I dont think thats the kind of announcement he was speaking about, though. The Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. Are the Sounders trying to trade Xavier Arreaga? Odds & lines subject to change. Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is joining the team's ownership group. The San Antonio Spurs may be looking to move veteran center Jakob Poeltl but he's not the only useful piece they could offer a playoff team. [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. [156] The Sounders retained the Cascadia Cup with a 211 record, including a 62 away victory over the Portland Timbers. Several veteran players, including Eddie Johnson, Patrick Ianni, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Mauro Rosales, and Steve Zakuani, left the club as part of a major restructure; Brad Evans was named as club captain. [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. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. For other similarly named teams, see, "The Sounders" redirects here. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [276] Gary Wright was named MLS Executive of the Year in 2009. [277] In 2012, he was named Seattle Sports Star Executive of the Year. [256] He was replaced by Seattle Futbol Club LLC, formed by 11 families with ties to the Seattle area including former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson and his wife Katie Myerson, Russell Wilson, Ciara, Macklemore and Tricia Davis, Satya Nadella and Anu Nadella, Amy Hood and Max Kleinman, Joe Belfiore and Kristina Belfiore, S. Somasegar and Akila Somasegar, Chee Chew and Christine Chew, David Nathanson and Sabina Nathanson, Brian McAndrews and Elise Holschuh, and Mark Agne and Tomoko Agne. [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. [35], Before the first match of the Sounders' second season, the club increased the number of season ticket holders to 32,000. They advanced to the round of 16, where they lost 41 to Los Angeles FC. As Hanauer said during the press conference, there is no new pot of money, so we should not expect any massive changes in direction. This one billion percent. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. [283][284] The team became known as the Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2019 season. [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. Griffey, Jr., who spent 13 seasons in Seattle, is the latest to join the ownership of the city's Major League Soccer League franchise. 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. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. Since the Sounders are already operating essentially as a break-even business and dont seem inclined to veer from that path finding new revenue streams is probably more important than finding owners willing to leverage their personal wealth for good of the fanbase (or personal glory). Oops. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Lumen Field. The season started with several key wins that saw the team at the top of the Western Conference by June. [131] The Sounders finished second in the Western Conference with 18 wins, 11 losses, and 5 draws. During the Round of 16, Jordan Morris injured his ACL and was deemed unfit to play for the rest of the season. [248] The relationship between former head coaches Bruce Arena and Sigi Schmid, the two most successful in league history, also played a factor in the clubs' rivalry. [250], The ownership group of the club is composed of three owners and an ownership group composed of 14 families. As a programmer I charge $150/h 40 hour minimum blocks. [102] The club set a new attendance record during the 2015 season, with an average attendance of 44,247. [32] Seattle finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 draws. 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[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. He also sits on the U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors. Griffey's generational talent helped to make him one of baseball's most famous athletes, and one of the biggest names in Seattle. [212] Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season. [207] For Sounders matches, the field was called "The Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field" as part of the sponsorship deal with Microsoft from 2009 to 2018. Members may also be elected to the Sounders FC Alliance Council by receiving at least 25 nominations from other members on an annual basis. Michael Hassan. Former USL Sounders coach and assistant coach Brian Schmetzer took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of Sigi Schmid. ", "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. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Ciara announced Tuesday that they have joined the MLS Seattle Sounders' ownership group. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! [182][183] A throwback kit was introduced as a secondary jersey in 2017 and features the NASL Sounders logo and a design inspired by white jerseys used by the pre-MLS incarnations of the team. 2:25 Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, R&B superstar Ciara, have joined Seattle-based rapper Macklemore as part of the ownership of Seattle Sounders FC of Major. The move was mitigated somewhat by the signing of homegrown product Jordan Morris. New members of the Seattle Sounders MLS soccer team ownership group, including former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson, fourth from right, hip-hop artist Macklemore, sixth from right,. [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. Despite the names having been selected through fan research and internal committees, the omission of the traditional Sounders name embittered many in the Seattle community. Hanauer is even more invested in this team both literally and figuratively than he ever has been before. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^ 1. If Hanauer really increased his holdings by 16 percent which would give him a true majority this offering would have placed the Sounders value at about $360 million. 