No Seattle Sounder is happier that Gonzalo Pineda has joined the coaching staff than midfielder Cristian Roldan.
Seattle announced on Friday the addition of former Sounder and Mexican international Pineda to head coach Brian Schmetzer’s staff. Pineda spent the final two years of his long and decorated career with the Sounders in 2014-15, scoring four goals and adding nine assists in 56 regular-season matches. He retired following the 2015 season at 33 years old.
After a year broadcasting with Spanish television giant Univision, Pineda returns in a coaching role, one he unofficially began as Roldan’s mentor during Roldan’s rookie season in 2015.