VANCOUVER, B.C. — Travel in Major League Soccer is not for the faint of heart. Road trips for some teams span thousands of miles, multiple time zones, often flying coach, at the mercy of a litany of possible delays. It's unfamiliar beds in vaguely familiar rooms, with none of the comforts of home, save the occasional fresh baked cookie on offer at the front desk.
But travel is also an opportunity, to get away from the routine and find focus on what's most important, in work and in life. It's a chance to recharge the batteries, to foster perspective, to set new plans moving forward.