[205] Because of this relationship, the Sounders made use of Lumen Field without paying rent. The biggest complaint about CenturyLink might be the lack of grass, something Hanauer brought up unprompted as a possible improvement down the line. 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New members of the Seattle Sounders MLS soccer team ownership group, including former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson, fourth from right, hip-hop artist Macklemore, sixth from right,. [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. Sunday, Feb 26, 2023, 10:19 PM. Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is joining the team's ownership group. The Sounders are now the league's most valuable franchise at $175 million, a massive 483% increase over its 2009 sale price. [94][95], The injury and suspension of the team's main attacking duo led to poor performances over the summer, with Seattle winning only one match in nine games. Griffey's generational talent helped to make him one of baseball's most famous athletes, and one of the biggest names in Seattle. [49] Despite setbacks and a slow start to the season (the club won just 3 of its first 10 matches), the Sounders went on to finish the season with the second-best record in the league at 18 wins, 9 draws, 7 losses, and qualified for the playoffs for a third consecutive year. They qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout. Is that true? Griffey, Jr., who spent 13 seasons in Seattle, is the latest to join the ownership of the city's Major League Soccer League franchise. [4] Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets. [193][194], The Sounders contracted talent firm WME-IMG to explore new jersey sponsorship and other advertising opportunities in 2017, shortly before the expiration of the Microsoft contract. During the Round of 16, Jordan Morris injured his ACL and was deemed unfit to play for the rest of the season. Should we be worried about the Sounders spending less? [62] The Sounders finished third in the Western Conference and qualified for the playoffs, where they advanced out of the first round for the first time in the team's history. Feb. 27, 2023 Updated Mon., Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:47 p.m.. A Tesla store in Colma, California, this month. [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. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! [178] Upon announcing the name of the club, Hanauer acknowledged the significance of keeping with tradition: "The team playing at the highest level in our region has always been called Sounders. All this . Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Nathanson is a former Fox Sports executive who oversaw their investment in things like the World Cup and is on the board of directors for FanDuel, the gambling company. The Sounders played their inaugural match on March 19, 2009, winning 30 over the New York Red Bulls. [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. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. [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. [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. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Most members of the new ownership group are expected to attend. [296][297], Beginning with the 2023 season, all MLS matches will be streamed worldwide by Apple on MLS Season Pass with most matches behind a paywall and some available for free. 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. [204] The Sounders artificially limit the stadium's capacity for MLS matches, with certain seating sections covered with tarpaulins to provide "a more intimate atmosphere". [199], Providence Health & Services was announced as the club's new jersey sponsor at a Renton event on January 20, 2023. [63] In the Conference Championship, Seattle fell 30 to Los Angeles in the first leg and came within one goal of tying the series on aggregate, winning the second leg 21 but losing 42 on aggregate after conceding an away goal. [169] With a loss to Sporting Kansas City on the penultimate matchday of the season, the Sounders were eliminated from playoff contention. [278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). 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. Hanauer has made it known that to the degree all teams would ideally have their own stadium, he would love to have the Sounders playing in a soccer palace on par with the great teams of the world. [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. 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. After an up-and-down 2022, Morriss opened the 2023 campaign with one of his best-ever performances. (David . CenturyLink Field was the site of the MLS Cup in 2009. The Sounders advanced to their first Champions League final and faced Mexican club UNAM, who hosted the first leg. Jimmy and Dee Haslam have agreed to buy a 25 percent stake in the Milwaukee Bucks from co-owner Marc Lasry at a $3.5 billion valuation of the team, multiple. 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. Former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson contacted Hanauer to see what he could do about strengthening local ownership ties. Vulcan Sports Group, operated by Jody Allen, the sister of the late Paul Allen, will continue to control a 25% share. [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. [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. [11], In 2003, Seattle was again listed as a possibility for an MLS expansion team when the ten-team league announced plans to expand into new markets. [212] This arrangement ended on April 30, 2014, with the Sounders becoming a fully independent business operation. [35], Before the first match of the Sounders' second season, the club increased the number of season ticket holders to 32,000. 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 . [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. "I think ownership in MLS is very interested in the economic impact of this deal and I think they're in line with whatever this deal brings . And that number is down by 3 percentage points just since. [13] However, when Seattle was passed over again in 2006, Hanauer announced that he would not be able to secure an expansion team without the help of more investors willing to cover the increasing MLS franchise fees which had grown beyond $10million. 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. Sounders FC won both times and new attendance records were set each year it was hosted at CenturyLink Field. In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, they qualified for the preliminary round of the 201011 CONCACAF Champions League. [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. Seattle Sounders Football Club is an American professional men's soccer club based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 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. [12] In 2004, MLS commissioner Don Garber indicated that Seattle had been "very close" to receiving the expansion team ultimately awarded to Salt Lake. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, New ownership group opens new chapter for Adrian Hanauer, Sounders, U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors, Peter Tomozawa joins ownership group as new President of Business Operations, renderings apparently commissioned by the Sounders, even if Sounders fans dont get to enjoy all of them, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. Speaking of stadiums, was there really anything to the possibility that new owners might try to move the team? [144], Seattle opened the 2020 season with the CONCACAF Champions League, where they lost in the round of 16 to C.D. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [166], The Sounders entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32 and drew 22 with the San Jose Earthquakes. Yeah, dont hold your breath on that, but Hanauer would clearly like it to happen at some point and Im sure hes aware that a permanent natural playing surface would make securing a World Cup hosting right far more secure. [240], The SeattlePortland and SeattleVancouver rivalries formed among the respective NASL teams in the mid-1970s and carried on through to the USL and MLS. The logo incorporates the Space Needle, an internationally recognized Seattle landmark. [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. We are confident that any scheduling issues can be mitigated over the course of time.. [31], On October 17, 2009, the Sounders became the third MLS expansion team in league history to qualify for the playoffs in its first season. Hes only been in the role for a number of months, but that relationship has gotten really strong, Hanauer said. Seattle's 0.833 win percentage at home against Colorado is the highest in MLS history among fixtures played at least 10 times. [256][257] Myerson arranged for the investment through his connections and negotiations that took 15 months to complete. Mike Gebauer, manager of the 18,000 . [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. 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. "Ciara and I are fired . 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. 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. [116][117] The Sounders then defeated the Colorado Rapids 31 on aggregate in the final, clinching a spot in their first-ever MLS Cup. The Seattle Sounders missed the MLS . [53] In 2011, Seattle again broke its own league record for average attendance at 38,496. The club set a new MLS record for average attendance with 30,943 fans per match. We want to make sure that if we invest for the next 20 or 30 or 50 years, were in the right location. Membership benefits include voting privileges, an invitation to the annual meeting and other team perks. 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. [80][81] The Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 20 in the knockout round, and drew rivals Portland in the conference semifinal. [123][124][125] In the playoffs, the Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo to win the Western Conference and return to the MLS Cup, once again facing Toronto at BMO Field. This question was raised during the press conference, explicitly referencing the ownership group that Howard Schultz put together when he bought the SuperSonics. 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