The Seattle Sounders Academy U-17s have advanced to the semifinals of the Generation adidas Cup Premier Division after topping Group A with eight points. Needing a win on the final matchday after easily dismantling Japanese side Matsumoto Yamada and the New England Revolution in the first two rounds, the young Sounders booked their place in the semis by beating Columbus Crew SC 3-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw. Goalkeeper Conrad Lee, a 15-year-old trialist from New Hampshire, entered the match late in the second half when Bobby Harraka suffered an injury. Lee pulled off a couple of saves to send the team to penalties and then helped the team advance to the semis with a couple more in the shootout.
Seattle Sounders Academy impresses at Generation adidas Cup, advances to semifinals of Premier Division
