Raūl Ruidíaz is hungry.
He is hungry to score goals, he is hungry to help the Sounders make a late run into the postseason, and, according to this piece by Luis Miguel Echegaray, he is hungry for the best Peruvian food the city of Seattle has to offer. Echegaray's feature on Ruidíaz was published on Sports Illustrated's website on Monday, and it provides a glimpse into the life and personality of the Sounders' latest Designated Player. It discusses his eventful transition from the FIFA World Cup to signing in Seattle, where he stayed during Copa America in 2016. He talks about his excitement to play in front of his new fans.
“Luckily, I am aware of the passionate Sounders fans," Ruidiaz said. "The stadium is always full, and they get behind the team at every opportunity. I see a great relationship between the fans and the team, and that’s a big reason I’m here, really. To create more good times for them.”
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