2004 Home Opener
Sounders tied by Edmonton 1-1 on 90th minute PK
"Sounders News" Fan-produced match day program, May 8, 2004.
2,913 fans attended after a day of rain showers.
Fans drum up support for the Lads. Danny Jackson (#4) is circled by Aviators.
The Pod enjoys the home opener player introductions.
Darren Sawatzky follows Craig Tomlinson onto the pitch with local youth soccer escorts.
Sammy Sounder encourages fan noise.
Jimmy Gabriel in honored before kick-off as both teams look on.
A break in the weather. It didn't rain during the match.
Looking from an artistic angle
Many of the photos below have been artistically enhanced. If only we could do the same for the final score!
The Blur Brothers: the Sounders on defense.
#7 Sean-Michael Callahan was even bluer after getting a red card. That's great whale form!
#3 Marco Velez and #5 Robbie Aristodemo ready for an Edmonton throw-in.
Second-half attack: Sounders go for the goal.
Sounders attendance struggles continue.
Fans await the start of overtime.
Preston Burpo guards the goal. #3 Marco Velez helps out.
Roger Levesque (#18) finds himself in the middle of the Edmonton defense in overtime.
#8 Billy Sleeth at the center of a wavy moment.