Despite being in Atlanta for the Sounders’ match against Atlanta United on Sunday afternoon, at least part of Djimi Traore's attention was turned to the FIFA World Cup Final in Moscow. A native of France, the Sounders Assistant Coach rooted on his nation to a 4-2 victory against Croatia.
A few minutes after arriving at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, France had claimed their victory.
Traore, 38, was born in Saint-Ouen, a commune in the north suburbs of Paris. He grew up playing for Laval's youth system, where he made his pro debut. As an 18-year-old defender just beginning his professional career, Traore was in France when they won their first FIFA World Cup.