22 Under 22: Who are midseason frontrunners?
With Leagues Cup entering its final rounds, I’ve found time to pick my head up, take a breath and put the microscope on this year’s crop of 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR hopefuls.
2024 (Seattle): Baker appeared in 15 matches (five starts) for the Rave Green in 2024 across all competitions while also starting all nine of his appearances with Tacoma Defiance.
2023 (Tacoma Defiance/Seattle): Appeared in five matches (three starts) with Tacoma in 2023 before signing with Seattle on May 16, 2023. Made a total of 12 regular-season appearances (eight starts) for the Rave Green. Also started both of Seattle’s 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches and appeared in Sounders FC’s Leagues Cup match against Monterrey. Made an additional two appearances for Defiance after signing with Seattle.
2022 (Tacoma Defiance): Started 15 of 17 appearances for Tacoma in 2022, scoring a goal against Timbers2. Also added two assists on the season, both coming against Timbers2.
2021 (Tacoma Defiance): Baker started seven of 18 matches in 2021 for Defiance, recording 14 tackles won and 26 clearances.
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Spent three years with the Sounders FC Academy before signing to with Tacoma Defiance.
Signed as a Homegrown Player in May 16, 2023.