FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders FC: Aug 22, 2026

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 time, dating back to his days at University of Washington. We're excited to bring him into our environment. He's a competitive, intelligent player who brings physicality and composure to the backline, and we believe his profile fits well with the way we want to play. This signing adds important depth to our defensive group, and we're looking forward to continuing his development within our system," said Sounders FC General Manager & Chief Soccer Officer Craig Waibel.

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-Year Waivers on Friday, the club announced. "Max is a young goalkeeper with a lot of upside, and we're excited to bring him into a strong, experienced group. Training alongside Stefan Frei and Andrew Thomas, and working under Tom Dutra, gives him an excellent environment to continue his development. We believe this is the right setting for him to grow and reach his potential," said Sounders FC General Manager & Chief Soccer Officer Craig Waibel.