The Sounders Academy U-16s will head north of the border this week to take on Vancouver Whitecaps in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy national quarterfinals. Having already faced their Cascadia rivals three times this season, the young Sounders will be well versed on the strengths and weaknesses of their opponent.
The first meeting between these two sides occurred back in October, with the Rave Green dismantling the Blue and White by a score of 3-0 behind a brace from midfielder Cam Martin and another tally from left back Connor Drought. Goalkeeper Sam Fowler earned a clean sheet on the day including saving a penalty kick just four minutes into the match.