A high-stakes evaluation period has begun as the team’s training camp in Brighton kicks off, with the squad already testing its form in a competitive preseason clash. After securing a hard-fought 3-2 win over Washington, the focus now shifts to assessing player readiness and tactical adjustments ahead of the coming challenges. Marco Sturm’s group will face further scrutiny as they push through this pivotal phase, where every performance could shape the season’s trajectory. The intensity of the preseason sets the tone for what lies ahead in the campaign.

Training camp opened in Brighton last week, and the evaluation phase is officially under way. Following a 3-2 preseason victory over Washington, Marco Sturm’s squad enters a critical stretch of…