Sixty-seven thousand screaming fans crammed into Seattle Stadium on Friday. They wanted a show. They got one, both on the pitch and in the luxury suites. The US women’s national team handled Australia with a clean 2-0 victory, but the real circus was in the stands.
Familiar faces littered the VIP boxes. Former Sounder Kasey Keller shared breathing room with soccer icon Alex Morgan. Down the hall, retired Seahawks Cliff Avril and Marshawn Lynch watched the action together. Beast Mode in a suite. Classic.
Then came the power couples and the bizarre political crossovers. Russell Wilson and Ciara did their usual cheering routine. Meanwhile, the Sydney Morning Herald spotted Paris Hilton rubbing shoulders—metaphorically, one hopes—with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Andrew Giuliani. Quite the guest list.
Before the whistle even blew, Trinity Rodman carried out the match ball. The crowd roared. The US team did the rest, securing the win. Just another Friday in Seattle.
