Defender goals are like a rare bird. You’ll find yourself wandering for weeks, sometimes months, in search of a glimpse of it, but each time you think you’re close, you hear a rustle in the bushes and it flutters away. Sounders FC 2's hunt for the final point to clinch a playoff berth felt that way in recent weeks. On Thursday night, the most unlikely of people secured the spot.
Thursday night, S2 might as well have struck bird-watching gold as three of the back four combined for two goals and two assists in the club’s 3-2 victory that punched S2’s ticket to the USL postseason, including a goal from right back Ashani Fairclough to equalize just before the break that could prove to be the most important tally of the S2 season.
It was a nail-biter and the Rave Green sure did leave it for late, but late did they take all three points and momentum into the postseason. In case you were too busy covering your eyes through all the drama at Starfire, we’ll walk you through the major moments in this week’s S2 Social Timeline!
If you were going to pick a single match of the season to watch, this would be it.
I won't make you pick a favorite Sounder from Texas, but Clint and Sam are both worthy choices.
#KeeperLove
Azira became a father in the morning and played midfield at night. That is straight up superhero stuff.
Thanks, Thomás!
Doin' it and doin' it and doin' it well! Let's go!
Handball sets this bad boy up and Sérgio makes no mistake. PLAYOFFS HERE WE COME!
Our defenders were on FIRE. Damion curled one in and nearly found the net. Coulda been magic.
ASHAAAAAANIIIIIIII! The equalizer means if the result holds, S2 is going to the playoffs!
First goal of the season, first as a Sounder and it couldn't have come at a better time!
Two thousand of our closest friends all in town for a big party at Starfire. Y'all are the best.
#DEFENDERGOALZ! Miele times his run like a seasoned forward and it's 3-2!
EVEN A SEASONED STRIKER KNOWS WHAT'S UP!
Player of the Week status right there.
Big man making waves.
Talkin' bout playoffs.
Garza knows a thing or two about dancing.
We'll be riding cloud nine all the way into the USL Western Conference Quarterfinals next weekend!
