[37] They finished the season with 14 wins, 10 losses, and 6 ties. [148][149], The Sounders cancelled an away match against the LA Galaxy in August to join a multi-sport boycott to protest racial injustice. It was a pretty clever way to market this, I must admit. . [217] The record was surpassed during the following year's home match against the Portland Timbers in August with 67,385 in attendance. 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. [278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). The biggest takeaway: Adrian Hanauer is even more in charge than he was before. [209], Lumen Field is a 69,000-seat stadium designed for both teams. 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. You get what you pay for. The biggest complaint about CenturyLink might be the lack of grass, something Hanauer brought up unprompted as a possible improvement down the line. [219], The 2020 season was suspended after two matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after which the Sounders played home matches behind closed doors. [216] The following season had three full-capacity matches, including a fixture against the Portland Timbers in October with 66,452 spectators, the second-largest stand-alone attendance in MLS history. [100][101] In November 2015, Adrian Hanauer was made majority owner of the club, succeeding Joe Roth. First off, it should probably be noted that every new member was brought in with a partner. Seattle Sounders FC entered MLS as the league's 15th team and played its first home match on March 19, 2009, in front of a sold-out crowd of 32,523, defeating the New York Red Bulls 30. The club's majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, and its minority owners are the estate of Paul Allen, Drew Carey, and 14 families from the Seattle area. 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 Allens sister Jody and operated by Vulcan Sports and Entertainment and Drew Carey had 7.5 percent. With the loss of Roth and the addition of a new group of owners, Hanauers life gets a little bit simpler, and a lot more complicated. Avg. More likely, hes teasing a training grounds announcement. We go 5-on-5: 1. 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, New ownership group opens new chapter for Adrian Hanauer, Sounders. And that number is down by 3 percentage points just since. [136] Defender Chad Marshall, who had joined in 2014, announced his retirement from professional soccer on May 22, leaving unexpectedly mid-way through the season. The winless streak ended in a match on July 7, which saw the return of Steve Zakuani from rehabilitation, against the Colorado Rapids. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. We are confident that any scheduling issues can be mitigated over the course of time.. [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. However, in addition to the documentary, the actors have pledged $2.64 million to support the club's. [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. "[179] The NASL team was originally named in a public contest, with "Sounders" announced as the winner on January 22, 1974. [259] Retired baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife, Melissa, also joined the ownership group the following month. Terry was intent on keeping the Sounders almost exclusively locally owned, I felt the same way and Joe felt the same way as well. Gorilla FC is a Sounders supporters group that sits in the south end of Lumen Field in Sections 119 and 120. "Seattle Sounders" redirects here. 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). That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Basketball - Milwaukee Bucks? [105] Lagerwey also traded Marco Pappa and Lamar Neagle to other clubs in the offseason. [177] Of the more than 14,500 votes received in choosing the new team name, 49% of the votes included some form of the name "Sounders". The 10-year sponsorship was brokered by Oak View Group and signed for an undisclosed amount. [171] The Sounders announced their appointment of Craig Waibel as the club's new general manager and Chief Soccer Officer on November 30. Gambling problem? The ensuing penalty shootout took 11 rounds and was won 109 by San Jose. [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. But beyond that investment, Hanauer teased some exciting announcements to come in the summer. MLSsoccer.coms Matt Doyle says the centerback is being shopped around league. The Associated Press Previous Former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson contacted Hanauer to see what he could do about strengthening local ownership ties. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. With the win, the Sounders became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican team in the knockout stage of CONCACAF Champions League. In other words, he does not have to clear every signing with a bunch of different people. 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. [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. T-4. [1][215], The Sounders have opened additional sections at Lumen Field for international friendlies, MLS Cup finals, and select regular season matches. Were putting an executive committee together that includes some of these owners and a broader group to explore how wecan leverage their knowledge and make them part of decision-making going forward, Hanauer said. 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 total share of ownership stake of the 12 new owners totals $58.6 million, according to a recent SEC filing, but it's unclear how much of the percentage of the total ownership stake that. [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. We have some exciting announcements to roll out, Hanauer said. The team will hold an introductory event next week showcasing the new ownership group. MLS has 24 participating teams spread across the US and. What does this mean for spending going forward? [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. [241] The trophy is exchanged by the three teams' supporters groups and is based on the results of certain regular season matches. In 2004, the fan-based Cascadia Cup was created to formalize the competition between the Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver USL teams. [56][57], Seattle opened the 2012 season with a run of five straight wins in April and May,[58] but fell into a month-long, nine-match winless streak in June. "I'm always going to [] On October 25, 2014, the final game of the 2014 regular season, the Sounders defeated the LA Galaxy 20 to secure and win their first Supporters' Shield. What does this news mean to the league, its fans and the Kings' franchise? The new projects would replace the fossil-fueled . [212] Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season. Myerson seemed to raise that specter in a blog post about the process behind assembling the group of owners. [36] The first match of the season was played at Qwest Field, with Seattle hosting a new MLS expansion team, the Philadelphia Union. