Interesting roster move - Sounders and those who watch more Defiance than I do have been really bullish on his ceiling. Big vote of confidence for a 16 year old defender when we already have three quality CBs on the first team and others (eg Nouhou) who can do the job too, plus a backup (AB) with experience and a pretty good track record.

SaH coverage here: https://www.sounderatheart.com/2023/09/sounders-sign-17yo-centerback-to-homegrown-contract/