SEATTLE, WASH. – Following the club’s historic victory in the 2016 MLS Cup and ahead of Tuesday’s MLS Expansion Draft, Seattle Sounders FC today announced that it is exercising the 2017 contract options of eight players, placing the club's current roster heading into next season at 16 players. MLS is set to announce the protected lists for the 2016 Expansion Draft later this morning.
The following players saw their options exercised for 2017: goalkeeper Tyler Miller, defenders Tony Alfaro, Oniel Fisher, Joevin Jones and Román Torres, midfielders Brad Evans and Aaron Kovar, in addition to forward Victor Mansaray.