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2017 Seattle Sounders FC 2 Season
The 2017 Seattle Sounders FC 2 season is the club's third year of existence, and their third season in the United Soccer League, the second tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid. Including previous Seattle Sounders franchises, this is the 37th season of a soccer team playing in the Seattle metro area. Current roster Competitions USL regular season Standings Results summary Results by matchday Matches Statistics Appearances and goals ''Numbers after plus-sign(+) denote appearances as a substitute.'' , - , colspan="14", ''Players who left the club during the season:'' Top scorers {, class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;" , - !width=30, Place !width=30, Position !width=30, Number !width=175, Name !width=75, !width=75, !width=75, Total , - , rowspan="1", 1 , MF , 32 , align="left", Zach Mathers , 11 , 0 , 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle Sounders FC 2
Tacoma Defiance, formerly Seattle Sounders FC 2, is an American professional Association football, soccer team based in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma, Washington (state), Washington, U.S. that competes in the MLS Next Pro, the third tier of the United States soccer league system, national soccer pyramid, as the Farm team, reserve team of Seattle Sounders FC. The Defiance is operated by The Baseball Club of Tacoma (operator/owner of the Tacoma Rainiers) and managed by Seattle Sounders FC, while 20 percent of the club is fan-owned through the Non-profit organization, non-profit Sounders Community Trust. The club was established in 2014 as Seattle Sounders FC 2 (S2) and originally played at Starfire Sports in Tukwila, Washington. The team moved to Tacoma's Cheney Stadium in 2018 and was rebranded as the Defiance the following season. The Defiance plans to move into a new soccer-specific stadium near Cheney Stadium in the 2020s. History The club was announced on October 14, 2014 at an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Nana-Sinkam
Brian Nana-Sinkam (born December 31, 1994) is an American soccer player who played for Seattle Sounders FC 2 in the USL. Career Nana-Sinkam spent his youth career with PA Classics from 2009 to 2013 before signing a letter of intent to play college soccer at Stanford University. He made a total of 71 appearances for the Cardinal and finished his career with one goal and two assists. He also played in the Premier Development League for Burlingame Dragons FC. On January 13, 2017, Nana-Sinkam was drafted in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC. However, he did not make the final cut in preseason. He signed with USL affiliate club Seattle Sounders FC 2 Tacoma Defiance, formerly Seattle Sounders FC 2, is an American professional soccer team based in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. that competes in the MLS Next Pro, the third tier of the national soccer pyramid, as the reserve team of Seattle Soun ... on March 22. Four days later, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neco Brett
Neco Jeborie Brett (born 22 March 1992) is a Jamaican footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion. Club career Brett began his career in Jamaica with Harbour View and Portmore United before moving to the United States to play college soccer at Robert Morris University. Portland Timbers On 14 January 2016, Brett was selected in the second round (40th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers. He made his MLS debut as a late sub in a 4–2 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on 22 May 2016. Pittsburgh Riverhounds In 2018, Brett signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. On 26 October 2019, he tied a Riverhounds record with four goals in a 7–0 win over Birmingham Legion FC in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals of the USL Championship playoffs. Birmingham Legion On 17 December 2019, Brett joined Birmingham Legion FC. Brett made his debut for Birmingham on 15 July 2020 during a 3-0 victory over Memphis 901 FC. Brett would go on to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rennico Clarke
Rennico Clarke (born 26 August 1995) is a Jamaican footballer who last played for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship. Career Professional Clarke began his professional career with Harbour View. He made seven appearances and scored one goal for the club before joining USL expansion side Portland Timbers 2 on 19 February 2015. He made his debut for the club on 29 March 2015 in a 3–1 victory over Real Monarchs SLC. Clarke was released by Portland on 9 February 2018. In April 2018 Clarke joined the Iceland team FH. In July 2019, Clarke signed with USL Championship club Swope Park Rangers. In February 2020, Clarke joined Charleston Battery. International Clarke represented Jamaica at the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship The 2015 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship was an association football tournament that took place from 9 to 24 January 2015 in Jamaica. It determined the four CONCACAF teams that would participate at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamar Batista
Lamar DeShawn Batista (born March 7, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for North Carolina FC in USL Championship. Career College Batista spent one season playing college soccer at the UC Santa Barbara in 2016. Professional Batista signed with the United Soccer League side Portland Timbers 2 in March 2017. On February 21, 2019, Batista signed with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. He spent the majority of the 2019 on loan at Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship and FC Tucson in USL League One. After one season with North Texas SC, Batista joined USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC ahead of the 2021 season. On August 6, 2021, Batista moved on loan to fellow USL Championship side OKC Energy for the remainder of the season. On January 31, 2022, Batista became the second player to sign with Rochester New York FC ahead of their inaugural season in MLS Next Pro MLS Next Pro is a men's professional soccer league in the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dylan Damraoui
