After a very short offseason, Seattle Sounders veterans and trialists alike stepped back onto the practice field vying for spots on a team set to defend its very first MLS Cup.
There were a few major pieces missing, namely Brad Evans, Chad Marshall, Stefan Frei, Nico Lodeiro, and Jordan Morris. A combination of injury, USMNT call ups, and a necessary extra break (Nico) were the reasons these players weren’t practicing.
Designated player Clint Dempsey fully trained with the team for the first time in months, and he looked fantastic.