TUKWILA, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders returned to training at Starfire Wednesday to continue preparations for the last — and biggest — match of the season, possibly in franchise history. The session itself was spirited and intense, certainly not a surprise with a MLS Cup at stake. Given what is to come over the next three days, the team will need to take every opportunity to prepare itself for Sunday’s match against Toronto FC.
That’s because starting on Thursday, the pomp and circumstance of MLS Cup starts to take really over. While the MLS Cup trophy made an appearance on Tuesday, the league — and national media—have yet to descend on Seattle en mass.