TUKWILA, Wash. – Seattle Sounders FC 2 dropped its second match of the season in a 0-2 loss to Arizona United SC on Wednesday, March 30 at Starfire Sports Stadium. It is the second consecutive loss at home to begin the 2016 season.
S2 was shell-shocked by the quick starting Arizona United, who scored twice in the first 26 minutes of the match. The first goal came in the 16th minute on long distance header from midfielder Gibson Bardsley, who grew up locally and attended Mt. Si High School. Gibson received the chance from forward Chris Cortez, who whipped in the deep cross from the opposite flank.