September 11, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release
RENTON, WASH. – This Sunday, Seattle Sounders FC returns to the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field to host Sporting Kansas City (4:15 p.m. PT / Apple TV – Watch Free, FS1, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM) as the Rave Green kick off a critical late-season three-match homestand. The afternoon sees the club and matchday sponsor Regence BlueShield hosting a Youth Match centered around celebrating young fans.
With activities and entertainment geared toward youth and families ranging from a kid-sized play field in the North Plaza to delightful meet-and-greet opportunities with Seattle-area mascots and beloved characters from Apple TV+’s “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!”, Sunday’s Youth Match provides kids of all ages an extra-special matchday experience to go along with an exciting contest on the field.
Gates open at 2:45 p.m. PT on Sunday and fans are encouraged to arrive early, with the first 10,000 into the stadium receiving a free Sounders flag pennant, courtesy of Regence BlueShield.
Once inside, young fans can meet Sammy the Sounder, who has invited his friends from other Seattle-area sports teams to the match. Guests can look forward to walking around the stadium and having the chance to meet and interact with these various local mascots.
Families should also be sure to sign up for Sammy’s Squad – the 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. Scarves are available on Sunday to any youth signing up for the squad for the first time or youth who previously signed up and still need to pick up their scarf.
Sounders FC also continues its work with experts from community partner 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 local orca populations.
In the stadium’s North Plaza and Soccer Celebration areas, a host of fun and interactive activities for young fans are available including:
Yo Gabba GabbaLand! – Come meet Brobee and Muno from Apple TV+’s “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” Keep an eye out during the match, as you might even see them around the stadium cheering on the Sounders with fellow fans.
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