[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. US Soccers Professional League Standards require that one person or entity own at least 35% of a team. The club signed a new Designated Player, Peruvian forward Ral Ruidaz, that month and began a long unbeaten streak that resulted in a playoff position in late August. By 2000, MLS was moving away from league-operated teams to investor-operated teams, so wealthy individuals would need to step forward for Seattle to obtain an MLS expansion team. [187] As part of the agreement, Xbox branding appeared on the front of the Sounders' jerseys and throughout the stadium, beginning with the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live and later replaced with the Xbox One (simply shown as "XBOX"). 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. [26] During the pre-match ceremonies, the first Golden Scarf was awarded to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. The Sounders have not confirmed how Roths shares were divvied up, but Hanauer did say he and Carey both increased their percentages. After 13,775 votes registered, Hanauer was retained by the Alliance. The team won the MLS Cup in 2016. The Seattle Sounders missed the MLS . 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). Is it perfect? All this . 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. [283][284] The team became known as the Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2019 season. Given the rather unprecedented nature of all this, you probably have a lot of questions. [93] During a 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers on June 16, however, Obafemi Martins left the game with a groin injury and Clint Dempsey was suspended after tearing a referee's pocketbook, though he would be called away for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. 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). Guadalajara. [55] The club finished second in its group and advanced to the quarterfinals, losing 73 on aggregate to eventual runners-up Santos Laguna after taking a 21 lead at home and losing 61 in Mexico. The Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. Remarking that the announcement of the new ownership structure of the organization was bittersweet, Hanauer recalled his first meeting with now-departed investor/operator Joe Roth at the MLS All-Star game in Colorado, where Roth said he wanted to bring a MLS franchise to Seattle. For other similarly named teams, see, "The Sounders" redirects here. He wants to win as bad as anyone. [239] The North End Faithful sit in the north end of the stadium beneath the "Hawks Nest" in sections 100 and 144152. 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. Jordan Morris scored a brace, with Cristian Roldan and newcomer Hber adding goals as the . [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. English television broadcasts were called by Keith Costigan alongside former Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller for color commentary and former Sounders midfielder Steve Zakuani for analysis. However, in addition to the documentary, the actors have pledged $2.64 million to support the club's. Top Goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in League, Playoffs, U.S. Open Cup, MLS is Back Tournament, CONCACAF Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and other competitive continental matches. But how exactly did so many people come. More likely, hes teasing a training grounds announcement. They were the first professional soccer team in North America to make a commitment to carbon neutraltiy. Seattle Sounders. 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. Griffey's 22-year Major League Baseball career included 13 seasons in Seattle. [88] Marco Pappa, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. Pro Soccer To Become Reality in March Of '96", "Want A Stadium For Football? [291] This team would field former academy players during their summers off from university teams. As Hanauer said during the press conference, there is no new pot of money, so we should not expect any massive changes in direction. [202], Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the Seattle Seahawks. 24 The ownership group was led by entertainer Danny Kaye, who provided most of the initial financing, and Lester Smith. [276] Gary Wright was named MLS Executive of the Year in 2009. [238] Eastside Supporters is a group which can be found in section 150 which they call "The Pod". Eric Williams NFC West Reporter Always positive, Pete Carroll took the high road. He also sits on the U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors. Save on toys, clothes, shoes, home dcor, baby, maternity, beauty and more. [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. The Sounders played their inaugural match on March 19, 2009, winning 30 over the New York Red Bulls. How much of the Seattle Sounders does Drew Carey own? 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 ownership equity saw Roth with about 35%, Hanauer with 32.5%, Paul Allen with 25 and Drew Carey with 7.5%). [11], In 2003, Seattle was again listed as a possibility for an MLS expansion team when the ten-team league announced plans to expand into new markets. We want to make sure that if we invest for the next 20 or 30 or 50 years, were in the right location. [141] The team then won against Real Salt Lake at home and traveled away to play in the Conference Finals against Supporters' Shield winners Los Angeles FC, where they won 31. The ownership group is made up of 30 investors who bought out Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan's 20% stake in 2020. 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. [6], In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. In the latter half of the regular season, Seattle reversed its fortune. Homegrown player DeAndre Yedlin was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur but was loaned back to Seattle until the end of the MLS season. [72] Seattle once again played Santos Laguna in the semifinal, but failed to advance after losing 10 at home and drawing 11 in Torren. [293], The Sounders were also affiliated with an amateur women's team, Seattle Sounders Women, that played at Starfire Sports Complex. That all changed on Tuesday when the the Sounders announced that 11 new families had joined the ownership group as minority stakeholders, buying out the remainder of Roths share (Update: three more families have joined the ownership group since the initial announcement). The station also airs a weekly show dedicated to the Sounders on Tuesdays. I am the majority owner and retain control, Hanauer said. 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. 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. 