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. [228] Plans for a new training facility, named the Sounders FC Center at Longacres, were announced in February 2022. Seattle's 0.833 win percentage at home against Colorado is the highest in MLS history among fixtures played at least 10 times. [92] Seattle was unable to repeat their successes in the 2014 season. [102] The club set a new attendance record during the 2015 season, with an average attendance of 44,247. [205] Because of this relationship, the Sounders made use of Lumen Field without paying rent. Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? While the Sounders may not suddenly have a lot more money, the new owners bring a host of new ideas and connections. Feb. 21Puget Sound Energy is pushing for legislation that would help it secure a large ownership stake in new renewable projects in the state. For me, I think it comes down to this: If youve liked the way the Sounders have operated during their first 10-plus seasons in MLS, youll probably be happy going forward. More likely, hes teasing a training grounds announcement. The move was mitigated somewhat by the signing of homegrown product Jordan Morris. No. Hanauer said. [35], Before the first match of the Sounders' second season, the club increased the number of season ticket holders to 32,000. However you get there, a source indicated that valuation is at least in the ballpark.. [74], The Sounders began the MLS season with a run of five matches without a win, the worst start in the team's history, due to injuries to key players. I heard something about $58.5 million being exchanged. Along with several organized groups, a 53-member marching band called "Sound Wave" supports the club at each home match. The logo incorporates the Space Needle, an internationally recognized Seattle landmark. [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. 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. [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. 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[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. [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. The Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. The Sounders play their home league matches at Lumen Field, with a reduced capacity of 37,722 seats for most matches. 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. This one billion percent. [288][289] Several academy products have been signed by the Sounders under the MLS Homegrown Player Rule, including DeAndre Yedlin, Sean Okoli, Jordan Morris, and Henry Wingo. [224] If an MLS rule change requires natural grass playing surfaces, the field will be permanently replaced with natural grass. To some degree, we simply have to take Hanauer at his word. [6], In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. [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. Members may also be elected to the Sounders FC Alliance Council by receiving at least 25 nominations from other members on an annual basis. Is it perfect? They joined MLS in 2009, and won MLS Cups in 2016 and . [70][71] The Sounders began the 2013 season with the knockout round of the 201213 Champions League, facing Mexican club Tigres UANL in the quarterfinals. 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. Are the Sounders trying to trade Xavier Arreaga? The team set a new MLS record for average attendance in each of its first five seasons. Major Link Soccer: Alexia Putellas grabs player of the year, Vlatko is paid much less than Berhalter and MLS week 1 is officially in the books, Sign up for the . Well, kinda. [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. There were other interested groups, Hanauer said. A refurbished Starfire or an entirely new facility could put the Sounders back into the training ground elite. This replaced a previous syndication deal with Root Sports Northwest. [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. [69] Longtime forward Fredy Montero left Seattle on loan to Colombian club Millonarios F.C. [209], Lumen Field is a 69,000-seat stadium designed for both teams. The 10-year sponsorship was brokered by Oak View Group and signed for an undisclosed amount. Griffey, Jr., who spent 13 seasons in Seattle, is the latest to join the ownership of the city's Major League Soccer League franchise. Forbes estimated that the Sounders were worth $310 million in 2018. [278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). Hanauer, however, suggested that was never a particularly acute concern. [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. We have some exciting announcements to roll out, Hanauer said. [290], In January 2012, the Sounders announced a partnership for the Tacoma Tide, an amateur team in the USL Premier Development League, to rebrand as Seattle Sounders FC U-23 and appoint Darren Sawatzky as head coach. [51] In the MLS playoffs, Seattle lost its Western Conference semifinal series 32 on aggregate to Real Salt Lake. [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. News > Business Tesla owners stay loyal through Elon Musk's many controversies. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. We are confident that any scheduling issues can be mitigated over the course of time.. Its players have included former US international Clint Dempsey, top goal scorer Fredy Montero, as well as long-time captain Osvaldo Alonso, and current captain Nicols Lodeiro. Alas, we dont know that very important variable. Gambling problem? On October 5, 2010, Seattle won the U.S. Open Cup final, 21, becoming the first team since 1983 to repeat as U.S. Open Cup champions. [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. Alejandro Bedoya. [258] In October 2020, Seattle Kraken team president Tod Leiweke and his wife, Tara, were announced as additional part-owners of the team. [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. 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The biggest share is still owned by Hanauer, who actually increased his holdings by buying some of Roths portion. 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. [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. [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. The biggest takeaway: Adrian Hanauer is even more in charge than he was before. [273], SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily recognized Seattle Sounders FC as the Professional Sports Team of the Year in 2009 because of the team's record-setting success in attendance, as well as making the playoffs in its inaugural season. The Sounders advanced to their first Champions League final and faced Mexican club UNAM, who hosted the first leg. 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. Seattle. [300] Matches were televised in Spanish on Univision station KUNS, anchored by Jaime Mendez with analysts Diego Arrioja and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado. [250], The ownership group of the club is composed of three owners and an ownership group composed of 14 families. Jordan Morris scored a brace, with Cristian Roldan and newcomer Hber adding goals as the . Sounders FC won both times and new attendance records were set each year it was hosted at CenturyLink Field. The biggest complaint about CenturyLink might be the lack of grass, something Hanauer brought up unprompted as a possible improvement down the line. [291] This team would field former academy players during their summers off from university teams. Hanauer is even more invested in this team both literally and figuratively than he ever has been before. Griffey joins an ownership group that last year added Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, and hip-hop star Macklemore among a group of local investors. [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. [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. [132] Minority owner Paul Allen died from complications related to non-Hodgkin lymphoma on October 15, 2018, leaving his stake in the Sounders to an estate executed by his sister Jody Allen. [4] Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets. What does this news mean to the league, its fans and the Kings' franchise? Wilson and Ciara are among 11 local families who joined the . "We are doubling down on this community and growing our local roots even deeper," majority owner Adrian Hanauer said in a statement. After bringing 11 new families into the ownership group, Hanauer has an even bigger majority. [3] By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances. 