The combination of the United States hosting this event for the first time in 32 years and the current success of the men's national team might radically change the outlook of soccer in this country.
The Silvertips are playing for their first WHL Championship in team history after setting a franchise record with 57 wins this season. They've had best record in the league the last two years.
After three head coaches in three playoff-less seasons, the Kraken once again need to address where things are going wrong, and it might be time for the front office to look in the mirror.
The magnificence of the championship moments themselves come from one fundamental denominator: That athletes put everything on the line in their sport to represent this country and/or this region. And most of us cheered for them because they had won for all of us, as a people.
The World Cup match in Seattle, now featuring Egypt and Iran on June 26, had been designated the "Pride Match" to kickoff Pride Weekend and unite the soccer and LGBTQ+ communities.
The Sounders went from a mostly-barren trophy case when a 22-year-old Messi came to Seattle in 2009 to one that includes four U.S. Open Cups, two MLS Cups, a CONCACAF Champions Cup and now a Leagues Cup. This organization has come a long way in 16 years.