[291] This team would field former academy players during their summers off from university teams. However, in addition to the documentary, the actors have pledged $2.64 million to support the club's. [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. And in May of 2013 a new ownership group paid $100 million just as. [150] They later set a franchise record for largest margin of victory with a 71 home win against the San Jose Earthquakes on September 10. 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. The expanded ownership group will have an executive board to decide on club matters. 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. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. 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. Feb. 21Puget Sound Energy is pushing for legislation that would help it secure a large ownership stake in new renewable projects in the state. [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. That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. The venue also hosted the 2010 and 2011 tournament finals for the U.S. Open Cup. (David . Should we be worried about the Sounders spending less? Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. When the Sounders moved into Starfire ahead of the 2009 season, it was among the best training facilities in MLS. Satya Nadella made $25.8 million at Microsoft in 2018 and chief financial officer Amy Hood another new Sounders owner made $14.9 million, according to an SEC filing. There is no new pot of money, Hanauer said. . Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Lumen Field. [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. Despite the names having been selected through fan research and internal committees, the omission of the traditional Sounders name embittered many in the Seattle community. [108] Schmetzer was made permanent head coach in November 2016, following the team's qualification for that year's playoffs. 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. [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. Carey has increased his investment in the team as well, according to Hanauer. Blake led MLS in shutouts with 15 and had a 79.4% save percentage last season, the third time he was honored as the league's best goalie. in the Chinese Super League,[104] a move that would hamper the Sounders' offense during the season. The Sounders played their inaugural match on March 19, 2009, winning 30 over the New York Red Bulls. [259] Retired baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife, Melissa, also joined the ownership group the following month. 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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. As Marc Stein reported, the Maloofs have agreed to sell 65 percent of the Kings to a Seattle group led by Chris Hansen. Joe sold his equity to a group of new people.. Operationally, Hanauer continues to own his share through Hanauer Futbl LLC established in 2007 which includes Hanauer, Paul Berry and Lenore Hanauer, the family matriarch. 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. [27] Seattle was the first MLS expansion team to win its first three matches, and they did so with a shutout in each. "We are doubling down on this community and growing our local roots even deeper," majority owner Adrian Hanauer said in a statement. [238] Eastside Supporters is a group which can be found in section 150 which they call "The Pod". Oops. 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. If Hanauer really increased his holdings by 16 percent which would give him a true majority this offering would have. Beyond specifically talking about that possibility during the press conference, the Sounders have also been promising an announcement along those lines sometime in the relatively near future. Are the Sounders trying to trade Xavier Arreaga? "[179] The NASL team was originally named in a public contest, with "Sounders" announced as the winner on January 22, 1974. [36] The first match of the season was played at Qwest Field, with Seattle hosting a new MLS expansion team, the Philadelphia Union. Attendance include statistics from league matches only.^ 2. 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. 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. But even when Roth was the majority owner, he never wrote checks for more than his 35 percent ownership share and Hanauer has always been the guy making the big day-to-day business decisions. Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? [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. The team will hold an introductory event next week showcasing the new ownership group. Roth definitely deserves some credit for making the Sounders what they are, but Hanauer has and will continue to be the owner who has the most influence over the direction of the team. [278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). 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. The following season saw capacity gradually increase from 7,000 in March to normal capacity in June, along with required proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to comply with state guidelines. 1. 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. 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. [93] During a 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers on June 16, however, Obafemi Martins left the game with a groin injury and Clint Dempsey was suspended after tearing a referee's pocketbook, though he would be called away for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Over his career, Griffey racked up 13 all-star selections and 10 Gold Glove Awards, and he was elected into the. [208] The field was renamed in 2022 to the "Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field". The majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. Please enter a valid email and try again. [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. 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. They found an SEC filing for Seattle Futbol LLC that showed an offering for that amount. [270] Tacoma native Hugh Weber was hired as the club's President of Business Operations in February 2023, replacing Tomozawa, who was named CEO of Seattle's organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup;[271][272] Tomozawa kept his ownership stake in the club despite his departure from club operations. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [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. [222][223] In 2012, an updated FieldTurf surface was installed and certified by FIFA with a 2-star quality rating, the highest possible rating. 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. Speaking of stadiums, was there really anything to the possibility that new owners might try to move the team? [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. For the league, the Kings/Seattle news is _____. 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. They clinched a playoff berth with a come-from-behind victory over the Kansas City Wizards 32 at Kansas City. [151] The team clinched their 12th consecutive playoff berth and finished second in the Western Conference. 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. MLS teams that carry on the names of their NASL predecessors are eligible to compete, but the Timbers and Whitecaps declined to participate. The deal put the team's value at $700 million, by far the most for a franchise. 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. 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. [267][268] Former Sounders defender Taylor Graham was hired as the club's Vice President of Business Operations in 2012,[269] replacing longtime Seattle Seahawks executive Gary Wright. [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. The Sounders play their home league matches at Lumen Field, with a reduced capacity of 37,722 seats for most matches. 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. The money these new owners spent to buy into the Sounders effectively went to Roth, who likely saw his investment multiply at least 10-fold. 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. [254], Joe Roth was the majority owner from 2007 to 2015, when he ceded the role to Hanauer, who was replaced as general manager earlier that year. A refurbished Starfire or an entirely new facility could put the Sounders back into the training ground elite. The biggest takeaway: Adrian Hanauer is even more in charge than he was before. [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. 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. This question was raised during the press conference, explicitly referencing the ownership group that Howard Schultz put together when he bought the SuperSonics. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other Seattle tech leaders join new Sounders soccer ownership group by Taylor Soper on August 13, 2019 at 10:04 am August 13, 2019 at 3:58 pm Share 73 Tweet Share . [142][143] Seattle hosted the MLS Cup final against Toronto FC, playing them for the third time in four years, and won 31 to clinch their second championship. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. But how exactly did so many people come. [14], In 2007, Hanauer teamed up with Hollywood producer Joe Roth to make another bid for MLS expansion into Seattle, at a cost of $30million. [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. [181] The club's third kits in early years used bright colors, such as "electricity yellow" and cyan, but were later replaced with more muted colors; they primarily saw use during non-league matches. 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 . Avg. English television broadcasts were called by Keith Costigan alongside former Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller for color commentary and former Sounders midfielder Steve Zakuani for analysis. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The new projects would replace the fossil-fueled . Hanauer is even more invested in this team both literally and figuratively than he ever has been before. They then extended that win streak to nine games as they beat Vancouver 21 on September 15, before eventually losing to the Philadelphia Union on September 19. 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[202], Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the Seattle Seahawks. 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. [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. The season started with several key wins that saw the team at the top of the Western Conference by June. [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. [177] Of the more than 14,500 votes received in choosing the new team name, 49% of the votes included some form of the name "Sounders". She was one of the four women medics during the occupation of Wounded Knee, which started on Feb. 27, 1973 and . "Ciara and I are fired . [88] Marco Pappa, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. Wilson will make an. [250], The ownership group of the club is composed of three owners and an ownership group composed of 14 families. [98], During the playoff's opening knockout round, the Sounders defeated the LA Galaxy 32, ending a "curse" for the club, who had lost to LA in each of the three previous playoff matchups. [53] In 2011, Seattle again broke its own league record for average attendance at 38,496. We want to make sure that if we invest for the next 20 or 30 or 50 years, were in the right location. [87], After a disappointing 2013 season, the Sounders replaced starting goalkeeper Michael Gspurning with Toronto's Stefan Frei. [120], The Sounders began their title defense with the signings of two academy graduates and several veteran players from MLS and abroad. The Sounders recently won their fourth USL championship. 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