Mauro Rosales has been traded by Seattle Sounders after three successful seasons.
The 32-year old Argentine playmaker, who joined from River Plate in 2011, has been traded to Chivas USA and admitted he was sad to be leaving CenturyLink Field.
The former Ajax man, who scored 12 goals and provided 34 assists with the Sounders, posted a series of Tweets thanking Sounders fans and the club for supporting him during his stay in Seattle.
Sad to announce that I'm leaving @SoundersFC Thanks a lot for everything!! Sounders fans you will be always in my heart , love you guys!
— Mau Rosales (@mdr7) December 11, 2013
Also I'm very thankful to the organization , teammates and staff! Wishing all the best to all for the next season! #thanksSSFC#respect
— Mau Rosales (@mdr7) December 11, 2013
Once a Sounder always a Sounder!! I have no words to express my gratitude to all of you ,Thanks a lot! Good bye #10 pic.twitter.com/yZWtMu8jsE
— Mau Rosales (@mdr7) December 11, 2013
During his time with the Sounders, Rosales won the 2011 MLS Newcomer of the Year award as well as the 2011 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
