REED BAKER-WHITING NEWS

Called up with USMNT Baker-Whiting has been called up for the U20 World Cup with the USA and is not available for the time being.

Impact Baker-Whiting will not be an option for the next few weeks, with the defender off with the U20 USMNT for the U20 World Cup. He will be out until at least the second week of October, when the group stage concludes, missing more time if they progress in the tournament. He has been more of a rotational option this season, leaving the club without its backup left-back for around a month.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Baker-Whiting signed an extension with Seattle through 2028, the club announced.

Impact Baker-Whiting has played a consistent depth role in each of the last three seasons, and did enough to earn an extension with Seattle. Injuries hampered him at the start of the season, but Baker-Whiting has started five of the last seven matches and seems to be playing his way into a more substantial role in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from cross in win Baker-Whiting assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 5-2 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Baker-Whiting supplied the cross for Seattle's second goal that gave the home side a lead they would not relinquish in their 5-2 win over Kansas City. Lining up at right full-back, the long-serving Seattle defender created three chances in attack while making one interception and three clearances in support of the defensive effort. Baker-Whiting has started in four of Seattle's last five league fixtures, missing one match due to suspension.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Baker-Whiting has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. .

Impact Baker-Whiting continues to struggle with injuries and form, appearing just five times in MLS for Seattle. He is still looking for his first goal in the league, having only played 139 minutes this year.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended one match Baker-Whiting picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 89th minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Austin FC. He recorded three crosses (two accurate) and four tackles b...

Impact Baker-Whiting was sent off Saturday in the 89th minute of Seattle's 2-0 victory over Austin FC after receiving his second yellow card. The defender has struggled for minutes this season, making just five appearances (one start). He'll miss Seattle's home match Sunday versus Columbus.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira, Musovski score goals to lead Seattle's 2-0 win over Austin; Rusnák reaches MLS milestone

Jesús Ferreira and Danny Musovski scored midway through the match and the Seattle Sounders defeated Austin FC 2-0 to move into fifth place in the Western Conference of the MLS

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Staying with Sounders Baker-Whiting has remained with Seattle during the Club World Cup and featured during the second half of Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Botafogo.

Impact Baker-Whiting has decided to remain with his club as they participate in the Club World Cup. The American youth player has only been a bench option this season for the Sounders but he could see some increased playing time in upcoming games since Nouhou Tolo isn't in his best form recently.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will represent USMNTU20 Baker-Whiting has been called up by the USMNT U20 for the friendly game against Colombia U20 on June 10.

Impact Baker-Whiting has been a bench option in the frontline for the Sounders recently but due to the call-up, he will miss the match against the Whitecaps on Sunday. His next chance to feature for Seattle will be against Austin on June 28.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back for Seattle Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Baker-Whiting is an option for the first time this season after dealing with a hamstring injury. He still needs to prove himself on the team as he continues to be just a bench option for the side, especially with just seven starts in 25 appearances in 2024.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully Tuesday Baker-Whiting (hamstring) trained fully with the team on Tuesday, suggesting he could be available for Saturday's match against San Jose Earthquakes, Niko Moreno reports for Pulso...

Impact Baker-Whiting has been sidelined since the start of the season due to a hamstring injury but is nearing a return after training fully with the team on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against San Jose. He could be included in the squad for the first time this season and serve as a bench option for the Sounders, similar to the past two seasons.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is out for Saturday's season opener against Charlotte, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Baker-Whiting is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and will miss the opening match of the MLS season. He appeared in just one pre-season game as a substitute and is expected to remain out for at least a few more matches, with no definitive return timeline available. Moving forward, he is anticipated to be a bench option.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Baker-Whiting is returning in 2025 after his contract option was picked up.

Impact Baker-Whiting's option for 2025 was picked up, meaning the defender is now set to return. While Baker-Whiting has failed to really step into the starting job, he's done well to see his role increase in his four seasons with the club. In 2025 he has the chance to break into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Baker-Whiting is a game-time decision for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy due to a calf injury.

