The Sounders social media sphere was momentarily set aflutter on Monday evening when former Seattle striker Obafemi Martins was spotted at Starfire Stadium watching S2’s 2-1 home win over Portland.
But interim Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer doused any nascent rumors with cold water on Tuesday morning following practice at Starfire. If Seattle is to overcome Clint Dempsey’s indefinite absence, it isn’t going to be by bringing back his old running mate.
“I said hello,” Schmetzer said. “He’s very friendly. He’s in good spirits. … He’s on vacation,He’s taking a little break. That was it. There’s no other rumors – I know there were some on social media, but that’s not going to happen.