Sounders FC were kind enough to invite some of the SB Nation crew to experience a different perspective at the Portland match in Seattle a few weeks ago. As part of that experience, we got a behind the scenes look at the press operations and other behind the scenes perspectives. The small price we paid was to tamp down our support for one game to the psuedo-neutral perspective of the media. I decided to wander down and experience the pre-game ceremonies from the pitch. Inspired to write by the glory of that moment, enjoying the chants and cheers of ECS, with the field and blue skies in front of me, I felt compelled to write something to commemorate that moment.
The sound of green thundered
