Stop for a second. Stare.

Can you feel it?

The smell of grass growing, clean air, the life coming back to your knees. You don't even need to travel to Arizona, where the Sounders begin spring training with a number of MLS teams. We had such a beautiful afternoon, that it hit me while I was sitting here with a beautiful view of the city in front of the Cascades.

Spring is almost here. And that means soccer is almost here.

Also, this video was shot before they left for Arizona, but I hear that this guy is lighting it up in training sessions so far.