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From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, Los Angeles Football Club’s official welcome to the MLS started with a bang against Seattle Sounders FC. We take a look at the game, through the eyes of social media.
Fans getting to Seattle and showing their support …
The seatbelt sign has been turned off. @LAFC pic.twitter.com/UYuPcw7fkE
— Dave Schilling (@dave_schilling) March 3, 2018
Hey @LAFC, we’re ready!!! @FamiliaLAFC @heartoflafc @lafc_lbchrome @LAFCpat @LAFCalex @lafcwill @IloveLAFC @bnglafc @Lafclove @LAFC3252 @LAFCalex #LAFC pic.twitter.com/cQt3vAJyoW
— Jimmy Enes (@jimmyenes) March 4, 2018
LAFC supporters had no issue making the trek to CenturyLink Field for the game …
From LA to the PNW, @LAFC's supporters are out in numbers. #SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/5mLdAMsbok
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 4, 2018
And #LAFC is off on their first-ever march to a match
— COPA90 US (@COPA90US) March 4, 2018
: @heartoflafc pic.twitter.com/YAaConM8qF
Co-owners Mia Hamm and Nomar Garciaparra made the game and were featured on ESPN’s coverage ...
Checking in with @LAFC Co-owners Mia Hamm and Nomar Garciaparra. #SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/4TmoFnJpGh
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 4, 2018
Of course, you know who else had to make an appearance …
Look who stopped by the @espn booth...#SEAvLAFC https://t.co/rq9Z821qag
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 4, 2018
The team’s arrival at CenturyLink …
We're in the building.#SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/HlxCmnb1K0
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 4, 2018
Watching the team warm up before kickoff …
Let’s go @LAFC #lafc #seavslafc #centurylinkfield pic.twitter.com/PQ1YpPihIH
— Manuel Rayo (@Junior562LB) March 4, 2018
More than 40,000 to watch LAFC’s inaugural game ...
40,070 at CenturyLink this afternoon. #SEAvLAFC
— Ari Liljenwall (@AriLiljenwall) March 4, 2018
Let’s not forget about the opening kickoff …
So it begins.#SEAvLAFC https://t.co/30jF1JjxHA
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 4, 2018
Then, 11 minutes it, magic happened …
Carlos Vela ➡️ Diego Rossi. Enough said.
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 4, 2018
0-1 #SEAvLAFC https://t.co/eim5lsQf0W
First goal in LAFC history! Congratulations Diego Rossi! #SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/sZaMDk3NLZ
— Carrie is so very ⚽️ (@newt_ripley) March 4, 2018
Diego Rossi's goal for LAFC matched the fastest ever by an MLS expansion franchise. And it won the game! https://t.co/w3scH8i3c7
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) March 5, 2018
About a minute later, former Sounder Tyler Miller came up with this gem …
What. A. Save.
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 4, 2018
Tyler Miller keeps his old friends off the board.
0-1 #SEAvLAFC https://t.co/741J1EE33T
A healthy Laurent Ciman did his part on defense in the first half …
Laurent Ciman says no! The @LAFC captain helped to keep Seattle off the board in the first half. #SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/qeECPL5TVv
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 4, 2018
LAFC head coach Bob Bradley at the half …
How do you feel about LAFC’s first half? This is what Bob Bradley had to say.. pic.twitter.com/hnpS6OKpIJ
— Golden Nomads (@466Nomads) March 4, 2018
LAFC fans in the stands ...
Let's hear it, @LAFC3252!#SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/PVakxvjtyT
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 5, 2018
Reactions on the W ...
@latif_blessing ran his heart out! He was all over the field with his energy and pace. @LaurentCiman23 I can see why he is called the general! Rock solid defending @Tymiller01 amazing saves!!!
— John Hwang (@vegiwrap) March 5, 2018
.@LAFC become just the fourth expansion team to win their inaugural game (also: Chicago 1998, Seattle 2009, Vancouver 2011).
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) March 5, 2018
.@LAFC are just the second expansion team to win their opening game on the road (also CHI). The head coach in both cases: Bob Bradley
SCENES after the 1 - 0 victory for the visitors @LAFC...1 game, 3 points!! #SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/gfgDBbcc9x
— LAFC Wings Of Troy (@LAFCWingsofTroy) March 5, 2018
And a great way to start the inaugural season ...
First match. First win.#SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/jMljbf2wJ9
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 5, 2018
What a way to start our season.#SEAvLAFC pic.twitter.com/WuJN2eLWXg
— LAFC (@LAFC) March 5, 2018
Words from Miller on facing his old team ...
Miller ex-Sounder after LAFC debut and 0-1 victory vs Sounders FC. P https://t.co/TkTwEiK2K3
— Somos Sounders FC ⭐️ (@SomosSounders) March 5, 2018
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