The Sounders have re-signed Alex Roldan, who has switched positions from midfielder to defender, to a first-team contract, the team announced Tuesday.
“We’re excited to bring back Alex for another season in Seattle and see how he does at a new position,” said Garth Lagerwey, Sounders general manager and president of soccer, in a news release. “He has been a great pro these past two seasons, and his experience with our club will allow us to be flexible with him on the field.”
Seattle declined Roldan’s option following the 2019 MLS season after he started five of his nine matches last year at midfield and tallied one assist in 442 minutes.