on july 1, sounders fc traveled to portland and eliminated the timbers of the usl in the third round of the u.s. open cup. the game was played in front of an emotionally charged sold-out crowd. roger levesque — a player portland fans have had a particular dislike for – scored seattle's first goal within the opening minute. the following week, in a quarterfinal match, sounders fc defeated visiting kansas city on a penalty kick in the 89th minute by sebastien le toux.