TUKWILA – Gustav Svensson doesn’t mind teasing about his age. At age 33, the Sounders FC midfielder knows he and goalkeeper Stefan Frei are now the seasoned players on the roster.
Just don’t underestimate either one.
“When I was 18, I remember looking at the 30-plus players and thought, ‘How do they even get out of bed?’” said Svensson, who turned 33 in February. “And ‘Wow, I can’t tackle this guy because I’m going to break his hip.’ Now, I don’t feel any different. I’ve noticed myself getting more easily injured. Small injuries, so I have to take care of my body more.