Osvaldo Alonso was the heart of the Seattle Sounders for 10 years. He helped them earn four U.S. Open Cups, a Supporters’ Shield and an MLS Cup. He carries these trophies with him as he heads to Minnesota United. His goodbye message mentions the MLS Cup, but even more it mentions a fanbase that embraced him for those 10 years.
This is the goodbye note of a captain, the end of an era. It is the message of El Corazon, the center of the pitch and the defining component of the team in defense and possession.