Seattle Sounders celebrate their MLS Cup title

The Seattle Sounders took to the streets to celebrate their first MLS Cup title, parading their new silverware around while the club's fervent supporters came out in droves to support them. Seattle beat Toronto FC in penalty kicks after a scoreless draw, completing a remarkable turnaround from July, when the club was mired in last place and fired manager Sigi Schmid. With Brian Schmetzer leading the charge, and new playmaker Nicolas Lodeiro making up for the unexpected absence of Clint Dempsey (irregular heartbeat), the Sounders surged to the playoffs, eliminated Sporting Kansas City in the wildcard round and then took down the Western Conference's top two seeds (FC Dallas and Colorado) to reach the final. Here are the best shots from the club's celebration.

Sounders fans pack it in for the rally, where players danced and addressed the crowd.

Clint Dempsey, out of action with an irregular heartbeat, takes part in the celebrations, lifting the MLS Cup trophy on the parade route.

Herculez Gomez goes crowd surfing during the Sounders' rally.

Roman Torres dances on stage for the crowd, with the MLS Cup trophy not far from sight.

Fans get out their phones for a close-up of the MLS Cup trophy.

Captain Osvaldo Alonso raises the trophy on the way to the trolley ride through the parade route.

Roman Torres, who scored the title-clinching penalty kick, holds the trophy for all to see from his trolley.

Manager Brian Schmetzer and captain Osvaldo Alonso raise the MLS Cup trophy.

Playmaker Nicolas Lodeiro greets a Sounders fan during the club's parade.

Sounders fans line the streets with signs and plenty of club gear, awaiting the arrival of their title-winning team.

Alvaro Fernandez, Osvaldo Alonso and Roman Torres salute the fans from their trolley.

Goalkeeper Stefan Frei, who won MLS Cup MVP honors in part for his remarkable save on Jozy Altidore, rides the trolley during the parade route.

Manager Brian Schmetzer poses with a fan before the title rally.