One is a soft-spoken holding midfielder from the Caribbean. The other is an eclectic, energetic fullback from Africa, known for his head-scratching, jaw-dropping on-field antics and exuberant personality. Yet for over two years, Jordy Delem, 24, and Nouhou, 20, have been teammates, roommates and close friends.
Delem and Nouhou sat down with SoundersFC.com to discuss their friendship, first year in MLS and life together in Seattle.
Note: Both native French speakers, Delem is more fluent in English, and Nouhou’s quotes were translated by Delem.
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Delem signed with S2 in April 2016, after impressing the eye of then-S2 Head Coach Ezra Hendrickson.