Impact Baker-Whiting is listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Conference Final. The fullback will hope to recover in time to feature against the Galaxy.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in seven crosses Baker-Whiting registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Baker-Whiting led Seattle Wednesday with seven crosses (zero accurate) as they drew 1-1 with Houston. Baker-Whiting returned to the starting XI for his second start of the season after missing the previous match due to a suspension. Defensively, he made three tackles (two won) and an interception. After recovering form a hamstring injury at the outset of the campaign, Baker-Whiting has now appeared in seven matches (two starts) and has attempted 10 crosses (two accurate) over his last three appearances.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Baker-Whiting has completed his one-game suspension and is available to face the Dynamo on Wednesday.

Impact The young defender missed the 2-0 win over Minnesota after being sent off against Sporting Kansas City during his first start of the campaign. Even if he's available to return, expect Baker-Whiting to carve a role on the bench for the foreseeable future, as he's nothing more than a depth alternative for the Sounders at the moment.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Kansas City Baker-Whiting picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 73rd minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Sporting Kansas City. He generated two crosses (one accurate) and one cha...

Impact Baker-Whiting earned a second yellow and was sent off for pulling down a Kansas City attacker who had beaten him with pace on the flank. Baker-Whiting was deputizing for Nouhou Tolo who is serving on international duty with Cameroon and will now be forced to miss Seattle's clash Saturday versus Minnesota.

JUNE 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Baker-Whiting generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Baker-Whiting makes his 2024 debut after missing the first two and a half months with a hamstring injury. He will remain a depth option in the midfield, making just six starts in 20 appearances during the 2023 campaign.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to travel with team Baker-Whiting (illness) is set to join the team for their East Coast matches,

Impact Baker-Whiting is not too far away from returning to the pitch after missing the first two months of the season. He will likely play either against D.C United or the Union, if he is fit enough to travel with the side.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working individually Baker-Whiting (illness) trained individually during Thursday's session, Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart reports.

Impact Baker-Whiting is back on the training ground though he's only doing individual exercises. This is about where he's expected to be as he recovers from pneumonia. Baker-Whiting will likely be targeting a return at the end of April or start of May.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with pneumonia Baker-Whiting has been suffering with an pneumonia and will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Vancouver, per Jeremiah Osham of the Sounders at Heart.

Impact Baker-Whiting has yet to make his season debut with a hamstring injury and his return is delayed even more with an illness. This means that the midfielder will not see the pitch until May the earliest, depending on how quickly he can return from his pneumonia.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against LAFC.

Impact Baker-Whiting still has yet to recover from the hamstring issue he picked up at the tail-end of last season, now missing the season opener against LAFC. The midfielder was not expected to be ready for the match, so this shouldn't come as a surprise, with him most likely still needing a couple more weeks to recover. However, he will still hope to return in March at some point as he looks to end the three-month absence.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not training with team Head coach Brian Schmeltzer said Baker-Whiting will be "delayed a couple of weeks," and his availability for the season opener against LAFC on Feb. 24 is now in jeopardy, Jackson F...

Impact Baker-Whiting dealt with a hamstring injury in the final stages of the 2023 MLS season, and while there's no clarity on the injury he's dealing with now, he seems to be at risk of missing the season opener in roughly two more weeks. He logged just six starts across 20 appearances in the previous campaign, and he doesn't figure to be a regular starter in 2024 if the defensive line is at full strength.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Came off bench in last match Baker-Whiting played one minute during Nov 27 1-0 loss to LAFC.

Impact Baker-Whiting had missed the previous three matches with a hamstring injury. He will end the campaign making six starts in 20 appearances, totaling an assist with 30 crosses (seven accurate), 22 tackles (15 won) and 15 clearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's clash with Dallas.

Impact Baker-Whiting earned a questionable tag for Friday's match due to his hamstring issue. The full-back will likely be a bench option Friday, with Nouhou Tolo the likely option to continue in the starting XI moving forward.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring strain Baker-Whiting (hamstring) will miss Monday's clash with Dallas due to a hamstring injury, Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Baker-Whiting is expected to miss the first leg of the playoffs and is a doubt for the second as well. If a third game is required there is some optimism Baker-Whiting would be able to return. Nouhou Tolo should be in line for the starting job at left-back with Baker-Whiting on the sideline.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE