USA vs. Australia World Cup Match Ignites a City Built on Soccer

USA vs. Australia World Cup match ignites a city built on soccer

From chants in Pioneer Square to dreams of topping the "Beast Quake," fans say Friday's showdown is more than a game: it's Seattle's moment.

No Trump, but big names set to descend on Seattle for Socceroos clash

Robert F. Kennedy Jr is among those who will be in Seattle for the USA versus Australia game, which has been the subject of fierce debate by pundits on both sides of the Pacific.

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Local team wins World Cup prelude, USA vs. Australia ‘friendly’ in West Seattle

3:50 PM: We are at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, where the USA vs. Australia informal soccer match has just ended with the “Puget Sounders” beat the Australian squad – both led by elected officials – 4 to 3, in a prelude to tomorrow’s World Cup match. Full story to come. ADDED 5:50 PM: It was a beautiful day to play – clear skies, not too hot. The match was coordinated and hosted by West Seattle Junction and Rhodies FCs‘ owner Jessica P…