REED BAKER-WHITING NEWS

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

Injured in win Baker-Whiting was subbed off due to injury in the 59th minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory over St. Louis City SC, confirmed manager Brian Schmetzer. "He felt some hamstring tightness...

Impact Baker-Whiting got the start for the last regular season match, giving him six starts in 19 appearances. This resulted in an injury that forced him off the field. He is expected to stay with the team throughout the playoffs regardless of his injury despite being called up to the USYNT for the Pan-American games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not released by Sounders Baker-Whiting will not join the USYNT for the Pan American games after Seattle refused to release him, Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Baker-Whiting was called up to the USYNT squad after an impressive second half in MLS, but wasn't released by Seattle. Since the Pan-Am games do not occur during a FIFA international break the Sounders are not obligated to release any players, meaning Baker-Whiting should be an option for the closing matches of the regular season and playoffs.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to represent USMNT Baker-Whiting has been called up by Team USA to participate in the 2023 Pan American Games In Santiago, Chile.

Impact The Seattle defender is the most experienced player in the squad given he's made 18 appearances (five starts) for the Sounders in 2023. While his absence will hurt the team's depth at the back, but he isn't expected to be a regular in the XI in the playoffs, so his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in draw Baker-Whiting delivered an assist, fired a shot-on-target and placed four crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Baker-Whiting made a strong contribution to Seattle on Saturday. His assist was a beautiful chip into the area that was assertively finished by Alexander Roldan. The defender was unlucky not to get onto the scoresheet himself when his shot-on-target was well saved by Maarten Paes. Overall, the 18-year-old was one of The Sounder's more active playmakers. He will be one to watch as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Baker-Whiting took a shot and made a clearance in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Sporting KC. He also won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Baker-Whiting made his first start of the season on Sunday, and just his fourth ever start in MLS overall. He lined up at right-back while Nouhou Tolo (illness) and Kelyn Rowe (knee) are both out.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to youth national team Baker-Whiting has been called up by the U.S. u-19 team to compete in the upcoming Slovenia Cup from Sept. 16-28.

Impact Baker-Whiting will miss next week's MLS clash against FC Cincinnati while on international duty with the u-19's. The 17-year-old has six MLS appearances (three starts) to his name, though he still mostly plays for the Tacoma Defiance in MLS NEXT Pro.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle homegrown Reed Baker-Whiting generating interest from Champions League clubs ' MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders homegrown midfielder Reed Baker-Whiting has been scouted by the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund,...

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM