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How the Sounders' Stefan Frei is using his art to prepare for life after soccer

Some people plan for retirement with stocks and pensions. Stefan Frei is using acrylic paints and canvases.

After years of donating artwork for companies and charities to use, the Sounders goalkeeper is ready to show his true expression as an artist with the target of turning another passion into a second career.

“It was always scary,” said Frei of being on the cusp of his new venture in 2017. “The fact that I’m doing it while I’m still a soccer player allows me to give it time and do it the right way. Now, it’s very exciting.