There have been strong rumors linking the Sounders to Japanese forward Keisuke Honda of AC Milan, which would, of course, be a major addition in this market for a team looking to take its product global.
The Sounders, of course, are staying as mum as can be about the situation, with GM Garth Lagerwey telling me Saturday afternoon that the team has a policy of not speaking about players under contract with other clubs.
But sources close to the situation have also told me the Sounders are indeed pursuing Honda, 30, and there is interest from the player’s camp in having him come here.