The New England Revolution acquired defender Cody Baker on loan from the Seattle Sounders through December 2026, the clubs announced Wednesday, July 15.
In exchange for the 22-year-old homegrown fullback, Seattle receives New England’s natural first-round selection in the 2027 MLS SuperDraft. If certain performance metrics are met during the 2026 season, New England will acquire Baker permanently in exchange for $125,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money, with the draft pick then reverting to a 2028 second-round selection. Seattle could also receive up to an additional $150,000 in GAM if further metrics are hit and retains a percentage of any future trade or transfer.
Revolution general manager and chief soccer officer Chris Tierney said, “Cody Baker is a promising young defender who will help fortify our defensive unit. Adding Cody helps us address an area of need as we continue to strengthen our roster ahead of the second half of the MLS season. We’re excited to have Cody in New England and look forward to seeing him contribute to our team.”
Baker has provided two assists in 37 appearances with the Sounders since debuting in 2023. He has also featured extensively for their MLS NEXT Pro side Tacoma Defiance and spent time on loan at USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC.
Sounders FC general manager and chief soccer officer Craig Waibel noted, “Cody has represented this club exceptionally well from the moment he joined our Academy. He’s a consummate professional, a dedicated teammate and someone who has earned the respect of everyone in our organization through his work ethic and character. As a club, we always want our homegrown players competing for opportunities in Seattle, but we also recognize how important meaningful minutes are in a player’s development. This loan gives Cody a chance to continue his growth in a competitive environment, and we’re excited to see him make the most of this opportunity.”
The move comes as the secondary MLS transfer window opened on July 13, giving both clubs flexibility to adjust their rosters for the resumed regular season.