MLS 2009 Kickoff!

Tonight was the kickoff of the 2009 MLS Season with the inaugural game of Seattle Sounders FC hosting Red Bull New York. The nearly 43,000 screaming fans at Qwest Field made for quite a 12th Man as the Sounders dismantled a shaky-looking Red Bull 3-0, with 2 goals from Fredy Montero and another from Brad Evans. While the showing from New York was disappointing, the ambition demonstrated by Sounders proves they, under the leadership of championship-winning coach Sigi Schmid, have every intention of being a legitimate force in the league this season. If their fans remain as supportive and as LOUD as they were tonight, this franchise probably will meet their goal of making the playoffs. Congrats Seattle on finally having something go right lately in the wide world of sports!