Osvaldo Alonso wants return in 2019

It has been a difficult year for Osvaldo Alonso, from dealing with a misdiagnosed injury to feeling unwanted after not being protected from the expansion draft.

Nonetheless, “El Corazon de los Sounders” has never taken a game off when fit or given less than his maximum effort. Whether it is on the practice field or on game day, from Open Cups to the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup, there is no question that his contagious relentless attitude has been common denominator in the franchise’s biggest moments.

That is why, it’s no surprise Alonso once again finds himself playing at a prominent level during a historic nine-game winning streak and helping the club win another Cascadia Cup. His…