For the third time in Seattle Sounders history, fans have an opportunity to cast a binding judgment on the general manager’s performance. Like the two previous times this happened, I suspect that the general manager will receive overwhelming support.
In eight years since taking over for Adrian Hanauer as Sounders GM and President of Soccer, Garth Lagerwey has amassed an impressive resume that includes two MLS Cups, four trips to the MLS Cup final, a Leagues Cup final and, most recently, the Concacaf Champions League trophy. Lagerwey has helped make this happen while modernizing the Sounders Academy, establishing a productive second team and stocking the first team well enough that they’ve compiled more regular-season points over that 8-year span than everyone but the New York Red Bulls.