HYPE STATION: Here's a compilation of all the club's postseason hype videos

HYPE HYPE HYPE. 

For good reason, everyone around these parts has reached an unearthly level of hype. We're rapidly approaching when the Sounders take on Toronto FC in the MLS Cup at BMO Field (1 p.m. PT; ESPN, UniMás, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM). The storylines are endless -- a rematch of last year's title match, Toronto attempting to stake its claim as the greatest MLS side ever, Seattle going for consecutive titles. 

The video hype has been pretty darn good, too. Here's a compilation of SoundersFC.com's hype videos so far this postseason.

Dear Seattle 

Dear Seattle,

This cup is ours, and we intend to keep it that way.

-Brian#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/II3n1CHw63

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) October 23, 2017

This letter from Brian Schmetzer kicked off the #DefendOurCup campaign.

The Save Animation

The most famous save in MLS Cup history.

Trophy Raise Animation

May blue and green confetti fall forever.

Hop in the Huddle

♦️ SPECIAL ACCESS ♦️

Hop into the huddle. Our captain is speaking.#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/S2uuMSYPmf

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) October 29, 2017

A season-long effort was released at the end of October, with a passionate compilation of the captain's pre-match speech in the huddle.

Fan-Driven HYPE

The road support was absolute fire for the first road match of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

It Takes a City to Defend a City

It takes a city to defend a city.

We're the pride of a region. When we win, we win together.

Let's do this, Seattle. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/oV9U39UDjj

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 1, 2017

Take pride in what we've done together. 

The Journey Across the Border

"We've got to go back to work. The job is not finished yet."

Goals, highlights and an epic speech from @brianschmetzer. 👀#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/poHgJaIncC

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 6, 2017

The first match of the postseason was a draw, but they've all been victories ever since.

Final Whistle

Nicolás Lodeiro is ready to #DefendOurCup.

Stefan Frei Narration 

"So here we find ourselves again. An opportunity to repeat."

Narrated by Stefan Frei. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/OfZjMQclOa

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 21, 2017

What a guy! MLS Cup MVP... AND epic hype video specialist.

No Words Needed

“We’re a proud franchise, we want to defend our Cup.”#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/tZEVXF2flr

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 21, 2017

The hype continues.

Houston Hype

A comfortable 2-0 road victory in Leg 1 is hype worthy, indeed.

Our Fortress

The march. The flametowers.

The biggest match of the season. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/VNaP30hCM4

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 28, 2017

2017 saw the Sounders complete the best home record in club history. And it ended with a bang!

We Win Trophies

The Sounders have had plenty of success since 2009. There's always room for more, though.

GLORIOUS

Our city. Our club. Our chance at glory. #DefendOurCup

(Ft. @macklemore and @SkylarGrey) pic.twitter.com/gyVTc1XZKB

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 30, 2017

Definitely a front-runner for most hype of any hype video.

Hip-Hop Hype

Seattle native and music superstar Macklemore was in the building to share some #SeattleLove.

How the West was Won

Trophy raises are fun. Let's do it again on Saturday, please.

Seattle Goes (Rave) Green

Our city. Our cup.#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/g1ATaMAHbD

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 2, 2017

Surrounding Leg 2 of the Western Conference Championship, the city of Seattle show its colors.

Western Conference Champs Hype

Our city. Our home. Our fortress.#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/RYpYmMDYp2

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 3, 2017

This video has it all! One of the most memorable nights in club history comes to life.

BOOM BOOM CLAP

"Boom, Boom, Clap" before the match is awesome...

"Boom, Boom, Clap" after the final whistle, trophy in hand, is even better.

🥁🥁👏 | #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/4ESNmmHyMx

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 4, 2017

One of the club's favorite pre-match traditions was even cooler after the final whistle. 

The Save - Narrated by Kasey Keller

"It was in... Until it wasn't."

The Save, narrated by Kasey Keller. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/LOxyVKzKTu

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 5, 2017

This was produced earlier in 2017, but with the rematch on Saturday, it's worthy of a rewatch.

A New Challenge Awaits

It's matchday in Toronto! Let's go #DefendOurCup. 🏆

🎶 🎶 @macklemore 🎶 🎶 pic.twitter.com/M8SvLLLxN2

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 9, 2017

And we meet again.

The Summit 

The summit awaits. #DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/tfdZ9TDbKP

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 7, 2017

Jim Whittaker, a Seattle-based mountaineering legend, narrates this incredible hype piece. The best part? It's actually a follow up from our first hype video of the season...

Let's Climb

Club Icons 

It takes a city to defend a city.
Every player. Every coach.
Every supporter, new and old...#DefendOurCuppic.twitter.com/qU03pcTM0K

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 9, 2017

Featuring Kasey Keller, Steve Zakuani, Alan Hinton, DeAndre Yedlin, Nelson Valdez, Arlo White, Stefan Frei and Brian Schmetzer, this video tells the story of the club's connection between the players and the fans.

Ain't Gonna Die Tonight 

It's matchday in Toronto! Let's go #DefendOurCup. 🏆

🎶 🎶 @macklemore 🎶 🎶 pic.twitter.com/M8SvLLLxN2

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) December 9, 2017

Another appropriately-titled Macklemore jam; another amazing hype video.