Hydration: The Name of the Game

It’s not at all unusual for athletes to sweat during a game, but if you’ve tuned into the MLS Is Back Tournament, you might have found yourself wondering if it’s normal for them to sweat quite that much. Some look like they’ve just taken a dip in the Swan and Dolphin Resort pool, or more like they’re playing in a deluge at Portland’s Providence Park than in sunny Florida.

And so, like many a person finding their shirt more than a little damp before a big job interview, you may find yourself asking, “Is this normal?”

“It’s very normal,” said Minnesota United Team Dietitian Angela Bruzina. Her job focuses on player nutrition and — more recently — hydration. “On average, players will lose…