The Sounders compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Speaking of stadiums, was there really anything to the possibility that new owners might try to move the team? The Seattle Sounders first played in the North American Soccer League from 1974 to 1983, and then in the USL First Division from 1994 to 2008. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. [270] Tacoma native Hugh Weber was hired as the club's President of Business Operations in February 2023, replacing Tomozawa, who was named CEO of Seattle's organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup;[271][272] Tomozawa kept his ownership stake in the club despite his departure from club operations. [139][140], The Sounders defeated FC Dallas 43 in the first round with a hat-trick from Jordan Morris, who had been named MLS Comeback Player of the Year following his return from an ACL tear. Motagua", "Recap: Club Len 1, Seattle Sounders FC 1 (1-4 aggregate: SEA advance to semifinals)", "Sounders advance to their first CCL final and a draw was enough", "Seattle Ends MLS's CCL Futility, Routs Pumas to Win Concacaf's Title", "The Sounders Qualified for the Club World Cup. For me, I think it comes down to this: If youve liked the way the Sounders have operated during their first 10-plus seasons in MLS, youll probably be happy going forward. Along with Roth, Paul Allen and Drew Carey, Hanauer launched the team in 2009 to then-unprecedented success: winning a US Open Cup (the first of three in a row) in its first year, a Supporters Shield in 2014, and culminating in a MLS Cup in 2016, setting attendance records at the same time. Should we be worried about the Sounders spending less? The Sounders are a phoenix club, carrying the same name as the original Sounders franchise that competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1974 to 1983. Starting with the NASL and then the USL 1st Division, we now have the chance to create a separate and distinct identity with the new MLS team. The majority owner is the Sounders FC organization, with the non-profit Sounders Community Trust owning minority share of 20%. [64] The 2012 season ended without a major trophy for the Sounders, for the first time in their MLS history, and the team failed to qualify for the 201314 CONCACAF Champions League. [8] In the end, Seattle was not among the cities chosen to establish a team during the first season of MLS. [196][197] The club's first sleeve patch sponsor, WaFd Bank, was announced in July 2020 ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament. ", "Sounders opt to sit out Wednesday's match against Galaxy in protest of racial injustice", "Sounders set club record with 7-1 rout of Earthquakes", "Sounders secure No. [204] The Sounders artificially limit the stadium's capacity for MLS matches, with certain seating sections covered with tarpaulins to provide "a more intimate atmosphere". The logo incorporates the Space Needle, an internationally recognized Seattle landmark. When asked about a report last week that Russell Wilson tried to have him and general manager John Schneider fired before the Seattle Seahawks traded the veteran quarterback to the Denver Broncos last March, Carroll maintained support for his former player. Terry was intent on keeping the Sounders almost exclusively locally owned, I felt the same way and Joe felt the same way as well. [260], Brian Schmetzer is the Sounders' current head coach. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. We want to make sure that if we invest for the next 20 or 30 or 50 years, were in the right location. Over his career, Griffey racked up 13 all-star selections and 10 Gold Glove Awards, and he was elected into the. In the ensuing penalty shootout, Portland won 42; the home leg is considered to be one of the best playoff matches in league history due to its dramatic finish. Pro Soccer To Become Reality in March Of '96", "Want A Stadium For Football? With an increase in the size of the ownership group, concerns were raised about the decision-making process among a group that large (nervous laughter permeated the room when Howard Schultzs tenure with the Seattle Supersonics was referenced). [178] Upon announcing the name of the club, Hanauer acknowledged the significance of keeping with tradition: "The team playing at the highest level in our region has always been called Sounders. Attendance include statistics from league matches only.^ 2. [261] The club's assistant coaches are Preki, Freddy Juarez, and Andy Rose;[262][263] until 2021, the other assistant coaches under Schmetzer were Gonzalo Pineda (now head coach of Atlanta United FC) and Djimi Traor. [121] Dempsey also returned from his hiatus and scored in his first match before being called up to the U.S. national team for World Cup qualification. [310] Fletcher left the club at the end of the 2015 season and was replaced by Keith Costigan.