A total of eight players from the Sounders Academy U-18 squad announced their commitments to different college soccer programs on National Signing Day on Wednesday.
A pair of U-18 standouts, Lucas Meek and Stirling Russell, will remain in Seattle and attend the University of Washington. The Huskies advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament in 2016, and midfielder Henry Wingo left college early to sign a Homegrown contract with the Sounders.
Meek, a native of Mercer Island, Wash., joined Sounders Academy from partner club Eastside FC. A dynamic attacking player, he is capable of lining up on either wing and provides plenty of energy going forward.