Seattle Sounders general manager Garth Lagerwey still has his fingers crossed that Jordan Morris will one day join the club.

The 20-year old striker has rejected overtures from the MLS side to remain in college at Stanford University despite being seen training with Sounders 2, Seattle's USL affiliate.

Morris is already a five-time USA international and boasts a goal to his name against Mexico but is content at Stanford the time being which Lagerwey can understand.

"I made my peace with this one a while ago," Lagerwey said. "And look, I understand why it's still a story.

"I wish Jordan well at Stanford. I certainly enjoyed my college years, and I understand why he enjoys his. I respect his choice, and hopefully he'll sign with the Sounders when he's done with Stanford.

"If he will or he won't, that'll be up to Jordan. We have a good relationship with his family, but it's Jordan's choice. He's a smart young man, and he's going to do what he thinks is best for his career."