The Makings of US Football Tradition

The United States is sometimes derided for its lack of football culture and traditions. For at least one night, the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup filled that void admirably as Seattle Sounders F.C. defeated D.C. United 2-1 in the 96th edition of the oldest competition in American football.

Spurred by a war of words between the two team's front offices, the game drew more interest than the U.