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Sounders 2 struggle with defensive coordination in 2-0 loss to Arizona United

The farm team looked disjointed and rough in their second-straight home loss to open the season.

Two early goals were all it took to down Sounders 2 Wednesday night, and they start their second season with their second straight loss. Much like the senior team, S2 has begun their regular season with two home losses and a hole to climb out of.

Arizona United's attacking front had their way in the first half, embarrassing a fresh defensive four for several clear-cut chances early. Keeper Charlie Lyon and his woodwork were able to defend against the onslaught until the 15th minute, when Chris Cortez sent a whirling cross into the box and at the head of an unmarked Gibson Bardsley, who brained it past a helpless Lyon.