reasons players and families choose seattle united...

1. Access to the highest levels of competition ensures exposure and development
   
   Teams compete in the region’s highest-level competitions, including the ECNL, Regional Club League, and North Puget Sound League.
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2. Unique mobility between select and premier teams supports player growth
   
   ‍Multiple playing levels are offered for each gender and age, providing players with the opportunity to move from team to team. This ensures play at the best level for them to develop while staying within one club.
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3. Neighborhood teams save travel time, but benefit from club resources
   
   ‍At the select level, teams are based in one of three Seattle regions, reducing travel to training sessions. These teams take advantage of local spirit, while benefiting from the infrastructure of Seattle’s only US Youth Soccer club. Seattle United covers all of Seattle, from Shoreline down to Rainier Valley. Being able to play in your neighborhood while receiving excellent coaching is an advantage of playing at Seattle United.
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4. Dozens of supplementary programs develop technical skills
   
   ‍Players may access year-round programs in a variety of areas, from finishing to agility to possession and goalkeeping. A unique affiliation with UW Sports Medicine includes athletic training and injury prevention programs, while our official partnership with the Seattle Sounders provides players with a pathway to the Seattle Sounders Academy, shared curriculum and talent identification sessions and opportunities https://www.soundersfc.com/academy/partners
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5. Structure attracts and empowers the best professional coaches
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   The area’s finest coaches come to Seattle United because it offers significant training and administrative support, advancement opportunities and highly-competitive benefits. A two team per coach limit enables enhanced focus on their teams.
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6. Player tuition options and aid fits family budgets
   
   Fees are tailored by age and level of play to ensure affordability for Seattle United families. Year-round fundraising efforts drive a $500,000 per year financial aid program that ensures access for all players.
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