The message sent from the Seattle Sounders FC acquisition of Montreal Impact midfielder Harry Shipp Thursday night is that the team aims to keep its word of pursuing a second MLS Cup and adding a second star to the team logo. During the team’s victory rally at the Seattle Center last week, the team added one star to the team logo after winning the 2016 MLS Cup Owner Adrian Hanauer was quoted as saying we need to have more than just one star.
The Sounders are a little thin in the midfield at the moment after declining contract 2017 renewals on Erik Friberg and Andreas Ivanschitz. Shipp is a strong and study attacking center midfielder who can also attack from the wings.”We’re very excited to add a talented young player like Harry to our roster,” said Sounders general manager & president of soccer Garth Lagerwey in a team statement. “He’s a proven contributor in this league and someone who we think will be a great addition to the locker room as we build off of an MLS Cup-winning season.”
“We’re very excited to add a talented young player like Harry to our roster,” said Sounders general manager & president of soccer Garth Lagerwey in a team statement. “He’s a proven contributor in this league and someone who we think will be a great addition to the locker room as we build off of an MLS Cup-winning season.”
Shipp, 25, has played three seasons in MLS to date, making 93 MLS regular season appearances, first with hometown club Chicago Fire from 2014-15, and then this past season with the Impact. In all, he’s scored 12 goals and added 17 assists in league play.
ROAD WARRIORS
Major League Soccer on Wednesday announced that the Sounders will open next season against the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday, March 4 at 5:30 pm. PT. Broadcast information will be released on a later date.
The Sounders will also play on the road in Week 2 against the Montreal Impact on March 11 at 4 p.m. PT before hosting their home opener at CenturyLink Field against the New York Red Bulls on Sunday, March 19. Kick off for the home opener is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT.
The Sounders will play their first two games on the road next year due to scheduled infrastructure improvements to CenturyLink Field. MLS is expected to announce the full schedule for all 22 teams in January.
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