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Rothrock scores a goal, Thomas has 7 saves as Sounders beat Earthquakes 1-0

Paul Rothrock scored a goal in the 20th minute, Andrew Thomas had seven saves, and the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

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

Unlucky own goal Baker registered an own goal, one tackle (one won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Baker supplied the final touch that carried the ball into the back of his own net early in the second half Sunday, though Seattle would prevail in a 5-2 victory. Difficult moment notwithstanding, the defender contributed one tackle (one won), one interception, one block and three clearances to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. After making at least 12 appearances for Seattle in each of the last two MLS campaigns, Baker has made just three appearances (one start) in 2025.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Musovski's hat trick helps Sounders beat Sporting KC 5-2

Danny Musovski scored three goals, Snyder Brunell added a goal in his first MLS start and the Seattle Sounders beat Sporting Kansas City 5-2

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays with Tacoma Baker has made appearances with the Tacoma Defiance in the MLS Next Pro.

Impact Baker is only a part time member of the senior team for Seattle, also making appearances with the reserves. This resulted in just four starts in 13 MLs appearances, assisting once with 14 crosses and 15 tackles.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Minnesota Baker (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Minnesota, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Baker is questionable for Saturday's match as he deals with a wrist issue. The defender was in a cast before a League Cups clash with Necaxa, but is expected to be recovering from the wrist issue. Baker will likely be more of a bench option even if deemed fully fit for Saturday's match.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains seperately Baker (hand) is training on the side for Seattle, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Baker is set to miss more time as he continues to heal from a hand injury picked up during the Leagues Cup. He's started four times in 13 appearances, totaling an assist with 14 crosses (four won) and 15 tackles during his second campaign with the side.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seen with cast Baker was seen with a cast on his right arm ahead of Sunday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Baker did not feature during Friday's Leagues Cup win over Minnesota due to a right hand injury. He could miss another match, depending on the severity of the issue. In MLS play, the defender started four times in 13 appearances, totaling an assist with 14 crosses (four accurate) and 13 clearances.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides cross to tie match Baker assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Baker played a key role in Seattle's ill-fated comeback attempt during Saturday's 2-3 loss to San Jose. Baker's cross provided the assist for the game-tying goal late in the second half. The assist was his first in 15 career appearances with the Sounders. Baker has appeared as a substitute in three of Seattle's four matches and attempted seven crosses (two accurate). However, Baker's path to minutes in the starting XI in Seattle remains murky, as Seattle boasts a deep fullback rotation.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in 12 matches this season Baker make a total of eight starts in 12 appearances during his first season with Seattle.

Impact The 19-year-old had a good showing during his first year in the MLS, though was an depth option for most of the season. He totaled 18 clearances, 18 tackles (13 won) and 13 crosses (three won) in 2023 as the defender will look to work his way up the depth chart for next season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Baker (concussion) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Colorado.

Impact Baker passed the concussion tests, but he will settle for a spot on the bench and could see minutes as a defensive replacement in the second half.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Dallas Baker is listed as questionable to face Dallas on Saturday due to his placement in the concussion protocol.

Impact It's unclear when Baker suffered the concussion, but he's now at risk of missing Saturday's matchup against Dallas. Either way, he wasn't likely to start with most of Seattle's regular defensive line being fit and available for this matchup, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Timbers Baker (concussion) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Portland.

Impact Baker is back in the XI after missing last weekend's match with a concussion. He's at right-back Saturday due to the suspension of Alexander Roldan. Baker has just three crosses in his three starts this season, though at home against Portland, he could get forward a touch more than he has in prior starts.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Baker's status for Saturday's clash against the Timbers is uncertain due to a head injury.

Impact Baker missed the midweek loss to the Earthquakes while in the concussion protocols and he's questionable once again for Saturday. Nouhou Tolo and Reed Baker-Whiting are expected to be the starting full-backs in this game with Alexander Roldan suspended.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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