Stefan Frei
Seattle Sounders FC, Goalkeeper
Age: 39y-10m-15d (Apr 20, 1986)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: California
Drafted: Round 1 (#13 overall), 2009
2026 Cap Hit
$0
2026 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$5,543,750
2026-2027 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Stefan Frei signed a 2 year contract with the Seattle Sounders FC. In 2026, Frei will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
39 | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
40 | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
40 | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
41 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
39 | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
40 | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
40 | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
41 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
39 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
40 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
40 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
MLS contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2025
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$5,543,750
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 22 |
|
Reserve
|
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
|
| 2010 | 23 |
|
Reserve
|
$135,000 |
$255,000 |
|
| 2011 | 24 |
|
Reserve
|
$155,000 |
$410,000 |
|
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Reserve
|
$175,000 |
$585,000 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Reserve
|
$200,000 |
$785,000 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Reserve
|
$150,000 |
$935,000 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Reserve
|
$165,000 |
$1,100,000 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Reserve
|
$206,250 |
$1,306,250 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$256,250 |
$1,562,500 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$281,250 |
$1,843,750 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$337,500 |
$2,181,250 |
|
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$512,500 |
$2,693,750 |
|
| 2021 | 34 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$500,000 |
$3,193,750 |
|
| 2022 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$500,000 |
$3,693,750 |
|
| 2023 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$650,000 |
$4,343,750 |
|
| 2024 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$600,000 |
$4,943,750 |
|
| 2025 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$600,000 |
$5,543,750 |
|
| Total |
$5,543,750 |
$5,543,750 |
||||
| Total |
$5,543,750 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$510,000 | $785,000 |
| 12 |
|
$4,715,000 | $4,758,750 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
22 |
$65,000
|
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
| 2010 |
|
23 |
$80,000
|
$135,000 |
$255,000 |
| 2011 |
|
24 |
$100,000
|
$155,000 |
$410,000 |
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$120,000
|
$175,000 |
$585,000 |
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$145,000
|
$200,000 |
$785,000 |
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$150,000
|
$150,000 |
$935,000 |
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$165,000
|
$165,000 |
$1,100,000 |
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$200,000
|
$206,250 |
$1,306,250 |
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$250,000
|
$256,250 |
$1,562,500 |
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$275,000
|
$281,250 |
$1,843,750 |
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$325,000
|
$337,500 |
$2,181,250 |
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$500,000
|
$512,500 |
$2,693,750 |
| 2021 |
|
34 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
$3,193,750 |
| 2022 |
|
35 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
$3,693,750 |
| 2023 |
|
36 |
$650,000
|
$650,000 |
$4,343,750 |
| 2024 |
|
37 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$4,943,750 |
| 2025 |
|
38 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$5,543,750 |
| Total |
$5,225,000 |
$5,543,750 |
$5,543,750 |
||
| Total |
$5,225,000 |
$5,543,750 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$510,000 | $785,000 |
| 12 |
|
$4,715,000 | $4,758,750 |
-
Dec 12, 2025
Signed a 2 year contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Dec 05, 2023
Signed a 2 year contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Nov 05, 2020
Option exercised by Seattle (SEA)
-
Dec 10, 2013
Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Toronto FC (TOR) for 2015 1st round pick
-
Jan 15, 2009
Drafted by Toronto (TOR): Round 1 (#13 overall)
