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Sounders v Salt Lake - Eternal Blue, Friday Green
Real Salt Lake comes to Seattle with their presence in first place on the line. They will attempt to be the first ever team to beat Seattle Sounders FC in a competitive match in front of more than 50,000 people and they will do so on national television (NBC Sports).
Both clubs can lay a valid claim to being the best "not LA" team from 2009 to the present, but the point is arguable. With the winner of this match taking the lead in the Supporters' Shield this is the most important regular season match for Seattle since the MLS home opener.
Neither Seattle nor RSL will be at full strength due to injury and national team call-ups. The depth on both sides is high enough quality that the match should entertain the masses in attendance and watching around the country.
It's time for Green Friday.
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September 14, 2013
Oba and Lamar goal us to the top. (Animated)
Sounders FC took over the lead for the Supporter Shield after defeating RSL 2-0 on goals by Obafemi Martins and Lamar Neagle. Also, Clint Dempsey has some crazy skills.
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September 13, 2013
Sounders say "da ding dading da da ding ding"
Notice is served, Seattle's B team is better than your A team.
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September 13, 2013
Scouting Report: How Many Times You Get Back Up
We take our fourth shot at a top team in the West, hoping for a different result on home soil.
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September 12, 2013
Sounders v Real Salt Lake - Three Questions
Friday night's match is huge - bigger than big even. First place is on the line when NBC Sports Network turns its attention to Seattle and RSL at 7 PM.
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September 11, 2013
More than 50,000 expected for Sounders vs. RSL
Sounders will be playing for a chance to move to the top of the table backed by another massive crowd.