For the last few months there has been the twitter hashtag going around “#isitmarchyet”. It’s now march and that means it’s time for a couple of IPA in the Pyramid, a Diablo burger and a lot of laughing at friends wearing the fluorescent third kit (every bit as bad in real life as the photos). Then 15 minutes before kickoff, the walk to the stadium.
Opening day is special, and a quarter final of the awkwardly named CONCACAF Champions League made this one a little different.
I’ve taken part in plenty of opening days and I think what we have is real. This was a special night and what we share here in Seattle is authentic, every bit as authentic as Highfield Road, Rec Ground, San Siro or White Heart Lane. Really, the atmosphere here is as good as any other stadium in the world.
It can’t be faked.
I love the feeling of walking into the bowl of the stadium. Looking up at the lights, checking out my new seats and on my left the Emerald City Supporters are already pogoing away. Its match day at RBP, and the atmosphere is as good as any other stadium in the world.
Last night was a big game, and the Sounders played to match the occasion. I thought Seattle could come away with a win, but always felt Santos Laguna were favorites.
The result was a credit to the club and staff. Seattle clearly prepared well during the pre-season and from the kickoff too the game to the visitors. The 2-1 win at RBP sets up the second leg wonderfully, everything to play for and clearly Santos Laguna will have to look for the win. It should be a great night and I can hardly wait.
The links at the bottom of the page tell the story of the game better than I can.
I liked what I saw, they were a club able to play a good possession game, hold the ball and then attack quickly. If this is how they play all year, there is no one they should be scared of in MLS.
This could be a special year, and I know every fan talks like that on opening day, but it really could be.
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3 Comments
Hello Dave, just wanted to say hi and that I like your writing. It was a good night at Clink, may more to come this year. Thanks for the follow and keep on posting!
So well put, we dont get much coverage of MLS football, but I know the feeling of opening day. Good luck to the Sounders this year.
The opening night of any season is special, that we opened with such a big game made it bigger still. Good result at home, great support from people who understood the game and what it could mean.
See you at the Clink.