SEATTLE, WASH. – Seattle Sounders FC 2 announced on Wednesday that it has exercised the 2017 option of midfielder Irvin Parra and signed midfielder Lorenzo Ramos. The club has also added forward Javorn Stevens to its roster, pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate.

"2016 provided another valuable step in our long-term vision for the club," said Sounders Head Scout Kurt Schmid. "We're pleased with many improvements that S2 continues to make, including a younger core and multiple players getting looks with the First Team."

Ramos signed with S2 after playing for the club as an Academy signing in the 2016 USL season. A member of the Sounders FC Academy since 2011, the midfielder made 14 appearances and recorded one goal in a 3-2 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.