SEATTLE, WASH. - Sounders FC today announced the signing of eight Sounders FC 2 players to short-term agreements ahead of Wednesday’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Fifth Round match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium (7:30 p.m. PT / SoundersFC.com, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM). S2 players Rodrigue Ele, Ray Saari, Francisco Narbon, Brian Nana-Sinkam, Charles Renken, Sam Rogers, David Olsen and Irvin Parra are all eligible for selection by Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer for Wednesday evening's match.
MLS clubs may sign players from their USL affiliate to short-term agreements (up to four-day contracts) for CONCACAF Champions League, AMWAY Canadian Championship, Lamar Hunt U.