World Premiere of We Must Go, a Documentary about Bob Bradley & the Egyptian National Team

On Monday, Mat 26 at 730 pm, the feature documentary WE MUST GO has a chance to have its WORLD PREMIERE at Pacific Place here in Seattle. The film chronicles the journey of the Egyptian National Soccer team and former-USMNT coach Bob Bradley in their journey to reach the 2014 FIFA World Cup amidst political strife and revolution. The screening would feature a Q+A with Directors Chad Walker and Dave LaMattina.

THERE'S A CATCH THOUGH...the film can only show if 70 tickets are sold by May 19. We have only a little over 4 days to get this done. So, tell everyone you know about the film, and get them to buy a ticket by going to this link: http://www.tugg.com/events/9215. You only get charged if the film actually plays.

Let's not miss this chance to see an amazing film and show the soccer community the world over that Seattle can support every facet of the game!

What: We Must Go World Premiere

When: Monday May 26 at 730 PM

Where: Pacific Place

Reserve your tickets now so we can make this happen! http://www.tugg.com/events/9215

Join GFC on June 7th for Seattle Works Day

Join Gorilla FC , Seattle Works, and 1,300 Seattleites to collectively donate over 4,500 hours of volunteer service on Seattle Works Day, Sat 6/7. Our shared love for all things green – parks, gardens, forests, and of course, Sounders FC, drives our commitment to protecting and preserving our city’s public spaces.

Give some (noon – 3.30pm)

Volunteers spend the afternoon spread across 40 project sites in Seattle and the surrounding area. From planting fruit trees in public gardens to painting community centers, Gorilla FC volunteers will mulch, dig, paint, organize, and beautify our city.

Gorilla FC will give some love to an urban forest at the Brandon Street Natural Area

Location: SW Brandon St and 29th Ave SW, West Seattle

Minimum age: 14

The Brandon Street Natural Area is a 12 acre urban forest. King CD has been working with Seattle Parks for the last 7 years to restore and enhance the forests ecological functions. During the summer months volunteers help us maintain newly planted areas. The activities help ensure good survivor-ship of newly planted native trees and shrubs. Volunteers will help ensure that this functioning forest provides not only quality habitat for salmon, birds and mammals, but also providing clean air and water for the local community and Puget Sound region.

Get some (3.30pm – 5.30pm)

After an afternoon of hard work, volunteers are rewarded with food, beer, and entertainment at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (305 Harrison St). Stoup Brewing will be pouring an exclusive Seattle Works Day beer for volunteers we chow down on tacos from Taco del Mar.

Get some more (5.30pm – 7.30pm)

There’s a game on, folks! Watch the Sounders FC take on the Chicago Fire at 5:30pm at Buckley’s Queen Anne where happy hour prices will be extended to all volunteers. Starfire Sports will be co-hosting the event and extending registration offers and other prizes to attendees. GO RAVE GREEN!

Want to get join the Gorilla FC team? Sign up here: https://seattleworks.ejoinme.org/swd  (After you sign up it gives you the option to join the GFC team).

Registration and access to the above parties costs $30/volunteer and empowers Seattle Works’ mission all year-long.

About Seattle Works

Seattle Works is a nonprofit organization that connects volunteers, develops emerging leaders and inspires dialogue to provide a thriving community of actively engaged individuals. From one-time service projects to board training to philanthropy education, we’re here to connect people – on Seattle Works Day and all year long. Learn more at www.seattleworks.org.

We hope to see you there! 

Gorilla FC Cancels Tonight's Anti-Racist Action

After reflection and hearing from many of our friends over the last several days, Gorilla FC has decided to cancel our event scheduled for this evening to take a bite out of racism. While we had heartfelt intentions, our membership has spoken and we are in agreement that a larger conversation is required before doing such an event. We still stand strong with the anti-racist campaign started by Barcelona's Neymar and Dani Alves, but want to make sure our support is done in a way that shows our members, our team, and our city as the truly great entities that they are. 

Join Us in Standing Up to Racism at This Saturday's Match Against Philadelphia

Gorilla FC is proud to join the international campaign against racism started by Barcelona's Neymar and Dani Alves following a game this past week at Villareal. When a racist fan threw a banana on the field, he nonchalantly picked it up and ate it. As ESPNFC explains it:

Alves did not know the banana would be thrown onto the pitch at Villarreal on Sunday, however, he and Neymar had decided that if an incident occurred, one of them would make sure to eat the fruit on camera. That moment could then be used to kick-start a social media campaign...

