Sounders center back Roman Torres, dealing with a sore leg this preseason, is one of several injured regulars who won't play against Santa Tecla FC in next week's CONCACAF Champions League opener in El Salvador.
Much like a year ago, the Sounders now head in to the non-exhibition part of their schedule trying to hold their roster together near-term.
The Sounders emerged from a preseason finale victory Thursday over Sacramento FC of the United Soccer League without any additional injuries to what’s been a hobbled crew thus far. But they’ll head to El Salvador next week for the start of CONCACAF Champions League play against Santa Tecla FC minus right back Kelvin Leerdam, midfielder Osvaldo Alonso and center back Roman Torres and with key veterans still not completely up to full game shape.