after completing training exercises in argentina, the club returned to seattle for the remainder of the preseason. on march 9, designated player freddie ljungberg joined practice for the first time. ljungberg had missed most of the preseason due to hip surgery he had undergone in december. on march 12, sounders fc played their final preseason match against the colorado rapids of the mls at qwest field. seattle lost 1–0 on a penalty kick by colorado's conor casey. seattle finished preseason exhibition play with a record of 7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie.