1. Samir Nasri’s complete undressing of three Porto defenders

In returning to Qwest Field, Sounders FC hopes training at its home venue for the first time will remind the players that the regular season is just two weeks away.

Construction around Royal Brougham Way delayed my arrival to practice Tuesday, so I was only able to snap a couple blurry shots.

Sounders FC Has Sold Over 13,000 Tickets for Charity Match

Sigi Schmid - Head Coach

If you remember, CBA negotiations could resume Tuesday between Major League Soccer the players’ union — with the help of a mediator, of course. So cross your fingers.

You’ll notice more than 13,000 tickets for Thursday’s game have been sold now. Also, the training roster looks the same, save for second-round draft pick Michael Seamon, who is back studying at Villanova.

Ellis McLoughlin, a former Bishop Blanchet and University of Washington player who is under contract to a team in Germany, is training with Sounders FC.