Dylan Damraoui (born 4 May 1997) is a Belgian footballer who plays as a midfielder. Career Damraoui joined United Soccer League side Portland Timbers 2 Portland Timbers 2 is an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. The team, often referred to as "T2", serves as the reserve squad for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team was a member of the USL Champio ... on February 22, 2016. On 31 January 2019, Damraoui joined La Louvière Centre. He left the club in 2021. References External linksTimbers 2 Profile* * * 1997 births Living people Footballers from Brussels Belgian men's footballers Portland Timbers 2 players Hapoel Acre F.C. players UR La Louvière Centre players Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Expatriate men's footballers in Israel Belgian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Belgian expatriate sportspeople in Israel Israeli Premier League players Belgium men's youth international foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villyan Bijev
Villyan Bijev ( bg, Вилиян Бижев, born 3 January 1993) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Central Valley Fuego FC in USL League One. Early life Villyan Bijev was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and moved with his family to the United States at the age of five in 1998. He grew up in Fresno, California and began his youth career with the Bullard Flyers U-12 local school team. In 2008, at the age of 15, Bijev joined the Clovis-based California Odyssey. He also played for the Edison High School team in Fresno, graduating in 2011. He was named to the 2010 ''Parade'' All-America soccer team. Career Liverpool Bijev originally signed to play college soccer at the University of Washington in the fall of 2011, but in July 2011, Liverpool invited Bijev for a trial with the Under 18s. He left a great impression, netting five goals in two pre-season friendly games, earning himself a permanent switch to the Merseyside outfit in the process on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seyi Adekoya
Adeseyi "Seyi" Shinobu Adeyinka Adekoya ( ; born December 5, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward. Career Youth, college and amateur A product of Lakeside School (Seattle), Adekoya spent his youth career with Crossfire Premier from 2011 to 2013 and with the Seattle Sounders FC academy from 2013 to 2014 before signing a letter of intent to play college soccer at UCLA. He made a total of 55 appearances for the Bruins and finished with 20 goals and eight assists. He also played in the Premier Development League for FC Golden State Force. Professional On January 17, 2017, Adekoya signed a homegrown player contract with Seattle Sounders FC, making him the ninth homegrown signing in club history. On March 26, 2017, he made his professional debut for USL affiliate club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 2–1 loss to Sacramento Republic. Adekoya scored his first professional goal on April 2, 2017, playing for Sounders FC 2 in a 2–1 win over Timbers 2. Adek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Saari
Ray Saari (born April 18, 1995) is a former American soccer player. Early life Saari was raised in the Kansas City area and attended Oak Park High School. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 15 and underwent several months of chemotherapy before returning to the high school's soccer team. Career College Saari spent his entire college career at the University of Tulsa. He was a starter all four years. He made a total of 69 appearances, and tallied 12 goals and 12 assists. His sophomore season he was named to the American Athletic Conference All-conference team. In his senior season despite missing five matches, Saari finished as the team's second leading scorer and earned a spot on the NSCAA All-East region first team. Saari spent three seasons with NPSL side Tulsa Athletic, playing a pivotal role in winning conference titles in two of his three seasons there. His advanced attacking role with the club yielded nearly a point a game and showcased his creat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portland Timbers 2
Portland Timbers 2 is an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. The team, often referred to as "T2", serves as the reserve squad for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team was a member of the USL Championship from 2015 to 2019, and was in the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid beginning in 2016. The organization withdrew from the 2021 USL Championship season so it could better transfer players to its parent club during the COVID-19 pandemic. History The Timbers announced the formation of their USL Pro team at a press conference on October 14, 2014. Jay Vidovich, long-time Wake Forest head coach and two-time NSCAA National Coach of the Year, was hired as T2's head coach on December 18, 2014. Timbers 2 held an open tryout in February 2015. It was announced on February 19 that there are six players currently signed to Timbers 2. Their home games were played at Merlo Field, a soccer-specific stadium at the University of Portland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila ( ) is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located immediately to the south of Seattle. The population was 21,798 at the 2020 census. Tukwila is a community of communities, with residents of many diverse origins living in the city. A large commercial center draws workers and consumers to the city daily; industry thrives with the confluence of rivers, freeways, railroads, and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. History The earliest people in Tukwila were the Duwamish, who made their homes along the Black and Duwamish rivers. The name "Tukwila" is the Chinook Jargon word for "nut" or "hazelnut", referring to the hazelnut trees that grew in the area. The Duwamish lived in cedar longhouses, hunted and fished, picked wild berries, and used the river for trade with neighboring peoples. In 1853, the first white settler was Joseph Foster, a Canadian pioneer who had traveled to the Pacific Northwest from Wisconsin. Foster would become known as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emrah Klimenta
Emrah Klimenta (; born February 13, 1991) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who last played as a centre-back for USL Championship side Oakland Roots. Early life Emrah Klimenta, whose surname is derived from the Albanian highland tribe Kelmendi was born in Rožaje, Montenegro during a time of turmoil in the Balkan region as the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia was breaking apart. Klimenta and his parents initially settled in Mainz, Germany. His family then moved to the United States in 1999. They settled in Oakland, California, but later moved to Walnut Creek, California. Career Club Klimenta began his youth career in the United States, playing as a midfielder and forward. He also played for the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for Cal North. Klimenta spent time in Europe playing for MŠK Žilina and FC Ingolstadt 04, before returning to California as a midfielder for NPSL club Bay Area Ambassadors. Klimenta joined United Soccer League club Sacramento Republi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
