It may be a preseason game against a lower-division side, but the Sounders looked solid in their final preseason match before heading to Mexico City for the next couple weeks. A mixed group beat the Sacramento Republic 6-2 in a 120-minute game.
Coach Brian Schmetzer was understandably pleased with the overall performance, though he was quick to temper enthusiasm.
“Lots of things that were very good, and lots of things we still need to work on,” Schmetzer said. “I think the kids in that second 45-minute period need a little bit more work on the concepts that we’re trying to bring them up to speed on.