Born on this day in 1995, in Santa Cruz, California, was future Sunderland youth product Lynden Gooch.
From an early age, it was clear Gooch had a lot of potential – and his talent was clear. Whilst still at school, Lynden joined the U.S. Soccer Development Academy club at the Santa Cruz County Breakers Academy, providing him with the much needed push required at such a young and impressionable age.
Gooch's talent attracted the attention of several European scouts , earning him a trial and eventual spot with Sunderland's youth academy, the place where his career started, and ultimate blossomed…
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