SEATTLE, WASH. – The United Soccer League today unveiled 2017 season-opening contests for all of its 30 clubs, with Sounders FC 2 hosting Sacramento Republic FC at Starfire Stadium on March 26 to being the new campaign. The matchup marks the third-consecutive season that S2 opens the season against Sacramento, with the fixture featuring a top independent USL club and the affiliate of the 2016 MLS Cup champion. S2 won its inaugural match against Sacramento in 2015, but Republic FC came away with three points last season in the season-opener.
“We’re very excited to open the 2017 season against a familiar foe in Sacramento,” S2 Head Coach Ezra Hendrickson said.