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. [174] Fans chose a name for the team in an online poll held between March 27 and 31, 2008. 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. [202], Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the Seattle Seahawks. 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. [228] Plans for a new training facility, named the Sounders FC Center at Longacres, were announced in February 2022. The expanded ownership group will have an executive board to decide on club matters. [156] The Sounders retained the Cascadia Cup with a 211 record, including a 62 away victory over the Portland Timbers. Setting aside the stadium discussions in Tacoma for Reign FC and the Defiance, Hanauer revealed that there is movement on a new training facility for the Sounders. "I'm always going to [] This one billion percent. 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[243][244], The fan-created Heritage Cup competition with the San Jose Earthquakes began in the 2009 MLS season. 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.. To some degree, we simply have to take Hanauer at his word. [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. However you get there, a source indicated that valuation is at least in the ballpark.. Hanauer made a big point of saying how the new owners never talked about things like prospective return on investment, and were far more focused on being part of an exciting project. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Basketball - Milwaukee Bucks? [291] This team would field former academy players during their summers off from university teams. 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 . For other similarly named teams, see, "The Sounders" redirects here. "Ciara and I are fired . Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [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. [131] The Sounders finished second in the Western Conference with 18 wins, 11 losses, and 5 draws. Ciara's husband Russell Wilson, the 2014 Super Bowl winning. 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. The Sounders became the first MLS club to win the CONCACAF Champions League with their 52 aggregate victory. Jordan Morris scored a brace, with Cristian Roldan and newcomer Hber adding goals as the . [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. 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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. [77] In August 2013, the Sounders completed the signing of U.S. national team captain Clint Dempsey from Tottenham Hotspur for $9million, the largest transfer deal in the league's history, and a record salary of $32million over four years. According to Robin Waite, a member of the Sounders' ownership group, no decision has been made. 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Alejandro Bedoya. [165] As CONCACAF champions, Seattle became the first MLS club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. [207][226], The team's training facilities and offices are located at the Starfire Sports Complex in nearby Tukwila. That was important to me and it was important to the league. 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. 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. "Seattle Sounders" redirects here. After bringing 11 new families into the ownership group, Hanauer has an even bigger majority. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Lumen Field. It was a pretty clever way to market this, I must admit. Is it perfect? Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. [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. The Sacramento Kings could soon be the Seattle SuperSonics. [12] In 2004, MLS commissioner Don Garber indicated that Seattle had been "very close" to receiving the expansion team ultimately awarded to Salt Lake. [148][149], The Sounders cancelled an away match against the LA Galaxy in August to join a multi-sport boycott to protest racial injustice. [224] If an MLS rule change requires natural grass playing surfaces, the field will be permanently replaced with natural grass. 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. Former USL Sounders coach and assistant coach Brian Schmetzer took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of Sigi Schmid. In the latter half of the regular season, Seattle reversed its fortune. [4] Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. The club lost the first leg 30 in Salt Lake, and could only net two goals in the second leg at home. The announcement also meant that the Seattle Sounders of the USL First Division would play its final season the year before the new MLS franchise was formed. 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. [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. [279] In 2019, the club announced that they would become carbon neutral by reducing emissions and purchasing offsets. [32] We are confident that any scheduling issues can be mitigated over the course of time.. [115] The Sounders advanced from the Knockout Round of the playoffs through a 10 win over Sporting Kansas City, and beat FC Dallas 42 on aggregate to return to the Conference Final. Should we be worried about the Sounders spending less? [152] In the playoffs, the Sounders defeated Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas to host Minnesota United FC in the Western Conference Final. [44], The Sounders began the 2011 season by hosting the opening match of the MLS season for the third straight year, losing 10 to the Los Angeles Galaxy. The soft benefits are things like recruitment. [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. As a programmer I charge $150/h 40 hour minimum blocks. Lets just say the money is the same. 1. MLS has 24 participating teams spread across the US and. (David . [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. [82] Seattle fell 21 to the Timbers in the home leg and were defeated 32 in Portland, knocking the Sounders out in a performance that failed to live up to expectations. [89], The Sounders advanced to the 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final and defeated the Philadelphia Union in extra time, to win their fourth trophy of the tournament. [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. That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. [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. [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. [259] Retired baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife, Melissa, also joined the ownership group the following month. [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. The new projects would replace the fossil-fueled . Myerson seemed to raise that specter in a blog post about the process behind assembling the group of owners. [33] Its inaugural season came to an end in the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs with a loss in the conference semifinals to the Houston Dynamo by a 10 aggregate score in a two-legged series. 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). [27] Seattle was the first MLS expansion team to win its first three matches, and they did so with a shutout in each. Carey has increased his investment in the team as well, according to Hanauer. [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]. 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. Madonna Thunder Hawk, 83, sits in her home near Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 9, 2023. The Seattle Sounders missed the MLS . To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Odds & lines subject to change. [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. [208] The field was renamed in 2022 to the "Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field". [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. Guadalajara. [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. As Hanauer said during the press conference, there is no new pot of money, so we should not expect any massive changes in direction. MLSsoccer.coms Matt Doyle says the centerback is being shopped around league. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^ 1. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 with the third-highest vote total in history at 99.3 percent. 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). A source indicated that Allen will be an active participant in the operation of the team though VSG president Chris McGowan, a sentiment echoed by Hanauer. 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. [92] He left the club in November 2022 and was replaced by Craig Waibel, another former member of Real Salt Lake's staff. [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. The team set a new MLS record for average attendance in each of its first five seasons. [188] Despite hiring a consultant to explore other jersey partnerships in 2012,[189] the Microsoft sponsorship was repeatedly extended with a one-year contract in 2013, for the following season, and 2014, lasting through the end of the 2016 season. I am the majority owner and retain control, Hanauer said. 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