I have never seen such an atmosphere at any professional sporting event in America. Your Superbowl may have a ton of people in the stadium but apart from the odd boo and cheer their virtually silent. The Sounders fans at their home ground in Qwest Field really had the rafters shaking. They had banners, obscene chants and were raising their voices as well as their feet in unison to try to lift their side to victory. I have to say the Timber Army is my favorite fans in the world. Their loud, they don't care and I think they all carry baby axes on their persons. I can't get over the atmosphere the place. Sure they was a game going on for those who cared but I just sat there listen to every can't and cry. Even if I didn't have a T,V I would be more than satisfied with an 8-bit radio if there was such a thing. For the overall play, it was a bit downgraded because of the weather but the players really fought hard. I'm super impressed with Jack Jewsbury and Kenny Cooper on the Portland side of things both huge men who were really taking to the Sounders and I think Fernandez the Uruguayan really shone of the Sounders. That is enough from me just watch the highlights if you can. You won't be disappointed I promise.
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers (Qwest Field)
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers (Qwest Field)