May 2, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release
RENTON, WASH. – As Seattle Sounders FC returns home to the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field this Sunday afternoon to host Western Conference rival the LA Galaxy (3:45 p.m. PT / Apple TV, FS1, 93.3 KJR FM, SiriusXM FC, El Rey 1360 AM), the club and matchday sponsor Providence are hosting Youth Day, a special matchday for young fans.
Geared toward youth, families and emerging soccer fandom, Sunday’s Youth Day offers a variety of engaging programming and activities that provide kids of all ages an extra special day at the stadium while also highlighting the community and mental health initiatives taking place with Renton School District, Providence and Sounders FC.
The first 10,000 fans through gates on Sunday receive a foam orca waver, courtesy of Providence. Shaped as the club’s popular orca tertiary mark and made of fully recyclable material, the waver provides a unique memento from the match.
Young fans can also sign up for Sammy’s Squad at the match, the new, free-to-join kids club for Sounders FC fans ages 5-12. Members of the club receive a free Sammy’s Squad youth scarf and have the opportunity to participate in exclusive club experiences throughout the season. Scarf pickup for squad members who have already joined the club is available on Sunday.
Sounders FC also continues its work with experts from Seattle Aquarium to educate fans about local orcas and how we can all take action to help their populations thrive. Kids can explore a life-sized inflatable orca, handle a replica orca skull and skeleton, and learn more about our local orca populations through orca trading cards.
In the stadium’s North Plaza, several fun and interactive activities for fans are available including:
Rave Green Sprint Zone – Young fans have the opportunity to race former Sounders captain Brad Evans and learn more about the 2024 Sounders FC Rave Green Run Presented by Providence Swedish, scheduled for September 8.
The Providence Challenge – Fans can test their mental and physical skills through three Sogility soccer drills.
Work2BeWell Booth – Alongside The Providence Challenge, fans can learn about Work2BeWell, Providence’s mental health and wellness program focused on providing mental health resources and education for teens, parents and educators. Work2BeWell’s goal is to promote teen wellness across the country and work to normalize the conversation about mental health, reducing the stigma that…
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