[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. SEATTLE This has been quite a journey. The MLS expansion team Seattle Sounders FC, began its inaugural season in 2009 at the stadium. [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. Alejandro Bedoya. What percentage of the Sounders does Drew Carey own? If saving money was their goal, Hanauer and Carey probably wouldnt have bought more shares. 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. 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. [165] As CONCACAF champions, Seattle became the first MLS club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. With 14 wins in the final 16 matches of the season, the Sounders completed the best half season in league history. [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. They advanced to the round of 16, where they lost 41 to Los Angeles FC. This question was raised during the press conference, explicitly referencing the ownership group that Howard Schultz put together when he bought the SuperSonics. [283][284] The team became known as the Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2019 season. [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. Led by Majority Owner. As a programmer I charge $150/h 40 hour minimum blocks. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. 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. Its been speculated that Hanauer may have actually moved to acquire 50+1 percent of the pie, which would make it impossible for anyone to seize control of the team without going through him. 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. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Ciara announced Tuesday that they have joined the MLS Seattle Sounders' ownership group. 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[243][244], The fan-created Heritage Cup competition with the San Jose Earthquakes began in the 2009 MLS season. [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. "Ciara and I are fired . [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. 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. During the Round of 16, Jordan Morris injured his ACL and was deemed unfit to play for the rest of the season. Vulcan Sports Group, operated by Jody Allen, the sister of the late Paul Allen, will continue to control a 25% share. Beyond them, its a group of people with backgrounds in the tech industry that former tech executive Terry Myerson apparently cobbled together. [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. All right, level with me Is this change good? For the league, the Kings/Seattle news is _____. It appears thats the amount of money the new owners spent to buy into the ownership group. [161] In the round of 16, the Sounders were held to a scoreless draw to F.C. [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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [102] The club set a new attendance record during the 2015 season, with an average attendance of 44,247. What does this news mean to the league, its fans and the Kings' franchise? [173], The badge design resembles a heraldic shield, and consists of two layers which represent "the partnership between the ownership, the community, the players and the fans". [105] Lagerwey also traded Marco Pappa and Lamar Neagle to other clubs in the offseason. Manager Brian Schmetzer switched to a 352 formation that led to only eight conceded goals during the streak. This one billion percent. [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. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^ 1. 2 playoff seed in West", "MLS Cup Preview: Title game matches up tactics and toughness", "Jozy Altidore has last laugh to seal MLS Cup glory for Toronto FC", "Sounders striker Jordan Morris out for the season with ACL injury", "Forget the playoffs, Sounders now have a shot at a first-round bye", "Sounders move into playoff territory with record rout of Galaxy", "Amazed at nine-game winning streak, Sounders not ready to talk history yet", "Decision Day drama rockets Sounders into MLS playoff bye, win over San Jose", "Future of Paul Allen's sports holdings remains unclear", "Cascadia classic: Sounders' season ends on penalty kicks in wild loss to Timbers", "Timbers Outlast Rival Sounders in PKs to Advance After MLS Playoff Classic", "Sounders captain and original 2009 member Osvaldo Alonso signs with Minnesota United FC", "Sounders defender Chad Marshall announces retirement, ending 16-year MLS career", "Sounders defender Roman Torres suspended 10 games for violating MLS substance-abuse policy", "MLS Playoff Power Rankings: Separating MLS Cup Contenders From the Pack", "How MLS teams can qualify for the 2020 Concacaf Champions League", "Sounders forward Jordan Morris named MLS Comeback Player of the Year", "Sounders beat Salt Lake 20, have shot at another MLS Western Conference championship", "Seattle Sounders upset MLS-best Los Angeles FC to earn third trip to MLS Cup in four years", "Seattle Beats Toronto to Win M.L.S. 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. [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. [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. [256][257] Myerson arranged for the investment through his connections and negotiations that took 15 months to complete. This replaced a previous syndication deal with Root Sports Northwest. He wants to win as bad as anyone. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The first vote on retaining or replacing Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer was scheduled to be held between October to December 2012. In the new estimates, about 81% of Seattle households owned at least one vehicle in 2018 that's the lowest rate since the 1980s. [292] This branding agreement was terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. 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. [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. [279] In 2019, the club announced that they would become carbon neutral by reducing emissions and purchasing offsets. [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. [72] Seattle once again played Santos Laguna in the semifinal, but failed to advance after losing 10 at home and drawing 11 in Torren. 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. Oops. