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2012 Cascadia Cup Rules

ECGooner — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:35:02 +0000

The supporters groups from the three Cascadia MLS clubs have agreed on new rules for the Cascadia Cup after MLS moved to an unbalanced schedule in 2012.

The Emerald City Supporters, Southsiders and Timbers Army agreed that all matches will count towards the Cascadia Cup, even though the new unbalanced MLS schedule means each team will play a different number of home games against their Cascadia rivals this season.

“We all agreed that this was the simplest format, one that all the fans will find easiest to follow,” says Brenton Walters, Southsiders spokesperson. (Note: we want to be inclusive and change to ALL FANS).

Portland Timbers will host both Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps twice, Vancouver will see Portland once and Seattle twice at home, and Seattle will only host each team once. Despite this imbalance, the three supporters groups agreed to count all matches equally in order to keep the 2012 Cascadia Cup format simple.

“It’s unfortunate that the league didn’t work out a balanced schedule for the Cascadia teams,” says Garrett Dittfurth of the Timbers Army. “We think the league should fix this for next season so that no team has an unfair advantage in Cup matches.”

The Cascadia Cup will be awarded to the team with the most points after all matches have been played or when there is a clear winner. In the event of a tie, the Cup will be awarded to the team with the best goal differential followed by best head to head performance.

Should the MLS schedule remain unbalanced in 2013, the Emerald City Supporters, Southsiders, and Timbers Army insist that the 2013 MLS schedule will allow for a redistribution of the away/home matches.

“Cascadia is home to the oldest and strongest rivalry in North American soccer, and the value that the supporters put on the Cascadia Cup reflects that,” says Greg Mockos of the Emerald City Supporters. “The league should pay attention.”

In addition supporters’ group leadership has approved the following tie-breakers to apply in the case that two teams finish equal on points.

Tie-breakers:

1. Greater number of points earned in matches between the teams concerned
2. Greater goal difference in matches between the teams concerned
3. Greater number of goals scored in matches between the teams concerned
4. Reapply first three criteria if two or more teams are still tied
5. Greater goal difference in all cup matches
6. Greater number of goals scored in all cup matches
7. Smaller number of disciplinary points in all cup matches (yellow = 1 point, red = 2 points)

These new tie-breakers will make it easier for fans to follow the standings and potential scenarios for their club winning the cup. Tie-breakers 1-6 are almost the same as those used in the UEFA and CONCACAF Champions League group stages. The main exception being that we have removed tie-breakers that look into away goals as it would likely not be a good idea with unbalanced schedules.

These new tie-breaker rules will be in effect until otherwise stated by supporters groups from all three Cascadia teams.

Media contacts:

Greg Mockos, Emerald City Supporters (Seattle):
1+530.902.5305 – grmockos@gmail.com

Brenton Walters, Southsiders (Vancouver):
1+778.869.3985 – media@vancouversouthsiders.ca

Garrett Dittfurth, Timbers Army (Portland):
1+503.260.7525 – garrett.dittfurth@107ist.org

Background:

The Cascadia Cup was created in 2004 by supporters groups of the three Cascadia teams, and is awarded annually to the best team in the Cascadia region. Seattle and Vancouver have each won it three times, Portland has won it twice.

2012 Cascadia Cup schedule:

With the unbalanced 2012 MLS schedule, Portland plays four home and two away matches, Vancouver plays three home and three away matches and Seattle plays two home and four away matches.

Format: home team v. away team

May 19: Vancouver Whitecaps v. Seattle Sounders
May 25: Portland Timbers v. Vancouver Whitecaps

June 24: Portland Timbers v. Seattle Sounders

August 18: Seattle Sounders v. Vancouver Whitecaps
August 25: Portland Timbers v. Vancouver Whitecaps

September 15: Portland Timbers v. Seattle Sounders
September 29: Vancouver Whitecaps v. Seattle Sounders

October 7: Seattle Sounders v. Portland Timbers
October 20: Vancouver Whitecaps v. Portland Timbers

See you on the terraces,
ECS Leadership

January 2012 Happy Hour: FIFA 12 Tournament

ECGooner — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:40:00 +0000

We are taking a break for December, but the happy hour will be coming back on Saturday, January 28th with a FIFA 12 Tournament @ Fuel Sports. There will be 2 divisions with a competitive and a beginners one. The competitive one will be 32 teams with 8 groups and played like the World Cup guaranteeing everyone at least 3 matches. The beginners division will be limited to 16 players and will be single elimination.

