What happened: The Seattle club wished its fans a happy Fourth of July on Saturday and urged the city to save some energy for Monday evening. The post landed with the U.S. men's national team already in town, having been welcomed warmly in Seattle on Friday ahead of a Monday night match.

Why it matters: Seattle's holiday weekend builds toward a marquee soccer night, with the USMNT expecting a raucous atmosphere after the welcome the Mariners gave the national team at Friday's game. For a soccer-mad host city, the club's message keeps local attention pointed squarely at Monday.

What to watch: Monday evening's USMNT match in Seattle is the next major date on the city's soccer calendar.