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. Sounders representatives have said they prefer the more intimate atmosphere for smaller cup matches. Seattle Sounders. [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. The team won 10 of its last 15 matches, and clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive year with a 21 win on October 10, 2010, at Kansas City. Seattle's new partners join an existing Sounders FC Ownership Group that helped launch one of the most successful expansion franchises in North American sports history. [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. [126] Seattle lost 20 to Toronto, who clinched the first domestic treble in MLS history. [166], The Sounders entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32 and drew 22 with the San Jose Earthquakes. Homegrown player DeAndre Yedlin was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur but was loaned back to Seattle until the end of the MLS season. 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. Feb. 21Puget Sound Energy is pushing for legislation that would help it secure a large ownership stake in new renewable projects in the state. 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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. All right, level with me Is this change good? With the win, the Sounders became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican team in the knockout stage of CONCACAF Champions League. The biggest complaint about CenturyLink might be the lack of grass, something Hanauer brought up unprompted as a possible improvement down the line. [207] For Sounders matches, the field was called "The Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field" as part of the sponsorship deal with Microsoft from 2009 to 2018. That led to BBC commentator Ross Fletcher becoming the club's television and radio play-by-play commentator beginning with the 2012 season, working alongside Kasey Keller as the color commentator. It was a pretty clever way to market this, I must admit. [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. However you get there, a source indicated that valuation is at least in the ballpark.. [256] He was replaced by Seattle Futbol Club LLC, formed by 11 families with ties to the Seattle area including former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson and his wife Katie Myerson, Russell Wilson, Ciara, Macklemore and Tricia Davis, Satya Nadella and Anu Nadella, Amy Hood and Max Kleinman, Joe Belfiore and Kristina Belfiore, S. Somasegar and Akila Somasegar, Chee Chew and Christine Chew, David Nathanson and Sabina Nathanson, Brian McAndrews and Elise Holschuh, and Mark Agne and Tomoko Agne. 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. [40], The Sounders also competed in two additional competitions during the 2010 season the CONCACAF Champions League and the U.S. Open Cup. [161] In the round of 16, the Sounders were held to a scoreless draw to F.C. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. [88] Marco Pappa, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. [255] Roth departed the club's ownership group in 2019. They clinched a playoff berth with a come-from-behind victory over the Kansas City Wizards 32 at Kansas City. All this . Wilson will make an. The league-wide deal replaces existing television and streaming contracts, including local partnerships for the Sounders and national broadcasts on linear and cable television. "[179] The NASL team was originally named in a public contest, with "Sounders" announced as the winner on January 22, 1974. The club was established on November 13, 2007, and began play in 2009 as an MLS expansion team. Michael Hassan. With the current valuation, Carey's. Im happy to allow the possibility that Clint Dempseys signing never happens without Roth constantly pushing for it, and as corny as his idea for the unveiling was, its still a signature moment in the history of the team. 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. [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. Lucky for you, Ive got answers. [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. 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. 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. [257] Peter Tomozawa and Donna LeDuc joined the new minority ownership group shortly afterwards, with Tomozawa taking over as president of business operations. Are the Sounders trying to trade Xavier Arreaga? Odds & lines subject to change. [229], The Sounders FC Alliance was established at the request of minority owner Drew Carey. [228] Plans for a new training facility, named the Sounders FC Center at Longacres, were announced in February 2022. The majority owner is the Sounders FC organization, with the non-profit Sounders Community Trust owning minority share of 20%. How much of the Seattle Sounders does Drew Carey own? [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. 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. Home of the Seahawks, Sounders, OL Reign, XFL, 2026 World Cup and WAMU Theatre. [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. It was fitting, then, that Hanauer had the stage to himself. Olimpia in a penalty shootout after a 44 aggregate draw. Sure someone will do it for $20/h, and it will be a mess, if you want a senior developer with a full stack background and 10+ years experience than you are going to be paying a hell of a lot more for the quality of work. The first vote on retaining or replacing Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer was scheduled to be held between October to December 2012. 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%). 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. 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.. [277] In 2012, he was named Seattle Sports Star Executive of the Year. [234] The March to the Match, in which fans march from Occidental Park to Lumen Field before each home match, has been accompanied by the Sound Wave. 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. 2 playoff seed with 4-1 drubbing of San Jose", "Sounders fight past FC Dallas to reach Western Conference title match", "Sound the Alarms! He had been hired by the club in 2021 to serve as sporting director. [73] The Sounders continued their five-year streak of setting a new MLS average attendance record, reaching 44,038 in 2013. PEORIA, Ariz. - He came to Seattle in 2016 as a mystery man, hand-picked by new general manager Jerry Dipoto as the latest candidate to try to lead the Mariners out of their playoff desert . [239] The North End Faithful sit in the north end of the stadium beneath the "Hawks Nest" in sections 100 and 144152. . [231], Carey also requested that the Sounders have their own marching band, the first of its kind in MLS. By late August, Martins had recovered and led the team to an eight-match unbeaten streak to secure a playoff spot, finishing fourth in the Western Conference. [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. [31] They did so by defeating D.C. United 21 on the road at RFK Stadium. [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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. In the Champions League, Seattle progressed through the preliminary round, beating Isidro Metapn 21 on aggregate, but was eliminated in the group stage. [171] The Sounders announced their appointment of Craig Waibel as the club's new general manager and Chief Soccer Officer on November 30. [260], Brian Schmetzer is the Sounders' current head coach. Grammy award winning singer Ciara and rap star Macklemore of "Thrift Shop" fame have joined Seattle Sounders' new ownership group. Sounders FC won both times and new attendance records were set each year it was hosted at CenturyLink Field. [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. [207][226], The team's training facilities and offices are located at the Starfire Sports Complex in nearby Tukwila. The ownership group is made up of 30 investors who bought out Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan's 20% stake in 2020. [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. 