April 12, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Seattle Sounders FC News Release
SEATTLE, WASH. – Seattle Sounders FC and OL Reign today announced that additional inventory is being opened at Lumen Field to expand capacity for the clubs’ 2023 doubleheader matchday being held on Saturday, June 3. With demand for the popular event at an all-time high and the stadium’s lower bowl currently near to selling out, further seating options are being opened in the upper level and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible in order to secure the best available options.
The doubleheader features both Seattle’s topflight men’s and women’s soccer teams playing in back-to-back matches on the same day, providing a full day of exciting action and a celebration of soccer for all. The 2023 doubleheader sees both clubs facing off against their archrivals, with Sounders FC battling the Portland Timbers at 1:30 p.m. PT followed by OL Reign taking on the Portland Thorns at 5:00 p.m. PT.
“The passionate soccer culture in this region is heightened as we engage our historic Pacific Northwest rivals. To align Sounders FC with OL Reign in a doubleheader at Lumen Field creates an incredible platform for our fans and sport,” said Sounders FC President of Business Operations Hugh Weber. “This event is truly like no other; it embodies the intensity that surrounds the best rivalry in both the MLS and the NWSL. Demand for this match with expanded capacity projects to provide an even stronger homefield advantage for our clubs.”
“We are not surprised the demand is high to witness this unique event where both of Seattle’s incredible soccer clubs are represented, and we’re thrilled to see capacity at Lumen Field has been expanded for our doubleheader,” said OL Reign Vice President of Marketing and Ticketing Michelle Haines. “Seattle is a soccer city, and we’re confident that we will continue as we did last year to break attendance records throughout the 2023 season, starting with our home opener this Saturday.”
A host of entertaining matchday activities and special programming is being put together for the day, with events offered ahead of Sounders FC’s early match and also during the period between matches. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.
With the new expanded capacity, this year’s doubleheader provides the opportunity for Puget Sound soccer to prove its mettle and regain the NWSL attendance crown, which was taken by the San Diego Wave last year…
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