Lauina Futi

Position:
Wing
Born in:
Mapusaga Fou, American Samoa
Height:
5'10"
Weight:
205lbs
Age:
21
January 21, 1998
Status:
Available
Under Contract
In negotiations
Eligibility:
USA

Background

  • Lauina Futi was born in Mapusagafou, American Samoa, on January 5, 1998.
  • He attended Tafuna High School in his hometown of Pago Pago, where he played football as a running back and helped the team win back-to-back championships during their two straight undefeated seasons.
  • After high school, Futi moved to Boise, Idaho, and played for the Rexburg Yetis in 2016.
  • He then joined the 43rd State Crimson Lions Rugby, now Boise United Rugby, in 2017 and competed in the D2/D3 PNRFU competitions.
  • Futi moved to Seattle in 2018 and joined the Seattle Rugby Orcas, playing in both D1 and Premier matches alike in the BCRU.
  • In 2019, he made his presence felt on the Club 7s circuit with the Westside Ronins and was a member of their Nationals-bound team that summer.

Highlights

Development

  • Futi's development as a rugby player has been rapid. He made his debut for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby (MLR) in 2021 and quickly established himself as a key member of the team. He was named the Seawolves' Rookie of the Year in 2021 after scoring 4 tries in 7 starts.
  • Futi has continued to improve in 2022. He has already scored 5 tries in 6 starts and has been a standout performer for the Seawolves. He is a physical and athletic winger who is strong in the tackle and has a good turn of speed. He is also a good ball carrier and finisher.

Achievements

  • MLR Rookie of the Year (2021)
  • MLR All-Star (2021, 2022)
  • Represented American Samoa at the U20 level

Futi is a rising star in American rugby and is sure to achieve even greater things in the years to come. He has the potential to be one of the best wingers in the world.

Here are some of Futi's notable achievements:

  • Scored 8 tries in 13 matches for the Seattle Seawolves in 2021
  • Scored 5 tries in 6 matches for the Seattle Seawolves in 2022
  • Named to the MLR All-Star team in 2021 and 2022
  • Represented American Samoa at the U20 level

Futi is a valuable asset to the Seattle Seawolves and American Samoa national team. He is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come.