Jesus Ferreira is on his solution to the Pacific Northwest.
Ferreira was acquired by the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday in a commerce with FC Dallas, each golf equipment introduced. In alternate, FC Dallas acquired winger Leo Chu and $1 million in Common Allocation Cash (GAM).
FC Dallas might obtain an extra $1.3 million in GAM over the subsequent two MLS season pending performance-based metrics.
“Jesus’ versatility permits him to function in a number of attacking roles, giving our coaches extra tactical choices in numerous sport conditions,” Sounders basic supervisor Craig Waibel mentioned in a press release. “His creativity and motion will improve our means to interrupt down defenses, and we’re assured he’ll be a invaluable contributor to the crew’s success transferring ahead.”
The 24-year-old Ferreira signed a homegrown contract with FC Dallas again in 2016. He proceeded to attain 53 objectives and add 34 assists in 163 regular-season video games for the membership.
Ferreira grew to become the youngest participant in MLS historical past to succeed in 50 profession objectives final Could.
On the worldwide degree, Ferreira has earned 23 caps for the U.S. males’s nationwide crew, scoring 15 objectives. Nevertheless, he has but to characteristic underneath new head coach, Mauricio Pochettino.
Chu featured in 94 matches for the Sounders throughout his three seasons in Seattle. His arrival in Dallas offers Eric Quill a brand new, dynamic winger to name on for 2025 and past.
The Sounders completed the 2024 MLS common season fourth within the Western Convention whereas FC Dallas failed to succeed in the postseason.