The United States Youth National Team call-ups just keep coming for Sounders Academy players.
Since October, 10 players from the Sounders youth system have represented the Stars & Stripes for their respective age groups, including the trio of young prospects – Homegrowns Danny Leyva and Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez, as well as U-19 midfielder Ethan Dobbelaere – who competed in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
“It’s another boost for the program, getting multiple players now at each age group,” said Sounders FC Director of Player Development and Academy Director Marc Nicholls. “I think it shows a level of consistency.