September 26, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release
RENTON, WASH. – Seattle Sounders FC celebrates its loyal fans and supporters this Saturday with the annual Fan Appreciation Night, presented by matchday sponsor Providence. Fan Appreciation Night honors the unique bond between the Sounders and their fans, recognizing that they are not just spectators, but family. Matchday includes a special pre-match presentation to thank fans, along with a wide variety of special activities and giveaways throughout the evening.
The Rave Green are set to face Houston Dynamo FC (7:30 p.m. PT / Apple TV, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360 AM) with a chance to punch a ticket to the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs with a win, so attendees can look forward to an intense night of action with the opportunity to cheer the Sounders to victory.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. PT and fans are encouraged to arrive early to take full advantage of the different pre-match activities offered and beat a busy traffic night in SoDo, with neighbors the Seattle Mariners playing a game at 6:40 p.m. PT.
Throughout the stadium, fans can find different areas to collect a carnation – the club’s symbol of the relationship between players and fans. The association between the Sounders and carnations dates to 1974, when players first handed out the flowers to fans as a recognition of support. The tradition continues to this day, with fans receiving carnations at the Fan Appreciation Match. At this year’s match, the flowers are available pregame at several locations, including: the Sounders Legend photo station, pre-match player meet-and-greet stations, through roaming distribution and within premium spaces.
Fans have the opportunity to meet former Sounder Román Torres on Saturday, where he is being honored as Sounders Legend of the Match. To celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary, each of Sounders FC’s home matches in 2024 highlights a former player who is honored on the field before kickoff and meets with fans at a pre-match autograph station.
Torres, who secured Sounders FC’s first MLS Cup title through his decisive penalty kick vs. Toronto in 2016, is available to take photos and autograph items for fans, as well as handing out carnations as part of Fan Appreciation Night.
Additionally, several of the club’s non-dressing players on Saturday are available at different meet-and-greet stations ahead of kickoff to distribute carnations to fans.
In the stadium’s North Plaza and Soccer Celebration areas, a…
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