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Au revoir, Sebastien Le Toux. We will miss you dearly. You have brought many Sounders fans joy while watching you play. And for that, we thank you.

Your beginning in the good ol' USA started with the USL Sounders. And when you were signed for the big club, we couldn't have been more excited. It's always good to keep some of your own. You were the first Sounder player signed for our beloved MLS team, which you know is going to be a trivia question. One of the things we love best about you, Sebastien, is the energy with which you play. It's as if you never get tired. You worked hard for your team, the adoring fans and the community. There is no better way to cement your place in a city's heart than to give everything you have, each step on the field. We will miss your endless energy and the way you would pressure the opposing defenders. We will miss yelling, "Tooooooooux!" from the stands as you entered the pitch. When you stopped by Schmetzer's, it was always a pleasure working with you. We will miss your man purse. And so, Sebastien, we bid you adieu as you make your way to the Philadelphia Union. It is great for soccer to have the MLS expand, but we are sad that they chose you to begin that process. On second thought, who better than you to help start a new franchise? You've already done it here in the Emerald City, so we send you with confidence to Philly to help bring them a joy of soccer like you did for us. I am happy to say that the Union's first game is against us in our stadium. We look forward to welcoming you back with open arms and letting you know how much we appreciate everything you've done. Salut.