List of Seattle Sounders FC players

[1] The current Sounders FC is an entity distinct to both of these clubs, and played its first MLS game on March 19, 2009.

[2] As of the start of the 2021 season, a total of 125 players have participated in at least one league match for Sounders FC.

Key DF = Defender MF = Midfielder FW = Forward/striker In their history the Seattle Sounders FC have used three primary goalkeepers.

However, this limit can be exceeded by trading international slots with another MLS team, or if one or more of the overseas players is a refugee or has permanent residency rights in the USA.

[158] As of April 24, 2023[update], 67 players from outside the United States have played in MLS for Seattle Sounders FC.

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Starting players before a 2009 Sounders FC match
Raúl Ruidíaz
Raúl Ruidíaz is the Sounders all-time leading goal scorer.
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Fredy Montero is the second in all time goals.
Mercer Island native Jordan Morris is third in all time goals.
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Clint Dempsey is Sounders FC's fourth leading scorer.
Martins GOAL vs. Valencia CF.
Obafemi Martins is Sounders FC's sixth all-time leader in goals.
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Nicolás Lodeiro is Sounders FC's all-time leader in assists.
Osvaldo Alonso.
Osvaldo Alonso has made the most appearances for SSFC.
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US international Brad Evans is third in all time appearances for SSFC.
US international Cristian Roldan is second in all time appearances for SSFC.
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Since 2002 Zach Scott has made over 250 total appearances for the Sounders including both the MLS and USL teams
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Former Sounder Eddie Johnson has 63 caps for the United States .
All-time appearance leader Stefan Frei
Former Sounders FC captain Kasey Keller
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Freddie Ljungberg has represented the Sweden national team , as well as several European clubs.
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Leonardo González has over 60 caps for Costa Rica .
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Román Torres led Panama to the 2018 World Cup .
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Jhon Kennedy Hurtado is one of five Colombians to play for the Sounders.