Reports: Real Salt Lake Signs USYNT Midfielder Sean Petrie
Jul 28, 2023, 3:12 PM
Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah (Courtesy of Real Salt Lake)
(Courtesy of Real Salt Lake)
SALT LAKE CITY – Real Salt Lake continues its streak of impressive signings with the addition of Barca AZ Academy midfielder Sean Petrie.
The 16-year-old trained at Barcelona’s La Masia academy and tried out for Sporting Clube de Portugal.
Sources: Real Salt Lake sign highly-rated USYNT midfielder Sean Petrie. Deal with RSL’s second team in MLS Next Pro initially.
Petrie, 16, was with Barca AZ academy. He trained at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy this year. Trialed with Sporting CP too. https://t.co/zCn3bEIF39
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) July 28, 2023
Petrie suited up for the United States U-16 National Team in 2023 and found the back of the net in his debut.
He has shown the ability to make an impact on both sides of the ball in his young career.
The Monarchs’ schedule runs through September. It is unknown at this time when Petrie will make his debut with the club.
Happy #NationalSoccerDay from our photog pic.twitter.com/WPSY2K1ics
— Real Monarchs (@RealMonarchs) July 28, 2023
RSL has been busy this year. They recently acquired Chicho Arango from Liga MX and Nelson Palacio from Atletico Nacional.
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna also played for Barca Academy.
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Chandler Holt is a Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com, specializing in all things basketball and football. Follow Chandler on Twitter @ChandlerHoltKSL or on Threads @chandlerho1t.
