SEATTLE, WASH. – Seattle Sounders FC 2 today announced that it is has signed midfielder Azriel Gonzalez. Gonzalez, who turned 16 in May, becomes the youngest player in club history to sign a professional contract. He joins teammates Sam Rogers, Shandon Hopeau and Lorenzo Ramos as current S2 players who have made the jump from Sounders FC Academy this season.
“Azriel is a very talented young player and we’re excited to have him in our organization,” said Sounders FC Director of Player Personnel Kurt Schmid. “Since joining the Academy, Azriel has embodied the type of players we aim to develop in our system.