HYPE HYPE HYPE.
For good reason, everyone around these parts has reached an unearthly level of hype. We're rapidly approaching when the Sounders take on Toronto FC in the MLS Cup at BMO Field (1 p.m. PT; ESPN, UniMás, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM). The storylines are endless -- a rematch of last year's title match, Toronto attempting to stake its claim as the greatest MLS side ever, Seattle going for consecutive titles.
The video hype has been pretty darn good, too. Here's a compilation of SoundersFC.com's hype videos so far this postseason.
Dear Seattle
Dear Seattle,
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) October 23, 2017
This cup is ours, and we intend to keep it that way.
-Brian#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/II3n1CHw63
This letter from Brian Schmetzer kicked off the #DefendOurCup campaign.
The Save Animation
The most famous save in MLS Cup history.
Trophy Raise Animation
May blue and green confetti fall forever.
Hop in the Huddle
♦️ SPECIAL ACCESS ♦️
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) October 29, 2017
Hop into the huddle. Our captain is speaking.#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/S2uuMSYPmf
A season-long effort was released at the end of October, with a passionate compilation of the captain's pre-match speech in the huddle.
Fan-Driven HYPE
The road support was absolute fire for the first road match of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
It Takes a City to Defend a City
It takes a city to defend a city.
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 1, 2017
We're the pride of a region. When we win, we win together.
Let's do this, Seattle. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/oV9U39UDjj
Take pride in what we've done together.
The Journey Across the Border
"We've got to go back to work. The job is not finished yet."
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 6, 2017
Goals, highlights and an epic speech from @brianschmetzer. 👀#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/poHgJaIncC
The first match of the postseason was a draw, but they've all been victories ever since.
Final Whistle
Nicolás Lodeiro is ready to #DefendOurCup.
Stefan Frei Narration
"So here we find ourselves again. An opportunity to repeat."
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 21, 2017
Narrated by Stefan Frei. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/OfZjMQclOa
What a guy! MLS Cup MVP... AND epic hype video specialist.
No Words Needed
“We’re a proud franchise, we want to defend our Cup.”#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/tZEVXF2flr
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 21, 2017
The hype continues.
Houston Hype
A comfortable 2-0 road victory in Leg 1 is hype worthy, indeed.
Our Fortress
The march. The flametowers.
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 28, 2017
The biggest match of the season. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/VNaP30hCM4
2017 saw the Sounders complete the best home record in club history. And it ended with a bang!
We Win Trophies
2009: 🏆
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 30, 2017
2010: 🏆
2011: 🏆
2014: 🏆🏆
2016: 🏆🏆
2017: 🎯#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/SDbpRQmmxA
The Sounders have had plenty of success since 2009. There's always room for more, though.
GLORIOUS
Our city. Our club. Our chance at glory. #DefendOurCup
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 30, 2017
(Ft. @macklemore and @SkylarGrey) pic.twitter.com/gyVTc1XZKB
Definitely a front-runner for most hype of any hype video.
Hip-Hop Hype
Seattle native and music superstar Macklemore was in the building to share some #SeattleLove.
How the West was Won
Trophy raises are fun. Let's do it again on Saturday, please.
Seattle Goes (Rave) Green
Our city. Our cup.#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/g1ATaMAHbD
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 2, 2017
Surrounding Leg 2 of the Western Conference Championship, the city of Seattle show its colors.
Western Conference Champs Hype
Our city. Our home. Our fortress.#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/RYpYmMDYp2
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 3, 2017
This video has it all! One of the most memorable nights in club history comes to life.
BOOM BOOM CLAP
"Boom, Boom, Clap" before the match is awesome...
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 4, 2017
"Boom, Boom, Clap" after the final whistle, trophy in hand, is even better.
🥁🥁👏 | #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/4ESNmmHyMx
One of the club's favorite pre-match traditions was even cooler after the final whistle.
The Save - Narrated by Kasey Keller
"It was in... Until it wasn't."
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 5, 2017
The Save, narrated by Kasey Keller. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/LOxyVKzKTu
This was produced earlier in 2017, but with the rematch on Saturday, it's worthy of a rewatch.
A New Challenge Awaits
It's matchday in Toronto! Let's go #DefendOurCup. 🏆
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 9, 2017
🎶 🎶 @macklemore 🎶 🎶 pic.twitter.com/M8SvLLLxN2
And we meet again.
The Summit
The summit awaits. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/tfdZ9TDbKP
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 7, 2017
Jim Whittaker, a Seattle-based mountaineering legend, narrates this incredible hype piece. The best part? It's actually a follow up from our first hype video of the season...
Let's Climb
Club Icons
It takes a city to defend a city.
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 9, 2017
Every player. Every coach.
Every supporter, new and old...#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/qU03pcTM0K
Featuring Kasey Keller, Steve Zakuani, Alan Hinton, DeAndre Yedlin, Nelson Valdez, Arlo White, Stefan Frei and Brian Schmetzer, this video tells the story of the club's connection between the players and the fans.
Ain't Gonna Die Tonight
It's matchday in Toronto! Let's go #DefendOurCup. 🏆
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 9, 2017
🎶 🎶 @macklemore 🎶 🎶 pic.twitter.com/M8SvLLLxN2
Another appropriately-titled Macklemore jam; another amazing hype video.