The Seattle Sounders FC Academy U16 squad defeated FC Basel 1-0 in the Youdan Trophy tournament, clinching the championship of the prestigious tournament that showcases premiere youth clubs from around the globe. The Sounders are taking home addition top honors, with two players earning Player of the Tournamentand the Golden Boot Award.
After scoring 13 goals in four matches en route to the final, the Rave Green came up against a well-drilled and talented side in FC Basel. While an outpouring of offensive firepower brought them to the final, the young Sounders demonstrated their ability to grind out results in close matches by winning 1-0.