The Sounders U23’s began 2017 play with a 3-1 friendly victory over Bellingham United of the Evergreen Premier League. Adam Jones led the U23’s from the middle of the park logging an assist and a goal. Joining Jones on the score sheet was Abdi Galgalo and Eddie Na with goals, and Colton Cavey with an assist on the Eddie Na goal. United scored a late consolation goal.
Darren Sawatsky had this to say on the match, “It is still early for us as our college kids are coming into town. Tonight was a good exercise against a well run and coached team.