Five Sounders Players Heading Out for International Duty: Here's Where They're Going
The Sounders are about to get hit with a serious brain drain. Five players from the squad have been called up for international matches, and yeah, it's a big deal for the club right now. Cristian Roldan and Danny Musovski weren't alone in getting the nod either. Three more Sounders are joining them on the international stage, which means Bruce Arena is going to have some serious lineup decisions to make.
The Full Roster Going Out
Here's who's suiting up for their countries: Cristian Roldan heads to the USMNT, while Danny Musovski is lined up for World Cup playoffs with North Macedonia. But that's not where it ends. Snyder Brunell, Osaze De Rosario, and Georgi Minoungou are also getting called up. That's five players leaving the pitch in Seattle temporarily, and the timing couldn't be trickier for an MLS squad trying to find its rhythm.
Where Each Guy Is Heading
Brunell, who's only 18 years old, is joining the USA U19 team in Spain under coach Gonzalo Segares. The young talent will face Wales on March 28 while prepping for the Concacaf U20 Championship. De Rosario gets the call for Guayana in the Concacaf Series, taking on Dominica on March 27 and Belize on March 30. The guy's got serious pedigree too, with eight goals across 11 career caps.
Minoungou's path is interesting. He recently switched international allegiances to Burkina Faso from Ivory Coast and has already locked down nine caps since his debut in September 2025. Burkina Faso is heading to Morocco for a pair of friendlies against Sudan on March 28 and Togo on March 31.
What It Means for the Sounders
Having five guys out for international play is exactly the kind of headache a team doesn't need in March. The Sounders are juggling MLS action while watching their roster get scattered across friendlies, qualifying rounds, and championship prep. It's part of the game when you've got quality players, but it doesn't make it any easier to field a competitive lineup.
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