Report: U.S. teen signs with Dortmund

by J.R. Eskilson

December 20, 2021

U.S. teenager Kristian Fletcher is signing with Borussia Dortmund, according to Fox Sports’ Keith Costigan. Fletcher has a passport according to reports. The forward previously played for Bethesda Academy and Landon High School.

Fletcher, 16 years old, was named The Washington Post’s All-Met Player of the Year for 2021 season. He scored 26 goals and had nine assists for his school team. The Washington Post reported that he went on trial with Manchester United’s U19 squad after the school season.

TopDrawerSoccer scout David Kerr saw Fletcher during the MLS Next playoffs in July. Kerr described him as “a nightmare to defend…He is extremely fast and has excellent control of the ball at his feet.”

A look at 16-year-old Kristian Fletcher, who is expected to sign with Borussia Dortmund, per @KeithCostigan.

He trialed at Manchester United as well and drew interest from top clubs across Europe. pic.twitter.com/PzCxpWTpNQ
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) December 16, 2021

Fletcher has previously been part of the U.S. Youth National Team program with an appearance at the U14 level in 2019. He was called into the Regional Identification Center in Philadelphia in April for the 2004 and 2005 age groups.

Picture: https://twitter.com/pgyoungboys