Normally, I’d set the scene by talking about the importance of the opening match of the 10th season of Seattle Sounders FC soccer. Welcoming LAFC to the league is important. Getting a first win is important. But, I think there’s something more interesting about this match against Los Angeles FC.
It means I get to ask Alicia Rodriguez three questions again. A few years ago, she lost her soccer team. Alicia kept the Goat Parade alive covering USL and NASL in Southern California. Eventually LAFC was announced, the Goat Parade became Angels on Parade, and a community got their soccer ‘back.