Sounders sign goalie Andrew Thomas to new 3-year contract

The Seattle Sounders signed goalkeeper Andrew Thomas to a new three-year contract, the team announced Monday.

The deal will keep Thomas in Seattle through the 2027 season and also includes team options for 2028 and 2029.

“We are pleased to sign Andrew to a new contract and ensure he stays with Sounders FC for the foreseeable future,” general manager and chief soccer officer Craig Waibel said in a press release. “Andrew has impressed in his time with the club thus far and we look forward to continuing his development.”

The 25-year-old has made nearly 50 professional appearances across all competitions, including five MLS games with the Sounders this season.

Prior to joining the Sounders, Thomas was a three-time All-Pac-12 first-team selection at Stanford.

GOLF

• Seattle U’s Annika Cruz shot a 2-over-par 74 and sat in a tie for 22nd place after the first round of the NCAA Cle Elum Regionals on Monday at Tumble Creek Golf Club.

Washington’s Stefanie Deng and Carmen Lim were both tied for 30th at 3-over par, and the Huskies’ Camille Boyd and Vivian Lu were tied for 38th at 4 over.

Madelyn Gamble shot an 8-over-par 80 as the lone participant for Washington State.

Duke’s Anne Chen finished the first round as the overall leader with a 5-under 67.

As a team, Washington finished the first day in ninth place (14-over 302) and Seattle was in 12th (22-over 310). Duke was the overall leader with a 6-under-par 282.