SEATTLE – A Cascadia Cup match versus Portland itself is enough to bring about a frenzy in Sounders fans, but since this will be Dempsey’s first home match, that level has reached mass hysteria. To celebrate this historic day, the Emerald City Supporters (ECS) have planned a weekend full of events to stoke the flames of the Cascadia rivalry. On Saturday, August 24th, the Emerald City Supporters Football Club (ECS FC) will host the Timbers Army Football Club for their fourth annual friendly at Nathan Hale High School. The opening match will kickoff at 4:30pm and the feature match will follow at 6:30pm. An after-party will be hosted at the Atlantic Crossing with part of the proceeds benefiting the ECS FC. On Sunday, August 25th, the ECS will continue their ongoing tradition of hosting the Brougham Block Party at Fuel Sports Bar. Located at the corner of Occidental Avenue and South Washington Street, this 21+ event will feature a large beer garden, food and full bar, ECS membership and merchandise tables, and raucous chants and songs. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and extra restroom facilities will make this a comfortable party venue for all Sounders fans (21 and over). The Emerald City Supporters are the largest independent supporters group of Seattle Sounders FC, and can be found at the Brougham End of Century Link Field during every Sounders home match. Drumming, singing, waving flags, displaying tifo, and cheering on the Sounders, “The Brougham Faithful” create the best game day atmosphere in MLS.