FIFA12 Tournament

Saturday, January 28th @ 2pm
Fuel Sports
164 South Washington Street
Seattle, WA 98104-2532
(206) 405-3835

About the ECS Monthly Happy Hours

Many have asked, “What’s the best way to get involved in ECS and really get to know the members?” Matchday is usually the worst time as most of us are busy fulfilling differing roles for ECS operations (tifo, capo, street team, etc.). That is why we have created the monthly happy hours for people to come out when most of our core members are really able to relax and have a drink away from the chaos. Everyone is invited to join whether you are an ECS member or not!

We encourage anyone who wants to meet new people, find out how you can get more involved, or just have a pint with friends to join us. This is the perfect opportunity to really get to know some of the leadership and core members in a very casual environment, as well as let them get to know you. Feel free to come by yourself or with other friends who might be interested in the ECS and Sounders. Please don’t feel that you have to join the tournament to attend. We will have ECS members there just to hang out and meet new people. I can guarantee someone will even buy you a pint. The happy hours will rotate every month.

Entry Fee & Registration

Competitive Tournament – $20
Beginners Tournament – $10
You can reserve your spot [link="http://www.weareecs.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7&zenid=7bivniu6nds5ms1h6gsgf1qf06"]here now in the ECS store.[/link] This pre-pay registration is to just hold a spot for the tournament. Players must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tournament or players will forfeit their entry fee and the spot in the tournament. The competitive tournament will be limited to 32 players and 16 players for the beginners tournament.

Prizes

Competitive Tournament

1st Prize – 1st Prize – An engraved plaque (like in above photo) naming you the ECS FIFA 12 Champion. You will have bragging rights over all of ECS for a year. As if that was not enough, you also get a framed 2011 jersey signed by multiple players (late season starters).
2nd Prize – TBD
3rd Prize – TBD

Beginners Tournament

1st Prize – TBD
2nd Prize – TBD
3rd Prize – TBD

Schedule

1pm-2pm: Beginners Tournament registration
2pm-4pm: Beginner Tournament
3pm-4pm: Competitive Tournament registration
4pm-9pm: Competitive Tournament

Be sure to show up on time to register! This tournament will fill up.

Competitive Tournament Format

1. Players must pay full entry fee(s) prior to taking part of the competition and must be registered and checked in before the start of the tournament.

2. Players will be drawn randomly for the 8 different groups and will select club teams in the order they are drawn. Only club teams are allowed and once a team is selected, they cannot be selected again.

3. The competition will be held in a Group/Knockout format, with 32 entrants being separated into their eight (8) respective groups. The top two (2) from each group (with a total of 16 entrants) will advance and be seeded into the knockout stage.

4. In the Group Stage, three (3) points will be awarded for a win. With one (1) point being awarded for a draw and zero (0) points for a loss. All players will have a match with each person in their group once. If there are draws in total points, then the draw will be broken by way of goal differential within the group, goals scored within the group and then by three other tie-breaking criteria. If the players are still drawn, then a tie-breaking match (using knockout round format) will be played.

5. There can be no substitutions for other players during the competition.

BASIC GAMEPLAY RULES

1. Here are the match rules for all games during the competition, including the Group Stages and Knockout Rounds:
• Console: XBox 360
• Team Level: Professional
• Half Length: 6 Minutes
• Controls: New. Legacy Defending cannot be used, but choice of control scheme is permissible.
• Game Speed: Normal

2. No international teams, custom made teams or Virtual Pros allowed. Any other club provided by the game is fair use.

3. All knockout stage matches that end in a draw at the end of regulation will continue in extra with two (2) additional halves. If the match is still drawn, penalty kicks will decide.

4. Players will conduct themselves appropriately and fairly. Players and spectators are not allowed to interfere with any of the matches or persistently harass other players or the officials. Such behavior will result in cautions and/or disqualifications. Players actively in the competition will receive cautions (yellow cards) for breach of any of these rules. A second caution (yellow card) or an offense deemed serious enough by competition organizers, may result in a disqualification (red card) from the competition without refund of their entry fee.

4. If a player drops out/leaves a game once it has started for any reason, the match is then forfeited to a score of 3:0. No exceptions.

5. If a player fails to appear within five (5) minutes from the start of their match, their match is forfeited to a score of 3:0. Competition organizers will make attempts to announce at intervals to ensure players are aware of their match times. No exceptions.

6. In the rare event that both members from a match get disqualified for whatever reason, the match will be declared a 0:0 “No Contest” and are subject to disqualification from the entire competition without refund of their entry fee. No exceptions.

