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Sounders FC at Chivas USA
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Kickoff: 7:30PM PDT
StubHub Center
Carson, CA

By Tom Biro

If there's ever been been an example of a trap game (thanks, Mike), it would probably be this week's matchup against Chivas USA. The American version of the vaunted Goats come into the match having dropped 5 of 6, and are without a goal in 546 minutes. For some perspective, that's more than ten plays of Pearl Jam's "Ten" album (53:20); 15 1/2 one-way trips on the Bainbridge Island Ferry; or the time it took you to go from LAX to Carson.

Chivas has no Erick Torres to do the robot, as he's missing the match on a red card, have recently traded Mauro Rosales to Vancouver, and are down two other offensive weapons due to injuries and international call-ups. The Sounders will be Pappa-less, meaning there's only one flipthreat in Oba Martins, but are otherwise solid...if solid means that Yedlin, Scott and Alonso are all on the brink of yellow card suspensions.

While the game marks the only thing between a few well-deserved days off for the Sounders before a run of RSL, USOC Finals vs. Philly followed by RBNY (the latter two of which are away) in eight days, it shouldn't be taken lightly. Keeper Dan Kennedy is no slouch, and there's not much worse than a team sitting on a massive amount of minutes of shutout time. 

There are no distractions. There are no good reasons to drop points to a club sitting in ninth place in the West. There are, however, reasons to believe that Clint Dempsey & Co. will find a way to do a dance featuring birria tacos after a goal. Sorry, cute little future taco guys.


Traveling to Chivas USA Away?

Hello Away Traveler!

 

Thank you for purchasing your Chivas Away ticket(s) through the Emerald City Supporters. Whether this is your first away trip, or you're a veteran, here are a few things we'd like you to keep in mind:

 

Tickets:

Your ticket(s) for the match on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at Stubhub Center in Carson were emailed to you. Please be sure to print them and bring them to the match, if you forget there is not much we can do to help you!

 

Pregame:

We will be holding an informal tailgate with our partners in crime, SoCal Sound in lot 11 starting at 4pm, so pop by  this thread on the forums to let people know when you'll be arriving for this bring-your-own extravaganza. Don't forget, parking will cost $15. Any tifo items must be brought to the tifo crew (located at tailgate check-in) prior to 6pm for entry into the stadium. There are no grills or open flames permitted in the lot, so please bring prepared foods along with you. 

 

March to the Match:

ECS will March to the Match from lot 11 at 6:45pm. We will meet StubHub security and be escorted to the NW pedestrian gate for entry.

 

Gametime (Important Information):

Emerald City Supporters is a supporters group. That's important to remember. Our reason for being at the match is to spur our boys on toward victory, everything else is secondary.

 

  • Our section is always treated as General Admission, we do not enforce seat assignments. Tifo, capos, the drum, and security will be in the front few rows. Everyone is invited to stand where they feel most comfortable.
  • Participation is encouraged. We'll have song cards so you can sing, chant, and go mental. Don't worry if you don't know all the words, just follow along the best you can and your support will be felt!
  • There may be times where you can't see as well as you might like due to flags and tifo. We like to wave flags. Even during the run of play sometimes. We feel like it's an important part of showing the boys our support, and they are going to need every ounce of strength. If a flag is in your way, and you don't like it, please feel free to change seats. That's part of why we do GA, so you're not stuck in an uncomfortable spot.
  • Do not engage in any way with home fans. Security will keep them at bay; there's no need to engage in any wordplay, taunting, threats, etc. If you have an issue, notify ECS security or stadium staff.
  • We understand that for many this may be a vacation in which you meet up with friends and family in the area, and that's great! They are more than welcome to stand with us, as long as they do not display the colors and gear of the home team. Our section is the away section, and stadium security may mistake your friend or family member for an instigator, and no one wants that.

Postgame:

The MLS established procedure for those holding away supporter tickets is to remain in our section for up to 20 minutes while the home fans are cleared from the concourses. We remain until stadium security gives us the instruction to leave, and then we all leave together. If you choose not to stay with the group, you assume the risks of your own security.

 

Monkey on the Ground:

Tom Biro is  your travel monkey for this match. If you have any questions, please reach out to either of him or email travel@weareecs.com. If you don't know Tom, ask around!

 

Complete Itinerary

 

Wednesday:

 

4:00pm - Arrive at the tailgate at Stub Hub Center (lot 11, parking pass coming soon). Drink responsibly; there is work to be done tonight!

 

6:00pm - ECS tifo crew will take all banners, flags, etc to the stadium. If you have any tifo items you want for the match, it must be given to them by this time.

 

6:45pm - March to the stadium, ECS will enter through the NW pedestrian gate.

 

7:30pm - Go Mental!

 

9:30pm - Celebrate the win with your fellow supporters and salute the team. Wait 15-20 minutes for the stadium to clear prior to heading back to your car. Security will escort our group all the way to lot 11.

 

All night long: Celebrate some more!

 
Not traveling to Chivas USA Away?
That's okay. We'll get you next time.

In the meantime, check out our official away viewing party on Wednesday night in Seattle at Fuel Sports164 S. Washington St. in Seattle. 
Always wanted to help with ECS tifo? 

Now's your chance. Check out this thread on the ECS forums for more information on how you can be a part of the next display. 
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Do you want to be a part of the world class support emanating from the south end of Royal Brougham Park?! 

Do you want to be an agent of change in the growing supporters culture in Seattle? 

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(image via @LikkitP


 

We'll see you on the terraces.
 
Emerald City Supporters