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Thousands of fans attend Sounders MLS Cup victory parade in Seattle

Nov 11, 2019, 7:25 AM | Updated: Nov 12, 2019, 3:21 pm

Thousands of fans packed into downtown Seattle on Tuesday to celebrate the Sounders’ victory over Toronto on Sunday, and their second title in just four years.

Sounders beat Toronto 3-1 in Seattle for 2nd MLS title

A parade started at Westlake on the corner of 4th Avenue and Pine Street and wound its way through downtown. It ended with a rally at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion Lawn. Among those in attendance were Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, Ciara, and Mayor Jenny Durkan.

Eleven Sounders players have been celebrating from afar, with a FIFA international break calling many of the team’s players to their national teams starting Monday, and extending through Nov. 19.

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Tuesday’s festivities have proved to be an exciting celebration for fans and players alike, following a game that boasted the largest ever crowd for a sporting event at CenturyLink Field.

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