Profile
Sebastian
Anderson
- Position Defender
- Number 15
- Date of Birth Aug 19 2002
- Hometown Highlands Ranch, CO
- Height 5' 10"
- Club Colorado Rapids
Stories
Sebastian
U.S. National Teams: A tenacious right back, rejoined the U-17 MNT after a long layoff in July/August … Made his first appearance for the USA since 2017 at September’s 4 Nations Tournament in Assen, Netherlands, helping the U.S. take down Mexico … Called into training camp before the 2018 Nike International Friendlies, but did not make the final roster … Played for the USA at the 2017 Nike International Friendlies, making his U-17 debut vs. England … A fixture throughout the 2016-17 U-15 Boys’ National Team cycle … Appeared in four of five matches at the 2017 Concacaf U-15 Boys’ Championship en route to a runner-up finish … Helped the U-15s win the prestigious 2017 Torneo delle Nazioni tournament in Gradisca, Italy, playing in three games … Earned his first Youth National Teams call-up with the U-15 BNT in 2015 in Carson, Calif.
Professional: Signed with the Colorado Rapids as a Homegrown Player on April 3, 2019, becoming the youngest signing in club history … Appeared in six matches for Colorado this year, logging 318 minutes … Scored his first professional goal on July 20, 2019 vs. New York City FC … Made his pro debut for Colorado on April 27, 2019 vs. Atlanta … Spent part of the season on loan with USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
Youth: Played for the Rapids in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy … Joined the Rapids at the U-16/17 level in 2017 … Prior to the Rapids, played for Academy club Real Colorado from U-11 to U-16 … Won State Cups at the U-12 and U-13 levels with Real Colorado, taking home MVP honors as a U-13 … Started playing soccer at age three.
Personal: Full name is Sebastian Sun Anderson … Nicknamed “Seb” or “Sebby” … Older brother plays college soccer … Grew up also boxing and playing basketball … Enjoys fishing and spending time with friends in his spare time … Describes himself on the field as “smart, tenacious, willing” … Describes himself off the field as “calm, friendly, fun” … Favorite soccer player and biggest athletic inspiration is Lionel Messi … Greatest soccer moment thus far was winning the 2017 Torneo delle Nazioni with the U-15 BNT … Favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber, favorite TV show is Stranger Things … Loves playing Fortnite … Favorite musical artist is J. Cole … Enjoys sushi.
