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 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.

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

Ferreira, the most decorated homegrown player in FC Dallas history, departs with the fourth-most appearances of all time, 162 appearances, 53 goals, and

The Seattle Sounders have acquired striker Jesus Ferreira from FC Dallas for $1.5m in GAM, potential for another $800,000 in GAM, an international roster spot, and winger Leo Chu. Dallas and Seattle will both retain sell on percentages for their former players.

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

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