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. 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). Season ticket holders become automatic members, while non-season ticket holders may buy into the Alliance for a fee. The club was established on November 13, 2007, and began play in 2009 as an MLS expansion team. 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. The ensuing penalty shootout took 11 rounds and was won 109 by San Jose. 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. [196][197] The club's first sleeve patch sponsor, WaFd Bank, was announced in July 2020 ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament. 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. [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. For other similarly named teams, see, "The Sounders" redirects here. They qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout. The venue also hosted the 2010 and 2011 tournament finals for the U.S. Open Cup. Feb. 21Puget Sound Energy is pushing for legislation that would help it secure a large ownership stake in new renewable projects in the state. 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. [8] In the end, Seattle was not among the cities chosen to establish a team during the first season of MLS. [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. [235] The club's fight song is "Salute to the Olympians" by Henry Mancini, which had been adopted by the NASL Sounders in 1974 and later used by the USL Sounders. We love our Starfire location, but we are very close to deploying some resources for the long haul and we want to get it right., While Hanauer said the team is happy with the relationship with CenturyLink Field, there are some areas for improvement, and he hopes this new ownership group and better communication with the Washington State Public Stadium Authority can lead to improvements which will help the Sounders going forward. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 1. 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. [100][101] In November 2015, Adrian Hanauer was made majority owner of the club, succeeding Joe Roth. 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.. [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. After an up-and-down 2022, Morriss opened the 2023 campaign with one of his best-ever performances. [233] The band plays music from multiple genres, such as Latin, rock and pop,[233] and sits on the north end of Lumen Field. [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. [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 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. Time will tell, though. MLSsoccer.coms Matt Doyle says the centerback is being shopped around league. [91], Former Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey was hired by the club in January 2015, replacing Adrian Hanauer. The majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. Kaye and Smith had built a radio network, Kaye-Smith Enterprises. The club set a new MLS record for average attendance with 30,943 fans per match. He was promoted to interim head coach from his role as assistant coach after Sigi Schmid parted ways with the club on mutual terms in July 2016. [28] The club set a state record for attendance at a soccer match on August 5, 2009, when 66,848 attended a friendly match with FC Barcelona,[29] a record which was later broken when they hosted Manchester United in front of 67,052 fans,[30] and later in the 2019 MLS Cup against Toronto FC with 69,274 in attendance. [66], During the 2013 preseason, the Sounders signed their first homegrown player, right back DeAndre Yedlin,[67] veteran defender Djimi Traor,[68] and forward Obafemi Martins, who paid his release clause to his Spanish club. 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. Seattle has longstanding rivalries with fellow Pacific Northwest clubs Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with whom it competes for the Cascadia Cup. The Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. Griffey, Jr., who spent 13 seasons in Seattle, is the latest to join the ownership of the city's Major League Soccer League franchise. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [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. [279] The financial success of the team is driven in large part by their high attendance figures and local popularity. [222][223] In 2012, an updated FieldTurf surface was installed and certified by FIFA with a 2-star quality rating, the highest possible rating. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! 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. 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). 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. 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. [180], The Sounders have usually played in a rave green primary jersey with varying colors and designs for their secondary and third kits. 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. Motagua", "Recap: Club Len 1, Seattle Sounders FC 1 (1-4 aggregate: SEA advance to semifinals)", "Sounders advance to their first CCL final and a draw was enough", "Seattle Ends MLS's CCL Futility, Routs Pumas to Win Concacaf's Title", "The Sounders Qualified for the Club World Cup. Former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson contacted Hanauer to see what he could do about strengthening local ownership ties. [203] However, owing to continued high demand, capacity has been increased multiple times,[210][213] to 38,500 for the 2012 season[214] and to 39,115 for the 2015 season and 37,722 in 2019. 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. [205] Because of this relationship, the Sounders made use of Lumen Field without paying rent. When asked about a report last week that Russell Wilson tried to have him and general manager John Schneider fired before the Seattle Seahawks traded the veteran quarterback to the Denver Broncos last March, Carroll maintained support for his former player. . Grammy award winning singer Ciara and rap star Macklemore of "Thrift Shop" fame have joined Seattle Sounders' new ownership group. [86] The August 25, 2013, home match against the Portland Timbers drew a crowd of 67,385, the second-largest standalone attendance in league history. This marked the first time the club had failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs and ended a 13-year streakthe longest active streak in MLS and second-longest in major North American sports. [251] Hanauer and his mother Lenore Hanauer also became minority owners of Tacoma-based Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League in January 2019, though there was no affiliation between the two clubs;[252] their involvement with that club ended when OL Groupe purchased majority ownership of it the following year. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Basketball - Milwaukee Bucks? [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. [231], Carey also requested that the Sounders have their own marching band, the first of its kind in MLS. Up until this year, the only notable change in the ownership structure was when Hanauer bought a small percentage of Roths shares in order to become the majority owner in late 2015. 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 . 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. The Sounders have not confirmed how Roths shares were divvied up, but Hanauer did say he and Carey both increased their percentages. Hanauer, however, suggested that was never a particularly acute concern. The first vote on retaining or replacing Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer was scheduled to be held between October to December 2012. 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. "Sounders FC was born right. Former USL Sounders coach and assistant coach Brian Schmetzer took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of Sigi Schmid. But beyond the status that comes with fancy training grounds, there are both the hard and soft benefits. 