What club does Osvaldo Alonso play for in the 2018 MLS season?

Osvaldo Alonso played for the Seattle Sounders during the 2018 MLS season. The Cuban defensive midfielder joined Seattle in 2009 and became one of the club’s defining players during its early MLS era.

Known by the nickname “Ozzie,” Alonso was valued for his tackling, stamina, leadership, and ability to protect the defense. He helped the Sounders win the 2014 MLS Supporters’ Shield and the 2016 MLS Cup, the first MLS championship in club history. He also served as Seattle’s captain for much of his time there.

The 2018 campaign was Alonso’s final season with Seattle. Injuries limited his availability, but he remained part of the squad and returned to MLS action after a lengthy absence. After the season, he moved to Minnesota United, ending a Seattle tenure that had lasted nearly a decade.

A common mix-up is confusing Alonso’s 2018 club with Minnesota United, where he played after leaving Seattle. In 2018, the correct club was Seattle Sounders FC.