The Black Cats won 4-3 at Mariners Park against South Shields during their first pre-season friendly then winning 3-2 later in the day against Gateshead at the Gateshead International Stadium.
Sunderland now face a trip to the USA where they will face San Antonio, New Mexico and North Carolina before returning to England to play Real Mallorca at the Stadium of Light and Hartlepool United at The Vic.
Here, though, we take a look at how Mowbray’s travelling party to America is shaping up after the club confirmed the 26 players heading stateside:
9. Jenson Seelt
Jenson Seelt is nursing a slight injury according to Tony Mowbray but will likely travel with the squad. Photo: Chris Fryatt
10. Joe Anderson
The former Everton man looks set for more minutes against Sunderland's American opponents. Photo: Jeremy Ng
11. Luke O'Nien
It wouldn't be a proper Sunderland squad without Luke O'Nien in there somewhere. Photo: FRANK REID
12. Lynden Gooch
The American will return to his homeland with Sunderland this summer. Photo: FRANK REID