The USL Championship announced the full 33-week, 612-match schedule for the 2019 season on Wednesday. The slate of games, which will be fully available to watch on ESPN+ also includes an expanded playoff format with the top 10 teams from each conference making it to a shot at USL Cup.
Sounders FC 2 (which should have a different name, brand and colors by the time the season starts) will open its season at home March 9 against Rio Grande Valley FC. The club will play three of its first four matches at home, including a potential return for recent departure David Estrada with New Mexico United on March 29.