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. [233] The band plays music from multiple genres, such as Latin, rock and pop,[233] and sits on the north end of Lumen Field. . 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 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. But with new teams coming in almost every year and existing teams building newer facilities, the Sounders are probably no better than the top of the bottom third in that regard. [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. [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. 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. Other investors are also coming aboard while current majority owner Adrian Hanauer is increasing his investment stake in the club. Carey has increased his investment in the team as well, according to Hanauer. SEATTLE The expansion Seattle Kraken are adding some additional star power to their ownership group. Save on toys, clothes, shoes, home dcor, baby, maternity, beauty and more. [27] Seattle was the first MLS expansion team to win its first three matches, and they did so with a shutout in each. [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. The Seattle Sounders made plenty of headlines Tuesday morning, with the announcement that 11 new families have joined the club's ownership group. [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. As Hanauer said during the press conference, there is no new pot of money, so we should not expect any massive changes in direction. [283][284] The team became known as the Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2019 season. 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. [228] Plans for a new training facility, named the Sounders FC Center at Longacres, were announced in February 2022. The club lost the first leg 30 in Salt Lake, and could only net two goals in the second leg at home. [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. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Lumen Field. The Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. The trophies along the way, the fact that this team has has the best record, the most consistent winning record of any team over the ten years, and ultimately winning that MLS Cup in 2016 was something that Ill never forget, Hanauer said. [32] Seattle finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 draws. They joined MLS in 2009, and won MLS Cups in 2016 and . [230] Drew Carey is the chairman of the Sounders FC Alliance. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result. [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. Oops. News of Roths decision to step back meant that other interested groups from outside the area were looking to pursue the Sounders, which could have led to an uncertain future. The Sounders play their home league matches at Lumen Field, with a reduced capacity of 37,722 seats for most matches. Mike Gebauer, manager of the 18,000 . 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. [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. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. 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. ", "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. [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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The rapper and Seahawks quarterback are part of this new ownership group, but they each own a relatively small share. Sounders representatives have said they prefer the more intimate atmosphere for smaller cup matches. Jordan Morris scored a brace, with Cristian Roldan and newcomer Hber adding goals as the . Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? [199], Providence Health & Services was announced as the club's new jersey sponsor at a Renton event on January 20, 2023. 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. The Sounders compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. [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. Grammy award winning singer Ciara and rap star Macklemore of "Thrift Shop" fame have joined Seattle Sounders' new ownership group. But beyond the status that comes with fancy training grounds, there are both the hard and soft benefits. [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. [38] The club broke its own single-season attendance record, averaging 36,173 fans per match,[39] and again sold out every league match. [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. The Sounders are ranked as one of the most valuable franchises in North America. 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). Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Should we be worried about having too many chefs in the kitchen? All right, level with me Is this change good? This question was raised during the press conference, explicitly referencing the ownership group that Howard Schultz put together when he bought the SuperSonics. Alas, we dont know that very important variable. 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. It was fitting, then, that Hanauer had the stage to himself. The team won the MLS Cup in 2016. [144], Seattle opened the 2020 season with the CONCACAF Champions League, where they lost in the round of 16 to C.D. [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. [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. [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. Along with several organized groups, a 53-member marching band called "Sound Wave" supports the club at each home match. [3] By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances. [92] Seattle was unable to repeat their successes in the 2014 season. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. The Kraken announced Monday that Grammy winner Macklemore and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch are joining the minority investor group. [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. 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