It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, the December holidays are still weeks away but it's Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs time, friends! The excitement hit a tipping point last night as your Sounders FC faced off against FC Dallas in the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinals at CenturyLink Field. The house was rocking as the Rave Green battled back to pick up a big win at home thanks to goals by Andreas Ivanschitz and Clint Dempsey. Don't take our word for it - check out all the night's action in this special playoffs edition Social Timeline.
FINALLY! The Sounders were ready for a rematch of last season's Western Conference Semis.
The Paraguayan Lion himself was ready to get right to work. He's been a beast in the playoffs so far this season.
TWO chances to #BeatDallas? What a glorious Sunday!
This little girl is one smart cookie. We like her playoff predictions...
...so we brought her to Seattle to catch a game and make another prediction!
Somewhere Oba the rainbow....
And execute they did.
Starting XI time! You know what that means...
We are on in Seattle! First half didn't go quite as the club had hoped but the Sounders had big plans for the second half.
Andreas Ivanschitz with a goal you simply wouldn't believe. My oh my.
Just hanging out with all of our #soccer friends. 39,599 to be exact.
AND THEN THIS HAPPENED. WHAT. HOW. Clint Dempsey...you're a genius.
And that's it! The Sounders pull off the big win at home in the first leg of the Western Conference Semis!
A whole lot of love from Mr. Drew Carey. He's one stand-up guy.
Operation #BeatDallas was a success! Now, we're heading to Frisco for the second leg of this matchup. Hang on to your hats, boys and girls...it's gonna be a wild ride.