[311][312]. SEATTLE, WASH. - Sounders FC (1-0-0, 3 points) began its 2023 Major League Soccer campaign with a bang Sunday evening, defeating the Colorado Rapids (0-1-0, 0 points) 4-0 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field. [133] Seattle then faced the Portland Timbers in the Conference Semifinals, losing the away leg 21 and winning the home leg 32 to tie the series on aggregate after extra time. [146] The league returned in the MLS is Back Tournament, played in the Orlando area, and the Sounders earned a 111 record in group play. [75] The Sounders failed to advance in the U.S. Open Cup after losing to second-division Tampa Bay Rowdies in the third round, marking the end of the team's seven-year streak of appearances in the later rounds. [78] The team's continued run of wins put them into Supporters' Shield contention in September, coming within one point of the league-leading Red Bulls,[79] but fell to fourth place in the conference after a run of four straight losses in October. Sounders FC won both times and new attendance records were set each year it was hosted at CenturyLink Field. [44], The Sounders began the 2011 season by hosting the opening match of the MLS season for the third straight year, losing 10 to the Los Angeles Galaxy. This replaced a previous syndication deal with Root Sports Northwest. The season started with several key wins that saw the team at the top of the Western Conference by June. Griffey, in his first year on the ballot, was elected to the. Roth was initially the majority owner, though he did not own 50+1 percent of the rights to operate the Sounders in Seattle (Hanauer confirmed during the press conference that the initial. Griffey's 22-year Major League Baseball career included 13 seasons in Seattle. See which MLS players are injured today and get the latest MLS Soccer injury news with our injury report for every team in the league. [70][71] The Sounders began the 2013 season with the knockout round of the 201213 Champions League, facing Mexican club Tigres UANL in the quarterfinals. I dont think thats the kind of announcement he was speaking about, though. For other similarly named teams, see, "The Sounders" redirects here. [145] The Sounders played two regular season matches at home before MLS suspended all activities on March 12, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, which had been affecting the Seattle area for several weeks. Seattle Sounders FC made a major announcement on Tuesday, ushering in a new era in the club`s 45-year history.The organization unveiled eleven new families that are joining the Sounders FC. SEATTLE Ever since Don Garber played matchmaker by helping to bring together Adrian Hanauer, Joe Roth, Drew Carey and Paul Allen, the Seattle Sounders have enjoyed a remarkably stable ownership group. [150] They later set a franchise record for largest margin of victory with a 71 home win against the San Jose Earthquakes on September 10. [309] In 2012, White was hired by NBC Sports Network to be the voice of their soccer coverage. [132] Minority owner Paul Allen died from complications related to non-Hodgkin lymphoma on October 15, 2018, leaving his stake in the Sounders to an estate executed by his sister Jody Allen. Kaye and Smith had built a radio network, Kaye-Smith Enterprises. [172] The team began their 2023 preseason in Seattle before a training camp in Marbella, Spain, to prepare for the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Basketball - Milwaukee Bucks? [203] However, owing to continued high demand, capacity has been increased multiple times,[210][213] to 38,500 for the 2012 season[214] and to 39,115 for the 2015 season and 37,722 in 2019. The league-wide deal replaces existing television and streaming contracts, including local partnerships for the Sounders and national broadcasts on linear and cable television. The Seattle Sounders made plenty of headlines Tuesday morning, with the announcement that 11 new families have joined the club's ownership group. The club lost the first leg 30 in Salt Lake, and could only net two goals in the second leg at home. [200][201] The choice of Providence as sponsor was criticized by fans and several organizations, including the Emerald City Supporters and the Sounders FC Alliance Council, due to the healthcare system's policies on abortion, transgender care, and treatment of low-income patients. However you get there, a source indicated that valuation is at least in the ballpark.. [98], During the playoff's opening knockout round, the Sounders defeated the LA Galaxy 32, ending a "curse" for the club, who had lost to LA in each of the three previous playoff matchups. [16] The group competed with two rival bids for the rights to an MLS team in Seattle that had been launched by California-based investors. What percentage of the Sounders does Drew Carey own? Madonna Thunder Hawk, 83, sits in her home near Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 9, 2023. More likely, hes teasing a training grounds announcement. The MLS expansion team Seattle Sounders FC, began its inaugural season in 2009 at the stadium. [90], Entering the playoffs as the top seed, Seattle defeated FC Dallas on the away goals rule and advanced to the Western Conference Championship to face the LA Galaxy once again. [7] In November 1994, the start of the first MLS season was postponed until 1996, and it was noted that the absence of an "adequate grass-field facility" in the area and the presence of the new APSL Seattle Sounders team had thwarted Seattle's MLS bid. [253] Paul Allen's partnership allowed for the team to share certain resources with the Seahawks, including over half of the team's full-time staff, with merged ticket, marketing, and financial operations. [6], In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. The ensuing penalty shootout took 11 rounds and was won 109 by San