Mesh together a game-winning three-pointer, walkoff home run with a Hail Mary football pass and you have the thrill Kelvin Leerdam whipped up with one kick.
In stoppage time against Cascadia Cup rival Vancouver, the Sounders defender deadened a pass from Brad Smith, turned toward the Whitecaps goal and drilled a right-footed shot into the back of the far post net. Most of the crowd of 44,489 at CenturyLink Field erupted in a wild celebration for the eventual 1-0 win Saturday night.
“That’s why pro sports is such a great, entertaining event,” Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer said of the goal.