Jordan Morris has opted to turn down a Seattle Sounders Homegrown Player contract to return to college.
The 20-year old Sounders academy product will head back to Stanford University for his junior year in 2015 rather than remain with the MLS club where he was expected to be signed to the senior roster.
Talented attacker Morris, who received his first USA international cap against the Republic of Ireland in November, felt it was wise to give both sport and education a chance by heading back to California after an impressive 2013 season for the Cardinal.
"Playing professionally is a dream of mine and I feel that Stanford will prepare me extremely well to realize that goal, but also for life after soccer," Morris said in a release.
"I am fortunate to have the opportunity to represent this university both on and off the field and look forward to working with my teammates to make our 2015 season a success."
Regarding the decision of Morris, the Sounders added: "As a general policy, Sounders FC does not publicly comment on player negotiations until there is a formal announcement to be made.
"As a potential Homegrown Player, Jordan remains of interest to Sounders FC, but the club does not have additional comment at this time."
