TUKWILA, Wash. -- Even though it was teased earlier this week when the paperwork had yet to go through, the Seattle Sounders officially signed Spanish winger Victor Rodriguez on Wednesday. The newest Sounder spoke to the media after the training session through a translator. About the move, Rodriguez said “I was very happy and hopeful. I didn’t have to think about it twice. As soon as I found out about the opportunity, I was excited to come.”
Sounders general manager Garth Lagerwey said on Monday that Rodriguez has been on the club’s radar for nearly two years, but it wasn’t in the cards until now.