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[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. After an up-and-down 2022, Morriss opened the 2023 campaign with one of his best-ever performances. As the majority owner, Hanauer was clear that the buck will stop with him. [80][81] The Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 20 in the knockout round, and drew rivals Portland in the conference semifinal. . She was one of the four women medics during the occupation of Wounded Knee, which started on Feb. 27, 1973 and . [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. [123][124][125] In the playoffs, the Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo to win the Western Conference and return to the MLS Cup, once again facing Toronto at BMO Field. [217] The record was surpassed during the following year's home match against the Portland Timbers in August with 67,385 in attendance. [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. [52], Sounders midfielder Mauro Rosales was recognized by the league as the 2011 Newcomer of the Year. #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. [228] Plans for a new training facility, named the Sounders FC Center at Longacres, were announced in February 2022. [119] The team's performance was called a "cinderella season" and hailed as one of the most dramatic MLS seasons to date. Well, kinda. is banking on more future growth but even at an average growth rate of 16 percent year-over-year, the team will not be worth $7B until 2025 at the . The Sacramento Kings could soon be the Seattle SuperSonics. [277] In 2012, he was named Seattle Sports Star Executive of the Year. Yeah, dont hold your breath on that, but Hanauer would clearly like it to happen at some point and Im sure hes aware that a permanent natural playing surface would make securing a World Cup hosting right far more secure. [5] These low numbers were a result of competition between the ticket campaign for the MLS expansion team and for the American Professional Soccer League (APSL) Sounders expansion team. 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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. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, New ownership group opens new chapter for Adrian Hanauer, Sounders, U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors, Peter Tomozawa joins ownership group as new President of Business Operations, renderings apparently commissioned by the Sounders, even if Sounders fans dont get to enjoy all of them, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. [169] With a loss to Sporting Kansas City on the penultimate matchday of the season, the Sounders were eliminated from playoff contention. The Sounders had also successfully topped their group in the 201516 CONCACAF Champions League, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps and Club Deportivo Olimpia, with two wins, one draw, and one loss. 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. [250], The ownership group of the club is composed of three owners and an ownership group composed of 14 families. Manager Brian Schmetzer switched to a 352 formation that led to only eight conceded goals during the streak. Seattle's MLS team is also the second in attendance for the year, with an average of 39,598 attendees per game, according to Bloomberg. [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. [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. In 2015, Hanauer and Roth essentially swapped their stakes, making Hanauer the new majority owner among the group. Hanauer, however, suggested that was never a particularly acute concern. With 14 wins in the final 16 matches of the season, the Sounders completed the best half season in league history. [209], Lumen Field is a 69,000-seat stadium designed for both teams. [278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). [14], In 2007, Hanauer teamed up with Hollywood producer Joe Roth to make another bid for MLS expansion into Seattle, at a cost of $30million. [37] They finished the season with 14 wins, 10 losses, and 6 ties. The following season saw capacity gradually increase from 7,000 in March to normal capacity in June, along with required proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to comply with state guidelines. Seattle has been among the league's most successful teams, winning the U.S. Open Cup four times, the Supporters' Shield in 2014, and the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019. 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. [303] In 2020, the team switched its streaming rights to Amazon Prime Video. [53] In 2011, Seattle again broke its own league record for average attendance at 38,496. [234] The March to the Match, in which fans march from Occidental Park to Lumen Field before each home match, has been accompanied by the Sound Wave. Feb. 21Puget Sound Energy is pushing for legislation that would help it secure a large ownership stake in new renewable projects in the state. [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. Avg. In 2004, the fan-based Cascadia Cup was created to formalize the competition between the Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver USL teams. [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]. [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. [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 new projects would replace the fossil-fueled . But nothing heard during the press conference or in off-the-record conversations afterward gave me much cause for concern. Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result. [40], The Sounders also competed in two additional competitions during the 2010 season the CONCACAF Champions League and the U.S. Open Cup. [249] Schmid later served as the Galaxy's head coach from 2017 to 2018, shortly after his departure from the Sounders. [174] Fans chose a name for the team in an online poll held between March 27 and 31, 2008. They advanced to the round of 16, where they lost 41 to Los Angeles FC. SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Sounders are adding Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife Ciara, hip-hop artist Macklemore and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to the MLS club's ownership group. [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. After bringing 11 new families into the ownership group, Hanauer has an even bigger majority. [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. Seattle's new partners join an existing Sounders FC Ownership Group that helped launch one of the most successful expansion franchises in North American sports history. 