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Seattle Sounders FC 2 Signs Defender Brandon John and Midfielders Jordy Delem and Willy Kapawa

April 29, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tacoma Defiance News Release


SEATTLE, WASH. - Sounders FC 2 today announced that it has agreed to contracts with defender Brandon John and midfielders Jordy Delem and Willy Kapawa. All three players are eligible to compete in Sunday's match against Oklahoma City Energy FC, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. PT at Starfire Stadium (7:00 p.m. PT / live-streamed on SoundersFC.com). Per USL and club policy, terms of the agreements are not being disclosed.

"We are pleased to welcome Brandon, Jordy and Willy into our squad in the early part of our season," S2 Head Coach Ezra Hendrickson said. "Each player has shown well while on trial with us, so we're excited to continue their development and see what they can add to the squad."

John, 21, signs with S2 after most recently playing for FC Erzgebirge Aue's U-23 squad, which competes in the Oberliga, the fifth division of soccer in Germany. Born in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, John has Canadian citizenship and made his first international appearance for Canada's U-20 side in January of 2015.

Delem, 23, joins S2 after most recently playing for Club Franciscain of Martinique's Championnat National League. Previously, Delem played for France's AC Arles-Avignon B squad. The versatile defensive midfielder has 29 caps and four goals for the Martinique National Team.

Kapawa, 23, comes to the Rave Green from Lion Blesse de Fotouni. The club plays in Cameroon's top domestic league, Elite One.

S2 Flex Plans are available now for a cost of $100, with fans able to choose any eight combinations for all remaining S2 home matches. Additional information on the S2 Flex Plan, season tickets, group tickets and single-match options can be found via: www.SoundersFC.com/S2/Tickets.

Transaction: Seattle Sounders FC 2 signs defender Brandon John, in addition to midfielders Jordy Delem and Willy Kapawa on April 29, 2016.

Name: Brandon John

Position: Defender

Height: 6-0

Weight: 186

Born: January 5, 1995 in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Citizenship: Canada

Acquired: Signed to contract on April 29, 2016

Previous Clubs: FC Erzgebirge Aue U-23's (GER)

Name: Jordy Delem

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5-11

Weight: 156

Born: March 18, 1993

Hometown: Fort-de-France, Martinique

Citizenship: Martinique

Acquired: Signed to contract on April 29, 2016

Previous Clubs: Club Franciscain (MAR), AC Arles-Avignon B (FRA)

Name: Willy Kapawa

Position: Midfielder

Height: 6-1

Weight: 184

Born: June 24, 1992

Hometown: Douala, Cameroon

Citizenship: Cameroon

Acquired: Signed to contract on April 29, 2016

Previous Clubs: Lion Blesse (CMR)

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