The 23-year-old who spent six years of his childhood at a refugee camp in Kakuma - a town in the North-western region of Kenya, is eligible to play for Harambee Stars on the international scene. SEATTLE At 18 years old, Seattle Sounders rookie midfielder Handwalla Bwana is the youngest player on the club’s first-team roster. He has been a regular fixture for the Sounders since his debut outing in 2015 and he was also part of the squad that won the 2019 MLS Cup after a 3-1 win over Toronto FC. Meet Handwalla Bwana, the Sounders' summer hope. They will be hoping to boost their chances of advancing to the knockout round when they battle Vancouver Whitecaps in their final group fixture on July 19.īwana who was born in Mombasa, has been at the United States of America since 2010 and he joined Seattle Sounders in 2015. The Kenya-born midfielder was assisted by Jordan Morris in opening his goal account at the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando.Īfter a goalless draw against San Jose Earthquakes last Friday, the defeat left Seattle Sounders third in Group B having gathered just a point from two matches. Bwana started reasonably strong and stayed in the rotation through August but then didn’t play in any of the Sounders’ last five regular-season matches or in the playoffs.Handwalla Bwana scored Seattle Sounders' only goal in their 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire on Tuesday.īwana came off to bench to equalise for Brian Schmetzer's side 19 minutes after his introduction in the 58th minute, but his effort was not enough to secure a point for the Sounders at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field. Sounders FC could receive an additional 25,000 in GAM, if Bwana meets certain performance-based metrics. 65 Goal de Ibrahimovic (2-1) Goal LA Galaxy 2, Seattle Sounders FC 1. 21, 2020) Nashville Soccer Club announced today the acquisition of 21-year old winger Handwalla Bwana from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for Jimmy Medranda and 225,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). Bwana played one minute off the bench in the Sounders’ next game, hasn’t played in any of the last eight and was left off the gameday roster in three of those.Ī similar scenario played out last year. 65 Substitution Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. He failed to register a shot, only attempted 13 passes and didn’t even execute a dribble. Bwana, 21, has four goals in 32 regular season appearances across three seasons after signing a Homegrown deal with. The 18-year-old scored in each of Seattle’s first two preseason matches, and started three of the. MLS Comentarios en directo del Seattle Sounders v Orlando City 16 de mayo de 2019, incluyendo todas las estadísticas y eventos clave del partido, actualizado al instante. The Sounders could receive an additional 25,000 in GAM if incentives are met. Schmetzer said the trade was made at the behest of. Bwana started against Real Salt Lake on Sept. Nor has Bwana’s first season with the Sounders been entirely on a smooth, upward trajectory. UPDATE: Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer confirmed that Handwalla Bwana’s trade to Nashville SC was in the final stages of being completed. Most recently, that came in the MLS is Back Tournament where he had a goal and an assist in two appearances.īut as seems to be a pattern, he faded away shortly thereafter. Most likely, Nashville will send along some sort of draft pick or potentially some allocation money.Īt various points during his three seasons in MLS, Bwana has flashed signs of fulfilling the potential many saw in him as a Sounders Academy and University of Washington star.
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Nashville currently sits 21st in the Allocation Order and doesn’t have any players who would offer much of an upgrade to what the Sounders have. By the time the night ended, the score was level, and the shot totals were completely lopsided. NASHVILLE Twelve minutes into Nashville SC’s season, the Boys in Gold found themselves down 2-0 without having taken a single shot. Handwalla Bwana player stats, ratings and matches Handwalla Bwana.
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Goff did not say what the Sounders would be getting in return, but it’s unlikely to be anything that would seriously impact this season. Nashville SC Puts Up Record Shot Numbers in Home Opener vs. A player in the team Seattle Sounders FC Handwalla Bwana, his main characteristics and indicators for the current season. 3rd-year pro: 32 league matches, 14 starts, 4 goals, 3 assists. Sounders FC today acquired defender / midfielder Jimmy Medranda and a potential total of 250,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from Nashville SC in exchange for midfielder Handwalla Bwana. citizen since Aug, in mix for U23/Olympic squad. Getting word Seattle Sounders preparing to trade homegrown attacker Handwalla Bwana, 21, to Nashville, which will extend his contract.
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