Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [280], The Sounders organization announced in 2014 that it would field a second-division reserve team in the United Soccer League, managed by the team and partially owned by members of a fan-owned group. [212] This arrangement ended on April 30, 2014, with the Sounders becoming a fully independent business operation. 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. [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. [212] Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season. [137] Despite the loss of these two players, in addition to the suspension of Romn Torres for ten matches for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in August,[138] the Sounders finished 2nd in the Western Conference and 4th in the overall league table. [236][237], Besides the Alliance, there are currently four recognized, independent supporters groups for the Sounders. The Sounders tied the Galaxy on aggregate score but lost on the away goals rule after losing 10 away and winning 21 at home. 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. But beyond the status that comes with fancy training grounds, there are both the hard and soft benefits. That was David Nathanson, who also happens to be a minority owner of Seattles NHL team along with Hanauer. Well, kinda. Homegrown player DeAndre Yedlin was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur but was loaned back to Seattle until the end of the MLS season. 24 The ownership group was led by entertainer Danny Kaye, who provided most of the initial financing, and Lester Smith. [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. [20][21], "Seattle Sounders FC" was announced as the team name on April 7, 2008, along with the team logo, colors and badge design, in a presentation held at the Space Needle. [309] In 2012, White was hired by NBC Sports Network to be the voice of their soccer coverage. No. Hanauer said. [224] If an MLS rule change requires natural grass playing surfaces, the field will be permanently replaced with natural grass. Feb. 27, 2023 Updated Mon., Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:47 p.m.. A Tesla store in Colma, California, this month. The remaining interest in the Sounders operational rights in Seattle will go to the newly formed Seattle Futbol LLC, comprised of Russell Wilson and Ciara, Macklemore, several current and former Microsoft executives and an assortment of families in the area. [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. [292] This branding agreement was terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. [54] In the 201112 CONCACAF Champions League, Seattle became only the second MLS team in history to win a competitive match in Mexico, defeating CF Monterrey 10 on August 23, 2011. 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. 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. 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. [151] The team clinched their 12th consecutive playoff berth and finished second in the Western Conference. What percentage of the Sounders does Drew Carey own? [291] This team would field former academy players during their summers off from university teams. [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. In the latter half of the regular season, Seattle reversed its fortune. As a programmer I charge $150/h 40 hour minimum blocks. The first vote on retaining or replacing Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer was scheduled to be held between October to December 2012. [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. 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. [202], Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the Seattle Seahawks. 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. Operationally, Hanauer continues to own his share through Hanauer Futbl LLC established in 2007 which includes Hanauer, Paul Berry and Lenore Hanauer, the family matriarch. But beyond that investment, Hanauer teased some exciting announcements to come in the summer. [3] However, despite the strong soccer fan base in Seattle, the absence of a soccer-only stadium was a drawback to establishing an MLS team. For other similarly named teams, see, "The Sounders" redirects here. Foundation has also partnered with the NFL Players Association and Goalsetter to donate $35,000 to the students of West Seattle's Denny International Middle . Lets just say the money is the same. [245] The winner is determined by league results over the final two matches in regular season play, followed by aggregate score if teams are tied. Three months after Wilson joined the Sounders' ownership in 2019, Seattle defeated Toronto FC 3-1 in the MLS Cup final, claiming their second league title in club history. 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 station also airs a weekly show dedicated to the Sounders on Tuesdays. [169] With a loss to Sporting Kansas City on the penultimate matchday of the season, the Sounders were eliminated from playoff contention. Wasnt Roth the guy with all the big ideas? [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. Yeah, quality sleuthing by GeekWire on that one. [53] In 2011, Seattle again broke its own league record for average attendance at 38,496. Wilson will make an. [310] Fletcher left the club at the end of the 2015 season and was replaced by Keith Costigan.[311][312]. Beyond the money, though, Im genuinely excited at the prospect of having owners who are as invested in this team and the community as the fans are. [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. [106], During the first half of the 2016 season, the Sounders failed to meet expectations, placing near the bottom of the league with 6 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws. The majority owner is the Sounders FC organization, with the non-profit Sounders Community Trust owning minority share of 20%. [171] The Sounders announced their appointment of Craig Waibel as the club's new general manager and Chief Soccer Officer on November 30. [88] Marco Pappa, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. [221], While the Sounders currently play on FieldTurf, Lumen Field has previously had temporary natural grass installed for international soccer events. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Satya Nadella made $25.8 million at Microsoft in 2018 and chief financial officer Amy Hood another new Sounders owner made $14.9 million, according to an SEC filing. Are the Sounders trying to trade Xavier Arreaga? [170], On November 22, 2022, Lagerwey departed the club after a seven-year tenure to assume the role of President and CEO at Atlanta United FC. [159] Seattle maintained their first-place position in the Western Conference despite several losses in the summer, but fell into a winless streak over the final six matches of the season to finish second in the West. [84] The higher attendances were helped by the opening of additional sections in the Hawks' Nest,[85] as well as the opening of the upper deck of CenturyLink Field for select regular matches. Oops. [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. [279] The financial success of the team is driven in large part by their high attendance figures and local popularity. Prior to this change, Hanauer said he owned 35 percent, Roth had 32.5 percent, the Paul Allen estate had 25 percent which is now controlled by Allen's sister Jody and operated by Vulcan Sports and Entertainment and Drew Carey had 7.5 percent. Pro Soccer To Become Reality in March Of '96", "Want A Stadium For Football? Odds & lines subject to change. