A bashful smile washed over Joevin Jones’ face as he stood at the edge of CenturyLink Field’s pitch following Sounders training Friday.
Mixed up in the significance of the club’s matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday is an intimate meaning for Jones. His homecoming.
“I’m kind of nervous,” Jones said before glancing up at the empty seats. “But I’m up for the challenge.”
The versatile midfielder re-signed with Seattle in May after a two-year stint playing in Germany. Jones is a fan-favorite, helping the Sounders win their 2016 MLS championship and recording three goals with 14 assists overall in two seasons.