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. Beyond specifically talking about that possibility during the press conference, the Sounders have also been promising an announcement along those lines sometime in the relatively near future. The winless streak ended in a match on July 7, which saw the return of Steve Zakuani from rehabilitation, against the Colorado Rapids. But even when Roth was the majority owner, he never wrote checks for more than his 35 percent ownership share and Hanauer has always been the guy making the big day-to-day business decisions. Zulily also took over sponsorship of the NWSL's Seattle Reign, but naming rights to the pitch at CenturyLink Field was not part of the contract. [279] The financial success of the team is driven in large part by their high attendance figures and local popularity. Drew Carey, Seattle Sounders (initially bought 7.5%) Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images. [218] The Sounders set their attendance record with MLS Cup 2019, which was played in front of 69,274 at Lumen Fieldsurpassing all other sporting events in the stadium's history. [165] As CONCACAF champions, Seattle became the first MLS club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. The connection between Seattle's tech industry and the Sounders was never more clear than this past August, when the team announced a revamped ownership group that included an all-star roster. Gorilla FC is a Sounders supporters group that sits in the south end of Lumen Field in Sections 119 and 120. While there are new people signing the checks, Hanauer clarified that this ownership change does not mean there will be necessarily be an infusion of cash to the team. What does this mean for spending going forward? "Seattle Sounders" redirects here. [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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Lets just say the money is the same. The 10-year sponsorship was brokered by Oak View Group and signed for an undisclosed amount. SEATTLE As the Seattle Sounders ownership group has grown to more than a dozen families over the past year, the franchise has continued to add more meaningful names to the list of those. "I'm always going to [] [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. Sounders representatives have said they prefer the more intimate atmosphere for smaller cup matches. 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. [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. Griffey, Jr., who spent 13 seasons in Seattle, is the latest to join the ownership of the city's Major League Soccer League franchise. [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. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! Well connected guy, for sure. Are Macklemore and Russell Wilson the new Sounders owners? [4] Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets. It was fitting, then, that Hanauer had the stage to himself. By late August, Martins had recovered and led the team to an eight-match unbeaten streak to secure a playoff spot, finishing fourth in the Western Conference. There is no new pot of money, Hanauer said. ", "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. [92] He left the club in November 2022 and was replaced by Craig Waibel, another former member of Real Salt Lake's staff. 2 playoff seed with 4-1 drubbing of San Jose", "Sounders fight past FC Dallas to reach Western Conference title match", "Sound the Alarms! Odds & lines subject to change. [171] The Sounders announced their appointment of Craig Waibel as the club's new general manager and Chief Soccer Officer on November 30. That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. They found an SEC filing for Seattle Futbol LLC that showed an offering for that amount. 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. Even before the first cities in the United States were chosen to host Major League Soccer teams, Seattle was considered a viable location for a professional team. [168] Further injuries and players missing due to national team call-ups and suspensions caused the team to lose most of their matches over the following two months. Oops. 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. If saving money was their goal, Hanauer and Carey probably wouldnt have bought more shares. "[179] The NASL team was originally named in a public contest, with "Sounders" announced as the winner on January 22, 1974. [2] Five more teams were to be announced later in the year, and to improve their chances this time, Seattle MLS organizers began working with the University of Washington to secure use of Husky Stadium as an interim stadium while they pursued the construction of a permanent soccer-specific facility. Adrian Hanauer, then-owner of the United Soccer League's (USL) Sounders (formerly the APSL Sounders), was in discussions with MLS about an estimated payment of $1million to secure rights to a Seattle franchise for 2006. [34] During the 2009 season, all 15 Sounders MLS regular season home matches, its home playoff match, and its four home U.S. Open Cup matches (played at Starfire Sports Complex) were sold out. [298], From 2014 to 2022, television rights in English for regionally-broadcast matches were held by Fox owned-and-operated station KCPQ and sister station KZJO within the Seattle market. [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. The league-wide deal replaces existing television and streaming contracts, including local partnerships for the Sounders and national broadcasts on linear and cable television. Over his career, Griffey racked up 13 all-star selections and 10 Gold Glove Awards, and he was elected into the. Hes only been in the role for a number of months, but that relationship has gotten really strong, Hanauer said. Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is joining the team's ownership group. Most members of the new ownership group are expected to attend. Along with several organized groups, a 53-member marching band called "Sound Wave" supports the club at each home match. Adrian Hanauer sat at a table alone at the Seattle Sounders headquarters, addressing the media and waxing nostalgic on the first 10-plus years of his time with the MLS version of the team. [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. No longer dealing with Roths sometimes controversial nature will probably mean less headaches for Hanauer, but now there are more voices in his head. [91], Former Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey was hired by the club in January 2015, replacing Adrian Hanauer. These sorts of results are notoriously unreliable, and are probably overstating Roths worth given that hes going through a divorce that will probably cut his wealth in half. It depends on how you look at it. After the Kingdome was approved as a host venue, the American League awarded the Seattle franchise to a group of investors for $6.5 million. That was important to me and it was important to the league. Former USL Sounders coach and assistant coach Brian Schmetzer took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of Sigi Schmid. [166], The Sounders entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32 and drew 22 with the San Jose Earthquakes. 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