Seattle Sounders FC 2
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| Nickname(s) | S2 | |||
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| Founded | October 14, 2014 | |||
| Stadium |
Starfire Sports Complex Tukwila, Washington | |||
| Capacity | 4,500 | |||
| Owners |
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| General Manager | Andrew Opatkiewicz | |||
| Head Coach | Ezra Hendrickson | |||
| League | United Soccer League | |||
| 2016 |
12th, Western Conference Playoffs: DNQ | |||
| Website | Club home page | |||
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Seattle Sounders FC 2 (nicknamed S2) are an American professional soccer team based in Seattle, Washington that competes in the United Soccer League, the third tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid, as the reserve team of Seattle Sounders FC. Seattle Sounders FC 2 is operated and managed by Seattle Sounders FC, while 20 percent of the club is fan-owned through the non-profit Sounders Community Trust.[1]
History
The club was announced on October 14, 2014 at an event held at the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and began play in 2015 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.[2][3][4] Sounders assistant coach Ezra Hendrickson was named the team's coach on November 13, 2014.[5]
Inaugural season
S2 played its inaugural match on March 21, 2015, winning 4-2 over the defending USL champion Sacramento Republic. Andy Craven notched the first goal in team history.[6] Their second game yielded the teams first shutout, a home game against Whitecaps FC 2 that ended 4-0. Darwin Jones scored the team's first hat-trick during the game.[7]
Team colors & crest
The team colors are inherited from the first team. The crest inherited the Sounders Rave Green color as well as the unique shape. The first team crest features 3 pieces representing the players, fans, and clubs. The S2 crest matches this shape by flattening the pieces together to represent the clubs dedication to players and fans with continued development and success of the Sounders.[8]
Stadium
S2 plays home matches at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, WA. The stadium has capacity for 4,500. The record for largest attendance at an S2 game was set on March 22, 2015, with an attendance of 2,951.[9]
Ownership and team management
The ownership of the club is composed of two groups. The majority owner is the Sounders FC organization, with the non-profit Sounders Community Trust owning 20%.
Andrew Opatkiewicz was hired as the General Manager, having experience with Seattle Wolves FC (now Washington Crossfire). Retired MLS veteran defender and former Assistant Coach of Sounders FC Ezra Hendrickson was announced as the head coach of S2 on November 13, 2014. Hendrickson was replaced by Ante Razov on the first team.
Players
Current roster
Where a player has not declared an international allegiance, nation is determined by place of birth. Squad correct as of June 15, 2015.[10]
Staff
| Coaching staff | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ezra Hendrickson |
| Assistant coach | Junior González |
| Goalkeeper coach | Troy Perkins |
Statistics
Most Points
- The following players are the club's top point leaders.
- As of May 9, 2015
| Rank | Name | Goals[A] | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pablo Rossi | 8 | 2 | 18 |
| 2 |  Andy Craven | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Sérgio | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | Darwin Jones | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 |  Oalex Anderson | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Sam Garza | 4 | 2 | 10 | |
| 7 | Aaron Kovar | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Nick Miele | 3 | 2 | 8 | |
| 9 | Myron Samuel | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Victor Mansaray | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Bolded players are currently on the Sounders FC 2 roster.
Record
Year by Year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season W-T-L | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup | Avg. Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | USL | 6th, Western: 13-3-12 | Conference 1st Round | 4th Round | 2,045 |
| 2016 | 3 | USL | 12th, Western: 9-8-13 | Did not qualify | Not eligible | 1,401 |
Notes
- A. a Two points awarded per goal.
References
- ↑ Pentz, Matt (October 14, 2014). "Sounders confirm 'Sounders 2′ to begin play in USL Pro in 2015". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Sounders FC Unveils Second Team Sounders FC 2". SoundersFC.com (Press release). Seattle Sounders FC. October 14, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
- ↑ MLSsoccer.com Staff (October 14, 2014). "Seattle Sounders announce creation of USL PRO team, S2, for 2015 season". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Portland & Seattle Launch USL PRO Teams" (Press release). Tampa, Florida: USL Pro. October 14, 2014. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Sounders FC 2 Names Ezra Hendrickson First Head Coach in Team History". SoundersFC.com (Press release). Seattle Sounders FC. November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Sounders FC 2 debuts with thrilling 4-2 victory over Sacramento Republic FC". SoundersFC.com. Seattle Sounders FC. March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ↑ "USL: Sounders 2's Darwin Jones hat trick, Timbers 2's Kharlton Belmar brace highlight Week 2 action". 30 March 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ↑ "S2 Frequently Asked Questions", SoundersFC.com, Seattle Sounders FC, retrieved March 22, 2015
- ↑ Don Ruiz [donruiztnt] (22 March 2015). "Updated S2 attendance number: 2,951." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Seattle Sounders FC 2 2015 roster". USL Soccer. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Technical Staff". Seattle Sounders FC. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Sounders FC Front Office". Seattle Sounders FC. Retrieved July 26, 2016.