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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.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

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

'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

Club América reportedly interested in Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas

Club América have begun shaping their roster for the Clausura 2026 and have identified Obed Vargas as a potential reinforcement for their mi...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • goal

Club América reportedly interested in Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas

Option picked up Vargas' option for 2026 was picked up, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Vargas' option for 2026 was picked up after an excellent campaign. The midfielder was brilliant yet again, building on a breakout last season, and adding a goalscoring touch with five goals this season. Vargas' role is only set to increase further as he continues to establish himself as one of the top holding midfielders in MLS.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair scores winner in PK shootout as Minnesota United eliminates Sounders

Dayne St. Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a short-hand...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota United hosts the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference finals

Minnesota United hosts the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference finals

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets brace in win Vargas scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 4-2 win over Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th m...

Impact Vargas opened the scoring Monday with a clean strike from outside of the box before he iced the match with Seattle's final goal of their 4-2 home victory versus Minnesota. The holding-midfielder also contributed two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Over 28 appearances (28 starts), Vargas has set a new career-high mark for goal contributions in a single MLS season with five goals and one assist.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United in Western Conference semifinals

The Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United in the Western Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders visit Minnesota United in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Seattle Sounders visit Minnesota United in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders take shutout streak into matchup against New York City FC

The Seattle Sounders head into a matchup with New York City FC after putting together two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

22 Under 22: Why Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas tops the list | MLSSoccer.com Player development is both art and science, simultaneously brimming with intangibles and ruled by cold, hard numbers – like how quickly a yo...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WIll represent Mexico in U20 WC Vargas was called up by Mexico for the upcoming U20 World Cup in Chile.

Impact Vargas has been an undisputed starter for Seattle in the midfield this season, but the club will be without him for at least two games against Vancouver and Portland after he was called up by Mexico for the upcoming U20 World Cup in Chile. Snyder Brunell could replace him in the midfield until he returns.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Composed finish in defeat Vargas scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Vargas cooly slotted home a cutback ball into the box Tuesday to score Seattle's lone goal in their 3 - 1 defeat at the hands of Miami. In addition to scoring his third goal of the campaign, the midfielder led the Seattle attack with three shots on goal. Vargas remains an integral cog in the Seattle midfield, having played the full 90 minutes in each of his last three appearances and made 25 starting apperances overall across Seattle's 30 league fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi Joins Elite MLS Company With His Latest Scoring Feat

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi Joins Elite MLS Company With His Latest Scoring Feat

Obed Vargas: Club World Cup, Griezmann meet-up an "incredible experience" | MLSSoccer.com Already considered one of the brightest young prospects in MLS, Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Obed Vargas saw his stock rise even further a...

JULY 3, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Returns to training Vargas returned to training Wednesday, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Vargas was back in training Wednesday, taking part in the full session. The midfielder has been a rock-solid part of the starting XI, so the fact he's back fit as Seattle compete in the Club World Cup is an excellent sign.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Obed Vargas: Seattle Sounders homegrown star has "no ceiling" | MLSSoccer.com RENTON, Wash. – Obed Vargas may not fit the typical profile or have the conventional origin story of a globally sought-after prospect.

JUNE 11, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

First goal of 2025 Vargas scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was g...

Impact Vargas led the Seattle attack with five attempted shots (one on goal) Saturday and scored their second goal in a resounding 4-1 victory over St. Louis. The five shot attempts over his 90 minutes of play were just one fewer than his six total shot attempts on the season entering the match. Vargas, more characteristically, played a box-to-box role Saturday, contributing two tackles (two won), four interceptions and one clearance to the team's defensive effort.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Musovski, Nouhou help Sounders beat St. Louis City 4-1

Danny Musovski scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Nouhou Tolo — known simply as “Nouhou” — added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders beat St. Louis City 4-1

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches assist, sees yellow in win Vargas created two chances and assisted on a goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nashville SC. He also made five clearances, won two tackles, and picked up a yellow card.

Impact Vargas notched his first assist of the season and also did a stellar job defensively in the midfield to help Seattle pick up their second straight shutout win. Look for another all-around effort in Saturday's upcoming road clash with Colorado.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Musovski goal, Stefan Frei's 8 saves help Sounders beat Nashville 3-0

Danny Musovski scored a goal for the second consecutive game and Stefan Frei had eight saves to help the Seattle Sounders beat Nashville SC 3-0

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Back after international duty Vargas (not injury related) is back in training after international duty, Niko Moreno of MLS.com reports.

Impact Vargas returned after his duty with Mexico. The central midfielder should maintain his role in the starting lineup when the Sounders take on the Earthquakes on Saturday.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Mexico Vargas was called up by the Mexican youth team and will miss Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Vargas will spend at least one match on the sideline as he joins up with the Mexican national team. The midfielder could be back as soon as a March 29 trip to San Jose. Vargas started three of the opening four matches of the MLS campaign.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders and Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas reportedly drawing transfer interest from the Netherlands | Goal.com US Ahead of the summer transfer window, clubs in the Netherlands are reportedly eyeing rising Seattle Sounders star and Mexico international Ob...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • GOAL.COM

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