Today was a heartbreaker. See you next year. Congrats, Patriots.
Today was a heartbreaker. See you next year. Congrats, Patriots.
Hundreds of loud Seahawks fans showed up for a public rally at Seattle Center Wednesday, braving sporadic rain to dance to some live music and see appearances by members of the Sea Gals, mayor Ed Murray, a few former Seahawks players, and plenty more. There were also a limited amount of the coveted “Seattle Mix” Skittles being handed out. Fans also were able to sign a giant 12th Man flag that will be sent to the Super Bowl and presented to the team before the game.
Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Fans watch as the band Curb Appeal performs during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Emily Gussin shaved a 12 in her hair for the “12th Man” before coming to support her team at a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Fans are pictured during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Team mascot Blitz asks the crowd for more energy during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Colette Francel cheers with her daughter, Katie Ann Gannett, 4, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
The Space Needle is pictured with the “12th Man” flag on top during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Seattle mayor Ed Murray addresses the crowd during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Mark Hayes cheers in his homemade Seahawk costume during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Limited edition Seattle Mix Skittles candy are pictured during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Seattle mayor Ed Murray is pictured with an oversized bag of limited edition Seattle Mix Skittles candy during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Seahawks fans sign a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Seahawks fans sign a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Rob Schriefer reacts after signing a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Seahawks fans sign a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Seahawks fan signatures are seen on a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Cheryl Jeney stays dry under her retro Seattle Seahawks umbrella during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
Cheryl Jeney stays dry under her retro Seattle Seahawks umbrella during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
A “12th Man” flag is pictured on the side of the Experience Music Project during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014. The Seahawks meet the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. REUTERS/David Ryder
It was a great game and a historic night for Seattle as the Seahawks booked their second visit to the Super Bowl with a home victory over the 49ers. I was grateful to cover the game for Reuters as part of a larger team of talented shooters.
Chelsea FC defeated Seattle Sounders FC 4-2 this evening in Seattle. It was a surprisingly even match and a great pleasure to shoot. Chelsea is fresh off a championship run in the most prestigious club competition in the world, the Champions League, and they also won England’s domestic cup competition last year, the FA Cup. This was a good test for the Sounders and a good warm as Chelsea’s first preseason friendly.
Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic battles Seattle’s Eddie Johnson during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku scores the second of his two goals and his team’s four goals during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Fans react to a Sounders goal during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Seattle Sounder Alvaro Fernandez, right, dribbles next to Chelsea’s Yossi Benayoun during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Fans are pictured during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Chelsea’s Gary Cahill battles Seattle’s Fredy Montero during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Osvaldo Alonso of the Sounders wins the ball during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Fans celebrate as Seattle’s Roger Levesque enters the game in the second half during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2. This was Levesque’s last game before retirement.
A Chelsea supporter is pictured with a Sounders supporter during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Seattle Sounder Mauro Rosales rights for the ball against Chelsea’s Eden Hazard during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard fights against Seattle’s Osvaldo Alonso during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Seattle Sounder Alvaro Fernandez, heads the ball during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Fans are pictured during a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
A man plays a dribbling game featuring Chelsea player cutouts before a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Chelsea’s Frank Lampard gives his shoes to a fan after a friendly match between Chelsea FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. Chelsea defeated the Sounders 4-2.
Chelsea FC came to Seattle for a friendly match on July 18, which kicked off their preseason tour of the U.S. Check out some shots of their July 17 training session at CenturyLink Field.
Stern faces and anxious eyes awaiting autographs.
Reactions to skill displays on the field during training.
Short field 11 on 11 training.
Frank Lampard signs autographs.
Celebrating a received autograph.
Frank Lampard signs autographs.
Heading home in the evening sun with our free Sounders/Chelsea commemorative flags.
Photo: waiting anxiously for their heroes #chelsea FC #soundersfc #soccer #football (Taken with Instagram)
Photo: Roger Levesque signs autographs after his last game with #soundersfc #soccer #football vs #chelsea (Taken with Instagram)
Photo: #chelsea vs #soundersfc pregame festivities #soccer #football (Taken with Instagram)
#Chelsea FC training in Seattle #CenturyLink Field #Soccer #SoundersFC #Soccer #Football (Taken with Instagram)