Even and not using a ticket, Portland photographer nonetheless captures World Cup expertise

SEATTLE (KATU) — Portland sports activities photographer Cesar Rodriguez could not have been inside Seattle Stadium on Friday for the USA versus Australia World Cup match, however that didn’t cease him from capturing the second.

“Travel up from Portland, you pretty much just get the best atmosphere, which is the World Cup atmosphere, right?” he mentioned. “Capturing the essence of what it is to be a fan of the game, right? You’re supporting your country, your nation. You’re here at the biggest stage, which is the World Cup.”

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For Rodriguez, images is about extra than simply taking footage, it’s about giving again to the soccer neighborhood. His work masking the sport has earned him a loyal following on social media.

“I live and breathe this game so much, and even if I’m not at the stadium, just attending a watch party and being part of the atmosphere, watching a nation score a goal and seeing their fans celebrate, seeing them get joyous, emotional. It’s such a special moment,” Rodriguez mentioned.

When he couldn’t get a ticket to the match, Rodriguez discovered one other solution to be a part of the expertise.

“It’s not often, you know, you get something here so close to home, and so if I’m just a few hours away to drive up, why not?” he mentioned.

The United States beat Australia, 2-0, on Friday, advancing to the knockout spherical.