Sounders Jolt Quakes!

1-0 US Open Cup win is celebrated by an enthusiastic overflow crowd at the University of Washington's Husky Soccer Field on August 5, 2003.

"We knew they were a strong team," Earthquakes midfielder Brian Mullan said. "There's no excuses. They beat us. There are a lot of quality players on that team, ones who could play in MLS."

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"Given the situation at 1-0 in a game of this magnitude, you've got to adapt to the game," Sounders' goalkeeper Rich Cullen said. "You could have probably given Pat Onstad (Quakes' keeper) a cup of coffee in the second half. But the bottom line is, we won 1-0."

Thanks to the security guard for snapping the first shot of the new 2003 banner!

Before the match: staking out a spot and discussing cheers.

Endline bleachers are full 1/2 before match time.

A lone, friendly Quakes fan takes in his team's warm-ups.

"Welcome to Husky Soccer Field, home of the..."

The Pod cheers as the Sounders are introduced.

Sammy Sounder before the match, Danny Jackson after.

Does this man look happy? Amazed? Both? It's Sounders' coach Brian Schmetzer as he leaves the pitch after the stunning 1-0 Sounders win.

Bedlam! Sounders win!

Hug your neighbor! It's over...and it's beautiful!

Do I know you? Who cares! We won!

Photos by David Falk

Local Newspaper Game Photos

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Marco Velez (white kit) reacts to a challenge in the second half.

Man of the Match: Sounders Goalkeeper Rich Cullen.

Viet Nguyen becomes a ladder for a Quake as Sounder Marco Velez (left) looks on.