The Sounders have acquired some left back help alongside Nouhou, landing veteran Waylon Francis from the Columbus Crew for $50,000 in general allocation money.
In a move likely made to keep left back Nouhou on his toes next season, the Sounders on Thursday acquired one-time all-star fullback Waylon Francis from the Columbus Crew.
The addition of Francis, 27, for $50,000 in general allocation money gives the Sounders a left-footed outside back that can ease some of the burden of losing Joevin Jones to German side SV Darmstadt. Nouhou had been the starting left back through the postseason and was being groomed as Jones’ replacement for much of the second half of the recent campaign.