It’s finally here.
On Sunday, the Seattle Sounders will host their Cascadia rival, the Portland Timbers, at CenturyLink Field (6:30 p.m. PT; FS1, YouTube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS). With over 100 head-to-head matches in this storied rivalry, Sunday marks the first of two games featuring the bitter adversaries in the 2019 MLS regular season.
Here are five reasons to attend the match, with tickets still available on SeatGeek, the Official Ticketing Partner of Sounders FC.
CASCADIA CUP
As the holders of the 2018 Cascadia Cup, a win over Portland on Sunday would ensure that the Sounders retain the regional title.