Sounders FC is set to honor its dedicated supporters this Saturday, October 11, during the annual Fan Appreciation Match against Real Salt Lake. The event will take place at Lumen Field at 6:30 p.m. PT. As part of the festivities, the club will reveal its Leagues Cup 2025 championship banner, celebrating a milestone in the club’s history.
Exciting Matchday Activities
Fans are encouraged to arrive early at the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch to engage in various matchday activities. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. PT, allowing attendees ample time to enjoy the offerings before kickoff. Spectators should be seated by 6:20 p.m. PT to witness the special pre-match ceremony featuring the banner drop.
Historic Achievements
- Sounders FC won the Leagues Cup 2025 Final by defeating Inter Miami CF 3-0 on August 31.
- The match drew a record crowd of 69,314, the highest attendance for a Sounders FC home game.
- With this victory, the team became the first MLS club to win all five major North American soccer trophies.
- Overall, Sounders FC boasts a total of nine major trophies since joining MLS in 2009.
Fan Appreciation Activities
During the Fan Appreciation Match, Sounders FC will recognize the important relationship between the team and its supporters. The match will include a variety of giveaways and activities:
- 10,000 bandanas as a gate giveaway.
- Sounders FC x American Family Insurance Beanie Hats.
- Sounders FC x Puget Sound Energy Backpacks.
- Emerald Queen Casino experience package, including concert tickets and a hotel stay.
- Gift cards from multiple sponsors including Starbucks and adidas.
- Sounders FC-branded claw machines with prizes like sunglasses and seat upgrades.
Community Engagement
Activities will also include interactive games like the Providence Challenge and Soccer Skee-ball, encouraging fan participation. Prominent former players, such as Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani, will be on-site broadcasting live.
As a sentimental gesture, Sounders FC players will distribute carnations to fans after the match, continuing a tradition dating back to 1974 that symbolizes the bond between players and supporters.
Tickets are still available for this historic match and can be purchased through the Sounders FC website. For more information on matchday preparations and health safety, fans can visit SoundersFC.com/Matchday/Know-Before-You-Go.
