When the U.S. women’s national team made its first stop in Seattle in nearly a decade last month, the return was lauded by everyone involved . There was excitement about playing inside Lumen Field. There were raves for the quality of the installed grass surface. And there was appreciation for the support of the more than 36,000 fans that showed up on a drizzly weeknight in April.

“I think the Pacific Northwest has such a great appetite for women’s soccer, so I’m really happy that we were able to bring a game here,” U.S. defender Tierna Davidson said after the friendly against Japan. “I hope to be able to do it more.”

How about doing it again in 2031?…