Headed to santa clara for the match. Sergio quintana begins our Team Coverage live from levis stadium. Sergio . Reporter it is opening day and all the spectators here are making their way into what is now the newest, shiness, football stadium in the country. Opening game is here, of course, theyre going to be playing futbol, 0 as we call it in the united states, soccer. The earthquakes fans are eager to be the first ones to take in this grand sporting venue. It took a little over two years to construct the stadium. Capacity is just under 69,000 spectators but wont get close to that number for this matchup between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders. A lot of fans were decked out in 49ers crimson. Grew up near santa clara my whole life and been a 49er feign and they brought it here. Got to be here. Our inaugural celebration go niners. Reporter hours for before be gates opened up. So many people waiting to get through security. Traffic took getting used to but fans got here
Our inaugural celebration go niners. Reporter hours for before be gates opened up. So many people waiting to get through security. Traffic took getting used to but fans got here by freeway or light rail in plenty of time. My colleague, cornell bernard, has been here throughout the day and continues our Team Coverage with a look at the preparations. Welcome to levis stadium. The first day on the job at levis stadium for concession worker irene lopez. Everything brand new, awesome. I just love it. I got lucky to be here and im ready to go for todays game. Levis stadium is almost ready for the fans. Outside its a mad rush to get finishing touches done. Sam is grouting as fast as he can. The building we have to do since this morning. Time is running out here. Oh, yeah. The first actual live event here, so im really amped up. P. J. Shows off the tickets he bought with his dad for the earthquakes with Seattle Sounders game, and the Team President called it an honor to be the first on need. A
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