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Given the rather unprecedented nature of all this, you probably have a lot of questions. Attendance include statistics from league matches only.^ 2. This replaced a previous syndication deal with Root Sports Northwest. [301][302] In 2018, the team renewed its agreements with KCPQ and KZJO; in addition, the team announced a new streaming deal with YouTube TV for exclusive rights to stream the team's matches within Washington state. And that number is down by 3 percentage points just since. [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. The match drew an attendance of 69,274, setting records for the team and any sporting event at CenturyLink Field. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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). Myerson seemed to raise that specter in a blog post about the process behind assembling the group of owners. [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. [165] As CONCACAF champions, Seattle became the first MLS club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. [239] The North End Faithful sit in the north end of the stadium beneath the "Hawks Nest" in sections 100 and 144152. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. However, the club does open the entire stadium for international friendly matches[203][210] and some league matches. He wants to win as bad as anyone. [152] In the playoffs, the Sounders defeated Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas to host Minnesota United FC in the Western Conference Final. Time will tell, though. [258] In October 2020, Seattle Kraken team president Tod Leiweke and his wife, Tara, were announced as additional part-owners of the team. If Hanauer really increased his holdings by 16 percent which would give him a true majority this offering would have. [3] By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances. [208] The field was renamed in 2022 to the "Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field". [108] Schmetzer was made permanent head coach in November 2016, following the team's qualification for that year's playoffs. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The venue also hosted the 2010 and 2011 tournament finals for the U.S. Open Cup. There is no new pot of money, Hanauer said. 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. [206] In 2015, the team announced an extension of their lease with First & Goal Inc. for use of Lumen Field that would remain through the 2028 season. In 2004, the fan-based Cascadia Cup was created to formalize the competition between the Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver USL teams. But if you were hoping for some ultra deep-pocketed billionaire to seize control of the team and start using it as their personal vanity project, youre probably a bit bummed. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! 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. [294] This branding agreement was also terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. [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. [293], The Sounders were also affiliated with an amateur women's team, Seattle Sounders Women, that played at Starfire Sports Complex. [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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. If saving money was their goal, Hanauer and Carey probably wouldnt have bought more shares. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 with the third-highest vote total in history at 99.3 percent. Alas, we dont know that very important variable. [257] Peter Tomozawa and Donna LeDuc joined the new minority ownership group shortly afterwards, with Tomozawa taking over as president of business operations. [242] The Cascadia Cup was contested without Seattle for two seasons after the Sounders entered MLS in 2009, but Portland and Vancouver were awarded expansion teams that began play in 2011. They qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout. Gorilla FC is a Sounders supporters group that sits in the south end of Lumen Field in Sections 119 and 120. Following a 30 loss on July 24 to Sporting Kansas City, in which the Sounders had only one shot,[107] Schmid left the club on mutual terms and was replaced by long-time assistant coach Brian Schmetzer. [174] Fans chose a name for the team in an online poll held between March 27 and 31, 2008. Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result. MLS teams that carry on the names of their NASL predecessors are eligible to compete, but the Timbers and Whitecaps declined to participate. [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]. Seattle's 0.833 win percentage at home against Colorado is the highest in MLS history among fixtures played at least 10 times. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Drew Carey, Seattle Sounders (initially bought 7.5%) Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images. 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. We want to make sure that if we invest for the next 20 or 30 or 50 years, were in the right location. The majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. [241] The trophy is exchanged by the three teams' supporters groups and is based on the results of certain regular season matches. 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%). [199], Providence Health & Services was announced as the club's new jersey sponsor at a Renton event on January 20, 2023. [10] Many of the state's voters supported the referendum to construct Seahawks Stadium because it was also expected to be a professional soccer venue. [302] KKMO (El Rey 1360 AM) broadcasts matches and a weekly show in Spanish with commentary from Mario Rodriguez, Carlos Tapia, and Felipe Maqueda. [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. [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. The winless streak ended in a match on July 7, which saw the return of Steve Zakuani from rehabilitation, against the Colorado Rapids. [163] The team played MLS Cup 2021 champions New York City FC in the semifinals, winning 31 at home in the first leg and drawing 11 in the second leg to advance 42 on aggregate. Nov. 17 (UPI) --Seattle Mariners legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has joined the Seattle Sounders' ownership group, the Major League Soccer club announced Tuesday. [111] Despite the sluggish start as well as the loss of midfielder Clint Dempsey, who was forced in August to stop playing after evaluations for an irregular heartbeat,[112] the Sounders rose from ninth place to fourth place in the Western Conference and qualified for the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs, with eight wins, two losses, and four draws. [161] In the round of 16, the Sounders were held to a scoreless draw to F.C. The Sounders were the first MLS team to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. [83], The Sounders continued to break the MLS average attendance record for the fourth and fifth consecutive year in 2012 and 2013, with an average of 43,144 and 44,038, respectively. Forbes estimated that the Sounders were worth $310 million in 2018. You get what you pay for. 