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Sounders Final Playoff Run Starts Friday At Starfire

September 22, 2008 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Seattle Sounders News Release


(Seattle, WA) - The Seattle Sounders quest for their fifth USL championship kicks into high gear Friday, September 26 at the Starfire Sports Complex as the Sounders take on the Montreal Impact in the first round of the 2008 USL-1 playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm PT.

The Sounders closed out their final USL regular season Saturday in front of an electric crowd of nearly 4,500 people at Starfire. The attendance was the second largest ever at Starfire, second only to last year's championship game. Fans observed pre-game and half-time ceremonies as well as a thrilling, goal filled game. Despite a nail biting 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, Sounders fans were witness to a truly special and exciting night.

The stakes heighten Friday, as the Sounders historic final run continues with a playoff showdown with the Montreal Impact. The Impact and Sounders share an especially competitive rivalry, the two teams have combined for three of the last four championships and the Impact defeated Seattle in the 2004 Championship game.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday morning at 10 am through www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the gate. $13 Group tickets are available by calling 425-203-8303.

Reminder! Season Ticket holders who bought their tickets through the early bird special already have a ticket for Friday's match with the Impact. All other season ticket holders can call 425-203-8303 starting today to order tickets.

The second leg of the series will be played at Saputo Stadium in Montreal on Sunday, 2:00 pm PT. Catch all the action live on USLlive.com.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of history as the four-time champion Sounders start their final playoff run, Friday, September 26, 7:00 pm at the Starfire Sports Complex!!

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