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:
17. Jay Matete
Jay Matete played alongside Pierre Ekwah in midfield at South Shields. Photo: FRANK REID
18. Pierre Ekwah
Pierre Ekwah started in midfield alongside Jay Matete at South Shields Photo: George Wood
19. Ellis Taylor
The Hartlepool-born player started at left-back against South Shields Photo: FRANK REID
20. Dan Neil
Dan Neil started against Gateshead during pre-season and will join Tony Mowbray's travelling squad to the USA. Photo: Naomi Baker