Lodeiro, who is arguably the greatest player in Sounders history, the last to sign a contract extension following the 2020 MLS season. He originally joined the club from Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors in mid-2016, while now…Atlanta United Manager Garth Lagerwey was at the helm, a marquee summer signing (and arguably the most notable of its kind in MLS history).
Lodeiro, a designated player and longtime captain, has since been the figurehead of Seattle’s rise. He won two MLS Cups (2016, 2019) and a historic victory Concacaf Champions League title (2022), and also has individual accolades like being a 2019 MLS All-Star and being part of the 2020 MLS Best XI. In pure boxscore statistics, Lodeiro has 41 goals and 80 assists in 191 season games regular.
Even though there are always two sides in contract negotiations and clubs have to make difficult decisions, Lodeiro’s view is clear: “I’m quite disappointed, sad, because of everything I’ve achieved with the club.”
