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Sounders FC Academy enjoys eye-popping success against international opponents

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In many ways, 2017 has been far and away the most successful year since the Sounders Academy’s inception back in 2011. Whether it’s the various U.S. Youth National Team call-ups, the historic runs in the USSDA Playoffs for both the U-16s and U-18s or Academy prospects earning significant minutes with Sounders FC 2 in USL action, the 2016-17 season was exceptional by every metric.

After an incredible 2016-17 season, in which the Academy as a whole went 16-3-1 against international clubs, the focus has shifted from being an elite American Academy to becoming one of the preeminent youth systems in the world.