Since joining the Portland Timbers academy at the age of 13, goalkeeper Hunter Sulte has steadily risen the ranks, and made his first-team debut at the age of 19 in 2021. Now looking to become a full-time starter with the Timbers, Sulte will spend the 2024 season on loan to USL Championship side Indy Eleven, where he will compete for the team’s starting role and gain valuable experience.
We sit down with the promising prospect to discuss his youth days in Alaska, what it was like making the move to Portland away from his family at a young age, and some of the wildest things he’s heard from fans while in the net.
Timestamps
(01:08) Being on loan to Indy Eleven and going back and forth to Portland
(04:52) Growing up in Alaska, and picking soccer in a hockey-dominated state
(14:34) Getting acclimated to Indianapolis and joining Indy Eleven
(21:28) The growth of MLS, and the wildest crowds he’s played in front of
(27:02) The expectations and goals he’s set for himself this season with Indy Eleven
(32:38) What’s on his current playlist
(34:40) Getting into golf
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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