Sounders FC 2 (2-2-0, 6 points) topped LA Galaxy II Whitecaps FC 2 (1-3-0, 3 points) by a score of 2-1 on Saturday evening at the StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium in Carson, California. In the opening 15 minutes, S2 jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals from forward Felix Chenkam and defender Nouhou Tolo, who each opened their USL scoring accounts. Next Saturday, S2 returns to Starfire Stadium to face Real Monarchs SLC (7:00 p.m. PT / Live-Streamed on SoundersFC.com).
In the seventh minute, S2 began the scoring with a goal from Chenkam. After Chenkam forced a turnover just outside LA Galaxy II’s area, S2 midfielder Zach Mathers recovered possession and found teammate Ray Saari open to his left on the counterattack.