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. In 2015, Hanauer and Roth essentially swapped their stakes, making Hanauer the new majority owner among the group. [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. MLSsoccer.coms Matt Doyle says the centerback is being shopped around league. In the new estimates, about 81% of Seattle households owned at least one vehicle in 2018 that's the lowest rate since the 1980s. Well connected guy, for sure. SEATTLE DOMINANCE: The Sounders have won 15 of their 18 home matches against the Rapids in MLS play including the playoffs (15-2-1), as well as the last six in a row. [50] On October 4, 2011, Seattle won its third consecutive U.S. Open Cup, becoming the first club to do so in 42 years, as they defeated the Chicago Fire 20 in front of another tournament record crowd of 35,615 at CenturyLink Field. [27] Seattle was the first MLS expansion team to win its first three matches, and they did so with a shutout in each. [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. Blake led MLS in shutouts with 15 and had a 79.4% save percentage last season, the third time he was honored as the league's best goalie. [19] The announcement marked the return of top-level soccer to Seattle for the first time since the dissolution of its North American Soccer League (NASL) team in 1983. The deal put the team's value at $700 million, by far the most for a franchise. The total ownership stake of the club's 12 owners came out to $58.6 million, according to an SEC filing, though it's unclear what percentage each of the owners holds. [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. Based on the fan association at FC Barcelona, members of the Alliance have the ability to vote on the removal of the general manager and on other team decisions. [17][18] In a press conference on November 13, 2007, MLS was announced that Seattle had been awarded an expansion team that would be owned by Hanauer, Roth, Allen, and TV personality Drew Carey. The dream scenario would be grass, and its not impossible that down the line there may be some way to solve for that, he said. We have some exciting announcements to roll out, Hanauer said. [185] An updated secondary kit inspired by martial artist and actor Bruce Leewho lived in Seattle and is buried in the citywas released in 2023, the 50th anniversary of his death. The hard benefits are things like increased revenue opportunities like selling the naming rights or renting the space for tournaments. The new projects would replace the fossil-fueled . More likely, hes teasing a training grounds announcement. [151] The team clinched their 12th consecutive playoff berth and finished second in the Western Conference. [5] Since 2017, the business operations of the Defiance is under the management of the Tacoma Rainiers, a Triple-A baseball affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, while soccer operations are managed by the Sounders. [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. A source said that an estimated team valuation of about $350 million was in the ballpark. Its unclear if Hanauer is the outright majority owner (i.e., 50%+1) at this point, and given these changes, he indicated there will be some organizational initiatives to provide for input from the new ownership group. [256][257] Myerson arranged for the investment through his connections and negotiations that took 15 months to complete. The 10-year sponsorship was brokered by Oak View Group and signed for an undisclosed amount. The venue also hosted the 2010 and 2011 tournament finals for the U.S. Open Cup. [134][135], The 2019 season began with the loss of team captain and inaugural season player Osvaldo Alonso, who was released into free agency and signed with Minnesota United FC before the season began. [24] Sigi Schmid was introduced as the club's first head coach on December 16, 2008, after leaving the Columbus Crew following their MLS Cup victory.[25]. [222][223] In 2012, an updated FieldTurf surface was installed and certified by FIFA with a 2-star quality rating, the highest possible rating. [48] On April 22, 2011, in a match against the Colorado Rapids, Seattle's star midfielder Steve Zakuani suffered a broken leg in a challenge by the Rapids' Brian Mullan, which ended his season. With the current valuation, Carey's. [281] The team, initially named Seattle Sounders FC 2 (S2), began play at the Starfire Sports Complex in 2015, under the management of former assistant coach Ezra Hendrickson. Wilson and Ciara are among 11 local families who joined the . [169] With a loss to Sporting Kansas City on the penultimate matchday of the season, the Sounders were eliminated from playoff contention. [148][149], The Sounders cancelled an away match against the LA Galaxy in August to join a multi-sport boycott to protest racial injustice. We go 5-on-5: 1. That group has expanded its percentage of the interest in the team from 35% to a number which has yet to be disclosed. [240], The SeattlePortland and SeattleVancouver rivalries formed among the respective NASL teams in the mid-1970s and carried on through to the USL and MLS. "I think ownership in MLS is very interested in the economic impact of this deal and I think they're in line with whatever this deal brings . Joe sold his equity to a group of new people.. [31] They did so by defeating D.C. United 21 on the road at RFK Stadium. Please enter a valid email and try again. News > Business Tesla owners stay loyal through Elon Musk's many controversies. After losing 10 in the away leg and conceding an away goal in the return leg, the Sounders scored three unanswered goals in the second half to win 31 and advance to the semifinals. SEATTLE -- Amid reports of a pending change in ownership, the Seattle Sounders Tuesday won the rights to play indoor soccer next winter in the new Tacoma Dome. 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 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. 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. The final home match of the 2011 season, coinciding with the retirement of goalkeeper Kasey Keller, drew 64,140 spectators and was the first Sounders regular season match to open the stadium to full capacity. 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. [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. [233] The band plays music from multiple genres, such as Latin, rock and pop,[233] and sits on the north end of Lumen Field. [203][204] Former Sounders minority owner, the late Paul Allen, was also the owner of the Seahawks, who have a 30-year lease on CenturyLink Field. The Kraken announced Monday that Grammy winner Macklemore and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch are joining the minority investor group. If those numbers haven't changed, Carey owns AT LEAST 7.5% of the Sounders, though it's probably more in the neighborhood of a 10% stake (or even higher). But Hanauer is also quick to point out that there are a lot more positives about CenturyLink Field than there are negatives, noting the location, access and amenities (even if Sounders fans dont get to enjoy all of them). . 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. [167] The club resumed league play, where they had fallen to 13th place in the Western Conference, and used rotated lineups to balance a congested schedule; by early July, they had improved to fourth in the West. Should we be worried about the Sounders spending less? [2] In 1994, as the U.S. was preparing to host the FIFA World Cup, more than 30 cities were pursuing the rights to an MLS team, Seattle being among them. Explore daily deals and everyday value on top brands and on-trend styles. [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. 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