Seattle Sounders Star Obafemi Martins Scores In Draw With Sporting Kansas City

Ahead of the start of the MLS regular season, Seattle Sounders tackled Sporting Kansas City in a friendly on Sunday morning.

The game held at Kino Sports Complex ended 1 - 1, with Nigeria international Obafemi Martins finding target for the capital outfit.

But it was Sporting Kansas City that took the lead in the eighth minute through Connor Hallisey.

Ex Inter Milan and Newcastle Star Obafemi Martins equalized on the hour mark after being set up by Clint Dempsey.

Obafemi Martins netted 17 goals in 35 games during the 2014 campaign, and was named 2014 Volkswagen MLS MVP runner-up.

Seattle Sounders will host New England Revolution in their league opener on March 9.