The Seattle Sounders tied the L.A. Galaxy 1-1 in Sunday’s game and Quest Field. The bout became notably physical after a series of close calls by the referee and several cautions on both sides. Al photos by Braden VanDragt.Published on May 11, 2009
A Sounders fan lets Galaxy Goal Keeper Donovan Ricketts know what he thinks about his play.
Galaxy star Landon Donovan and Sounder Nathan Sturgis tangle in the first half.
Sounders and Galaxy members all go after a loose ball near the Galaxy goal in the second half.
Gregg Berhalter pulls down Nate Jaqua as they both go up for a header.
Seattle fans were not fond of the referees.
Tyrone Marshall tries to reason with the referees to no avail.
Freddie Ljungberg lets the refs know what he thinks about their decision. They showed him a yellow for his troubles.
James Riley pushes Josh Tudela to the ground after a particularly violent interchange. Riley was initially shown a yellow card but after some discussion the referee changed it to a red.
One of the smaller fans cheers on her team.
Nathan Sturgis forces Landon Donovan out of bounds. The play resulted in a yellow card for Sturgis.
The SoundWave marching band led the march from Pioneer Square to Quest Field.
Seattle’s Freddie Ljungberg and L.A.’s Alan Gordon go after the ball in the first half.
It got emotional.
Fans celebrate after Seattle’s only goal of the match is scored.
Sebastien Le Toux celebrates with Tyrone Marshall after scoring the first goal of the match and his first as a Sounder.
Ten minutes later this guy was out of cotton candy.
A Sounders supporter shows his colors.
Sounder Brad Evans goes up for a header against Jovan Kirovski.
These kids enjoyed special access before the game.
Even the pigskin is dwarfed by Sounders soccer.
SoundWave entertained the crowd with symbols, horns and drums before the game.
