After exercising the options on 11 players and losing Tyler Miller to LAFC in the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft, the Sounders currently boast a roster of 21 players. According to Sounders GM & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey, this “sustainable core” will carry over into the 2018 campaign, which begins in February with CONCACAF Champions League and could once again go all the way until December.
At his end-of-year media availability, Lagerwey didn’t specify which positions he’s looking to improve, but one thing is for certain – Stefan Frei will need a backup or two.