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GoBlue2419 · 02-02-2012, 01:23 PM

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Seattle Sounders FC Announce Signing of Brendan Carlson

SEATTLE, Wash. (July 8th, 2011) - Seattle Sounders FC announced today the signing of 17-year-old American midfielder Brendan Carlson. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sounders manager Sigi Schmid made the announcement.

Carlson becomes Seattle's youngest player. Regarded as one of the United State’s top young players, Carlson had been playing his club soccer the last two years for St. Paul Twin Stars.

Carlson will be added to Seattle’s roster pending the successful completion of a physical.

“We are excited about acquiring a young player the caliber of Brendan,” said Schmid. “Brendan is a very gifted player who possesses great skills and maturity on the field for a player of his age. He is an imposing player on the field, has a tremendous upside and we look forward to watching his continued development in MLS.”

Full Name: Brendan Carlson
Position: Central Midfielder
Height: 6-1
Weight: 156
Born: Feb. 27, 1994 in Pinecrest, MN, USA
Hometown: Pinecrest, MN, USA
Last Club: St. Paul Twin Stars (St. Paul, MN)

02-02-2012, 01:23 PM	#4
GoBlue2419 High School JV Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arlington Heights, IL	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle Sounders FC Announce Signing of Brendan Carlson SEATTLE, Wash. (July 8th, 2011) - Seattle Sounders FC announced today the signing of 17-year-old American midfielder Brendan Carlson. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sounders manager Sigi Schmid made the announcement. Carlson becomes Seattle's youngest player. Regarded as one of the United State’s top young players, Carlson had been playing his club soccer the last two years for St. Paul Twin Stars. Carlson will be added to Seattle’s roster pending the successful completion of a physical. “We are excited about acquiring a young player the caliber of Brendan,” said Schmid. “Brendan is a very gifted player who possesses great skills and maturity on the field for a player of his age. He is an imposing player on the field, has a tremendous upside and we look forward to watching his continued development in MLS.” Full Name: Brendan Carlson Position: Central Midfielder Height: 6-1 Weight: 156 Born: Feb. 27, 1994 in Pinecrest, MN, USA Hometown: Pinecrest, MN, USA Last Club: St. Paul Twin Stars (St. Paul, MN)