What happened: Per Niko Moreno, the New England Revolution are acquiring defender Cody Baker in a trade from the Seattle Sounders FC. Baker, 22, signed a four-year Homegrown contract with Seattle during the 2023 season.

Why it matters: The move adds backline depth for New England, which has been active in reshaping its roster after the same Revolution club that agreed to a loan deal for goalkeeper Matt Turner from Lyon. Baker departs Seattle roughly three years into his four-year Homegrown deal.

What to watch: Full trade compensation details, including any allocation money involved, have yet to be reported.