SEATTLE, Washington (February 5, 2020) – Republic FC kicked off its first friendly of the 2020 preseason campaign this morning against the defending MLS Cup Champions, Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in a 120-minute exhibition match.

The final result of 6-2 may not have been the preferred outcome, but the encounter against one of the country’s best clubs provided invaluable experience for Mark Briggs’ men as they gear up for the 2020 USL Championship regular season which kicks off on March 7 at home against FC Tulsa.