When you chat with those within soccer that know Zach Scott something becomes quickly apparent - everyone respects him. Their respect for Mr. Sounder grows out of a few things - he treats everyone well; he works harder than anyone else; he dedicates himself to family; he sacrifices everything for his team, the Seattle Sounders FC.
Zach Scott will not be in training camp next week. This will be the first time since 2002 that the small-for-a-defender, aerial expert isn’t attempting to make the Sounders roster. He retired, ending a story that players with World Cup experience respect.