This led to people all over the globe tweeting pictures of themselves eating a banana with the hashtags #somostodosmacacos and #weareallmonkeys. In an act of solidarity, GFC members will be joining in on the act at this Saturday's match against the Philadelphia Union. Here are the details.

Bring a banana for you and your neighbor. At the 2 minute mark in the match, hold up your banana. At the 3 minute mark everyone will simultaneously take a bite out of racism (and their banana). 

Now everyone go out and spread the word so that we can show that Seattle stands against racism!

GFC Supports Benefit Film Screening for Youth Suicide Prevention Program

Gorilla FC is proud to announce its support for a screening of an upcoming film Nothing Against Life that benefits the Youth Suicide Prevention Program. Suicide is something that has touched many of us that are a part of GFC, and we think it is important to support a great cause and a great film like this. Also, GFC's PR & Media Director, Cameron Collins, is an associate producer on the film. So please go support this award-winning film's Seattle debut as well as a great cause. All the info on the screening is below and tickets are available now on the Cinerama website. 

What: Nothing Against Life

When: Wednesday, April 30 at 7pm

Where: Cinerama Seattle (2100 4th Ave, Seattle 98121) 

Cost: $15 with all profits going to the Youth Suicide Prevention Program

Information:

We are excited to share the film with the remarkable local community that has supported our efforts from beginning to end, and it gives us all a great deal of pleasure to support the important work of Youth Suicide Prevention Program-Washington. Helping create a space for dialogue about suicide and mental health was always one of our main goals in making the film. Several of our amazing cast and crew members will be attending the premiere. Tickets available through Cinerama's website here. Doors open at 6:00pm, with a brief introduction held at 6:45pm, and the film screening starting at 7:00pm. Q&A to follow.

Film Synopsis:

In the heart of an eclectic urban area, unconsciously searching for human connection, four disparate characters navigate along the razor edge of life. As the lives of four strangers intertwine, they must look life in the face and make the most important decision they have ever made: to embrace their reality and all the contradictions this demands, or to simply put their lives away.

Trailer: 

Assigned Seating for Portland Away

Saturday April 5 at Portland, 12 p.m. — For those that purchased the Portland Bus Package (ticket/bus included), Fado will open at 6:15AM and the bus will leave Fado at 7AM. Please do not be late!

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For everyone who bought tickets through GFC, we are proud to announce that tickets with GFC for the Portland away matches will be assigned seating. We encourage you to bring your flags and two poles to show your support (all subject to review by Portland Security prior to entry at 10 a.m.) We do ask that those in our section respect your fellow travellers by not using them during the run of play.

Please continue to expect that your views may be obstructed by large and small flags in section 222 next to us.

Tickets are available for the 8/24 match at Portland here. Go Ape for the Sounders!

Tickets for Portland and Vancouver

Gorilla FC is proud to announce plans for the first two road Cascadia matches of this season. 

Traveling with the the GFC crew for these matches is always a blast, so don’t miss your chance to get a coveted ticket and root our Sounders on in a rival’s stadium! The only way to get yours is to be a member of GFC. Not a member yet? Go here and sign up. That will guarantee your chance to buy a ticket to these Cascadia matches (until they are all sold out)! Here are the details:

Saturday April 5 at Portland, 12 p.m. — Portland Bus Package (ticket/bus included) – $80

Join us as Gorilla FC supports the Sounders on an away match to Portland at Jeld Wen. GFC Bus and ticket to the match included. Leaves Fado at 7AM. Details to come as we get closer to the date. Get your bus and game ticket here.

Ticket only option is also available for $48.

Saturday, May 24 at Vancouver, 4 p.m. — Vancouver Ticket – $35

Join Gorilla FC as we head North to Canada to see the Sounders play at the Whitecaps. This is for a ticket only. Get there however you can. 

Forge great memories as you support our boys on to victory and a return of the Cascadia Cup to Seattle in 2014. You must be a 2014 GFC member to purchase. One ticket per membership.

David Estrada, Dylan Remick & GFC Team Up to Fight for Kids with Cancer

This past Thursday, March 6th, five GFC members and captains ventured over to Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, whose goal is to fight Childhood Cancer. Joined by Sounders players (and guest barbers) David Estrada and Dylan Remick, GFC proudly shaved their heads in support of the cause. In all, GFC raised over $1200 for the fight for kids with Cancer. Here is some video footage taken by our friends at Sounders North.