The Seattle Sounders have acquired veteran midfielder and 2022 MLS All-Star Paul Arriola in a trade with FC Dallas, the club announced Monday.
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In exchange, Seattle sent its 2026 first-round pick and up to $300,000 in general allocation money to FC Dallas.
As part of the deal, Arriola, 29, agreed to a three-year contract with the Sounders that includes a club option in 2028.
Arriola has recorded 37 goals and 34 assists in 174 MLS regular season games since joining the league in 2017. He spent his first five seasons in MLS with DC United and the last three with FC Dallas, including including a career-best campaign in 2022 where he scored 10 goals and seven assists. Last season, he totaled five goals and seven assists in 31 matches.
Prior to his time in MLS, Arriola spent four seasons with Club Tijuana in Mexico's Liga MX. He also appeared in 50 matches for the US national team, recording 10 goals and seven assists.
Arriola is the second player the Sounders have acquired from FC Dallas in less than a week. Last Wednesday, Seattle completed a blockbuster trade with FC Dallas for two-time MLS All-Star forward and U.S. National Team member Jesús Ferreira.
“I am happy to welcome Paul to Seattle,” said Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer. “His ability to play multiple positions at a high level gives us a lot (of) flexibility as a coaching staff.
“Beyond his skills and versatility, Paul's experience will have a positive impact in the dressing room and contribute to the strong culture we have built at this club. We're excited to see what he brings to the group.
The Sounders open their 2025 season on the road in a CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Guatemalan club Antigua GFC on February 19. Seattle hosts Charlotte FC in its MLS regular season opener on February 22.
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