Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers: Open Thread

Clint Dempsey will make his home debut for Seattle Sounders tonight against Portland Timbers in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 66,500.

“I can’t even imagine what it’s going to be like when the whole stadium is completely packed and they are behind us,” said Dempsey, who likened his introduction in front of about 40,000 to a movie. “We’ll feed off that energy and we’ll make sure we give everything we have to let them go home happy.”

For readers in the United States, the Pacific North West derby will be televised live on television beginning at 10pm ET on ESPN2.

Before, during or after tonight’s match, join the conversation about the game with other soccer fans in the comments section below.