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USA soak in Seattle’s familiar support en route to making World Cup history

Long a hotbed of American soccer, Seattle showed on Friday why it should no longer be a rare visit for the national team

USA soak in Seattle’s familiar support en route to making World Cup history

TL;DR

  • Seattle is a long-standing hub for American soccer, as demonstrated by the enthusiastic turnout for the US vs. Australia match.
  • The city's soccer history includes the early days of the Seattle Sounders and their significant contribution to modern MLS supporters' culture.
  • The US national team has not played in Seattle for nearly a decade, partly due to the stadium's artificial turf, which was temporarily replaced with grass for the World Cup.
  • The match generated a highly emotional atmosphere, with fans and players alike expressing pride and connection.
  • The success of the event suggests Seattle should be a more frequent venue for national team games.