Going to the big season opener tomorrow against Sporting Kansas City? It’s going to be at the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field at 4:00 PST. If you can’t be there (and it WILL be the place to be tomorrow afternoon), rest assured that you can still listen live via a number of stations, including FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, KIRO Radio 97. 3 FM and El Rey 1360 AM. The Sounders have released a few tips for fans attending the game, including the advice to get there early!
Between pre-game festivities (the pre-party at THE NINETY, complete with wine and beer sales, will start at 1:30) and fans in good spirits, there is likely to be pretty heavy traffic. If you want to make sure you get your seats on time and don’t miss a moment, leave early. There will also be food trucks stationed on the North Plaza to hit before the game. The fan march to the game starts at 1:30 as well. This game is sold out, making it the 127th sold out game in a row for the team.
Every season also has its deals. Fans can share their favorites in the comments below, but in the meantime, be sure to take note of the big Papa Murphy’s deal this season. For every shutout the Sounders have, Papa Murphy’s is offering a FREE pizza! To get the deal, you have to present your ticket stub when you order—and it has to be a home game. Mobile MatchPasses also qualify for the deal. You also get up to three days after the game to redeem the offer. Just make sure that your location is a participating one.
While you are getting excited about the game (and waiting for 4:00 to finally get here), be sure to check out the different pre-game informational articles and season previews at the website. Schmid has made so many changes this year that it may even be worth it to create a drinking game to chronicle each change as it occurs. Schmid says that the adrenaline will be flowing tomorrow, which is no surprise—and we will see Jordan Morris in the starting lineup. Think that would have still happened had Oba Martins remained with the team?
Post your predictions and reactions below. Be sure to wear your Sounders green (or whatever you’ve got to match the new green and blue kits) to celebrate opening day.
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