Seattle Sounders FC convened on the grass field at Starfire for one final session before catching a flight to Phoenix and making the short drive to Casa Grande to begin its first phase of training away from the city.
A mix of drills, games and fitness work on day seven of training camp as the Seattle Sounders had their last full day in the "Seattle sunshine" prior to their week in Casa Grande, Arizona.
During two-a-days, the season feels so close and yet so far off. Players battle soreness, mental fatigue and the uncertainty incumbent in a fresh start. They may wonder just why they do this — until something rekindles that love for the game.
Seattle Sounders FC training moved to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for fitness testing — the beep test — on Friday.
Day three saw the team play 11 v 11 for the first time in 2013. Andy Rose talks about his offseason and status as a veteran.
Day two featured a few different games and drills. It was also a day when photographer Jane G was able to snap some shots of the action. Dylan Remick talked about what it means to be a pro and go to Brown.
With the Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper contingent slimmed down to three players, Josh Ford is set to have a more magnified role than last season. Recovered from injury, the UConn graduate started preseason training Monday with the rest of his team.
On a cold and foggy day the Seattle Sounders return to Starfire to train for their 2013 season. It was a day of games, trialists and chill. Patrick Ianni is excited to chase four trophies in 2013.
It's been a bit of a breakout year for Dumont, and he's earned himself a real shot at making the Canadiens.
With many D-League alum fight for spots in NBA training camp, Filipino forward Japeth Aguilar is eyeing the D-League to jumpstart his own big hoops dreams.
