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Seattle Sounders FC sign defender Marc Burch
The left back was selected from D.C. United in last month's Re-Entry Draft.
Jan 3, 2012 8:13:00 PM
By Seth Vertelney
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Seattle Sounders FC announced they have signed left back Marc Burch. Per league policy, terms were not disclosed.
Burch, 27, was selected by the club in the December 2011 Re-Entry Draft for players who did not re-sign with their previous clubs. Burch spent the previous five seasons with D.C. United.
"We are happy to have Marc signed," said Sigi Schmid, Sounders FC head coach. "He will be a welcome addition to an already deep team."
Burch has made 81 starts in 103 regular season appearances in a six-year MLS career. In 2011, he played in 17 games, starting 11. He has three career goals and 10 assists.
"I'm excited to take another step forward in my career and to play again for Sigi in Seattle," Burch said. "Seattle has made an impact during its short history since coming into league. I've always respected the way the Sounders played and I just want to help push them further. "
Burch, 27, was selected by the club in the December 2011 Re-Entry Draft for players who did not re-sign with their previous clubs. Burch spent the previous five seasons with D.C. United.
"We are happy to have Marc signed," said Sigi Schmid, Sounders FC head coach. "He will be a welcome addition to an already deep team."
Burch has made 81 starts in 103 regular season appearances in a six-year MLS career. In 2011, he played in 17 games, starting 11. He has three career goals and 10 assists.
"I'm excited to take another step forward in my career and to play again for Sigi in Seattle," Burch said. "Seattle has made an impact during its short history since coming into league. I've always respected the way the Sounders played and I just want to help push them further. "
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