The journey continues for the Sounders Academy U-17s in the Generation adidas Cup Champions Division.
One year after winning the GA Cup Premier Division, the young Sounders have advanced from Group D, which featured the Montreal Impact, Brazilian side Flamengo and Spanish giants Valencia CF.
“We are proud to have made it through after a very poor first match,” said Sounders FC Director of Player Development and Academy Director Marc Nicholls. “It was a great response and performance from the boys against Flamengo and a solid, professional win over the Impact.”
On Tuesday, they'll face Argentina powerhouse River Plate, a club that has developed international stars like Alfredo Di Stefano, Hernan Crespo, Gonzalo Higauin, Radamel Falcao, Erik Lamela and Javier Mascherano.