On Friday, May 12, Seattle Sounders FC 2 announced the signing of 17-year-old Academy prospect Marlon Vargas. Just one day later, Vargas, who spent two years in the system after signing from youth affiliate Central California Aztecs, made his professional debut with a home start against Portland Timbers 2.
Through 55 minutes of action, the dynamic, fluid attacker, operating as a playmaking No. 10, put in an impressive shift. He routinely drove the attack forward with incisive passes and plenty of creative flair.
“I think Marlon was really good first half,” said S2 Head Coach John Hutchinson after the match.