Youth USMNT player Mukwelle Akale made his debut for Villarreal B during their friendly against Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas.

Really cool to make my preseason debut with Villarreal B and play first half against Rayo Vallecano's first team! ~YM — qTip (@mukwelle_akale) 23 de julio de 2016

The Minnesotan native earned his first start during the current preseason and was subbed in the second half as the B team lost 3-2 against Rayo.

Paco Lopéz keeps preparing the upcoming season in hopes of achieving the long desired objective which is to get promoted to the Segunda División.

The Villarreal B boss fielded a starting XI composed of Villarreal C and Juvenil A squad players.

Juvenil A strikers Darío Poveda and Pablo Álvarez scored the goals for Villarreal B.

Villarreal B next opponent will be the U21 squad of FC Porto on Wednesday 27th.