The Vancouver Victory opened their Evergreen Premier League soccer season on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Yakima at the Harmony Sports Complex in east Vancouver.
Nick Ballenger scored in the 36th minute, and Joe Kenny headed in a goal with an assist from Brian Gonzalez in the 51st minute.
Yakima scored with two minutes to play in the match.
Vancouver plays its next two matches on the road. The Victory return to Harmony on June 3 to play Spokane.
