STRIKER / WIDE FORWARD · TACOMA DEFIANCE · SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

MARK
BRONNIK

FINISHER. HUNGRY. INTELLIGENT.

Brooklyn-born, Barça Academy-trained. Scored 13 goals to lead Tacoma Defiance in 2026, then made his MLS debut for the Seattle Sounders on Oct 1.

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Mark Bronnik smiling on the pitch in a Tacoma Defiance jersey — PHOTO: SOUNDERS FC COMMUNICATIONS

MLS DEBUTSEATTLE SOUNDERS · OCT 1, 2026

13 GOALSTACOMA TOP SCORER · 2026

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEARUSL LEAGUE ONE · 2025

LEAGUE CHAMPIONUSL LEAGUE ONE · UNION OMAHA · 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

FULL 2026 REEL COMING SOON

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Finishing in the box13 G

Final ball and key passes4 A

Movement as a No. 9

Work off the left as a wide forward

Mark Bronnik in the green Seattle Sounders kit, number 81, on his MLS debut at Lumen Field — GRAPHIC: SOUNDERS FC

MLS DEBUT · OCT 1, 2026 · LUMEN FIELD

SEATTLE SOUNDERS 2
SPORTING KC 1

On in the 89th minute for the first team, called up from Tacoma Defiance.

“It was something I was working very hard for all year, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity.”

MARK BRONNIK

2026 SEASON

TACOMA DEFIANCE · MLS NEXT PRO · FINAL

GOALS · TEAM TOP SCORER

ASSISTS

1,573

MINUTES

MATCHES · 18 STARTS

13 of Tacoma’s 40 goals

About one in every three the team scored.

0.21 expected goals per shot

Gets into high-value positions and converts them.

Team leader in goals added and expected goals

Consistently near the top of the league leaderboards.

Season totals via StatsCrew. Shot-quality and goals-added figures as of Sept 9, 2026 via American Soccer Analysis and Sounder at Heart.

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THE PLAYER

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POSITION: Striker · Wide forward
BORN: Nov 8, 2006
HEIGHT: 1.85 m · 6′1″
FOOT: Right
HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, NY
CLUB: Tacoma Defiance · Seattle Sounders FC

INTERNATIONAL ELIGIBILITY

USA · UKRAINE

Eligible to represent either country.

01 · TWO POSITIONS

Leads the line as a No. 9 or plays off the left as a wide forward.

02 · SHOT QUALITY

Takes good shots, not just many. His finishing rate holds up against the chances he gets.

03 · CREATES TOO

About one key pass every 96 minutes on top of his scoring.

04 · ADAPTS FAST

Four development systems before turning 20. Found his form in Tacoma after a slow start and did not let up.

“He has good instincts as a striker.”

WADE WEBBER · DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

PATHWAY

Youth soccer team in white and blue gathered around a coach — Where it started: youth soccer in New York.PHOTO: BRONNIK FAMILY

Mark Bronnik signing his first professional contract with his parents beside him — Signing his first pro contract with his parents, October 2024.PHOTO: UNION OMAHA

YOUTHNew York Red Bulls Academy
YOUTHBarça Residency Academy, Arizona
2024 · AGE 17Union OmahaAcademy loan. USL League One champion and Players’ Shield winner.
2025 · AGE 18Union OmahaFirst pro contract. 6 goals in 28 matches. League One Young Player of the Year.
2026 · AGE 19TACOMA DEFIANCE
TO THE SOUNDERS

Transferred Feb 13. 13 goals and 4 assists in 25 matches for Tacoma. MLS debut for the Seattle Sounders on Oct 1, a 2–1 win over Sporting KC.

2025 USL League One Young Player of the Year graphic featuring Mark Bronnik — GRAPHIC: USL LEAGUE ONE / UNION OMAHA

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A forward who made his MLS debut this season, with a verified profile and one video past two million views. Open to brand partnerships that fit a professional athlete.

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