21-year-old Panamanian defender was getting lost in the international numbers crunch with the Sounders
The Sounders returned to practice Saturday morning at Starfire Sports Complex, bodies fresh after two consecutive days off. Clint Dempsey flicked off back heels and Nelson Valdez rose above teammates to head a cross into the upper corner of the net.
Further down the updated preseason roster, however, there was a notable omission: Roberto Chen, the Panamanian defender who had been on trial with the team since early in training camp, is no longer with the squad.
“Something might change but for now, we’re moving forward,” Sounders coach Sigi Schmid said.