Over 600 players tried out, but in the end it was Vinicius Oliveira from Bellevue, Washingon that won a roster spot on the Sounders FC.
Over 600 players tried out, but in the end it was Vinicius (Vini) Oliveira from Bellevue, Washingon that won a roster spot on the Seattle Sounders FC. Vini will join the Sounders FC on their upcoming trip to Ventura, California and continute to live his MLS dream.
"I'm ready for this," Oliveira said moments after donning the team's jersy. "I'm happy. I'm happy, that's all I can say."
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