The Albert Lea boys’ soccer team wrapped up its first week of captains’ practices Friday morning. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Around 25 players gathered at Memorial Park to participate in the optional captains’ practices. The boys ran drills, played skill games and ended the practice with scrimmages. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Tigers are coming off a record of 7-9 in 2018 and lost a handful of key players in the starting lineup. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

With their first home game scheduled for Sept. 3, the boys' soccer team will be the first team to play in the new Hammer Field Complex. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The boys’ team starts the 2019 season Aug. 24 with a game on the road against Mankato West. Its first home game is slated for Sept. 3 against Austin. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Tigers ended their season with a second-round section loss to St. Peter, 5-1. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune