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. Eleven families with connections to the Seattle area have teamed up to form a new ownership group for the Sounders soccer club, and they include some big names. 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. [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. [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. US Soccers Professional League Standards require that one person or entity own at least 35% of a team. [260], Brian Schmetzer is the Sounders' current head coach. [229], The Sounders FC Alliance was established at the request of minority owner Drew Carey. The Sounders play their home league matches at Lumen Field, with a reduced capacity of 37,722 seats for most matches. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. News > Business Tesla owners stay loyal through Elon Musk's many controversies. [280], The Sounders organization announced in 2014 that it would field a second-division reserve team in the United Soccer League, managed by the team and partially owned by members of a fan-owned group. [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. [148][149], The Sounders cancelled an away match against the LA Galaxy in August to join a multi-sport boycott to protest racial injustice. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. A recently discovered SEC filing suggests the new group of owners bought their shares for $58.6 million, but it was unclear what percentage of ownership that covered. These sorts of results are notoriously unreliable, and are probably overstating Roths worth given that hes going through a divorce that will probably cut his wealth in half. [227] Smaller than Lumen Field, Starfire is also used to host U.S. Open Cup matches. [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. MLS teams that carry on the names of their NASL predecessors are eligible to compete, but the Timbers and Whitecaps declined to participate. If saving money was their goal, Hanauer and Carey probably wouldnt have bought more shares. [116][117] The Sounders then defeated the Colorado Rapids 31 on aggregate in the final, clinching a spot in their first-ever MLS Cup. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. "Seattle Sounders" redirects here. 24 The ownership group was led by entertainer Danny Kaye, who provided most of the initial financing, and Lester Smith. [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. 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. [144], Seattle opened the 2020 season with the CONCACAF Champions League, where they lost in the round of 16 to C.D. 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[224] If an MLS rule change requires natural grass playing surfaces, the field will be permanently replaced with natural grass. Last year, renderings apparently commissioned by the Sounders even leaked. 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. Based on the fan association at FC Barcelona, members of the Alliance have the ability to vote on the removal of the general manager and on other team decisions. [61] In Champions League group play, the team advanced to the knockout round with four straight wins, each including a goal from Sammy Ochoa. After joking that he has to give Brian Schmetzers phone number to 11 more families, Hanauer insisted he has retained the final say on all ownership decisions. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Avg. The majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. For the league, the Kings/Seattle news is _____. 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. [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. [27] Seattle was the first MLS expansion team to win its first three matches, and they did so with a shutout in each. Gorilla FC is a Sounders supporters group that sits in the south end of Lumen Field in Sections 119 and 120. "That would make sense, because that way they could retain soccer interest," he said. [90], Entering the playoffs as the top seed, Seattle defeated FC Dallas on the away goals rule and advanced to the Western Conference Championship to face the LA Galaxy once again. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [238] Eastside Supporters is a group which can be found in section 150 which they call "The Pod". 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. 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.. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! 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. The Sounders are now the league's most valuable franchise at $175 million, a massive 483% increase over its 2009 sale price. There are a whole lot of positives. The Sounders had also successfully topped their group in the 201516 CONCACAF Champions League, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps and Club Deportivo Olimpia, with two wins, one draw, and one loss. 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.. [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. But beyond the status that comes with fancy training grounds, there are both the hard and soft benefits. 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. Lucky for you, Ive got answers. [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. [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. [211] The team's original business plan expected only 12,000 tickets per game. The expanded ownership group will have an executive board to decide on club matters. Beyond the money, though, Im genuinely excited at the prospect of having owners who are as invested in this team and the community as the fans are. [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. SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Sounders have expanded their ownership group with the addition of Tod and Tara Leiweke, the team announced Monday. 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. [309] In 2012, White was hired by NBC Sports Network to be the voice of their soccer coverage. [276] Gary Wright was named MLS Executive of the Year in 2009. However, in addition to the documentary, the actors have pledged $2.64 million to support the club's. [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. Seattle's 0.833 win percentage at home against Colorado is the highest in MLS history among fixtures played at least 10 times. The Sounders tied the Galaxy on aggregate score but lost on the away goals rule after losing 10 away and winning 21 at home. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [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. [122] The season began with only five wins in the first 17 matches, but was followed by a 13-match unbeaten streak and additional wins to clinch a second-place spot in the Western Conference. [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. Hanauer said he and Roth, after discussing an exit strategy for the California movie producer, decided that it was important that local investors be brought in if possible. [8] In the end, Seattle was not among the cities chosen to establish a team during the first season of MLS. This question was raised during the press conference, explicitly referencing the ownership group that Howard Schultz put together when he bought the SuperSonics. Myerson seemed to raise that specter in a blog post about the process behind assembling the group of owners. [129][130], On September 1, the club broke the MLS record for most consecutive wins in the post-shootout era, having won eight consecutive matches. Vulcan Sports Group, operated by Jody Allen, the sister of the late Paul Allen, will continue to control a 25% share. Along with Roth, Paul Allen and Drew Carey, Hanauer launched the team in 2009 to then-unprecedented success: winning a US Open Cup (the first of three in a row) in its first year, a Supporters Shield in 2014, and culminating in a MLS Cup in 2016, setting attendance records at the same time. Feb. 27, 2023 Updated Mon., Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:47 p.m.. A Tesla store in Colma, California, this month. After an up-and-down 2022, Morriss opened the 2023 campaign with one of his best-ever performances. [53] In 2011, Seattle again broke its own league record for average attendance at 38,496. Jordan Morris scored a brace, with Cristian Roldan and newcomer Hber adding goals as the . [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. 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. [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. [100][101] In November 2015, Adrian Hanauer was made majority owner of the club, succeeding Joe Roth. 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. [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. Griffey's generational talent helped to make him one of baseball's most famous athletes, and one of the biggest names in Seattle. The Sounders are ranked as one of the most valuable franchises in North America. The MLS expansion team Seattle Sounders FC, began its inaugural season in 2009 at the stadium. Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? A refurbished Starfire or an entirely new facility could put the Sounders back into the training ground elite. Home of the Seahawks, Sounders, OL Reign, XFL, 2026 World Cup and WAMU Theatre. SEATTLE, WASH. - Sounders FC (1-0-0, 3 points) began its 2023 Major League Soccer campaign with a bang Sunday evening, defeating the Colorado Rapids (0-1-0, 0 points) 4-0 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field. [265][266], Garth Lagerwey was hired from Real Salt Lake in January 2015 as the club's general manager and President of Soccer, replacing Adrian Hanauer. [32] By 2000, MLS was moving away from league-operated teams to investor-operated teams, so wealthy individuals would need to step forward for Seattle to obtain an MLS expansion team. Seattle Sounders FC entered MLS as the league's 15th team and played its first home match on March 19, 2009, in front of a sold-out crowd of 32,523, defeating the New York Red Bulls 30. [279] The financial success of the team is driven in large part by their high attendance figures and local popularity. 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. [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. 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%). [277] In 2012, he was named Seattle Sports Star Executive of the Year. Someone really good at math must be able to figure out what the Sounders are worth, right? [279] In 2019, the club announced that they would become carbon neutral by reducing emissions and purchasing offsets. Well connected guy, for sure. [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. There is no new pot of money, Hanauer said. The club signed a new Designated Player, Peruvian forward Ral Ruidaz, that month and began a long unbeaten streak that resulted in a playoff position in late August. 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. 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[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 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. [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. It depends on how you look at it. I heard something about $58.5 million being exchanged. 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. [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". The Sounders became the first MLS club to win the CONCACAF Champions League with their 52 aggregate victory. [80][81] The Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 20 in the knockout round, and drew rivals Portland in the conference semifinal. Grammy award winning singer Ciara and rap star Macklemore of "Thrift Shop" fame have joined Seattle Sounders' new ownership group. 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. [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. No. Hanauer said. The most notable names are probably Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft CFO Amy Hood, but its a veritable whos who of local tech industry movers and shakers. They joined MLS in 2009, and won MLS Cups in 2016 and . Ciara's husband Russell Wilson, the 2014 Super Bowl winning. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Lumen Field. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^ 1. [72] Seattle once again played Santos Laguna in the semifinal, but failed to advance after losing 10 at home and drawing 11 in Torren. [45][46] The season also saw the entrance of the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps into MLS, allowing for the revival of the Cascadia Cup;[47] the Sounders won the cup with an unbeaten record against both clubs. 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. That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. #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. [300] Matches were televised in Spanish on Univision station KUNS, anchored by Jaime Mendez with analysts Diego Arrioja and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado. The Sacramento Kings could soon be the Seattle SuperSonics. [192] The jersey has been modified several times to include promotions for Xbox games, including Halo 5 and Gears of War 4. [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. 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. [294] This branding agreement was also terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. Carey has increased his investment in the team as well, according to Hanauer. The ensuing penalty shootout took 11 rounds and was won 109 by San Jose. [172] The team began their 2023 preseason in Seattle before a training camp in Marbella, Spain, to prepare for the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco. [108][109] The same day, the club announced their signing of Uruguayan midfielder Nicols Lodeiro on a designated player contract,[110] as well as the return of former designated player lvaro Fernndez. [121] Dempsey also returned from his hiatus and scored in his first match before being called up to the U.S. national team for World Cup qualification. This replaced a previous syndication deal with Root Sports Northwest. [253] Paul Allen's partnership allowed for the team to share certain resources with the Seahawks, including over half of the team's full-time staff, with merged ticket, marketing, and financial operations. 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