The Sounders Academy blitzed through their first two group stage matches at the Generation Adidas Cup in Frisco, Texas before needing penalty kicks to dispose of the Columbus Crew on Monday. Seattle advances to the semifinals with eight points through three matches.
Seattle started the tournament with Matsumoto Yamaga, a Japanese U17 side, and after giving up an early goal proceeded to score six, three in each half. S2’s Azriel Gonzalez and Ray Serrano each bagged goals in the first match. Once Seattle found the back of the net once, the game became rather smooth sailing for the team.