Today was the last practice before the Sounders leave for Charleston, South Carolina and the Carolina Challenge Cup. There was a bit more intensity at this session, and I really think the returning young players helped, as well as knowing that this was some players’ last chance to impress before getting on the plane.
After warm-ups the keep away games were separated into what looked to be age groups. I was intrigued by the group consisting of Seyi Adekoya, Henry Wingo, Tony Alfaro, Sam Rogers, Brian Nana-Sinkam, and Jake “with the good hair” Morris. They played 4v2 and man, the future is bright; the entire group showed skillful touch and movements.