In the wake of Dempsey's Orlando magic act–the Sounders' fastest three-goal deposit in 10 years–a breakdown of Seattle hat tricks since the beginning of time (1974).
How many ways can thee examine a hat trick? While delving deep into Seattle lore, let us count the ways.
You can do it early; you can leave it late.
Tommy Ord did the first Sounders trick in 1977, three games after arriving in a trade.
Cam Weaver completed his in the 34th minute. Three others required the full 90.
Five hat tricks started in the first four minutes.