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. [238] Eastside Supporters is a group which can be found in section 150 which they call "The Pod". Over his career, Griffey racked up 13 all-star selections and 10 Gold Glove Awards, and he was elected into the. Cup, the Final Stop on a Journey to Stay Put", "What the 2021 MLS season meant for Seattle Sounders FC", "Seattle Sounders draw Vancouver Whitecaps on the road in final match of 2021 MLS regular season", "Sounders tie record most goals in history of derby in victory vs. Timbers", "Sounders can't hold lead against Club Leon of Mexico, lose Leagues Cup final 3-2", "Sounders' struggles extend to playoffs, as they fall to Real Salt Lake on penalty kicks", "Sounders return to CONCACAF play, hoping for better result this time", "Sounders advance to CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals by blasting F.C. [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. is banking on more future growth but even at an average growth rate of 16 percent year-over-year, the team will not be worth $7B until 2025 at the . We want to make sure that if we invest for the next 20 or 30 or 50 years, were in the right location. [202], Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the Seattle Seahawks. [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. He wants to win as bad as anyone. [80][81] The Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 20 in the knockout round, and drew rivals Portland in the conference semifinal. As Hanauer said during the press conference, there is no new pot of money, so we should not expect any massive changes in direction. [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". [250], The ownership group of the club is composed of three owners and an ownership group composed of 14 families. As Marc Stein reported, the Maloofs have agreed to sell 65 percent of the Kings to a Seattle group led by Chris Hansen. The Sounders compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. [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. Attendance include statistics from league matches only.^ 2. Should we be worried about the Sounders spending less? [100][101] In November 2015, Adrian Hanauer was made majority owner of the club, succeeding Joe Roth. [26] During the pre-match ceremonies, the first Golden Scarf was awarded to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. [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. [69] Longtime forward Fredy Montero left Seattle on loan to Colombian club Millonarios F.C. [53] In 2011, Seattle again broke its own league record for average attendance at 38,496. 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. That group has expanded its percentage of the interest in the team from 35% to a number which has yet to be disclosed. [292] This branding agreement was terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. [105] Lagerwey also traded Marco Pappa and Lamar Neagle to other clubs in the offseason. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. 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. 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. [108] Schmetzer was made permanent head coach in November 2016, following the team's qualification for that year's playoffs. Gambling problem? [236][237], Besides the Alliance, there are currently four recognized, independent supporters groups for the Sounders. But Hanauer is also quick to point out that there are a lot more positives about CenturyLink Field than there are negatives, noting the location, access and amenities (even if Sounders fans dont get to enjoy all of them). [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. Terry was intent on keeping the Sounders almost exclusively locally owned, I felt the same way and Joe felt the same way as well. ", "Sounders opt to sit out Wednesday's match against Galaxy in protest of racial injustice", "Sounders set club record with 7-1 rout of Earthquakes", "Sounders secure No. 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. That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. The rapper and Seahawks quarterback are part of this new ownership group, but they each own a relatively small share. He also sits on the U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors. [233] The band plays music from multiple genres, such as Latin, rock and pop,[233] and sits on the north end of Lumen Field. This replaced a previous syndication deal with Root Sports Northwest. The remaining interest in the Sounders operational rights in Seattle will go to the newly formed Seattle Futbol LLC, comprised of Russell Wilson and Ciara, Macklemore, several current and former Microsoft executives and an assortment of families in the area. 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. Beyond that, I was assured that the combined wealth of this group far surpasses Roths, so concerns about the team being under-capitalized are probably unfounded. Griffey's 22-year Major League Baseball career included 13 seasons in Seattle. But nothing heard during the press conference or in off-the-record conversations afterward gave me much cause for concern. 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). The Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. 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. [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. Please enter a valid email and try again. The Sounders have not confirmed how Roths shares were divvied up, but Hanauer did say he and Carey both increased their percentages. [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. Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is joining the team's ownership group. You get what you pay for. The hard benefits are things like increased revenue opportunities like selling the naming rights or renting the space for tournaments. 1. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! [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. Consequently, the Sounders were also ranked as the most valuable franchise ($245million) in MLS a 717% increase over the expansion fee it paid to join the league. 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