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [181], The secondary jersey was changed in 2019 to a black-and-pink design inspired by a colorful sunset during a 2014 match against the Portland Timbers. [160], The team qualified for the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League as the best-performing MLS club without their own berth, replacing the slot reserved for the cancelled U.S. Open Cup. [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. [259] Retired baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife, Melissa, also joined the ownership group the following month. [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. [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 Seattle Sounders missed the MLS . Kaye and Smith had built a radio network, Kaye-Smith Enterprises. No longer dealing with Roths sometimes controversial nature will probably mean less headaches for Hanauer, but now there are more voices in his head. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. [133] Seattle then faced the Portland Timbers in the Conference Semifinals, losing the away leg 21 and winning the home leg 32 to tie the series on aggregate after extra time. [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. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 with the third-highest vote total in history at 99.3 percent. Lets just say the money is the same. [207][226], The team's training facilities and offices are located at the Starfire Sports Complex in nearby Tukwila. Save on toys, clothes, shoes, home dcor, baby, maternity, beauty and more. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. [113], At the end of the regular season, Jordan Morris was named the MLS Rookie of the Year after scoring the most goals of any American rookie in MLS (12),[114] and Nicols Lodeiro was named MLS Newcomer of the Year for his 4 goals and 8 assists in 13 appearances. [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. Avg. [12] In 2004, MLS commissioner Don Garber indicated that Seattle had been "very close" to receiving the expansion team ultimately awarded to Salt Lake. In the playoffs, the Sounders were eliminated in the conference semifinals by the Los Angeles Galaxy on a 31 aggregate score. 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. (David . [257] Peter Tomozawa and Donna LeDuc joined the new minority ownership group shortly afterwards, with Tomozawa taking over as president of business operations. The Seattle Sounders first played in the North American Soccer League from 1974 to 1983, and then in the USL First Division from 1994 to 2008. The league-wide deal replaces existing television and streaming contracts, including local partnerships for the Sounders and national broadcasts on linear and cable television. 2018 (Seattle) : In 2018, Lodeiro not only set Sounders FC's single-season record with 16 assists, but also became the club's all-time leader with 36 in his Seattle career, surpassing Mauro. [148][149], The Sounders cancelled an away match against the LA Galaxy in August to join a multi-sport boycott to protest racial injustice. [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. It depends on how you look at it. [276] Gary Wright was named MLS Executive of the Year in 2009. The soft benefits are things like recruitment. [88] Marco Pappa, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. The hard benefits are things like increased revenue opportunities like selling the naming rights or renting the space for tournaments. Season ticket holders become automatic members, while non-season ticket holders may buy into the Alliance for a fee. #16 Seattle Mariners Team Value 1 $1.7B Calculated March 2022 Owner (s) John Stanton, Chris Larson Championships 0 Year Purchased 2016, 1992 Price Paid $1.2B, $100M Revenue 2 $313M Operating. That group has expanded its percentage of the interest in the team from 35% to a number which has yet to be disclosed. [1][215], The Sounders have opened additional sections at Lumen Field for international friendlies, MLS Cup finals, and select regular season matches. He also sits on the U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors. [126] Seattle lost 20 to Toronto, who clinched the first domestic treble in MLS history. [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. 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. 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. [236][237], Besides the Alliance, there are currently four recognized, independent supporters groups for the Sounders. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! [309] In 2012, White was hired by NBC Sports Network to be the voice of their soccer coverage. [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. MLS teams that carry on the names of their NASL predecessors are eligible to compete, but the Timbers and Whitecaps declined to participate. [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. Members may also be elected to the Sounders FC Alliance Council by receiving at least 25 nominations from other members on an annual basis. Seattle Sounders. [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. The Associated Press Previous Drew Carey, Seattle Sounders (initially bought 7.5%) Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images. The Sounders are ranked as one of the most valuable franchises in North America. [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. [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. [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. So its not just Wilson, but also his wife Ciara; its not just Macklemore, its also his wife Tricia Davis; thus the whole family thing. [5] These low numbers were a result of competition between the ticket campaign for the MLS expansion team and for the American Professional Soccer League (APSL) Sounders expansion team. [225] A new turf surface, based on the Revolution 360 brand developed by FieldTurf, was installed in early 2016 as part of the extended lease after noticeable wear on the former surface. 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. [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. SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Sounders have expanded their ownership group with the addition of Tod and Tara Leiweke, the team announced Monday. [91], Former Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey was hired by the club in January 2015, replacing Adrian Hanauer. Gorilla FC is a Sounders supporters group that sits in the south end of Lumen Field in Sections 119 and 120. 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[211] The team's original business plan expected only 12,000 tickets per game. Hanauer is even more invested in this team both literally and figuratively than he ever has been before. 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). [209], Lumen Field is a 69,000-seat stadium designed for both teams. 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). Someone really good at math must be able to figure out what the Sounders are worth, right? [291] This team would field former academy players during their summers off from university teams. 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