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Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots

Here are five big storylines to follow as the 2026 MLS campaign gets underway.

14 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots

Pedro De la Vega - Won't feature before June De la Vega (knee) will not be an option until right before the World Cup at the earliest, coach Brian Schmetzer told the media, according to Jackson Felts from the Hollywood Weekly...

Impact De la Vega is still facing a lengthy road back from a fractured patella, with his return projected, in the best-case scenario, just before the 2026 World Cup in June. It is a tough break for the Sounders, as the forward has been a locked-in starter up top and a consistent presence in the front line when healthy. His extended absence should create real opportunity for Paul Rothrock and for Paul Arriola, who is also working his way back after a long-term knee injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders FC 2026 Season Preview | MLSSoccer.com 2026 Schedule - First game/Home opener: Feb. 22 - 9:15 pm ET vs. Colorado Rapids - Full schedule - Watch on Apple TV

3 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Danny Musovski - Working individually Musovski has trained apart from the rest of the squad while he recovers from a back discomfort, Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports reports.

Impact Musovski is apparently not fully fit and could either be sidelined or have his playing time managed in the opening weeks of the MLS season. The forward is coming off a solid 2025 campaign in which he led the Sounders with 16 goals in 34 matches, so his status is a great concern for the team. However, Jordan Morris could be deployed in a striker role if Musovski is not available.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paul Rothrock - Re-signs with Sounders Rothrock signed a new contract with Seattle through the 2028-2029 season, with a club option for 2029-2030, the club announced. "Paul has been a reliable part of the group since he...

Impact Rothrock is coming off his best pro season in 2025 with 47 appearances, five goals and nine assists in all competitions, while setting MLS career highs with 33 appearances, 27 starts and seven assists. He delivered in big moments, notching a postseason assist, scoring the late dagger in the Leagues Cup Final win over Inter Miami and adding an assist at the FIFA Club World Cup against Botafogo. Across MLS play from 2023-2024, he totaled six goals and two assists, highlighted by a five-goal 2024 campaign. Rothrock will continue his journey with his former club for an additional two seasons minimum.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Baker - Back in Seattle Baker spent last season on loan with Sacramento Republic but is now back in the Sounders roster heading into the 2026 MLS season.

Impact Baker spend last season on loan with Sacramento Republic with the aim to gain playing time and develop before returning to his parent club. The defender now seems ready and in the roster for the 2026 MLS season with the Sounders.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders FC unveil the Evergreen State Kit | MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders FC have unveiled their primary jersey ahead of the 2026 MLS season, the Evergreen State Kit by adidas.

FEBRUARY 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

The season's new MLS kits include new sharp designs to lean into each team's local identity and culture.

FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

Kim Kee-hee - Training separately Kee-Hee (calf) did limited work away from the rest of the team during Tuesday's practice, Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports reports.

Impact Kee-Hee has missed offseason activity as he continues to recover from a calf issue, hoping to be available for the MLS season opener against Colorado Rapids on Feb. 22. The defender, who averaged 3.2 clearances per game during the previous campaign, will likely contend for center-back spots with Yeimar Gomez and Jackson Ragen as soon as he's healthy.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Arriola - Features in pre-season friendly Arriola (knee) played 30 minutes in Thursday's pre-season 3-0 defeat against Metalist 1925, confirming he is back available for Seattle.

Impact Arriola completed his return from a long term ACL injury suffered in March 2025 after logging half an hour in Thursday's preseason friendly against Metalist 1925. This is excellent news for the Sounders, as the forward will be able to continue building match fitness ahead of the season opener against the Colorado Rapids on Feb. 22 and is expected to play a solid role in the frontline once fully up to speed.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid: What it means for MLS & Seattle Sounders | MLSSoccer.com Viewed today, with Obed Vargas already on Atlético Madrid's gameday roster just three days after completing his landmark transfer from Seatt...

FEBRUARY 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Mexico's Obed Vargas Leaves Sounders For Atlético Madrid In $3.5 Million Transfer

Obed Vargas is set for a major step forward, leaving the Seattle Sounders to join Atletico Madrid.

FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Mexico's Obed Vargas Leaves Sounders For Atlético Madrid In $3.5 Million Transfer

Seattle Sounders to Atlético Madrid: Obed Vargas' 10 biggest MLS moments | MLSSoccer.com Obed Vargas has moved to one of Europe's biggest clubs, joining LaLiga powerhouse Atlético Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

FEBRUARY 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kim Kee-hee - Dealing with calf issue Kee-Hee has been dealing with a calf issue during preseason trainings with Seattle, reports. Jayda Evans of the Seattle Times.

