It may be the offseason, but that doesn't mean the Sounders are inactive! They have just signed Keller's replacement from overseas! Coming in at 6 foot 5, please welcome....

MICHAEL GSPURNING! 

(And good luck pronouncing the name, btw.)

Here's an article about it:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/07/summer-visit-sold-gspurning-move-seattle