TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Seattle Sounders FC have signed midfielder Peter Kingston from MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Tacoma Defiance, the membership introduced Friday.
The 24-year-old is underneath contract by the top of the 2026 season with choices by 2027-2028.
“We’re excited to sign Peter to the first team and are proud of how he’s shown continual growth within our system,” mentioned Sounders basic supervisor & chief soccer officer Craig Waibel.
“He is one other sturdy instance of the event pathway we’ve constructed at this membership. We’re trying ahead to seeing Peter proceed that development with our group.”
Kingston has made 4 appearances with Seattle whereas on short-term call-ups from Tacoma – together with a two-assist efficiency off the bench in final month’s 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC that clinched a spot within the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals.
Since becoming a member of Tacoma forward of the 2025 MLS Next Pro season, Kingston has 3g/6a throughout 38 matches.
“Peter has earned this contract by the work he’s put in every single day. He’s been constant in coaching, taken teaching effectively and made essentially the most of his alternatives with each Tacoma Defiance and the primary workforce,” mentioned Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer.
“He’s stepped in with confidence when referred to as upon and proven he belongs at this degree. We’re excited to totally combine him into our group and see how he can proceed to assist the workforce.”
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