Just got back from Qwest Field, a raucous, charged atmosphere, as 32,000 football (soccer) fans cheered their new Seattle Sounders FC on to a smashing 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls, last year's MLS runner-up. (more here & here)
Although they struggled to posess in the first 5 minutes, the newbie Sounders quickly clawed their way into the game with quick, aggressive play in the midfield and an attacking third that looked as dangerous as they were quick. When they scored early, the Sounders were off to the races.
Young Colombian Freddy Montero became the first Sounder to score in the MLS, with a well-placed ground roller just past the Red Bull keeper's outstretched hand. Montero bagged a brace with a 2nd goal in the 75th minute. By that point, Sounders had a 2-0 lead, based on Brad Evans 24th minute nutmegger on the soon-to-be hapless NY stickminder.
This was a great game, a great atmosphere, and a great start to what I think is going to be a great team that is starting a new tradition of top-level football in Seattle. I can't wait for the next home game!
After having watched EPL for so many seasons and becoming a fan by remote of Arsenal FC, it is really nice to have my own home team to cheer and to watch live. Sure, it ain't EPL. Sounders are not Arsenal, but hey, based on what I saw tonight, they ain't bad. In fact, they're fun to watch.
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Nicely done Chris! Had a great time at the match, didn't know you were keeping such good track of the action.
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