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Real Salt Lake's Axel Kei Becomes Youngest Signing in MLS History at 14 Years Old

Real Salt Lake signed 14-year-old Axel Kei to a first-team contract on Friday, making him the youngest signing in MLS history.

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14 years and 15 days old.<br><br>We've got the youngest Homegrown in <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLS</a> history.

“Over the last year Axel has proven to be one of the top attacking prospects in the country," RSL general manager Elliot Fall said in a release. "His propensity in front of goal is well beyond his years, and coupled with his elite athleticism, he projects to become a goal-scoring force in our league in the years to come.