Seattle officials are preparing for what is expected to be the busiest FIFA World Cup match hosted in the city so far, with the USMNT set to face Australia on F... (opens in new tab)

Seattle officials are preparing for what is expected to be the busiest FIFA World Cup match hosted in the city so far, with the USMNT set to face Australia on Friday. Organizers are anticipating large crowds as visiting fans, watch parties, cruise ship passengers, and a Mariners game converge downtown. Public safety officials say preparations have been underway for more than two years and that agencies are ready to respond if conditions change. Visitors are being encouraged to arrive early, u...