❌ Seattle Sounders have released 25-year-old attacking prospect Yu Tsukanome according to Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff host Niko Moreno. Tsukanome was occupying one of the Seattle Sounders two international roster spots but never saw a single competitive minute for first team. Yu Tsukanome holds the single-season goal record for the Tacoma Defiance with 18 goals and 5 assists scored in MLS Next Pro during the 2025 season. Additionally, Tsukanome won the Golden Boot Award in NPSL previously.