Meet the Sounders

Nate Jaqua 21

• Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 205 Age: 27
• Hometown: Eugene, Ore.
• Last club: Houston (MLS)
• Comment: Opens the season as projected starter. Creates matchup problems with his size.

Fredy Montero 17

• Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 160 Age: 21
• Hometown: Campo de la Cruz, Colombia
• Last club: Deportivo Cali (Colombia)
• Comment: The team's clear difference-maker on offense.

Roger Levesque 24

• Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 174 Age: 28
• Hometown: Portland, Maine
• Last club: Seattle Sounders (USL)
• Comment: Earned himself a roster spot with solid play in exhibition season.

Steve Zakuani 11

• Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 160 Age: 21
• Hometown: London
• Last club: Akron (NCAA)
• Comment: Hampered by ankle injury late in training, but is a major threat with his speed.

Kevin Forrest 37

• Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 170 Age: 24
• Hometown: Edmonds
• Last club: Colorado (MLS)
• Comment: Local product with MLS experience is a final-roster candidate.

Jarrod Smith 13

• Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 180 Age: 24
• Hometown: Havelock, New Zealand
• Last club: Toronto FC (MLS)
• Comment: Starts the season on injured reserve and will miss at least the first six games.

Freddie Ljungberg 10

• Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 162 Age: 31
• Hometown: Vittsjo, Sweden.
• Last club: West Ham (England)
• Comment: Big-name designated player recovered from hip surgery and is ready to contribute, not yet start.

Osvaldo Alonso 6

• Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 165 Age: 23
• Hometown: San Cristobal, Cuba
• Last club: Charleston (USL)
• Comment: Solid contributor who likely starts for Ljungberg to open the season.

Brad Evans 3

• Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 160 Age: 23
• Hometown: Phoenix
• Last club: Columbus (MLS)
• Comment: A "coach on the field" type with championship experience.

Stephen King 15

• Ht.: 5-8 Wt.: 153 Age: 23
• Hometown: Medford, N.J.
• Last club: Chicago (MLS)
• Comment: Will be used off the bench.

Sebastien Le Toux 9

• Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 165 Age: 25
• Hometown: Rennes, France
• Last club: Seattle Sounders (USL)
• Comment: Potential starter who could be used on the outside as an attacking player.

Sanna Nyassi 23

• Ht.: 5-8 Wt.: 145 Age: 20
• Hometown: Bwiam, Gambia
• Last club: Ports Authority (Gambia)
• Comment: Speed on the wings is main attribute.

Peter Vagenas 8

• Ht.: 5-8 Wt.: 157 Age: 31
• Hometown: Pasadena, Calif.
• Last club: Los Angeles (MLS)
• Comment: Missed most of training after knee surgery but provides veteran leadership.

Ely Allen 30

• Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 165 Age: 22
• Hometown: Kent
• Last club: Los Angeles (MLS)
• Comment: A late arrival who hasn't had much chance to show where he fits.

Evan Brown 16

• Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 165 Age: 21
• Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
• Last club: Wake Forest (NCAA)
• Comment: Will be counted on for depth at outside defender.

Taylor Graham 26

• Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 190 Age: 28
• Hometown: Fair Oaks, Calif.
• Last club: Seattle Sounders (USL)
• Comment: Broken foot bone has him sidelined for now.

Jhon Kennedy Hurtado 19

• Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 183 Age: 24
• Hometown: Palmira, Colombia
• Last club: Deportivo Cali (Colombia)
• Comment: Physical central defender with good speed; a good tackler.

Patrick Ianni 4

• Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 175 Age: 23
• Hometown: Lodi, Calif.
• Last club: Houston (MLS)
• Comment: Acquired in a trade to provide depth at all defender positions.

Tyrone Marshall 14

• Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 195 Age: 34
• Hometown: Lauderhill. Fla.
• Last club: Toronto FC (MLS)
• Comment: Will be a physical and aggressive presence along back line.

James Riley 7

• Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 150 Age: 26
• Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
• Last club: San Jose (MLS)
• Comment: Starter on the outside who can push forward and help on offense.

Nathan Sturgis 12

• Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 150 Age: 21
• Hometown: St. Augustine, Fla.
• Last club: Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• Comment: Versatile, can be used at midfielder, too, but has been injury prone.

Zach Scott 20

• Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 175 Age: 28
• Hometown: Haiku, Hawaii.
• Last club: Seattle Sounders (USL)
• Comment: Nonroster invitee who earned a spot on team.

Tyson Wahl 5

• Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 185 Age: 25
• Hometown: Newport Beach, Calif.
• Last club: Kansas City (MLS)
• Comment: Expansion draftee bolsters defensive depth.

Kasey Keller 18

• Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 190 Age: 39
• Hometown: Olympia
• Last club: Fulham (England)
• Comment: Vocal team leader and local hero who might need to be superb if defense falters.

Chris Eylander 1

• Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 185 Age: 25
• Hometown: Auburn
• Last club: Seattle Sounders (USL)
• Comment: Knee injury has him sidelined, but will continue development behind Keller upon return.

Ben Dragavon 22

• Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 195 Age: 25
• Hometown: Monroe
• Last club: Seattle Sounders (USL)
• Comment: With Eylander starting season injured, Dragavon is current No. 2 keeper.