Today is the day: the Seattle Sounders are set to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps at the CenturyLink Field. While the Seattle Sounders have been posting videos about “moving mountains” on social media regarding today’s game against the Whitecaps, some fans sound pretty bitter and pessimistic about the game. On social media, some even told the team to not get too far ahead of themselves and to just focus on at least scoring once during the game. Ouch.

Others have taken to mocking Head Coach Sigi Schmid from the perspective of other teams, saying things like, “Oh, is Schmid still your coach? Haha, it’s a sure win!” They may be having a good laugh, but these kinds of sentiments certainly don’t bode well for a win. The team is practically all-new without most of its veterans and it needs a lot of support while the men try to figure out how to work together best.

The good news: Dempsey is back. Frei is back. Injuries are still affecting the team but for today’s match, we do have our best vets on the field. Schmid is determined to stick with the formation they’ve been using all season, so hopefully between practices the team has ironed out the kinks and they are ready to roll tonight at 7:00. Something else to consider is the fact that Vancouver hasn’t had the best season yet, either, so perhaps this is just the game to give the Sounders the confidence they need to start moving forward this season. Vancouver’s weakness is defense this season, something the Sounders should try to take advantage of once they’re out on the field. Hopefully Schmid has been keeping that in mind as he coaches the team.

Can’t make the game? You can tune in to hear it on the radio via PT; Q13/KIRO 97.3 FM or El Rey 1360AM. Still need tickets for the match? You can get them online or at the box office today. Killing time before the game begins? Be sure to visit the Sounders website for all of the latest videos and commentary, including Schmid’s thoughts on Vancouver, mistakes that both teams have been making this season, the “moving mountains” video going around the web and much more.

Will you be going to tonight’s game? Do you have plans to watch at home with friends, or even a Rave Green party in progress? Tell us about it in the comments.

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