Tim Furland is defended by Logan Peterson Tuesday during a practice organized by captains of the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team at the Hammer practice field. Furland, a graduate of Albert Lea High School, is preparing for his second season on the University of Wisconsin-Superior men’s soccer team. Albert Lea’s first official practice, will be Aug. 17. Bob Furland, Tim Furland’s father, said he is excited to be coaching the Albert Lea boys’ team this season. Joe Squires stepped down as head coach after last season. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune
Sam Ehrhardt is defended by Tony Huerta during a practice organized by captains of the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team at the Hammer practice field. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune
Cory Siefken dribbles the ball Tuesday during a practice organized by captains of the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team at the Hammer practice field. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune
Tim Furland settles the ball Tuesday during a practice organized by captains of the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team at the Hammer practice field. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune
Keith Gryzbowski is defended by Cory Siefken during a practice organized by captains of the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team at the Hammer practice field. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune
Tim Furland is defended by Ricky Ortiz Tuesday during a practice organized by captains of the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team at the Hammer practice field. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune
Sam Yoon dribbles the ball during a practice organized by captains of the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team at the Hammer practice field. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune