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Five reasons to attend the Seattle Sounders' Cascadia Rivalry match vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps

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The fight for the Cascadia Cup continues as the Seattle Sounders take on the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in what will be a can’t-miss event at Lumen Field.

To witness the liveliness that these two teams bring in a head-to-head clash is worth the trip to Lumen Field itself, but there are plenty of additional reasons that will make Saturday’s match a memorable one.

Kicking off Cascadia Week strong

Saturday’s match vs. Vancouver will be the first of two rivalry matches for the Rave Green over the span of a week. The Sounders will face the Portland Timbers the following Saturday (Oct. 4) to cap off Cascadia Week.

The rivalry between the two sides dates back to 2004, and the intensity of each matchup has yet to falter. It will be even more electric as the reigning Leagues Cup winners look to shut down a strong Whitecaps side composed of players like recently acquired German superstar Thomas Müller.

Clinching Scenarios

The path to the postseason is straight forward.

If the Sounders win or draw against the Whitecaps, the team will secure a spot in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. As we saw in the Leagues Cup Final, this team elevates its play when spurred on by an electric crowd at Lumen Field. Join the Rave this weekend as the Sounders look to lock up a playoff berth for the 16th time in 17 MLS seasons.

Hungry for three points

Following consecutive losses against Inter Miami and Austin FC, the Sounders are more than ready to get back to their winning ways. Prior to the two-match hiccup, the team only had one loss in 16 straight matches in addition to a first-ever Leagues Cup title. The team knows what they are capable of and are determined to bring back that strong run of form come Saturday.

Revenge Match

Revenge is in store for the Rave Green. In the team’s first meeting against the Whitecaps, they fell 3-0 at BC Place while playing most of the second half with nine players due to a pair of red cards. Now at home, the Sounders will look to utilize fan support and take back what is rightfully theirs — a win over the ‘Caps.

As this team showed during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, they’re at their best when the facing off against top-quality opponents. Saturday marks an opportunity for the team to exact some revenge and prove their ambition for an MLS Cup run by taking down one of the best teams in the Western Conference.

Promo Offers

Ahead of Saturday’s match, fans can purchase the Educators Night promotional offer that includes a discounted ticket and a Sounders-branded portable cup upon arrival to Lumen Field. Additionally, the match is offering a Pickleball Night promotion that consists of a $33 ticket and a Sounders-branded pickleball paddle. For more info, click HERE.

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Two Tickets & Two Beers (vs. Portland Timbers)

Two Tickets & Two Beers (vs. Portland Timbers)

Come out to Lumen Field to watch your Seattle Sounders take on Portland with this special ticket offer sponsored by Michelob Ultra. For just $40 + Taxes & Fees, get two tickets & two beers for the match. For 21+ fans only and drinks must be picked up in the North Plaza 21+ beer garden prior to kickoff.

Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on October 4.

Match & Merch Bundle (vs. Portland Timbers)

Match & Merch Bundle (vs. Portland Timbers)

Add a limited-edition Cascadia Rivalry t-shirt to your ticket to the Portland Timbers match. Matchday pick up info will be communicated prior to the match via email.

Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on October 4.