In his first season with the Magpies, Yedlin helped the club win the Championship and secure promotion back to the Premier League one season after being relegated.
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“When I first came, [head coach Brian Schmetzer] said, ‘You’re welcome back whenever you want,’” Yedlin told the Sounders official website. “It’s a great feeling, I know I always have a home here. It’s my first club and it’s my favorite club. It’s my hometown club. Seattle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m excited to be back.”
Yedlin left the Sounders after the 2014 World Cup to join Tottenham, where he made just one appearance. A loan at Sunderland in the 2015-16 season helped the right back secure regular playing time in the Premier League, which he will hope to achieve again next season.
The 23-year-old played for the Sounders in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, making 62 combined regular-season and postseason appearances.
“It’s nice to see some old faces and some new ones as well,” said Yedlin. “The team has changed a bit since I’ve [left] here so it’s nice to meet those guys as well. Being back here brings back really good memories.”