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. [32] Seattle finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 draws. 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. [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. How much of the Seattle Sounders does Drew Carey own? [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. As the majority owner, Hanauer was clear that the buck will stop with him. Save on toys, clothes, shoes, home dcor, baby, maternity, beauty and more. 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. [279] The financial success of the team is driven in large part by their high attendance figures and local popularity. Explore daily deals and everyday value on top brands and on-trend styles. Seattle Sounders. In the new estimates, about 81% of Seattle households owned at least one vehicle in 2018 that's the lowest rate since the 1980s. It appears thats the amount of money the new owners spent to buy into the ownership group. The deal put the team's value at $700 million, by far the most for a franchise. Season ticket holders become automatic members, while non-season ticket holders may buy into the Alliance for a fee. SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Sounders have expanded their ownership group with the addition of Tod and Tara Leiweke, the team announced Monday. [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. 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. [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. [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. 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. [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. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Lumen Field. It was a pretty clever way to market this, I must admit. [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. 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. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Ultimately I will want to involve them [the new owners] and make them feel like partners, but ultimately Im going to be able to make the call.. [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. 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%). 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. News Sport Region Music Person Profession Crypto. Kaye and Smith had built a radio network, Kaye-Smith Enterprises. [302] KKMO (El Rey 1360 AM) broadcasts matches and a weekly show in Spanish with commentary from Mario Rodriguez, Carlos Tapia, and Felipe Maqueda. However, in addition to the documentary, the actors have pledged $2.64 million to support the club's. The Sounders are now the league's most valuable franchise at $175 million, a massive 483% increase over its 2009 sale price. 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. [162] Seattle then faced Club Len in a rematch of the Leagues Cup Final, winning 30 at home in the first leg and drawing 11 in the second leg to advance to the semifinals. [11] While the stadium problem was being resolved, a new issue emerged. Seattle Sounders Portland Timbers . 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. Given the rather unprecedented nature of all this, you probably have a lot of questions. Other investors are also coming aboard while current majority owner Adrian Hanauer is increasing his investment stake in the club. Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result. Ciara and Wilson are part of the ownership group of the champion Seattle Sounders soccer team, and she also serves on the board of the Why Not You Foundation, created by her husband. Odds & lines subject to change. [80][81] The Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 20 in the knockout round, and drew rivals Portland in the conference semifinal. 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, Everything you needed to know about changes to Sounders ownership. [42] The final was played in front of a U.S. Open Cup record crowd of 31,311,[43] and the victory ensured Seattle's return to the Champions League in 2011. [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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. From its MLS inception until 2022, the team qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffsthe longest record in league historyand competed in the CONCACAF Champions League six times, becoming the first MLS team to win the modern version of the competition in 2022. 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. The ensuing penalty shootout took 11 rounds and was won 109 by San Jose. He wants to win as bad as anyone. The match drew an attendance of 69,274, setting records for the team and any sporting event at CenturyLink Field. 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. Wilson and Ciara. [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. Beyond them, its a group of people with backgrounds in the tech industry that former tech executive Terry Myerson apparently cobbled together. [7] In November 1994, the start of the first MLS season was postponed until 1996, and it was noted that the absence of an "adequate grass-field facility" in the area and the presence of the new APSL Seattle Sounders team had thwarted Seattle's MLS bid. [105] Lagerwey also traded Marco Pappa and Lamar Neagle to other clubs in the offseason. Russell Wilson and Ciara have been added to the MLS Seattle Sounders ownership group, This is the QB's first stake in a sports ownership @brgridiron Russell and Ciara also created their own. The Sounders were the first MLS team to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. 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. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. [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. With 14 wins in the final 16 matches of the season, the Sounders completed the best half season in league history. [52], Sounders midfielder Mauro Rosales was recognized by the league as the 2011 Newcomer of the Year. 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. 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. What percentage of the Sounders does Drew Carey own? Sounders FC mounts incredible rally to win Western Conference title 3-2", "Columbus Wins M.L.S. [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. Wasnt Roth the guy with all the big ideas? The new center is scheduled to open in 2024 at the former Longacres horse racetrack and office park in Renton and will feature 300,000 square feet (28,000m2) of office space, four training fields, and a public clubhouse. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^ 1. 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. During the Round of 16, Jordan Morris injured his ACL and was deemed unfit to play for the rest of the season. Myerson seemed to raise that specter in a blog post about the process behind assembling the group of owners. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The venue also hosted the 2010 and 2011 tournament finals for the U.S. Open Cup. But the working plan, he said, is for the Sounders to continue to field a team in Seattle in 2008. [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. Drew Carey, Seattle Sounders (initially bought 7.5%) Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images. [108] Schmetzer was made permanent head coach in November 2016, following the team's qualification for that year's playoffs. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. [303] In 2020, the team switched its streaming rights to Amazon Prime Video. 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