Stuart Hawkins

For the British scouting leader, see Stewart Hawkins.

Stuart Russell Hawkins (born September 18, 2006) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders FC.

Stuart Hawkins

Personal information
Full name	Stuart Russell Hawkins
Date of birth	(2006-09-18) September 18, 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth	Fox Island, Washington, United States
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Seattle Sounders FC
Number	39
Youth career
2018–2022	Seattle Sounders FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2025	Tacoma Defiance	55	(3)
2024–	Seattle Sounders FC	3	(0)
International career‡
2022–2023	United States U17	20	(0)
2024	United States U19	3	(0)
2024	United States U20	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:29, September 2, 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:29, September 2, 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Hawkins joined the youth academy of Seattle Sounders FC at the age of 12. On June 23, 2022, he signed a MLS Next Pro contract with their affiliate club Tacoma Defiance.^[1] On September 14, 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Seattle Sounders FC until 2026, with options to extend for 2027 and 2028 as a Homegrown Player.^[2]

Hawkins made his senior and professional debut for Seattle Sounders FC in a U.S. Open Cup penalty shootout win over Louisville City FC on May 9, 2024.^[3]

International career

Hawkins was called up to the United States U17s for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.^[4] He played for the United States U20s at the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.^[5]

Honours

Seattle Sounders

• Leagues Cup: 2025 Leagues Cup^[6]