TUKWILA, Wash. — Stefan Frei is getting achingly close to making his return. After traveling with his teammates on the recent road trip, the Seattle Sounders goalkeeper took his biggest step forward yet, fully participating in training on Tuesday at Starfire Sports Complex. While he hasn’t yet been cleared to participate in matches, Frei was able to compete in short-sided games as well as other drills that potentially involve contact.
“He’s been cleared for an added level of training; still needs final clearance to play, but today was a first day of training,” Sounder head coach Brian Schmetzer said.