SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced that its assistant coaches have all been signed to contract extensions heading into the 2021 MLS season. Assistant Coaches Gonzalo Pineda, Preki and Djimi Traore, in addition to Club Director of Goalkeeping Tom Dutra and High Performance Director & Technical Advisor Adam Owen are all set to return, as Seattle is able to keep its entire coaching staff intact following its fourth MLS Cup appearance in five years in 2020.
“I’m very pleased to retain a coaching staff that has helped this club to a tremendous amount of success,” said Sounders FC General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey. “Our coaches come from all over the world and each bring something very unique to our team. I look forward to their continued efforts as we head into another campaign.”