Following a bye week, Sounders FC used an international friendly as a tune-up match amidst a busy 2015 regular season. The opponent, Club Tijuana, currently ranks first in the Liga MX table with a 7-2-2 record. Lamar Neagle and Andy Rose scored for Seattle as the two sides drew 2-2 in the ninth international friendly in club history. Now, the Rave Green turns its attention to Saturday’s MLS regular season showdown against undefeated FC Dallas.
Here’s the latest news and notes surrounding the club:
- Tuesday’s friendly garnered local coverage from The Seattle Times,The News Tribune, Sounder at Heart and Seattle PI. In addition, Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com noted the impressive display from the young players.
- Q13 FOX had an on-field interview with General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey.
- Prost Amerika posted both a photo gallery and a photo recap from Tuesday’s friendly.
- Sounder at Heart provided a unique piece on experiencing S2’s inaugural match from three perspectives.
- S2’s Pablo Rossi was named USL Player of the Week after tallying one goal and one assist on Saturday.
- SoundersFC.com continues to provide full coverage of Sounders FC and S2, including interviews from Aaron Kovar and Head Coach Sigi Schmid, plus highlights of S2’s season-opening win.
