Below, Seattle Sounders FC announced a bomb in the MLS market by signing 24-year-old forward Jesús Ferreira, considered one of the most exciting prospects in American soccer. He had a strong track record and a high ceiling coming from FC Dallas, with the potential to reshape Seattle's attack, particularly after the departure of Raúl Ruidíaz.

Seattle Sounders FC has acquired United States forward Jesús Ferreira in a trade with FC Dallas. Ferreira, a homegrown player signed by Dallas in 2016, played in 163 regular-season MLS games with the team,

Seattle Sounders FC acquired standout forward Jesús Ferreira from FC Dallas on Wednesday in exchange for midfielder Léo Chú and up to $2.3 million in general allocation money.

Entering one of the biggest seasons in franchise history, the Sounders have completed their first significant move of the offseason.

Seattle sent a massive package to Texas to land the U.S. men's national team striker, including midfielder Léo Chú, $1,000,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), $500,000 of 2026 GAM and up to $800,000 in additional GAM if certain performance metrics are met, as well as a 2025 international roster slot.

The Seattle Sounders have acquired FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira, the Cascadia club announced on Wednesday. Seattle will send $2.3 million in allocation money, an international roster spot, and winger Léo Chú to Dallas for the U.S international.

Ferreira, the most decorated homegrown player in FC Dallas history, departs with the fourth-most appearances of all time, 162 appearances, 53 goals, and

The U.S. forward leaves FC Dallas for Seattle, bringing new firepower to the Sounders’ attack ahead of an ambitious season.

Ferreira was acquired by the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday in a trade with FC Dallas, both clubs announced. In exchange, FC Dallas received winger Leo Chu and $1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM). FC Dallas could receive an additional $1.3 million in GAM over the next two MLS season pending performance-based metrics.