's depth to get a good result.
Update: After issues with Kim's Ulsan contract were resolved by his camp before the 2 day window, #Sounders gave & his deal was completed as @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com reported.
Kim Kee-hee will work on medical exams and getting P1 Visa. At this time, Kim is not likely to join the team in Spain.
Kim Kee-hee will work on medical exams and getting P1 Visa. At this time, Kim is not likely to join the team in Spain.
January 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Update: After issues with Kim's Ulsan contract were resolved by his camp before the 2 day window, #Sounders gave & his deal was completed as @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com reported.
Kim Kee-hee will work on medical exams and getting P1 Visa. At this time, Kim is not likely to join the team in Spain.
Kim Kee-hee will work on medical exams and getting P1 Visa. At this time, Kim is not likely to join the team in Spain.
- Flashes in Pedro de La Vega's play feel like his talent will be in full display next year
- Jordan Morris' confidence & productivity are important for the future
- Brian Schmetzer's game plan vs #LAFC & #LaGalaxy were very good
- #Sounders bringing a DP striker could make them an elite team
- Jordan Morris' confidence & productivity are important for the future
- Brian Schmetzer's game plan vs #LAFC & #LaGalaxy were very good
- #Sounders bringing a DP striker could make them an elite team
December 2, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Not a successful year for the #Sounders but an encouraging one:
- Regained status as a top team in Western Conference by eliminating #LAFC
- Obed's breakout year & Cristian Roldan partnership in CM is promising
- Cemented best CB duo in #MLS
- Hitting gold on Georgi/Rothrock was huge
- Regained status as a top team in Western Conference by eliminating #LAFC
- Obed's breakout year & Cristian Roldan partnership in CM is promising
- Cemented best CB duo in #MLS
- Hitting gold on Georgi/Rothrock was huge
December 2, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Yesterday, I spoke to Obed Vargas about facing a talented #LaGalaxy midfield led by Puig & Reus. Obed was explaining the importance of being physical when he gave me this phenomenal quote.
"I plan to be a plague on top of them, a louse who doesn't let them be [Play] free."
That quote is straight 🔥
"I plan to be a plague on top of them, a louse who doesn't let them be [Play] free."
That quote is straight 🔥
November 28, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Yesterday, I spoke to Obed Vargas about facing a talented #LaGalaxy midfield led by Puig & Reus. Obed was explaining the importance of being physical when he gave me this phenomenal quote.
"I plan to be a plague on top of them, a louse who doesn't let them be [Play] free."
That quote is straight 🔥
"I plan to be a plague on top of them, a louse who doesn't let them be [Play] free."
That quote is straight 🔥
Paul Rothrock out for the rest of the #MLSCUPPLAYOFFS, per Brian Schmetzer on KJR 93.3 FM
The #Sounders HC said there was a 60% chance Yeimar Gomez Andrade plays on Saturday and it was 50-50 that Reed Baker-Whiting would make the game
The percentage of probability are not encouraging.
The #Sounders HC said there was a 60% chance Yeimar Gomez Andrade plays on Saturday and it was 50-50 that Reed Baker-Whiting would make the game
The percentage of probability are not encouraging.
November 27, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Paul Rothrock out for the rest of the #MLSCUPPLAYOFFS, per Brian Schmetzer on KJR 93.3 FM
The #Sounders HC said there was a 60% chance Yeimar Gomez Andrade plays on Saturday and it was 50-50 that Reed Baker-Whiting would make the game
The percentage of probability are not encouraging.
The #Sounders HC said there was a 60% chance Yeimar Gomez Andrade plays on Saturday and it was 50-50 that Reed Baker-Whiting would make the game
The percentage of probability are not encouraging.
