TUKWILA — There was a steady rain and plenty of energy at the Seattle Sounders’ first public preseason training session on Saturday. That was due at least in part to a youth soccer tournament that brought thousands of people to Starfire Sports Complex, but a solid contingent of chanting and flag-waving Sounders fans were there as well.
It seemed like a solid way to start off what will be the Sounders’ final year at Starfire. They plan to move across the freeway to Sounders FC Center at Longacres in time for the 2024 preseason.
“One of the things we’ll miss about this facility is walking out on a Saturday with all these kids,” Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer told a group of about 20 media members.