Awesome signing. Really wanted Seattle to get him even though I knew it was probably never happening.

First off, thanks to everyone who reads and contributes to Sounder at Heart. We’ve continued to build and get better entirely because of you. With the hope of continuing that momentum, we’re launching a print publication. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/01/than...

Among MLS players who accumulated 8–12 xG+xA in 2025, Paul Rothrock earned roughly 15% of the median salary for that production tier. According to @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com , Rothrock’s new contract is expected to land much closer to that median value, though it is unlikely to exceed $650,000.

Paul Rothrock led the Sounders by a wide margin in progressive receptions, carries into the box, and crosses into the box in 2025. #PaulRothrock #Sounders

A late Christmas gift from @soundersfc.com Proud of the story we put together laying out the data-driven case for Paul Rothrock’s well-earned pay raise.

Paulie Primetime is back baby

We took an in depth look at the kid here 📊 @soundersfc.com

Pumped the Sounders look set to hold onto a club legend. On a per-action basis he rates among roughly the top 15–20% of MLS attackers and can hang defensively. @sounderatheart.com

Paul Rothrock PV+ vs MLS attackers (2025) • Passing: 81st pct per pass • Receiving: 85th pct per reception • Shooting: 65th pct per shot • Defending: League average PV+ = how much an action improves possession value #MLS #Sounders #PaulRothrock

Sounders first offseason move: Hassani Dotson @sounderatheart.com He’s not a headliner, but with the departures of Danny Leyva and João Paulo, Dotson brings experience and helps fill gaps in a midfield suddenly lacking depth.

2025 Possession Value Per 90 comparisons for Danny Leyva, Snyder Brunell, and Obed Vargas. Leyva may be a talent we never fully tapped into. Not a lot of data on Brunell, but there are early signs he may be a stud

Part of why Danny Leyva could be transferred is the productivity of the Sounders’ homegrown pipeline. @jakeburgess13.bsky.social digs in. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/the-...

Wrote about the Sounders homegrown central midfielder pipeline for @sounderatheart.com Check it out here: www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/the-...

Snyder Brunell vs Danny Levya Seattle Sounders Player Comparison

Cristian Roldan's PV+ (Possession Value Added) maps show why he's one of the most well-rounded mids in MLS. These maps highlight where his most valuable actions occurred in 2025. • Passing: 99.7th pct • Carrying: 92.8th pct • Shooting: 99.0th pct • Defending: 90.8th pct #Sounders #Roldan #MLS

The power of Goal Probability Added in action. #MLS #SportingKC

MLS Goal Probability Added (GPA) Rankings : 2025 Season The players adding the most value per pass, dribble, reception, shot, and defensive contribution this year. Top Players: Bouanga, Messi, Surridge Top Defenders: Max Arfsten, Berhalter, Freeman #MLS #Bouanga #Messi

I’m in the early stages of building a model that assigns value to every on-ball action based on its impact on creating goals. Do these Sounders player rankings look accurate for this season? #mls #seattlesounders

Sebastian Berhalter. Fearless Leader

Built an xG model from the 2025 MLS season and now moving into a VAEP/Goals Added style model over the next few weeks. If any soccer data folks want to sanity-check things or help out, it'd be hugely appreciated!

Minnesota United were such an annoying but efficient team to play against in 2025 Last place in total attacking third touches but above average in goals created and finished 4th in the West. 46% of their goals this season came from set pieces.

The stats say what your eyes probably already told you: The Sounders were really good in Game 2. @jakeburgess13.bsky.social breaks it down: www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/stat...

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Passing Contributions

Sounders vs Loons Defensive Player Contributions

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Game 1 and 2 Positional Player Map #mls #sounders #seattle

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Game 1 and 2 Attacking Momentum Flow #Sounders #MinnesotaUnited #MLS

Danny Musovski MLS xG stats over the years #mls #sounders #musovski

New article for @sounderatheart.com Looking forward to Game 3 tomorrow 📊⚽️

Maddie Mercado and Jordyn Bugg were standout defenders in Seattle Reign's draw with Orlando Pride last night. #reign #orlando #nwsl #jordynbugg #maddiemercado

Seattle Reign (1) vs Orlando Pride (1) Expected Goals + Expected Assists Contributions #reign #pride #nwsl

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Attacking Momentum Flow Chart From Both Regular Season Encounters #seattlesounders #minnesotaunited #mls

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Season G+ Stats @americansocceranalysis.com #seattlesounders #minnesotaunited

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Season Offensive Stat Comparison #sounders #mls #minnesotaunited

Minnesota United non-penalty shot map from 5 previous matches #minnesotaunited #mls

Seattle Sounders non-penalty shot map from 5 previous matches #seattlesounders #mls

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United MLS Playoffs Game 2 Probabilities Seattle Win: 57% Minnesota Win: 20% PK Shootout: 24% #sounders #minnesotaunited #mls

Seattle Reign (1) vs Orlando Pride (1) - Shot Map #SeattleReign #OrlandoPride #NWSL

Seattle Reign (1) - Orlando Pride (1) Attacking Momentum Flow #SeattleReign #OrlandoPride

Pumped to have had the opportunity to contribute this story to @sounderatheart.com 📊 Looking forward to a do or die game tomorrow night

This explains everything.

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Game 1 Momentum Chart #mls #seattle #sounders

Sounders vs Minnesota Game 1 Player Contributions #seattlesounders #mls

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Match Analysis 📊 Shout out to @americansocceranalysis.com @catabush.com for the ASA Viz Hub visualizations

Seattle Reign xG performance (2025) #seattlereign #mls

The numbers behind Emeri Adames📊 #seattlereign #nwsl #uswnt

Emeri Adames performance in comparison to all U-20 NWSL players

One for the future. Emeri Adames season shot map #seattlereign #adames

Manchester United vs Liverpool Top Defensive Performances 📊 #manchesterunited #liverpool

Manchester United vs Liverpool (Matchweek 8) Report #manchesterunited #liverpool

Bruno Fernandes vs Liverpool (Matchweek 8) #brunofernandes #manchesterunited