Impact Kee-Hee is having a slow start to preseason with a calf injury delaying his preparations for the season. He is listed as day-to-day, with hopes he will be ready for the opener on Feb 22. The defender is very much in contention for a starting role for the team, making 10 starts in 15 MLS appearances in 2025 in his return to the league, however form and fitness continues to be a key issue.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro De la Vega - Not available until spring De la Vega (knee) is not expected to be cleared to play until the spring, reports Jayda Evans of the Seattle Times.

Impact De la Vega will not be ready for the start of the 2026 season after suffering a fractured patella back in October. He will aim to return in April or May, giving him an extra few months of preseason to fully recover and return to match form.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Arriola - Training with team Arriola (knee) has been training fully with the team during preseason trainings, per Jayda Evans of the Seattle Times.

Impact Arriola is very optimistic that he will be ready for the start of the season, having been able to training with his teammates in preseason. His next step will to try to be fit for Seattle's preseason matches to determine if he is fit enough for the opener on Feb 22. Arriola torn his ACL in March of 2025, missing majority of the 2025 year during his first campaign with Seattle.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Could Seattle Sounders and Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas Move to Europe?

Obed Vargas has already built an impressive résumé in Seattle, where he has made 130 appearances.

JANUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Could Seattle Sounders and Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas Move to Europe?

Ryan Sailor - Dealing with knee issue Sailor is dealing with a knee issue and didn't train for the first day of pre-season but will be available soon, coach Brian Schmetzer said to the media, according to Niko Moreno f...

Impact Sailor wasn't spotted in team training for the first day of the pre-season since he is currently dealing with a knee issue. That said, the new defensive addition of the Sounders is expected to be back available soon as the issue is only minor and will likely train with the team during the pre-season training camp in Portugal.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

'My Priority Is Europe'—Mexico World Cup Hopeful Turns Down Liga MX to Stay in MLS Obed Vargas has established himself as a key player with the Seattle Sounders in MLS.

JANUARY 10 • SI.COM

Seattle Sounders acquire Nikola Petković on loan from Charlotte FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Seattle Sounders FC have acquired midfielder Nikola Petković on loan from Charlotte FC through the 2026 season...

JANUARY 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nikola Petkovic - Loaned to Seattle Petkovic will spend the 2026 season on loan with Seattle Sounders from Charlotte, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Petkovic will add a versatile midfielder to the Sounders' depth, but it's unclear if he'll earn a starting role right away. He recorded one goal and one assist along with 16 shots (five on goal), eight chances created, 10 tackles and four clearances over 18 MLS games (six starts) in two seasons as a Charlotte player. At the international level, he has represented Serbia in a few youth category competitions. He may have a chance to see minutes behind Obed Vargas and Cristian Roldan on his new club.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders re-sign midfielder Paul Rothrock | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Seattle Sounders FC have re-signed midfielder Paul Rothrock through the 2028-2029 MLS season with an opti...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders sign defender Ryan Sailor | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Seattle Sounders FC have signed defender Ryan Sailor via free agency, the club announced Wednesday. The Uni...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ryan Sailor - Signs with Sounders Sailor signed a contract with Seattle through the 2026 season, with a club option through June of 2027, the club announced. "Ryan is a defender we've been familiar with for a long...

Impact Sailor was drafted ninth overall by Miami in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft and made 24 appearances in his first season, followed by 20 additional appearances across all competitions from 2023 to 2024, including one goal in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and five appearances in 2025 as Miami won its first MLS Cup. Prior to turning professional, he made 49 appearances for the University of Washington from 2017 to 2021, scoring 10 goals and three assists, including six goals and two assists during his 2021 senior season. Sailor is joining Sounders as a free agent and will aim to find some playing time in the MLS after a difficult season for the midfielder due to injuries.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Max Anchor - Officially signed by Seattle Anchor was officially signed by Seattle to a contract through the 2026 season, with club options through June of 2027 and for the 2027-2028 season after being claimed off End-of-Ye...

Impact Anchor has been officially signed by the Sounders after being claimed off End of Year Waivers on Friday. The young goalie will serve as a developmental depth option at goalkeeper for Seattle after gaining consistent minutes at the reserve and Canadian Premier League levels. Anchor's goal will be to push for a roster spot with the aim of developing alongside veteran Stefan Frei, who is staying at the club through the 2027 season.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

Mexico's Obed Vargas Leaves Sounders For Atlético Madrid In $3.5 Million Transfer

Could Seattle Sounders and Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas Move to Europe?