Winning an MLS Cup championship in December is apparently having some early benefits for the Sounders this season where ticket demand is concerned.
The team announced Monday it is expanding the seating capacity for its March 19 home opener against the New York Red Bulls at CenturyLink Field. The current capacity of just under 40,000 is being upped by an undisclosed amount with tickets now available in the stadium’s 300 level.
The team’s first-ever championship banner will be unveiled at the game, while several championship-themed match-day giveaways to fans will also take place.
“We’re thrilled at the excitement surrounding our upcoming home-opener and, indeed, the entire 2017 season,” Sounders FC Chief Operating Officer Bart Wiley said in a release.