CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Quarter Final - March 7th, 2012

The CONCAFAC Champions League is an annual international competition which identifies the best club teams in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The Sounders FC advanced out of the Group Stage into the Championship Round in 2011 and are set to play in the quarterfinal series against Santos Laguna (Mexico) at the XBox Pitch at CenturyLink Field on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 at 7PM. The Sounders FC will travel to Torreon, Mexico to challenge Santos Laguna at their home pitch on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at 5PM.
The Champions League quarterfinals are formatted in a home-and-home series of two matches, with the winner determined by aggregate goal score over the two legs. The Seattle Sounders FC will enter the 2012 Champions League competition this year in August, September and October.

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH
Date, Opponent TBD

Each year, the Seattle Sounders FC host a prestigious international club team in a top-tier friendly match at the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field. In 2009, the Sounders FC competed against two European powerhouses, FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC. In 2010, they challenged some of Mexico’s and Argentina’s finest clubs, Chivas de Guadalajara and Boca Juniors, in addition to Scotland’s legendary Celtic FC. In 2011, 11 time English Premier League Champions, Manchester United, visited the Xbox Pitch and astounded the fans with their luminary lineup. These international exhibitions are thrilling for all who crave world class soccer. The 2012 international friendly match opponent will be unveiled as we approach the start of the season.

LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP
Dates TBD

The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is a quest to find the best team in the country, and is open to all affiliated amateur and professional teams in the United States. It is the oldest current national cup competition in the States, commencing its 99th tournament in 2012. The Sounders FC won thier third consecutive Lamar Hunt US Open Cup title in 2011, squelching the Chicago Fire in front of a record crowd at CenturyLink Field. With the title, they became the first team in 42 years to win the US Open Cup three years in a row.