7. The rules are completely non-negotiable and are subject to change by the competition organizers, referees and administrator.

8. Please remember that we are here to have fun and ECS is doing its best to run the competition. Things will be a bit rocky at first so please be patient.

Beginners Tournament Format

1. Players must pay full entry fee(s) prior to taking part of the competition and must be registered and checked in before the start of the tournament.

2. Players will be drawn randomly for the 16 team bracket and will select their team in the order they are drawn. Club and national teams are allowed and once a team is selected, they cannot be selected again.

3. The competition will be held in a single elimination format. Once a player loses, they are knocked out with the winner facing the next winning player on the bracket.

4. There can be no substitutions for other players during the competition.

BASIC GAMEPLAY RULES

1. Here are the match rules for all games during the competition:
• Console: XBox 360
• Team Level: Professional
• Half Length: 6 Minutes
• Controls: Classic controls & legacy defending is allowed.
• Game Speed: Normal

2. No international teams, custom made teams or Virtual Pros allowed. Any other club/national teams provided by the game is fair use.

3. All matches that end in a draw at the end of regulation will continue in extra with two (2) additional halves. If the match is still drawn, penalty kicks will decide.

4. If a player drops out/leaves a game once it has started for any reason, the match is then forfeited to a score of 3:0. No exceptions.

7. The rules are completely non-negotiable and are subject to change by the competition organizers, referees and administrator.

8. Please remember that we are here to have fun and ECS is doing its best to run the competition. Things will be a bit rocky at first so please be patient.

12/22/2011 — 2012 Membership Kits in the Store

ECGooner — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:55:29 +0000

Buy your 2012 ECS Membership now!

Please Note:

All orders will ship shortly after New Years! Even the ECS elves need a holiday!

Join the Emerald City Supporters’ ranks in 2012! The Emerald City Supporters (ECS) are the largest supporters group in North America with over 3,200 paying members. ECS’ passion and dedication to the Seattle Sounders is represented in our record breaking traveling numbers, our massive tifo displays, and our stadium-wide chants and songs. In 2012 we want more people to live the ECS experience and make Royal Brougham Park an impenetrable fortress!

The 2012 ECS membership package includes the 2012 ECS Scarf, the 2012 ECS Supporter Shirt, the 2012 ECS Members Card and the 2012 ECS Pin. Membership is $30 and is for the duration of the 2012 Season (activates on purchase, good through December 31st, 2012). Current members are encouraged to renew their membership and new members are welcome to join our organization.

The privileges of ECS membership are as follows:

• Be a proud member of the best and biggest supporters group in North America

• Become a participating member in a tightly knit community of passionate supporters in the Brougham End.

• Access to discounts to ECS events, activities, and merchandise on the ECS Store (http://www.weareecs.com/shop/)

• Priority in season ticket waiting list for the 2012 Supporters Section (http://www.weareecs.com/about/tickets/)

• Discounts at ECS partner establishments (http://www.weareecs.com/partners/)

Finally, the ECS is eternally thankful to all its current members that dedicate so much of their time and lives to the Sounders through supporting with the ECS. The sheer number of hours volunteered by ECS members has been astounding. In 2012 we will continue in a similar vein with our overall time spent on countless projects all aimed at growing the group and growing our community. Thanks to your hard work this group is healthy and well respected. We hope that you will either renew once again in 2012 or join our ranks as a new member!

We will see you in the Brougham End in 2012. Up the Sounders! Up The ECS!

NOTE: Pre-orders will be available for pickup at the Let’s Go Mental 2 party on December 3rd. If you do not select pick-up at the party then they will be shipped shortly after. Special member pricing of $10 per ticket has been extended through November 18th. Buy your tickets to the party here: http://www.weareecs.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=117

See you on the terraces,
ECS Leadership

12/17/2011 – SSFC Youth vs Whitecaps

YukataNinja — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:21:13 +0000

Come cheer on the next generation of Sounder players to victory in a Cascadia match against Vancouver!

We all know the historic Cascadia rivalry between the Portland Timbers, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Seattle Sounders. That rivalry starts for the Seattle Sounders Youth Academy this Saturday Dec 17th, as the Seattle Sounders Youth Academy host the Vancouver Whitecaps Youth Academy at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila WA. The U18 boys will kick off at 1200pm followed by the U16 boys at 2:30pm.

For this derby match, we ask that all who can attend show to cheer on and show support that only the ECS can. This is the most important Academy game of the year come support the future of your club!

