On Friday night, the Sounders will host Atlanta United in their first-ever match against the 2017 expansion side (7 p.m. PT; FS1, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS). This is the seventh time in Sounders history the club will play an expansion side for the first time. Seattle is 3-1-2 all-time in its previous six matches. Be there Friday to support your Sounders, but first take a look back at Seattle’s previous first matches against expansion sides:
March 25, 2010 - Seattle Sounders 2, Philadelphia Union 0
Seattle opened the 2010 season with the first-ever match for the expansion Philadelphia Union and gave them a harsh reminder of what awaits teams that come to CenturyLink Field.