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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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Jesus' versatility allows him to operate in multiple attacking roles, giving our coaches more tactical options in different game situations,” Sounders general manager Craig W