Jose. On October 15, 2011, the club hosted the third-largest crowd ever for a single MLS match, as 64,140 people attended the final regular season home match against the San Jose Earthquakes, billed as a sendoff for goalkeeper Kasey Keller. A refurbished Starfire or an entirely new facility could put the Sounders back into the training ground elite. Oops. Is it perfect? Homegrown player DeAndre Yedlin was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur but was loaned back to Seattle until the end of the MLS season. He was promoted to interim head coach from his role as assistant coach after Sigi Schmid parted ways with the club on mutual terms in July 2016. [127], Seattle began the 2018 season with a run to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League, where they lost 31 on aggregate to eventual champions C.D. [283][284] The team became known as the Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2019 season. The club set a new MLS record for average attendance with 30,943 fans per match. Cup, the Final Stop on a Journey to Stay Put", "What the 2021 MLS season meant for Seattle Sounders FC", "Seattle Sounders draw Vancouver Whitecaps on the road in final match of 2021 MLS regular season", "Sounders tie record most goals in history of derby in victory vs. Timbers", "Sounders can't hold lead against Club Leon of Mexico, lose Leagues Cup final 3-2", "Sounders' struggles extend to playoffs, as they fall to Real Salt Lake on penalty kicks", "Sounders return to CONCACAF play, hoping for better result this time", "Sounders advance to CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals by blasting F.C. [129][130], On September 1, the club broke the MLS record for most consecutive wins in the post-shootout era, having won eight consecutive matches. [166], The Sounders entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32 and drew 22 with the San Jose Earthquakes. The Sounders played their inaugural match on March 19, 2009, winning 30 over the New York Red Bulls. After 13,775 votes registered, Hanauer was retained by the Alliance. Independent minority owners include the estate of Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, owned by Jody Allen; and Drew Carey, comedian and game show host. [259] Retired baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife, Melissa, also joined the ownership group the following month. In the Champions League, Seattle progressed through the preliminary round, beating Isidro Metapn 21 on aggregate, but was eliminated in the group stage. It was not immediately clear by how much his ownership stake grew. [31], On October 17, 2009, the Sounders became the third MLS expansion team in league history to qualify for the playoffs in its first season. The expanded ownership group will have an executive board to decide on club matters. [73] The Sounders continued their five-year streak of setting a new MLS average attendance record, reaching 44,038 in 2013. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. [87], After a disappointing 2013 season, the Sounders replaced starting goalkeeper Michael Gspurning with Toronto's Stefan Frei. To some degree, we simply have to take Hanauer at his word. [202], Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the Seattle Seahawks. Beyond that, I was assured that the combined wealth of this group far surpasses Roths, so concerns about the team being under-capitalized are probably unfounded. [59] Seattle reached the U.S. Open Cup Final for the fourth consecutive year, becoming the first team to do so since 1937,[60] but lost to Sporting Kansas City in a penalty shootout after a 11 draw. [152] In the playoffs, the Sounders defeated Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas to host Minnesota United FC in the Western Conference Final. [205] Because of this relationship, the Sounders made use of Lumen Field without paying rent. #16 Seattle Mariners Team Value 1 $1.7B Calculated March 2022 Owner (s) John Stanton, Chris Larson Championships 0 Year Purchased 2016, 1992 Price Paid $1.2B, $100M Revenue 2 $313M Operating. Michael Hassan. [282] In 2017, the Sounders announced that the team would move to Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, with business operations transferred to the Tacoma Rainiers baseball club, ahead of a planned rebrand and soccer-specific stadium to be built in 2020. Something went wrong. [116][117] The Sounders then defeated the Colorado Rapids 31 on aggregate in the final, clinching a spot in their first-ever MLS Cup. A stake of 3% to 5% in the Seattle Sounders was sold in an unannounced deal a couple of months ago, valuing the MLS team at $680 million, Forbes has learned from a person with knowledge of the . The Sounders are now the league's most valuable franchise at $175 million, a massive 483% increase over its 2009 sale price. [63] In the Conference Championship, Seattle fell 30 to Los Angeles in the first leg and came within one goal of tying the series on aggregate, winning the second leg 21 but losing 42 on aggregate after conceding an away goal. