Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield
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The Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield is a club football (soccer) match hosted and organized by the Seattle Sounders FC
of Major League Soccer
. The match has the Sounders FC club play a select club in a pre-season exhibition match, with the intention to raise money for local charities in the Seattle area. In 2010, the Sounders raised $82,000 and the money was split between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America of Washington state, Seattle SCORES, Soccer Saves, and Washington Youth Soccer.
In 2010, the first Community Shield was held, when the Sounders played their longtime rivals, the Portland Timbers
on March 11, 2010. In the match, the Timbers defeated the Sounders 1-0, giving the Timbers their first win in Seattle since 2004.
The March 9, 2011, Sounders and the defending 2010 MLS Cup
champions, the Colorado Rapids
took the pitch in the 2nd Community Shield with the Sounders winning 3-1.
Colorado Rapids
from Major League Soccer
in the United States of America Portland Timbers from the USSF Division 2 Professional League
in the United States of America Seattle Sounders FC
from Major League Soccer
in the United States of America
.
at PGE Park
in Portland, Oregon
. Seattle won the game 2-1 from a goal by Roger Levesque
in the first minute. The Seattle Sounders – Portland Timbers rivalry
started in the North American Soccer League
in 1975.
, a former tryalist for the Sounders, gave an assist to O. J. Obatola a Portland tryalist from Gombak United FC
of the Singapores S. League. Only one card was given during the match, to James Marcelin
who plays in the Haiti national football team
. The money raised from the game was $82,000. The money will be split among the Boys & Girls Clubs of America of Washington state, Seattle SCORES, Soccer Saves, and Washington Youth Soccer.
Yader Reyes was the referee for the second match. 7,355 people were in attendance. Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
scored the first goal off a Fredy Montero free-kick to give Seattle a 1-0 lead. Colorado responded with a goal from the penalty spot by Jeff Larentowicz
. But Fredy Montero scored two goals to claim the victory for the Sounders.
will join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer
. They will play in the Cascadia Cup
along with Seattle Sounders FC
, a tournament for the best Pacific Northwest
soccer team.
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. The match has the Sounders FC club play a select club in a pre-season exhibition match, with the intention to raise money for local charities in the Seattle area. In 2010, the Sounders raised $82,000 and the money was split between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America of Washington state, Seattle SCORES, Soccer Saves, and Washington Youth Soccer.
In 2010, the first Community Shield was held, when the Sounders played their longtime rivals, the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
on March 11, 2010. In the match, the Timbers defeated the Sounders 1-0, giving the Timbers their first win in Seattle since 2004.
The March 9, 2011, Sounders and the defending 2010 MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2010
The MLS Cup 2010 was the fifteenth edition of the MLS Cup championship game and the final match of the 2010 MLS season. The championship was played at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sunday, November 21, 2010...
champions, the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
took the pitch in the 2nd Community Shield with the Sounders winning 3-1.
Teams
The following clubs participated in the Community Shield:Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
from Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
in the United States of America Portland Timbers from the USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation in 2010 to last just one season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League...
in the United States of America Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
from Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
in the United States of America
Venue
Seattle hosted the first Community Shield match at their home pitch, Qwest FieldQwest Field
CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer...
.
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History
Seattle and Portland have one of the biggest rivalries in American sports. In July 2009, Seattle and Portland met in the 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 96th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early September.The tournament proper features teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid...
at PGE Park
PGE Park
Jeld-Wen Field is an outdoor sports stadium located in Portland, Oregon, United States that is used primarily for soccer and American football...
in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. Seattle won the game 2-1 from a goal by Roger Levesque
Roger Levesque
Roger Levesque is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
in the first minute. The Seattle Sounders – Portland Timbers rivalry
Seattle Sounders – Portland Timbers rivalry
The Seattle–Portland rivalry is a soccer rivalry between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers soccer teams. The rivalry pre-dates the current teams in both cities, back to the North American Soccer League days, and has since grown into one of the largest and most bitter rivalries in...
started in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
in 1975.
Matches played
Elias Bazakos was the referee for the first game. A total of 18,606 people attended the game. Ryan PoreRyan Pore
Ryan Pore is an American soccer player who is currently without a club.-Youth and College:Pore attended Madison Comprehensive High School, and played college soccer at the University of Tulsa, where in 2004 he was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy, twice named first team All-American, and the top...
, a former tryalist for the Sounders, gave an assist to O. J. Obatola a Portland tryalist from Gombak United FC
Gombak United FC
Gombak United Football Club is a professional football club which plays in Singapore's S.League.Gombak United rejoined the S.League in 2006, having previously played in the league from 1998 to 2002. The club's best S.League finishes to date have been fourth place in 2007. The club also won the Best...
of the Singapores S. League. Only one card was given during the match, to James Marcelin
James Marcelin
James Marcelin is a Haitian footballer who currently plays for Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
who plays in the Haiti national football team
Haiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
. The money raised from the game was $82,000. The money will be split among the Boys & Girls Clubs of America of Washington state, Seattle SCORES, Soccer Saves, and Washington Youth Soccer.
Yader Reyes was the referee for the second match. 7,355 people were in attendance. Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Jhon Kennedy Hurtado is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
scored the first goal off a Fredy Montero free-kick to give Seattle a 1-0 lead. Colorado responded with a goal from the penalty spot by Jeff Larentowicz
Jeff Larentowicz
Jeffery Adam Larentowicz is an American soccer player who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-College:...
. But Fredy Montero scored two goals to claim the victory for the Sounders.
| 2011 Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield winner |
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Future games
In 2011, the Portland TimbersPortland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
will join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. They will play in the Cascadia Cup
Cascadia Cup
The Cascadia Cup is the name of the trophy created in 2004 by supporters of the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, which is awarded each season to the best soccer team in the Pacific Northwest. The Timbers, Sounders, and Whitecaps have roots dating to the days of the...
along with Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
, a tournament for the best Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a region in northwestern North America, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. Definitions of the region vary and there is no commonly agreed upon boundary, even among Pacific Northwesterners. A common concept of the...
soccer team.
Overall Goal scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
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| 1 |  Fredy Montero |
Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in... |
2 |
| 2 | Jhon Kennedy Hurtado Jhon Kennedy Hurtado Jhon Kennedy Hurtado is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:... |
Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in... |
1 |
 Jeff LarentowiczJeff Larentowicz Jeffery Adam Larentowicz is an American soccer player who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-College:... |
Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
1 | |
 O. J. Obatola |
Portland Timbers | 1 | |