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. The Sounders also operate a players' academy and the lower-division Tacoma Defiance, which have produced homegrown players, including forward Jordan Morris and defender DeAndre Yedlin. 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[278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). Michael Hassan. In front of a raucous crowd of almost 69,000 fans at Seattle's Lumen Field, Sounders forward Ral Ruidaz gave the hosts a lead they wouldn't relinquish in the final minute of the first half.. [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. It appears thats the amount of money the new owners spent to buy into the ownership group. Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? "That would make sense, because that way they could retain soccer interest," he said. [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. [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. With 14 wins in the final 16 matches of the season, the Sounders completed the best half season in league history. News Sport Region Music Person Profession Crypto. The Sounders advanced to their first Champions League final and faced Mexican club UNAM, who hosted the first leg. Hanauer, however, suggested that was never a particularly acute concern. [154] The Sounders faced the Columbus Crew in the 2020 MLS Cup final and lost 30 in front of 1,500 spectators at Mapfre Stadium on December 12the latest calendar date to host a league match. [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. [205] Because of this relationship, the Sounders made use of Lumen Field without paying rent. Jordan Morris scored a brace, with Cristian Roldan and newcomer Hber adding goals as the . To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [49] Despite setbacks and a slow start to the season (the club won just 3 of its first 10 matches), the Sounders went on to finish the season with the second-best record in the league at 18 wins, 9 draws, 7 losses, and qualified for the playoffs for a third consecutive year. They then extended that win streak to nine games as they beat Vancouver 21 on September 15, before eventually losing to the Philadelphia Union on September 19. However, Seattle followed the win by losing 8 of its next 14 matches. Forbes estimated that the Sounders were worth $310 million in 2018. Avg. [32] Seattle finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 draws. [220] The largest attendance during the pandemic era came during a doubleheader with OL Reign against their respective Portland opponents in August 2021, which drew 45,737 people for the MLS fixture. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. Sure someone will do it for $20/h, and it will be a mess, if you want a senior developer with a full stack background and 10+ years experience than you are going to be paying a hell of a lot more for the quality of work. [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. 2 playoff seed with 4-1 drubbing of San Jose", "Sounders fight past FC Dallas to reach Western Conference title match", "Sound the Alarms! That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. In 2015, Hanauer and Roth essentially swapped their stakes, making Hanauer the new majority owner among the group. For other uses, see, This table of the last few Sounders seasons is an excerpt from, Schmetzer era and first MLS Cup (20162018), Second MLS Cup title and pandemic (20192021), Champions League title and Club World Cup (20222023), Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 00:20, History of professional soccer in Seattle, American Professional Soccer League (APSL) Sounders, List of Seattle Sounders FC records and statistics, List of Seattle Sounders FC seasons Seasons, "Seattle Misses First MLS Cut But Bid Isn't Dead", "Big Soccer Surprise: 38,000 To See Match", "Soccer League Rejects Sounders' Plan; Two Will Compete To Sell Season Tickets", "Seattle Gets Boost in Bid For Team Husky Stadium Might Be MLS Site", "Major League Soccer Postponed Until 1996", "U.S. [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. [243][244], The fan-created Heritage Cup competition with the San Jose Earthquakes began in the 2009 MLS season. Former USL Sounders coach and assistant coach Brian Schmetzer took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of Sigi Schmid. [35], Before the first match of the Sounders' second season, the club increased the number of season ticket holders to 32,000. This question was raised during the press conference, explicitly referencing the ownership group that Howard Schultz put together when he bought the SuperSonics. [122] The season began with only five wins in the first 17 matches, but was followed by a 13-match unbeaten streak and additional wins to clinch a second-place spot in the Western Conference. (David . [283][284] The team became known as the Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2019 season. Olimpia in a penalty shootout after a 44 aggregate draw. [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. In the Champions League, Seattle progressed through the preliminary round, beating Isidro Metapn 21 on aggregate, but was eliminated in the group stage. Hes only been in the role for a number of months, but that relationship has gotten really strong, Hanauer said. "We are doubling down on this community and growing our local roots even deeper," majority owner Adrian Hanauer said in a statement. [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. [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. 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. [184] It was followed in 2021 by a dark purple jersey with orange and yellow accents to evoke the style of Seattle musician Jimi Hendrix; the jersey was designed in partnership with his family and features Hendrix's signature. As Marc Stein reported, the Maloofs have agreed to sell 65 percent of the Kings to a Seattle group led by Chris Hansen. 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. [181] The club's third kits in early years used bright colors, such as "electricity yellow" and cyan, but were later replaced with more muted colors; they primarily saw use during non-league matches. Hanauer half-jokingly suggested some more owners may be announced. 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