2 months ago Article 70 comments

Sounders blaze new trail in acquiring Obafemi Martins

Seattle Sounders FC did something MLS clubs do not do - acquired a player that a team from a major European league did not want them to get.

2 months ago Video 78 comments

Obafemi Martins meets Seattle media

Well, he's really here. Listen to what Obafemi Martins had to say about his journey and his new team.

2 months ago Article 126 comments

Sounders officially sign Obafemi Martins as third Designated Player

The Nigerian international comes to the Sounders with a resume quite unlike any previous MLS signee.

2 months ago Article 148 comments

Obafemi Martins should be eligible to play vs. Timbers, Sounders coach says

Just a little more than 24 hours before facing their biggest rival, the Sounders are set to add their third Designated Player.

2 months ago Article 109 comments

Obafemi Martins tweets he is on his way to Seattle

Another little energy boost from the Nigerian striker.

2 months ago Article 96 comments

Obafemi Martins says he plans to get Visa in Spain, then sign Sounders contract

Nigerian striker tells the BBC that the move is essentially completed and that he should join Sounders shortly.

2 months ago Article 111 comments

Adrian Hanauer & Sigi Schmid talk about potential, not finalized Obafemi Martins move

General Manager Adrian Hanauer was not willing to confirm an Obafemi Martins signing, but came quite close.

2 months ago Article 164 comments

Obafemi Martins says he's signed with Seattle Sounders

Obafemi Martins sends out a Tweet confirming that he has signed with the Sounders, who have yet to formally confirm the many reports.

2 months ago Article 210 comments

Obafemi Martins transfer saga: Levante says exit fee has been paid

There has yet to be final confirmation from the Sounders, but Levante's official website now says that Obafemi Martins' exit fee has been paid, freeing him up for a move.

3 months ago Article 353 comments

Obafemi Martins transfer: International intrigue builds

Although Martins seems to want to make the move and the Sounders are still interested, there appear to be complications that are causing the delay.

3 months ago Article 104 comments

Obafemi Martins seems to indicate move to Sounders still on, Levante disagrees

One way or another, it appears the Obafemi Martins-transfer saga will be settled next week, but Levante is telling reporters that the Sounders have dropped out of the bidding.

3 months ago Article 100 comments

Obafemi Martins transfer reportedly on hold until at least Monday

There are no indications that the Sounders have ended their pursuit of Martins, but reports out of Spain suggest Levante is attempting to drag this out as long as possible.

3 months ago Article 374 comments

Obafemi Martins to BBC: Sounders 'on verge of finalizing everything'

Assuming there are no more complications, the final papers are expected to be signed on Saturday.

3 months ago Article 436 comments

Report: Obafemi Martins and Seattle Sounders agree on contract terms

While the deal between Martins, Levante, Sounders and MLS is not done yet it is quite close according to Plaza Deportiva.

3 months ago Article 158 comments

Obafemi Martins will join Sounders soon 'with a little luck', Hanauer says

Seattle Sounders GM/owner Adrian Hanauer spoke to a large media contingent after practice Tuesday at Starfire. During the conversation he talked on the record about the club's quest to acquire Obafemi Martins, which could happen soon.

3 months ago Article 439 comments

Report: Obafemi Martins transfer to Sounders "imminent"

Via Terra.com we learn that Martins told Radio Cadena SER Valencia that he has a contract offer from the Seattle Sounders and could even leave Levante this weekend.

3 months ago Article 96 comments

Obafemi Martins' transfer fee reportedly 4 Million Dollars

According to one report Martins has a release clause set at roughly four million dollars.

3 months ago Article 148 comments

Obafemi Martins transfer rumor: Sounders official travels to Spain in effort to secure signature

If the Sounders can get Martins signed now, there's still plenty of time to bring him in before the close of the current transfer window.

3 months ago Article 109 comments

Obafemi Martins transfer rumor: Source inside Sounders confirms 'serious' interest

Nigerian website builds on on earlier report by Steven Goff regarding Sounders' pursuit of Martins.

3 months ago Article 69 comments

Rumor: Obafemi Martins on Sounders short list

Former Serie A and English Premier League star Obafemi Martins is rumored to be on the Sounders FC radar. He hasn’t dipped much in form since his peak, as he plays for Levante in La Liga right now.