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Home of the Seahawks, Sounders, OL Reign, XFL, 2026 World Cup and WAMU Theatre. Explore daily deals and everyday value on top brands and on-trend styles. Beyond them, its a group of people with backgrounds in the tech industry that former tech executive Terry Myerson apparently cobbled together. [258] In October 2020, Seattle Kraken team president Tod Leiweke and his wife, Tara, were announced as additional part-owners of the team. [108][109] The same day, the club announced their signing of Uruguayan midfielder Nicols Lodeiro on a designated player contract,[110] as well as the return of former designated player lvaro Fernndez. [246], Although there is no official rivalry between the Sounders and Los Angeles Galaxy, the two teams have met several times in the MLS Cup Playoffs. A twice weekly roundup of Seattle Sounders and OL Reign news from Sounder at Heart, By submitting your email, you agree to our, A Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign Blog, Everything you needed to know about changes to Sounders ownership. It was a pretty clever way to market this, I must admit. Hanauer seemed genuinely excited about doing just that, painting a picture of the new owners helping boost revenues by a rather modest sum of $4 million per year, which amortized over five years could pay for a $20 million player investment. [181], The secondary jersey was changed in 2019 to a black-and-pink design inspired by a colorful sunset during a 2014 match against the Portland Timbers. I suspect that this figure came from Googling (person x)s net worth and adding it all together. After joking that he has to give Brian Schmetzers phone number to 11 more families, Hanauer insisted he has retained the final say on all ownership decisions. They qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout. The actor, comedian and game show host became one of the first American celebrities to get into soccer ownership when he bought a 7.5% stake in MLS expansion side Seattle Sounders in 2007. The Sounders entered in the second round against Egypt's Al Ahly, the runners-up in the 202122 CAF Champions League, and lost 10 to a late goal. The Sounders have not confirmed how Roths shares were divvied up, but Hanauer did say he and Carey both increased their percentages. Jordan Morris scored a brace, with Cristian Roldan and newcomer Hber adding goals as the . [265][266], Garth Lagerwey was hired from Real Salt Lake in January 2015 as the club's general manager and President of Soccer, replacing Adrian Hanauer. [195] On January 17, 2019, the team announced that Seattle-based online retailer Zulily would become the jersey sponsor in a multiyear jersey deal at an undisclosed fee. We are confident that any scheduling issues can be mitigated over the course of time.. The official team colors are Sounder Blue, signifying the waters of the Puget Sound; Rave Green, representing the forests of the Pacific Northwest; and Cascade Shale, representing the Cascade Range to the east of Seattle. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The biggest complaint about CenturyLink might be the lack of grass, something Hanauer brought up unprompted as a possible improvement down the line. Setting aside the stadium discussions in Tacoma for Reign FC and the Defiance, Hanauer revealed that there is movement on a new training facility for the Sounders. The team announced Griffey has purchased a stake in the club that drafted him in 1987 and watched him grow into a . Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. [307][308] For the 2010 and 2011 seasons, they were replaced by former BBC cricket and general sport commentator Arlo White, who called English-language broadcasts without a partner. [88] Marco Pappa, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. With the win, the Sounders became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican team in the knockout stage of CONCACAF Champions League. [171][172] Prior to his appointment, Waibel was serving as the club's technical director, having replaced former MLS player and Everett native Chris Henderson in January 2021; Henderson had served in the role from January 24, 2009, until he left the club to join Inter Miami CF. [241] The trophy is exchanged by the three teams' supporters groups and is based on the results of certain regular season matches. He wants to win as bad as anyone. 24 The ownership group was led by entertainer Danny Kaye, who provided most of the initial financing, and Lester Smith. [22] All 22,000 season ticket packages offered by the club for its inaugural season were sold,[23] giving them the most season ticket holders in MLS. Emerald City Supporters (ECS), which formed in 2005 to support the USL Sounders, is the largest supporter group and sits in the south end of the stadium in sections 121123. [294] This branding agreement was also terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. No longer dealing with Roths sometimes controversial nature will probably mean less headaches for Hanauer, but now there are more voices in his head. [62] The Sounders finished third in the Western Conference and qualified for the playoffs, where they advanced out of the first round for the first time in the team's history. