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Seattle Sounders transfer Danny Leyva to Club Necaxa | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Seattle Sounders FC have transferred midfielder Danny Leyva to LIGA MX side Club Necaxa, the club announce...

DECEMBER 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bench option in 2025 Leyva recorded six starts in 18 appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season for Seattle.

Impact Leyva remained low on the Seattle depth chart, again serving as a bench option. He played 707 minutes this year, recording two assists while averaging around two chances created and 3.9 crosses per game. His future with the club is uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract in 2026.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas scores twice as Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2 to extend series

Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round...

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Assists from corner Leyva assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against New York City FC.

Impact Levya's lone corner Saturday assisted Seattle's second goal in their 2-1 road win over New York City. The midfielder's three chances created matched a team-high in the fixture. Throughout the 2025 campaign, Levya made his most MLS appearances (16) and starts (six) since the 2023 season with Colorado when he also made 16 appearances (six starts).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen's header gives Seattle win at NYCFC to close regular season Jackson Ragen's 87th-minute header gave the Seattle Sounders a 2-1 away win over New York City FC on MLS Decision Day on Saturday.Just five...

OCTOBER 19 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Morris and Ragen score to help Sounders beat NYCFC 2-1 in regular-season finale

Jordan Morris and Jackson Ragen each scored a goal and the Seattle Sounders beat New York City FC 2-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Six crosses in win Leyva had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Levya led the Seattle attack Saturday with six cross attempts (one accurate) and also produced a team-high with four corners as Seattle dispatched of Real Salt Lake in a 1-0 victory. In addition to his offensive output, the holding midfielder contributed two tackles (two won) and one clearance to the team's clean sheet effort over his 90 minutes of play. Saturday's appearance marks just the third time Levya has played the full 90 minutes this season across his 15 total appearances (five starts).

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from corner Leyva assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 5-2 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Leyva supplied the service to setup Seattle's third goal in their emphatic 5-2 victory over Kansas City. The midfielder created two chances across his 90 minute shift and tracked back to contribute three tackles (one won), one interception and two clearances to the team's defensive effort. The assist marked Leyva's first goal contribution of the campaign across 12 MLS appearances (four starts).

AUGUST 26 • 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 • Associated Press

Danny Leyva keeping intensity high as Sounders push ahead in playoffs Danny Leyva, who had a key assist in the Sounders' clinching win over Houston, has been keeping the energy up at training as Seattle deals w...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

On the bench against FC Dallas Leyva recorded no stats in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Leyva didn't feature in the game. Despite limited game time, he has created five chances in just three appearances this season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for USMNT duty Leyva has been called up by Team USA to participate in the 2023 Pan American Games In Santiago, Chile.

Impact Leyva is among several players with MLS experience that will participate in the tournament. He started the season with the Sounders and logged only three appearances, but he has embraced a bigger role with the Rapids, racking up six starts and 16 appearances since the trade.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Leyva took two shots (one on target) and made an interception in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against St. Louis City.

Impact Leyva made his first start since May on Saturday while Bryan Acosta is away for the Gold Cup. This was his fifth start of the season for Colorado, but he remains a backup option in midfield when everyone is healthy and available.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in first start Leyva made an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Leyva made his first start for Colorado on Saturday, lining up alongside Connor Ronan in midfield with Bryan Acosta still making his way back from injury.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes club debut off bench Leyva subbed in and played the final few minutes of Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Whitecaps.

Impact Leyva made his Colorado debut in stoppage time of Saturday's match, and the 19-year-old will want to work his way into earning more opportunities in midfield as the season continues while he's on-loan from the Sounders.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In rare deal, Sounders loan Danny Leyva to Colorado Rapids The Sounders loaned Leyva to the Rapids for the remainder of the 2023 season, the club announced Tuesday.

APRIL 26, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Rapids acquire M Danny Leyva on loan from Sounders The Colorado Rapids acquired midfielder Danny Leyva on loan from Seattle Sounders FC Tuesday in exchange for $92,000 in 2023 general allocat...

APRIL 25, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Seattle Sounders loan midfielder Danny Leyva to Colorado Rapids | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan - COL receive: Danny Leyva - SEA receive: 2025 MLS SuperDraft third-round pick, $92k GAM Seattle Sounders FC h...

APRIL 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Loaned to Colorado Leyva has joined the Rapids on a season-long loan from Seattle, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Leyva started 12 MLS matches in midfield last season for the Sounders, but the returns of Joao Paulo and Obed Vargas from injury have limited him to just three appearances off the bench in 2023. The 19-year-old is now moving on-loan to Colorado for the rest of the campaign, where he will likely compete with Ralph Priso to be Connor Ronan and Bryan Acosta's backup in the center of the park.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders sign Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan & Danny Leyva to new contracts Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan, and Danny Leyva have all signed new long-term contracts with the Seattle Sounders.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Extends contract with Seattle Leyva has signed a four-year contract extension with the Sounders with the option to further extend for an additional season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Leyva has made 43 MLS appearances (20 starts) over the last two seasons in Seattle's midfield, and the 19-year-old has now signed on to stay with the club through the 2026 campaign at least. He will likely remain a backup option behind Joao Paulo, Albert Rusnak and Obed Vargas for now but he can hope to break into the XI on a more consistent basis as he continues developing.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan & Danny Leyva sign new deals with Seattle Sounders | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extensions Seattle Sounders FC have secured long-term deals for three players with deep local ties, the reigning Co...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Plays second half in season finale Leyva took a shot and created two chances in the 2-2 Decision Day draw against San Jose. He also made two interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Leyva made 19 appearances (12 starts) for the Sounders this season, and he recorded his first MLS assist against Vancouver in June. Most of his starts came between August and October while there were a slew of injuries in Seattle's midfield, and the 19-year-old should be a backup option in the position behind Albert Rusnak, Joao Paulo (knee) and Obed Vargas (back) heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Leyva came off the bench to provide one assist during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Vancouver.

Impact Leyva came off the bench for his fourth appearance of the season, playing the final 18 minutes. The midfielder found his first assist for the senior Seattle side and looked comfortably on his first start since May 8. Leyva will hope to build a consistent role in the first team after making 24 appearances and eight starts during the 2021 campaign.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in defeat Leyva (undisclosed) played the final three minutes of Sunday's defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Leyva missed Seattle's preseason and CONCACAF Champions League fixtures against FC Motagua with an undisclosed injury, but he is back with the team and got some game time in the MLS opener Sunday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Obed Vargas scores twice as Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2 to extend series

Morris and Ragen score to help Sounders beat NYCFC 2-1 in regular-season finale

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