A local soccer player might be making the move from 14th Ave to Qwest Field. The Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer club have selected Seattle University midfielder Sean Morris in their 2011 draft. Morris, who started 16 games for the Redhawks and served as one of the team captains at 14th Ave’s Championship Field, is a long shot to make the big league club. He’ll get his shot starting January 25th when the Sounders open camp in preparation for next season.
More from the Sounders announcement:
With its final pick in the Supplemental Draft, Sounders FC selected Seattle University midfielder Sean Morris. Morris, 22, started all 16 appearances as a senior and led the team in shots and shots on goal. Morris is a Bothell native who attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle.
“Being local, we had a number of opportunities to see Sean Morris, a homegrown player from Seattle U.,” Henderson said. “For him to get a chance with us is great.”
Prior to the supplemental draft, Sounders FC had selected five players in the MLS SuperDraft on January 13.
The season begins March 15 when Sounders FC will host the L.A. Galaxy in First Kick 2011. The match on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field will be nationally televised by ESPN. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PT.
The Sounders FC home schedule will include matches with MLS newcomers Portland and Vancouver, plus an international friendly against a soon-to-be-announced opponent.
Sean Morris
3rd Round, 11th Pick, 47th OverallPosition: Midfielder
Height: 5-8
Weight: 155
Birthdate: 9/18/1988
Hometown (Citizenship): Bothell, Wash. (USA)
College: Seattle University
High School: Bishop Blanchet HS