F.Y.I. there has been reports that the Vancouver Southsiders will be there, same as last year. Let’s not have the Vancouver travelling supporters outnumber the home supporters. This is our back yard people let’s show the future what to expect from the ECS.

Parking: $5
Address: 14800 Starfire Way Tukwila WA

Follow in the ECS forum: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=75
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/292743457437507

12/03/2011 — Let’s Go Mental 2

ECGooner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:00:45 +0000

Seattle Sounders FC have finished their third MLS season and there is much to celebrate: advancement in CONCACAF Champions’ League, our Third US Open Cup, and the besting of our Cascadia rivals. It’s time to party with some of our favorite players!

Join us Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 for our end season celebration and awards ceremony at Republiq Nightclub.

This year’s event will open with an ECS business meeting. Leadership will go over the past year and members will see what they can look forward to the following year. After the meeting, we will open up the backroom for food and you will get your first opportunity to pick up your 2012 ECS membership kits. We will then go right in the our awards presentations including the Jon Glyer Memorial ECS Player of the Year.

Date: Saturday, Dec 3rd

Time:

6:30pm: Doors Open
7:00pm: Business Meeting (feat. Leadership presentations)
8:00pm: Social hour & kit pickups
9:00pm: Awards Ceremony

Venue: Republiq

2946 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 552-8730
http://www.republiqofseattle.com/
Please note that this is not re:public bar on Westlake. This venue is about 2 miles south of the stadium.

Special Guests:

2011 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Kasey Keller!!!
Sounders Senior Vice President of Business Operations Gary Wright

Tickets:

Tickets are now on sale. Be sure to purchase early to save money!
Before Nov 19th:
ECS – $10
Non-Members – $15

After Nov 19th:
ECS – $15
Non-Members – $15

Door:
ECS & non-members – $20

21+ Only

Dress Code:

Semi-formal
No t-shirts, sandals, shorts, warmups
Jeans & polo are acceptable

Emcee:

John Neuharth aka Nuthatch

Toys for Tots:

The Royal Femmes and the ASG will be collecting a holiday drive for Toys for Tots. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the party to help us make a needy child’s holiday bright.

See you on the terraces and at Republiq!
ECS Leadership

11/11/2011 — November Happy Hour: Honoring our Vets

ECGooner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:10:05 +0000

For November’s ECS Monthly Happy Hour, we are collaborating with American Outlaws Seattle and the Armed Services Group to celebrate Veterans Day and a US Mens National Team viewing on Friday, November 11th @ The Atlantic Crossing Pub.

The US Mens National Team play France in an international friendly. Though the match will be played live at 12pm, we will be showing a repeat at 7pm. If you know the outcome of the match, please do not share it so that those in attendance can enjoy

Please do not feel any pressure to do so, but if you feel so inclined, take a moment to thank the armed services members who will be in attendance and possibly buy them a beer for their services.

Date: Friday, November 11th

Time: 5pm~

Match Viewing: 7pm

Venue: The Atlantic Crossing (6508 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA)

Many have asked, “What’s the best way to get involved in ECS and really get to know the members?” Matchday is usually the not necessarily the best time to ask as most of us are busy fulfilling differing roles for ECS operations (tifo, capo, street team, etc.). This is why we have created the monthly happy hours for people to come out when most of our core members are really able to relax and have a drink away from the chaos. Everyone is invited to join whether you are an ECS member or not!

Facebook link is here in case you want to invite someone who doesn’t frequent the forums:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250177111698889

Talk about the event on our forums here: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=16496

Recap:

Get your happy hour on at the Atlantic Crossing!

Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA
21+ only

Details/Times:
17:00 Head to Fuel
19:00 – Replay of France : USA kicks off

See you on the terraces,
Keef

11/02/2011 – Do or Do Not, There is No Try

ECGooner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:40:33 +0000

Saturday’s result didn’t do this team and it’s supporters justice. Just looking at the box score says everything. Sounders lost the battle for shots 19-12 to Real Salt Lake. Of those 12 shots Sounders FC managed to get exactly zero on target compared to RSL’s 11. Thus Alvaro Sabario was able to nail a brace and Ned Grabavoy a goal on a powerful shot in SSFC’s defeat Saturday.

However, all is not lost. As RSL’s gaffer Jason Kries told MLSsoccer.com “But we’re also very cognizant of it only being halftime. There’s another match at Seattle, and we know how difficult it is to play there.”

