- The U.S. men’s team returns to Seattle for the 2026 World Cup to face Australia — the first Stars-and-Stripes match in the city in a decade.
- Many players (including Weston McKennie) have never played for the national team in Seattle, and Sounders captain Cristian Roldan has been hyping them up about the city’s soccer culture.
- Expect a raucous, pro‑USA crowd in the 69,000‑seat stadium — players say the fan energy has been a huge boost and could make it feel almost like a home game.
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