Sounders Academy returned to USSDA action this week on the back of an impressive showing at Generation adidas Cup in Frisco, Texas. And while the results and performances certainly warrant excitement, the importance of GA Cup lies in the developmental opportunities for the top prospects in the club.
Last summer, Sounders Academy competed in the Youdan Trophy, the oldest tournament in the world, and won the event by toppling historic clubs like Newcastle United and FC Basel. The Rave Green also collected two more pieces of silverware in England, as midfielder Danny Robles earned Player of the Tournament honors while striker Azriel Gonzalez won the Golden Boot.