SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC is encouraging fans to arrive early for Saturday’s full-stadium match – presented by matchday partner Xbox – against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (1:00 p.m. PT / JOEtv, ROOT SPORTS, Univision-Seattle, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM) for an assortment of matchday activities, including a Golden Scarf presentation to former Sounders FC executive and Seattle sports icon Gary Wright. Fans are also encouraged to bring books or monetary donations to The UPS Store ® Book Drive occurring Saturday, benefiting the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.
Additional matchday activities include a giveaway of 10,000 sunglasses at the gates from matchday presenting partner Xbox, a 2017 Hyundai Elantra car giveaway, the distribution of “Fuerza Román” t-shirts to celebrate the return of defender Román Torres and an exclusive post-match chalk-talk with General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey that is open to all Season Ticket Members.