SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced that it has signed midfielder Danny Leyva. Leyva signed with Tacoma Defiance this offseason following a standout campaign with Sounders FC’s Academy, where he was part of the U-17 squad that captured the 2017-2018 USSDA National Championship. In addition to being Seattle’s 12th Homegrown Player, the 15-year-old also becomes the youngest First Team signing in club history.
“We are pleased to announce the signing of Danny Leyva, not only in the sense of adding a quality player to our roster, but as a marker of our commitment to youth development overall,” said Sounders FC General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey.