TUKWILA, WASH. - Despite a fifth-minute goal from 2017 MLS SuperDraft selection Brian Nana-Sinkam, Sounders FC 2 (0-1-0, 0 points) opened its third USL campaign with a 2-1 home loss to Sacramento Republic FC (1-0-0, 3 points) on Sunday afternoon. The contest marked the third consecutive season S2 has faced Republic FC in the season's first match at Starfire Stadium, with the visitors winning each of the past two fixtures.
The Rave Green jumped out to an early lead from a fifth-minute goal by Nana-Sinkam. On a free-kick from just outside the area, forward Irvin Parra sent a rolling through-ball into the center of the 18-yard-box.