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Sounders FC Celebrates the Past with Throwback Match this Sunday vs. Real Salt Lake

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August 12, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS)Seattle Sounders FC News Release

SEATTLE, WASH. – This Sunday, August 14, as Sounders FC hosts Real Salt Lake (7:00 p.m. PT / FOX 13+, Univision-Seattle, Prime Video, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360 AM) in a game presented by matchday sponsor WaFd Bank, the club celebrates the rich history of the Sounders franchise through the annual throwback-themed match, giving fans a fun variety of throwback matchday elements and activities.


Those attending the game are reminded to plan for heavier traffic in the SoDo area, as the Washington State Department of Transportation continues its Revive I-5 work this weekend, with southbound lane reductions from 7:30 p.m. PT on Friday, August 12 through 5:00 a.m. PT on Monday, August 15. In addition, OL Reign hosts Gotham FC on Sunday at Lumen Field in a 12:00 p.m. PT kickoff.

Fans are encouraged to explore public transportation options when possible. For those arriving by bicycle, the team – in conjunction with Cascade Bicycle Club – is offering a complimentary bike valet program this Sunday. Bicycles can be parked with the bike valet located on Occidental Avenue near the north parking lot of the stadium starting two hours before kickoff and must be claimed no later than one hour after the final whistle.

Outside of the stadium, fans can look forward to SoundCheck in Occidental Square Park. This public pre-match event is scheduled from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. PT on Sunday. Fans can stop by the park to enjoy a party atmosphere with games, Sounders throwback trivia and prizes and a special performance by the Seattle Steel Pan Project, a professional performance ensemble featuring some of the most seasoned steel pan performers and musicians in the Pacific Northwest.

The Emerald City Supporters’ March to the Match then departs Occidental Square Park at 6:00 p.m. PT on its way to Lumen Field.

Located outside of Lumen Field’s northwest gates and available to all fans whether ticketed or not, Coca-Cola is on-site with the Coca-Cola Boom Box, a mobile music experience amplified by Coke Zero. The Coca-Cola Boom Box is the first-ever fully solar-powered interactive music experience, utilizing an upcycled shipping container. The Boom Box contains an interactive DJ experience, photo booth spaces and phone charging pads. Coca-Cola is also giving away sunglasses and t-shirts to those who stop by.

The first 12,000 fans through gates on Sunday can look forward to receiving a free Sounders throwback hat,…

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