TUKWILA, Wash. — On the heels of another disappointing home result, the Sounders returned to training Monday at Starfire to start preparations for arguably the most daunting stretch of the season. Only able to obtain four points from their last four — which includes just one point from three at home — the Sounders will now go on the road for three consecutive road games against Western Conference opponents. While results in other matches went the Sounders’ way allowing them to stay in second place, the floor has been raised, meaning a series of bad results could see them hurtling toward the playoff line, or even below it.