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. [96] Paraguayan international Nelson Haedo Valdez was signed as the club's newest designated player, and was joined by fellow international signings Andreas Ivanschitz and Romn Torres in August 2015;[97] Erik Friberg also returned to the club after his stint in Europe. Sounders representatives have said they prefer the more intimate atmosphere for smaller cup matches. The majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. T-4. [296][297], Beginning with the 2023 season, all MLS matches will be streamed worldwide by Apple on MLS Season Pass with most matches behind a paywall and some available for free. [300] Matches were televised in Spanish on Univision station KUNS, anchored by Jaime Mendez with analysts Diego Arrioja and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado. Grammy award winning singer Ciara and rap star Macklemore of "Thrift Shop" fame have joined Seattle Sounders' new ownership group. [32] Roth definitely deserves some credit for making the Sounders what they are, but Hanauer has and will continue to be the owner who has the most influence over the direction of the team. 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[113], At the end of the regular season, Jordan Morris was named the MLS Rookie of the Year after scoring the most goals of any American rookie in MLS (12),[114] and Nicols Lodeiro was named MLS Newcomer of the Year for his 4 goals and 8 assists in 13 appearances. The Sounders play their home league matches at Lumen Field, with a reduced capacity of 37,722 seats for most matches. The Sounders are ranked as one of the most valuable franchises in North America. [212] Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season. [227] Smaller than Lumen Field, Starfire is also used to host U.S. Open Cup matches. [302][305][306], Former Seattle SuperSonics announcer Kevin Calabro and former U.S. soccer star Greg Vanney called the play-by-play for the local broadcasts during the Sounders' inaugural season in 2009. You get what you pay for. [254], Joe Roth was the majority owner from 2007 to 2015, when he ceded the role to Hanauer, who was replaced as general manager earlier that year. [164] The two teams drew 22 and returned to Seattle, where the Sounders won 30 in front of 68,741, setting a competition attendance record. Hanauer even made mentioned of the third rail in American soccer synthetic turf and expressed some muted optimism that some changes to the playing surface could come down the line. [198] In 2021, the Sounders announced a multi-year partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to sponsor the right sleeve on kits, with the Emerald Queen Casino on primary kits and the tribe's emblem on secondary kits. [86] The August 25, 2013, home match against the Portland Timbers drew a crowd of 67,385, the second-largest standalone attendance in league history. [15] Paul Allen, whose First and Goal company operated Qwest Field (now Lumen Field), joined the ownership group that same year, making the bid the most promising yet for Seattle. There are a whole lot of positives. Its been speculated that Hanauer may have actually moved to acquire 50+1 percent of the pie, which would make it impossible for anyone to seize control of the team without going through him. The Sounders advanced to their first Champions League final and faced Mexican club UNAM, who hosted the first leg. [94][95], The injury and suspension of the team's main attacking duo led to poor performances over the summer, with Seattle winning only one match in nine games. [155], Seattle opened the 2021 season with a 13-match unbeaten streak, setting a new MLS record in the process, despite missing Nicolas Lodeiro, Jordan Morris, Stefan Frei, and Raul Ruidiaz to long-term injuries. The most notable names are probably Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft CFO Amy Hood, but its a veritable whos who of local tech industry movers and shakers. ", "Sounders hire talent firm to help in search for naming-rights partner", "Sounders, Reign ink new jersey sponsorship deals with Seattle-based online retailer Zulily", "Seattle Sounders jerseys to be sponsored by online retailer Zulily", "Sounders FC announces WaFd Bank as jersey sleeve patch partner for 2020 season", "Sounders FC and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians' Emerald Queen Casino announce new multi-year partnership between the Rave Green and iconic Coast Salish people", "Sounders announce partnership with Providence Swedish. [285], The Sounders established their affiliated academy team in 2010, and hired manager Dick McCormick and technical director Darren Sawatzky to develop local players. The Sounders became the first MLS club to win the CONCACAF Champions League with their 52 aggregate victory. Wilson will make an. So its not just Wilson, but also his wife Ciara; its not just Macklemore, its also his wife Tricia Davis; thus the whole family thing. PEORIA, Ariz. - He came to Seattle in 2016 as a mystery man, hand-picked by new general manager Jerry Dipoto as the latest candidate to try to lead the Mariners out of their playoff desert . Sunday, Feb 26, 2023, 10:19 PM. Please enter a valid email and try again. Is that true? While the Sounders may not suddenly have a lot more money, the new owners bring a host of new ideas and connections. [304], On radio, Sounders matches are called in English on 950 KJR AM by Matt Johnson with analysis from Wade Webber, Danny Jackson, and Pete Fewing. [12] In 2004, MLS commissioner Don Garber indicated that Seattle had been "very close" to receiving the expansion team ultimately awarded to Salt Lake. Sounders entered the U.S. Open Cup in the first leg 30 in Salt Lake in a penalty shootout and only. 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