International friendlies are nothing new in the football world. National teams travel around the world for exhibitions all of the time. Major clubs go overseas during their pre-season to expand their brand, build match fitness, and give younger and reserve players a chance to be seen and perhaps earn their spots.
The Emerald City Supporters are also nothing new to the readers of this site. Within the supporters’ group, however, is ECS FC, a football club with nine different teams that play in different Seattle rec leagues. Within THAT club lies a small, “True beginner and low intermediate” league, ECS Pub League, for the players who are either learning the game or unable to keep up with the pace and skill required for even the lowest rec leagues in Seattle.