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Sounders Acquire All-Star Winger Arriola from FC Dallas

1/14/2025

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Summary

Sounders Acquire Arriola

Seattle Sounders FC has made a significant move by bringing in winger Paul Arriola from FC Dallas. In exchange, they offered a 2026 first-round SuperDraft pick and up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money. The 29-year-old, a 2022 MLS All-Star, has an impressive record of 37 goals and 34 assists in 174 matches, signing a three-year deal with an option for 2028.

Summary

Dallas Revamps Roster

FC Dallas is shaking things up this offseason with the arrival of new head coach Eric Quill and 13 fresh faces on the roster. Among them is midfielder Patrickson Delgado, secured after a standout loan. Meanwhile, the trade of Jesús Ferreira to Seattle Sounders for Léo Chú and allocation money signals a bold new direction for the team.

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Historical Context

Seattle Sounders FC's acquisition of Paul Arriola echoes the league's evolution since its 1996 inception. The Designated Player Rule, introduced in 2007, transformed MLS by attracting international talent. Arriola's All-Star status mirrors past stars like David Beckham, who elevated soccer's profile in America.

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Sounders Acquire Arriola

Seattle Sounders FC has made a significant move by bringing in winger Paul Arriola from FC Dallas. In exchange, they offered a 2026 first-round SuperDraft pick and up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money. The 29-year-old, a 2022 MLS All-Star, has an impressive record of 37 goals and 34 assists in 174 matches, signing a three-year deal with an option for 2028.

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