The Seattle Sounders recently added three players to the first-team roster, none of whom should be a major surprise. Nathan Cardoso's signing was officially announced on Thursday, while Braudilio Rodrigues and Jonathan Bell were both announced on Friday.
Nathan is a 28-year-old Brazilian central defender who most recently played for the San Jose Earthquakes, where he has been since 2021. Nathan was a standout defender in 2022 but tore his ACL and missed all of last season. Before moving to MLS, Nathan had played for top teams in Brazil and Switzerland.
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Rodrigues, 24, spent last year with Tacoma Defiance and set an S2/Defiance record with 17 goals scored. He can play almost anywhere in the front six, but has been most commonly deployed as a left winger. The Sounders sent a third-round pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft to New York City FC for Rodrigues' rights. NYCFC also retained a percentage of a future sales fee and could receive $50,000 in GAM if certain performance metrics are met.
Bell, 26, was selected in the second phase of the re-entry draft after his option was declined by St. Louis City FC. He previously played three seasons with the New England Revolution. He is a left-footed player who has played primarily as a central defender, but can also play as a left-back.