When Seattle Sounders FC returns to Children's Mercy Park on Sunday, so too will a Sporting Legend and one of Kansas City's greatest soccer players ever.
Preki starred for the Wizards from 1996-2000 and 2002-2005, finishing his distinguished career as the club's all-time regular season leader in goals (71) and assists (98). The left-footed attacking midfielder, who earned MLS MVP honors twice and helped Kansas City secure its first MLS Cup championship in 2000, is still considered one of the best players in Major League Soccer history.
Upon retiring, Preki made a seamless transition into coaching. After guiding Chivas USA (2007-09), Toronto FC (2010), Sacramento Republic FC (2014-15) and Saint Louis FC (2017), he joined the Sounders coaching staff as an assistant ahead of the 2018 campaign.