Excitement ahead of Friday's World Cup match between the United States and Australia was palpable in downtown Seattle as the tournament's energy continued to bu... (opens in new tab)

Excitement ahead of Friday's World Cup match between the United States and Australia was palpable in downtown Seattle as the tournament's energy continued to build during its second week in the city. An estimated 10,000 Australian fans are expected to attend the match, which kicks off at noon Friday. After a sellout crowd for Seattle's opening match between Belgium and Egypt, another capacity crowd is expected. Many fans planning to attend are already in Seattle ahead of the highly anticipate...