Sometime shortly before kickoff of Sunday’s MLS Cup final, the sold-out crowd will turn toward the south end of CenturyLink Field, where the most raucous sections of the stadium will unfurl a massive display.
Made of painted, flame-resistant fabric, its dimensions will span hundreds of feet. The display may cover two full sections of stands. It may cover seven sections. Pulleys will likely be needed to unroll it.
What will it look like? What will it say? That’s a closely guarded secret.
“That’s the one thing that’s absolutely out of the question,” said Tom Biro, co-president of the largest Sounders fan group, Emerald City Supporters, when pressed for details.