From the Official Blog:
The Sounders FC opens its inaugural MLS season on March 19 against the New York Red Bulls in a nationally televised game at Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field.
Okay, now repeat "Xbox Pitch" three times, fast.
Xbox Pitch
Xbox Pitch
Xbox Pitch
Now try it under game conditions.
Oh, you know. After a beer.
(Or two. Or three.)
Seriously, what the hell were these people thinking?