It’s obvious that the players are going to have a bit of a mental struggle they need to overcome. As James Riley told the Seattle Times “We haven’t really gotten beat that bad in the three years, especially when the games are on the line. Definitely it’s a trying moment for the group. We’ll see what type of character shows up Wednesday. That’s all we can do.” Obviously that quote is a bit of bullshit but is indicative that a feeling of doubt may be creeping through the locker room.

We already know that Sounders’ have the best supporters and fans in all of MLS. It’s going to be up to us on Wednesday to come out and get behind the club. This is the time where it is so important as a supporter to stand strong, be loud and not let the deficit bring down the mood in the section.

As you pre-funk for the match on Wednesday please try to keep in mind why we’re there: to support Sounders FC. SSFC has some terrible odds against them. Our backs are up against the metaphorical wall. Please try to not over-consume. It would be a shame to have anyone miss what could be the final mach of 2011 in Royal Brougham Park due to over-consumption.

On Wednesday be ready to bring your a-game. Be ready to sing. Be ready to wave a big fucking flag. Be ready to follow the capo. This is our most important game of the year. This is our year. We can do this but we’re going to need each and every voice!

2012 Season Ticket Update:

Are you an ECS member who doesn’t have a ticket in the Brougham End and want to change that? We’re looking for members who want to move into the ECS Section for next year. We simply need your name, phone number and email in addition to how many tickets you want. Head here to read more: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14116.

Oh, if you want to be close but not participate you’re in luck. The seats above the ECS Section will also be part of the “ECS Section” next year. Simply click head here and let us know how many tickets you want in upper 121-123: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14116.

Let’s Go Mental 2 – ECS End of the Year Party

It’s a party in the way that only ECS can throw it. It’s part business meeting, part dinner and totally mental! December 3rd we’ll be having our annual party at Republiq in SoDo starting at 7pm. Head here for more info: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=16168!

Talk about Wednesday’s fixture here: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=16365

Recap:

PREFUNK @ Fuel, McCoy’s Firehouse or Temple Billiards

Fuel
164 S. Washington St
Seattle, WA 98104
206-405-FUEL
21+ only

McCoy’s Firehouse Bar
173 S. Washington St
Seattle, WA 98104
206-652-5797
All ages friendly

Temple Billiards
126 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104-2821
206-682-3242
21+

Details/Times:
16:00 Find your pub
18:00 March to the Match
19:00 Kickoff

See you on the terraces,
Keef

10/29/2011 – Raiding RSL’s “Fortress”

ECGooner — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:35:58 +0000

Let’s make some history!!!!

The away leg of the playoff fixture vs RSL is in Salt Lake City on 10/29/11 at 8pm local time. As usual, ECS has your ticket hookup: http://www.weareecs.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=116 — On sale now through midnight Thursday.

Not sure how to get there? We have carpool options: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=16397

Not sure where to crash? We can help there, too: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=16401

What about once you get there? WAY AHEAD OF YOU!

Friday 10/28:

Lots of you will trickle in throughout the day. We’re not organizing a specific meet up, but there will likely be an informal gathering or two if you keep an eye on the main travel forum (http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=16396). People will likely take it easy that night, Saturday’s a big day and 100% support IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

Saturday 10/29:

Morning – Sleep in. Have breakfast. Go pick up supplies for the day (bottled water, Gatorade, aspirin, lozenges). Dress warm. It’s going to get cold. BUY A ROUND TRIP TRAX PASS FOR TONIGHT!

12:00 – Let the prefunk begin! We will be at Lumpy’s Downtown (145 W. Pierpont Avenue) http://www.lumpysdowntownslc.com/
13:00 – Ticket distribution will start for those who bought tickets in the away supporters section. Don’t worry if you can’t make it, tickets will be returned to will-call for you to pick up.
17:00 – Time to start closing your tabs, there’s work to be done. Ticket distribution stops. If you didn’t get them here, go to Rio Tinto Will-Call.
17:30 – We ride! Time to walk a couple blocks to the TRAX station and take over a rail car headed to Sandy.
18:45 – March from TRAX station to Rio Tinto. This is OUR FORTRESS NOW!
19:00 – Enter stadium. Prepare yourself. This is the most critical match of 2011. Right now. They deserve your best. They NEED your best. Drink water. The altitude and the cold WILL NOT SLOW YOU DOWN.
20:00 – GO FUCKING MENTAL!
22:00 – Savor victory. Celebrate in our section until released by security.
22:30 – Head back to SLC via TRAX.
23:30 – Halloween party at Lumpy’s. Get crunk.
??:?? – Sleep. You earned it.

