Seattle Sounders FC U-18 is set to host Redmond-based Crossfire Premier in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy national quarterfinals on Friday at 6:00 p.m. PT at Starfire Sports. For the first time in club history, Sounders FC U-16 and U-18 squads have reached the quarterfinals in the same season, though the U-16s were eliminated by Vancouver's U-16s on Thursday. Sounders FC U-18 joins squads from Orlando City SC, Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake as remaining MLS programs in the tournament. The other teams include Texans SC Houston and Real So Cal.
The two Washington sides have faced each other three times since September, with Sounders FC U-18 holding a 2-1-0 advantage.