Sigi Schmid has created a tremendous culture within the Seattle Sounders FC, and his players buy into what he is preaching.
A great example of this is Brad Evans - after returning from a stint with the US National team at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, he found himself out of the lineup after Peter Vagenas had stepped into his role.
Rather than complaining or causing a problem, as the Seattle Times reports, Evans behaves in a professional demeanor that speaks volumes about the 'team first' atmosphere within the Sounders locker room.
"Hopefully, I'll be back on the field in time for starting the playoffs," Evans said. "It's all for the team. I don't feel left out at all. I'm still contributing and I practice day in and day out putting in the effort. It's a long season. That's why you have more than 11 guys on a team."
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