Spokane icon, MLS star Craig Waibel named general manager of Seattle Sounders

A former player for the Sounders, Waibel will be taking the helm after Seattle failed to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history last season.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane native Craig Waibel has been named general manager and chief soccer officer of the Seattle Sounders.

According to the Associated Press, Waibel will replace former general manager Garth Lagerwey and take the helm after Seattle failed to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history last season.

Born in Portland, Ore. on Aug. 21, 1975, Waibel graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane before playing college soccer at the University

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