It used to be that Bradenton, Florida was the un-official / official spot for MLS teams to get their sunny preseason training in… but thanks to former MLS veterans Greg Vanney and Mike Munoz, the Francisco Grande Hotel Resort and Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Arizona has changed things up in the professional soccer landscape.

Just ask the Seattle Sounders, Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids and Vancouver Whitecaps who are all doing part of their preseason at the facility that boasts 8 soccer fields and some incredible amenities.

Hit the Jump for More Pictures of the Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Friendly and the Facility…..

More to come from Arizona as the MLS Preseason continues…..