What does this news mean to the league, its fans and the Kings' franchise? [186], The team's ownership revealed the first Sounders jersey on May 28, 2008, and announced Microsoft as the team's sponsor in a five-year deal worth approximately $20million. [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. [87], After a disappointing 2013 season, the Sounders replaced starting goalkeeper Michael Gspurning with Toronto's Stefan Frei. Its also true that at least publicly, Roth was the guy making fan-friendly pronouncements like well never get outbid for a U.S. Open Cup final again. While Hanauers statements are often shades of gray, Roths were usually black or white. The 10-year sponsorship was brokered by Oak View Group and signed for an undisclosed amount. (David . Something went wrong. Is it perfect? [102] The club set a new attendance record during the 2015 season, with an average attendance of 44,247. For the league, the Kings/Seattle news is _____. That group has expanded its percentage of the interest in the team from 35% to a number which has yet to be disclosed. Save on toys, clothes, shoes, home dcor, baby, maternity, beauty and more. Several veteran players, including Eddie Johnson, Patrick Ianni, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Mauro Rosales, and Steve Zakuani, left the club as part of a major restructure; Brad Evans was named as club captain. [293], The Sounders were also affiliated with an amateur women's team, Seattle Sounders Women, that played at Starfire Sports Complex. . 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. "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 . [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. ", "Sounders hire talent firm to help in search for naming-rights partner", "Sounders, Reign ink new jersey sponsorship deals with Seattle-based online retailer Zulily", "Seattle Sounders jerseys to be sponsored by online retailer Zulily", "Sounders FC announces WaFd Bank as jersey sleeve patch partner for 2020 season", "Sounders FC and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians' Emerald Queen Casino announce new multi-year partnership between the Rave Green and iconic Coast Salish people", "Sounders announce partnership with Providence Swedish. Are Macklemore and Russell Wilson the new Sounders owners? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Sounders FC mounts incredible rally to win Western Conference title 3-2", "Columbus Wins M.L.S. 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. [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. The club lost the first leg 30 in Salt Lake, and could only net two goals in the second leg at home. [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. 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. Hes only been in the role for a number of months, but that relationship has gotten really strong, Hanauer said. [10] Many of the state's voters supported the referendum to construct Seahawks Stadium because it was also expected to be a professional soccer venue. Other investors are also coming aboard while current majority owner Adrian Hanauer is increasing his investment stake in the club. [256][257] Myerson arranged for the investment through his connections and negotiations that took 15 months to complete. And in May of 2013 a new ownership group paid $100 million just as. Something went wrong. Along with several organized groups, a 53-member marching band called "Sound Wave" supports the club at each home match. The majority owner is the Sounders FC organization, with the non-profit Sounders Community Trust owning minority share of 20%. [257] Peter Tomozawa and Donna LeDuc joined the new minority ownership group shortly afterwards, with Tomozawa taking over as president of business operations. [264] Tom Dutra was hired in 2008 as the club's goalkeeper coach. 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 . [221], While the Sounders currently play on FieldTurf, Lumen Field has previously had temporary natural grass installed for international soccer events. The billionaire's entry as a minority partner, put employees from marketing, management and ticket sales departments accustomed to the NFL, for a soccer team that had just joined MLS. With the win, the Sounders became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican team in the knockout stage of CONCACAF Champions League. And that number is down by 3 percentage points just since. [230] Drew Carey is the chairman of the Sounders FC Alliance. Cup", "Sounders stunned in CONCACAF Champions League, losing in penalty shootout to visiting CD Olimpia", "Due to coronavirus concerns, Sounders cancel all operations at practice facility after MLS season suspension", "Mistakes by Sounders make it easier for LAFC to knock them out of MLS is Back tournament", "No fans doesn't mean Sounders still won't put on good show, and it takes nothing from the victory", "Will Sounders rely on teen lineup against Sporting Kansas City? [132] Minority owner Paul Allen died from complications related to non-Hodgkin lymphoma on October 15, 2018, leaving his stake in the Sounders to an estate executed by his sister Jody Allen. [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. [241] The trophy is exchanged by the three teams' supporters groups and is based on the results of certain regular season matches. The Associated Press Previous [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. [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. MLS has 24 participating teams spread across the US and. As the majority owner, Hanauer was clear that the buck will stop with him. The Sounders entered in the second round against Egypt's Al Ahly, the runners-up in the 202122 CAF Champions League, and lost 10 to a late goal. [169] With a loss to Sporting Kansas City on the penultimate matchday of the season, the Sounders were eliminated from playoff contention. [163] The team played MLS Cup 2021 champions New York City FC in the semifinals, winning 31 at home in the first leg and drawing 11 in the second leg to advance 42 on aggregate. 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. The actor, comedian and game show host became one of the first American celebrities to get into soccer ownership when he bought a 7.5% stake in MLS expansion side Seattle Sounders in 2007. 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 . [206] In 2015, the team announced an extension of their lease with First & Goal Inc. for use of Lumen Field that would remain through the 2028 season. Well connected guy, for sure. Given the rather unprecedented nature of all this, you probably have a lot of questions. Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? 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. That was David Nathanson, who also happens to be a minority owner of Seattles NHL team along with Hanauer. [209], Lumen Field is a 69,000-seat stadium designed for both teams. Lets just say the money is the same. [6], In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. 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.. In 2004, the fan-based Cascadia Cup was created to formalize the competition between the Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver USL teams. I heard something about $58.5 million being exchanged. 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 . 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. He characterized the percentage equity stake owned by the new group as substantial.. After bringing 11 new families into the ownership group, Hanauer has an even bigger majority. [299] Previously, matches aired on KING-TV and KONG from 2009 to 2013. The rapper and Seahawks quarterback are part of this new ownership group, but they each own a relatively small share. [212] Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season. During the Round of 16, Jordan Morris injured his ACL and was deemed unfit to play for the rest of the season. [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. 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). Yea, but I saw somewhere that the combined net worth of this group is less than Roths was by himself. [229], The Sounders FC Alliance was established at the request of minority owner Drew Carey. Reynolds and McElhenney won't pay any money up front, which is unique for an ownership stake. 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 . SEATTLE DOMINANCE: The Sounders have won 15 of their 18 home matches against the Rapids in MLS play including the playoffs (15-2-1), as well as the last six in a row. Manager Brian Schmetzer switched to a 352 formation that led to only eight conceded goals during the streak. 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. 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. How much of the Seattle Sounders does Drew Carey own? [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. [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. He was promoted to interim head coach from his role as assistant coach after Sigi Schmid parted ways with the club on mutual terms in July 2016. That was important to me and it was important to the league. 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. They advanced to the round of 16, where they lost 41 to Los Angeles FC. Wasnt Roth the guy with all the big ideas? 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. See which MLS players are injured today and get the latest MLS Soccer injury news with our injury report for every team in the league. [188] Despite hiring a consultant to explore other jersey partnerships in 2012,[189] the Microsoft sponsorship was repeatedly extended with a one-year contract in 2013, for the following season, and 2014, lasting through the end of the 2016 season. But the working plan, he said, is for the Sounders to continue to field a team in Seattle in 2008. 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. 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. 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