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Seattle Sounders Academy U-16s and U-18s qualify for U.S. Soccer Development Academy Finals

The Seattle Sounders Academy U-16s and U-18s have qualified for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Finals Week in July after finishing atop their respective groups in the first round of the Academy Playoffs.

After winning the first two matches of the group stage, the U-16s entered the final day needing only a draw against a talented New York Red Bulls side. Through collective defending and excellent organization, the young Sounders battled Red Bulls to a 1-1 scoreline to advance. Striker Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez opened the scoring in the fourth minute by finishing an excellent team goal, one which included an 11-pass buildup and culminated in an inch-perfect cross from Ben Huynh.