Labor Day Weekend. For summer, it's a last hurrah. For the Sounders, it's about getting the ball rolling. Coming off a strong 4-2 victory against the hated Portland Timbers this Sunday, the Sounders will take on a roughed-up Colorado Rapids club that's lost five of six matches.

The Sounders will likely put forth a first-choice lineup, looking to have their way with a Drew Moor-less Rapids team, the same team that threw a wrench in Soundersland's magic engine a year ago. This can not happen. It will not happen.

We all have the ability, the option, to get distracted at times like these. Maybe our favorite bands are playing, perhaps our friends are taking the boat out on the lake, or we were hoping to be playing all sorts of games are in our beautiful city this weekend, but we can not be distracted. There will be new fans, new supporters in the stands this weekend. Show them what you're made of.

"The fans give us that extra boost and almost make it feel like a home game even though it's our biggest rival. They are huge for us. I hope they understand how much of a difference it makes." - DeAndre Yedlin, August 24, 2014 - Portland

This is one of those home games. Make it count, ECS.

ECS FC Takes 2 of 3 in PDX, brings home Supporters' Derby Trophy

What an absolutely fantastic weekend!

Beating your rivals in the two mens' matches is a fantastic achievement, but to do so in such dramatic fashion in PK shootouts made the whole day that much more memorable. Just as exciting for our club, 2014 marked a new tradition with our first-ever women's game. We were all so anxious to see it come to fruition, and although the result didn't bounce in our favor, we are so pleased that we were able to make this match happen and are so excited for the future of the game. We're already all eagerly awaiting all of the matches in Seattle in 2015!

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone that helped make this day happen. Thank you to our players, who worked so hard to prepare for the matches and were heroes for all of ECS. Thank you to our wonderful fans, who traveled down early to lend their support and their voices for the cause. Thank you to our photographers and videographers, who spent hours working hard and providing these amazing photos and footage that everyone loves.

Thanks to our live-tweeters, who helped us to hit trending status in Seattle on Twitter during our tense penalty shootouts. Thank you to those who brought supplies, toted gear around, ran errands, and helped to plan and facilitate everything from start to finish. Thank you to Redhook Ale Brewery and Golazo who were gracious and generous sponsors for the day. Thanks to the Anchor and Rose 48s for joining us and helping to plan the fantastic afterparty at Spirit of 77. Thanks to our hosts, Timbers Army FC, who may be our rivals on the field but have always been great partners in setting up this event and making these matches so special. And thanks to everyone who came out for our Footgolf Open earlier this month - fundraisers such as that are what helps to sustain our club and make days like this possible!

Anthony De Simone
ECS FC Director

La Copita 2014

La Barra Fuerza Verde and ECS FC are happy to present La Copita 2014!

La Barra is proud to place great emphasis on our families. With this in mind, in 2012 we decided to host an annual U-13 youth tournament to celebrate the sport we love so much, as well as our young futbol enthusiasts.

The first annual Copita Youth Tournament, held indoors at the Golazo headquarters, was attended by Fredy Montero of the Sounders. In 2013, the tournament was moved outdoors to the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club, and featured 7 team entries, 100 youth participants, and over 200 attendees.

We invite everyone to join La Barra for its third annual Copita at the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club, set for Sunday August 31st from 12 to 5 pm. We'll have tacos from "Tacos Jacotepec," so bring cash and be prepared for some great local youth futbol! Confirmed teams include: Black Angels, Chivitas, Phoenix, San Miguel, La Makinita and more.... Come on our and support these teams! More info here.

ECS Season Tickets for 2015

Do you want to be part of the ECS Section in 2015 and beyond!?

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?

Here is your chance! Click here and fill out the form to get in line for 2015 season tickets in the Supporters Section!

Want to get more involved with the ECS?

Are you looking for ways to get more involved in the Emerald City Supporters? Want to help the group grow and continue to expand the scale of our support the Sounders? Trying to figure out how to meet people within the group? PERFECT! We need your help! Visit our Help Needed page to sign up for more information on ways to get involved!

USOC FINALS IN PHILADELPHIA!

LOS ANGELES

NEW YORK

DALLAS

COLORADO

Wondering if you should buy a plane ticket to Philly? Wonder no longer.

All of these away trips are on sale now. Visit the ECS Shop for more details!

"I mean it's unreal, [Dempsey's] showing everybody why he one of the best American players to ever play the game."

Dylan Remick, April 26, 2014

(image via Sounder at Heart)

We'll see you on the terraces.

Emerald City Supporters