Three Sounders FC Academy squads — the U-14s, U-16s and U-18s — have travelled to Westfield, Ind., to compete in the 2016-17 U.S. Soccer Development Academy playoffs. The U-14s will compete in the end-of-season USSDA showcase, while the older squads qualified for the postseason tournament for the second consecutive season.
Tournaments such as the USSDA playoffs serve as an excellent developmental opportunity for the young Sounders. Since only the top teams from each conference qualify, the Rave Green will face some of the best young soccer players in the country. And with such a high concentration of talent at this event, there will be plenty of U.