Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers | Cascadia Cup 2013

Fans set off flares emitting colored smoke at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Fans watch a flag-waving march approach CenturyLink Field during a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Clint Dempsey, left, goes up for a shot on the Portland Timbers goal with a bicycle kick that nearly struck Alvas Powell, right, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Fans raise their scarves and flags in support before the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Clint Dempsey, center, weaves through Timbers defense during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Eddie Johnson, right, pulls down the pants of Pa Modou Kah, left, during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

A referee yells at Pa Modou Kah, left, following an aggressive play during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Eddie Johnson, right, chases after Pa Modou Kah, of the Portland Timbers, after Kah kneed a downed Johnson during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Members of the Sea Gals dance during the first half of the final preseason game Thursday, August 29, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Seahawks led the Raiders 13-3 at the end of the first half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Lamar Neagle, right, blocks Timber offense during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer: Mexico vs. Canada

A fan screams and waves a Mexican flag to get attention from players leaving the field following the second half of the Mexico versus Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Thursday, July 11, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Mexico led Canada 1-0 at the end of the first half and later won the game 2-0. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Raul Jimenez, right, is embraced by teammates following his successful shot on goal during the first half of the Mexico versus Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Thursday, July 11, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Mexico led Canada 1-0 at the end of the first half and later won the game 2-0. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Fans rejoice after a goal for Mexico during the second half of the Mexico versus Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Thursday, July 11, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Mexico led Canada 1-0 at the end of the first half and later won the game 2-0. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Canada's Nikolas Ledgerwood, center left, reacts to a goal scored against his team during the first half of the Mexico versus Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Thursday, July 11, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Mexico led Canada 1-0 at the end of the first half and later won the game 2-0. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

A modest section of Canadian fans cheer from the corner of the stadium during the first half of the Mexico versus Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Thursday, July 11, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Mexico led Canada 1-0 at the end of the first half and later won the game 2-0. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Fans sported colorful bands, hats and jerseys to show support for their favorite team during the first half of the Mexico versus Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Thursday, July 11, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Mexico led Canada 1-0 at the end of the first half and later won the game 2-0. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers | Rally, Rally!

Seattle Sounders fans chant and wave flares in a show of friendly intimidation during the pre-game rally and march to stadium before a game against the Portland Timbers Saturday, March 16, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Seattle Sounders fans chant and wave flares in a show of friendly intimidation during the pre-game rally and march to stadium before a game against the Portland Timbers Saturday, March 16, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Fans of the Seattle Sounders hold up their iconic green and blue scarves during the first half of a game Saturday, March 16, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Sounders forward Samuel Ochoa, center right, tangles with Portland Timbers' defense during the first half of a game Saturday, March 16, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Steve Zakuani's patterned haircut stands out in the stadium's light during the first half of a game against the Portland Timbers Saturday, March 16, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Seattle Sounders vs. Chivas USA

Sounders FC forward Eddie Johnson rejoices after his second and final game-winning goal of the day during a game against Chivas USA Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash. Sounders won the match 2-1.

People vs. Gravity | Soccer in Orem, Utah

This turned out to be one of those games where every athlete is playing super aggressive. Flips, headbanging, flailing limbs, shoving... all the good stuff. While I'm not crazy about blogging sports images unless they are out of the ordinary moments, I figured I would throw a couple up from this particularly violent afternoon. Enjoy!