Away Playoff Tickets in ECS Store

We have over 200 tickets remaining from our allotment for Real Salt Lake away! If you’re planning on going to the match this weekend be sure to purchase your ticket through ECS! http://www.weareecs.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=116

2012 Season Ticket Update:

Let’s Go Mental 2 – ECS End of the Year Party

Talk about Saturday’s fixture here: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=16411

ECS Viewing Parties

SEATTLE

Emerald City Supporters
The Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way
Seattle, WA
206.729.6266
21+ only

PARTIES OUTSIDE SEATTLE

Armed Services Group
Tacoma: The Office
813 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA
(253) 572-3222

Black Hills Militia
Lakewood/DuPont: McNamara’s Pub and Eatery
1595 Wilmington Drive
DuPont, WA 98327
(253) 964-9200

253 Defiance
Puyallup: Twisted Kilt
109 Meridian Ave
Puyallup, WA

West Sound Armada
Bremerton: Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill
1240 Hollis Street
Bremerton, WA 98310

509 Prime
Spokane: Tecate Grill
2503 W. Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 327-7817

Bellingham Border Boys
Bellingham:The Copper Hog
1327 North State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-5711
(360) 927-7888

Wenatchee: The Wildcard
560 Valley Mall Parkway
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 888-9453

Issaquah/Eastside: Field of Champions
385 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027

Details/Times:
17:00 Find your pub
19:00 Match Kicks Off
19:01-21:01 Go Mental!

See you on the terraces!
Keef

10/22/2011 – A Regular Season Finale

ECGooner — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:53:09 +0000

After seven months the MLS season is almost ready to draw to an end. Sounders FC find themselves ending the 2011 MLS season on the road in LA in the Home Depot Center. It’s a stadium that Sounders FC and Emerald City Supporters are quite familiar with.

Having been to LA once before in 2011 Sounders FC will want to build upon the positive momentum they started back on the 4th of July with a forgettable, but important, 0:0 draw against Galaxy. Earlier this season Sounders FC drew Galaxy’s stadium mates with the same snoozer of a scoreline. Hopefully, with Sounders FC resting players for the playoffs this match won’t have the same drab finish.

Chivas come into the match on average form having won once, lost twice and drawn two in their last five matches. They’re already eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs so they have nothing left to play for but pride. Chivas is led by former NYRB and Galaxy star Juan Pablo Angel. He’s on ten goals with one assist on the season. Next is the dangerous midfielder Nick LaBrocca, whom Sounders managed to shutdown in their August meeting, on eight goals and six assists. Sounders FC will have to play special attention to him as he’s having a career year and can turn any match in Chivas’ favor. Last on this list is Justin Braun on eight goals and five assists. Between these three Sounders FC will have their hands full defensively. Shut them down, put one or two past Dan Kennedy and we’ll be looking at a certain victory.

It may be a game that has no implications on the western conference standings but that doesn’t mean that the game in itself won’t be worth watching! Head on out to one our signature viewing parties and hang out with your ECS brothers and sisters. Even if the result doesn’t go our way you’ll be surrounded by folks that are forever blue, eternal green and most importantly Sounders ’til they die!

Chivas Away Super Happy Fun Time (Matchday Plans):

12:00 – Wake up confused. Where are you? How did you get here? Who’s the mime?
12:30 – Decide to take a shower, not worry about it.
12:37 – Locate phone. How did it get in the shower drain?
12:38 – GPS says you’re in LA. Picture starts to clear up.
13:00 – Get some grub, check out the beach, maybe sign a movie deal… whatev.
15:00 – Arrive at the HDC. Enter Gate A & Park in Lot 18. Parking costs $15
16:00 – Time to tailgate! Buy tickets for food & drink here
19:00 – March into HDC like you own the place.
19:30 – Own the place.
21:30 – March out (you just owned the place after all).
22:00 – We’re goin’ to Sizzler!

2012 Season Ticket Update:

Let’s Go Mental 2 – ECS End of the Year Party

Playoff Tickets in ECS Store

We have 74 tickets remaining for the Western Conference Semifinal match on either November 2nd or 3rd. If you haven’t gotten yours head on over to our store now and get in! http://www.weareecs.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=115&zenid=509uadkv90l1fthedjno7og7j0

Talk about Saturday’s fixture here: http://www.weareecs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15775

ECS Viewing Parties

SEATTLE

Emerald City Supporters
Seattle: Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way
Seattle, WA
206.729.6266
21+ only