I was thinking today (a rarity, I know) that Seattle might be facing some extreme weather when they get here — maybe snow! They've got that elevation to contend with, too. That should give us an easy win, right? Wait. No, that doesn't sound right.
See, we have, I think, for too long been approaching our home-field advantage as being tied up in the elevation and conditions of play. Don't get me wrong, I do think that can play a role — but our home-field advantage should be because we're comfortable on our own field (given its size, that's something we can hold as an advantage) and because we've got brilliant fans.
I know I keep bringing up the fans, but I really do think that's a huge part of a successful side. Do I think everyone should engage in organized chanting, waving the same scarf, and being essentially the same sort of fan? Hardly. Our robust, developing community around Real Salt Lake should grow organically — not as an extension of corporate influence.
Anyhow, there's not a lot to discuss just yet — we're a few days from the match, and as excited as I am, we simply must play the waiting game. A few notes, then, and I'll leave you all to your days.
- There should be a fair few traveling fans going in both directions, though expect far more Seattle fans to be at the RioT than RSL fans to be in Seattle. That's the nature of a weekday match out-of-state, I suppose.
- Seattle fans are still trying to rile up our supporters with their #classyRSLhate Twitter action — it's not working particularly well. Most of it, actually, is quite laughable.
- The first playoff action starts tonight with Dallas and New York facing off. That'll be interesting, right? OK, maybe not — but I'll be watching anyway.
'Til tomorrow. Come on you Claret and Cobalt!
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