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. That was David Nathanson, who also happens to be a minority owner of Seattles NHL team along with Hanauer. 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). Given the rather unprecedented nature of all this, you probably have a lot of questions. The team won the MLS Cup in 2016. Michael Hassan. How much of the Seattle Sounders does Drew Carey own? Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. LA would go on to win the MLS Cup. [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. There was no immediate news about what sort of initiatives this new group may implement, but Hanauer hinted at several announcements over the next few months. In the playoffs, the Sounders were eliminated in the conference semifinals by the Los Angeles Galaxy on a 31 aggregate score. A stake of 3% to 5% in the Seattle Sounders was sold in an unannounced deal a couple of months ago, valuing the MLS team at $680 million, Forbes has learned from a person with knowledge of 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. [286] The academy fields teams in four age levels in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy system,[287] and is affiliated with youth clubs in Washington, North Carolina, and Central California. [238] Eastside Supporters is a group which can be found in section 150 which they call "The Pod". In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, they qualified for the preliminary round of the 201011 CONCACAF Champions League. [227] Smaller than Lumen Field, Starfire is also used to host U.S. Open Cup matches. Without access to their tax returns, theres no way of knowing for sure. "I'm always going to [] "Seattle Sounders" redirects here. The Sacramento Kings could soon be the Seattle SuperSonics. [228] Plans for a new training facility, named the Sounders FC Center at Longacres, were announced in February 2022. Ciara's husband Russell Wilson, the 2014 Super Bowl winning. [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. [165] As CONCACAF champions, Seattle became the first MLS club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. And in May of 2013 a new ownership group paid $100 million just as. On September 2, 2009, the Sounders became the second MLS expansion team in league history (Chicago was the first) to win the U.S. Open Cup tournament in its first season. SEATTLE The expansion Seattle Kraken are adding some additional star power to their ownership group. Griffey's generational talent helped to make him one of baseball's most famous athletes, and one of the biggest names in Seattle. [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. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. The Sounders tied the Galaxy on aggregate score but lost on the away goals rule after losing 10 away and winning 21 at home. [279] In 2019, the club announced that they would become carbon neutral by reducing emissions and purchasing offsets. [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. [241] The trophy is exchanged by the three teams' supporters groups and is based on the results of certain regular season matches. [38] The club broke its own single-season attendance record, averaging 36,173 fans per match,[39] and again sold out every league match. Other investors are also coming aboard while current majority owner Adrian Hanauer is increasing his investment stake in the club. [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. [256][257] Myerson arranged for the investment through his connections and negotiations that took 15 months to complete. 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[9], In 1996, as Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen worked with the city to build a new football stadium for his team, the potential of an MLS expansion team that could be a co-tenant helped drive public support for the effort. Motagua in Honduras but defeated them 50 in the second leg at home. The Sounders are now the league's most valuable franchise at $175 million, a massive 483% increase over its 2009 sale price. [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. Forbes estimated that the Sounders were worth $310 million in 2018. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Seattle Sounders Football Club is an American professional men's soccer club based in Seattle, Washington, United States. [259] Retired baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife, Melissa, also joined the ownership group the following month. He had been hired by the club in 2021 to serve as sporting director. They found an SEC filing for Seattle Futbol LLC that showed an offering for that amount. 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. Well connected guy, for sure. If saving money was their goal, Hanauer and Carey probably wouldnt have bought more shares. 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. [6], In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. I heard something about $58.5 million being exchanged. A refurbished Starfire or an entirely new facility could put the Sounders back into the training ground elite. The jersey is primarily red with a stylized dragon on the front and includes yellow and black accents as well as the symbols of Jeet Kune Do and Lee's signature. However, in addition to the documentary, the actors have pledged $2.64 million to support the club's. Someone really good at math must be able to figure out what the Sounders are worth, right? [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. [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. [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. [257] Peter Tomozawa and Donna LeDuc joined the new minority ownership group shortly afterwards, with Tomozawa taking over as president of business operations. 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. [37] They finished the season with 14 wins, 10 losses, and 6 ties. Im happy to allow the possibility that Clint Dempseys signing never happens without Roth constantly pushing for it, and as corny as his idea for the unveiling was, its still a signature moment in the history of the team. [69] Longtime forward Fredy Montero left Seattle on loan to Colombian club Millonarios F.C. The initial list of possibilities Seattle FC, Seattle Republic and Seattle Alliance deliberately did not include Seattle Sounders in order to provide a fresh start. [78] The team's continued run of wins put them into Supporters' Shield contention in September, coming within one point of the league-leading Red Bulls,[79] but fell to fourth place in the conference after a run of four straight losses in October. That was important to me and it was important to the league. [278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). MLSsoccer.coms Matt Doyle says the centerback is being shopped around league. [157][158] The team also won twice against Mexican clubs UANL and Santos Laguna in the 2021 Leagues Cup and advanced to the final, where they lost 32 to Club Len in Las Vegas. It depends on how you look at it. [202], Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the Seattle Seahawks. If Hanauer really increased his holdings by 16 percent which would give him a true majority this offering would have. In fact, Hanauer said that while there were other groups of non-locals interested in buying Roths stake and possibly even more than that he felt they all shared his vision of what has made the club great. 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. Hes only been in the role for a number of months, but that relationship has gotten really strong, Hanauer said. [118] On December 10, 2016, the Sounders defeated Toronto FC 54 in a penalty shootout, to win MLS Cup 2016, their first MLS championship in franchise history, going the whole match without a shot on goal. [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. 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