Wednesday’s contest was a unique opportunity to play a competitive match against a top Mexican club, and the Seattle Sounders took full advantage despite a less-than-deal Starting XI.
Handwalla Bwana, 18, made his first career start with the First Team, while Henry Wingo came onto the field as a reserve and notched an assist. In the end, it was enough for the Sounders to record a 1-0 victory in the first leg of the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal.
“The development of young American players is certainly important,” Head Coach Brian Schmetzer told media following the match.