Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday announced that, in partnership with Make-A-Wish®Alaska and Washington, goalkeeper Bheem Goyal (pronounced “BEAM GOY-el”) has been signed to a contract and VIP team experience. Bheem, a bright and active eight-year-old battling Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, will join the First Team ahead of next Wednesday’s international friendly vs. Borussia Dortmund at CenturyLink Field (7:30 p.m. PT; JOEtv, YouTube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM | TICKETS).
A passionate Sounders fan, Bheem calls the club's 2016 MLS Cup Championship the greatest moment in his life and uses the team as subjects for school assignments whenever possible.