Hanauer made a big point of saying how the new owners never talked about things like prospective return on investment, and were far more focused on being part of an exciting project. Sounders FC mounts incredible rally to win Western Conference title 3-2", "Columbus Wins M.L.S. Sounders FC Ownership Club Roster Technical Staff Schedule Standings Stats Tacoma Defiance Ownership Front Office Employment Facilities Kit Adrian Hanauer Majority Owner Jody Allen Owner Drew Carey Owner Peter Tomozawa Owner & President of Business Operations New Sounders FC Partners Owners Tod & Tara Leiweke Owners Teams throughout our league have challenges with scheduling at times and were no different. Forbes estimated that the Sounders were worth $310 million in 2018. They advanced to the round of 16, where they lost 41 to Los Angeles FC. 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. "[179] The NASL team was originally named in a public contest, with "Sounders" announced as the winner on January 22, 1974. [278], A 2015 study by Forbes ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50million) and operating income ($10million). [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. 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. Lets just say the money is the same. 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. [255] Roth departed the club's ownership group in 2019. Sounders FC won both times and new attendance records were set each year it was hosted at CenturyLink Field. [293], The Sounders were also affiliated with an amateur women's team, Seattle Sounders Women, that played at Starfire Sports Complex. 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. Feb. 27, 2023 Updated Mon., Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:47 p.m.. A Tesla store in Colma, California, this month. The new projects would replace the fossil-fueled . [65] The top scorer in league play was 28-year-old striker Eddie Johnson, who scored 14 goals in his first season with the club; he earned Comeback Player of the Year honors for his performance, which came after an unsuccessful stint with multiple European clubs. [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. [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. [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. 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. 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. [212] Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season. 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. [72] Seattle once again played Santos Laguna in the semifinal, but failed to advance after losing 10 at home and drawing 11 in Torren. [108] Schmetzer was made permanent head coach in November 2016, following the team's qualification for that year's playoffs. In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, they qualified for the preliminary round of the 201011 CONCACAF Champions League. The biggest share is still owned by Hanauer, who actually increased his holdings by buying some of Roths portion. [228] Plans for a new training facility, named the Sounders FC Center at Longacres, were announced in February 2022. However you get there, a source indicated that valuation is at least in the ballpark.. 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. [187] As part of the agreement, Xbox branding appeared on the front of the Sounders' jerseys and throughout the stadium, beginning with the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live and later replaced with the Xbox One (simply shown as "XBOX"). [239] The North End Faithful sit in the north end of the stadium beneath the "Hawks Nest" in sections 100 and 144152. Attendance include statistics from league matches only.^ 2. 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. "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 . [127], Seattle began the 2018 season with a run to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League, where they lost 31 on aggregate to eventual champions C.D. [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. Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is joining the team's ownership group. [208] The field was renamed in 2022 to the "Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field". But how exactly did so many people come. 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. [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". Seattle Sounders FC made a major announcement on Tuesday, ushering in a new era in the club`s 45-year history.The organization unveiled eleven new families that are joining the Sounders FC. [232] This led to the creation of the Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. 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.. 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. [19] The announcement marked the return of top-level soccer to Seattle for the first time since the dissolution of its North American Soccer League (NASL) team in 1983. [211] The team's original business plan expected only 12,000 tickets per game. The Sounders advanced to their first Champions League final and faced Mexican club UNAM, who hosted the first leg. [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. SEATTLE -- Amid reports of a pending change in ownership, the Seattle Sounders Tuesday won the rights to play indoor soccer next winter in the new Tacoma Dome. [199], Providence Health & Services was announced as the club's new jersey sponsor at a Renton event on January 20, 2023. [44], The Sounders began the 2011 season by hosting the opening match of the MLS season for the third straight year, losing 10 to the Los Angeles Galaxy. 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. [207][226], The team's training facilities and offices are located at the Starfire Sports Complex in nearby Tukwila. [4] Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets. [32] [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. Explore daily deals and everyday value on top brands and on-trend styles. [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. 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. Griffey, Jr., who spent 13 seasons in Seattle, is the latest to join the ownership of the city's Major League Soccer League franchise. [32] Seattle finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 draws. The biggest complaint about CenturyLink might be the lack of grass, something Hanauer brought up unprompted as a possible improvement down the line. The logo incorporates the Space Needle, an internationally recognized Seattle landmark. 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,. [200][201] The choice of Providence as sponsor was criticized by fans and several organizations, including the Emerald City Supporters and the Sounders FC Alliance Council, due to the healthcare system's policies on abortion, transgender care, and treatment of low-income patients. in January and, by July, was loaned to Sporting CP in Portugal with an option to buy; Montero was sold permanently to Sporting in 2014. Major Link Soccer: Alexia Putellas grabs player of the year, Vlatko is paid much less than Berhalter and MLS week 1 is officially in the books, Sign up for the Please enter a valid email and try again. [283][284] The team became known as the Tacoma Defiance ahead of the 2019 season. [230] Drew Carey is the chairman of the Sounders FC Alliance. 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. Members may also be elected to the Sounders FC Alliance Council by receiving at least 25 nominations from other members on an annual basis. As Hanauer said during the press conference, there is no new pot of money, so we should not expect any massive changes in direction. With the win, the Sounders became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican team in the knockout stage of CONCACAF Champions League. Membership benefits include voting privileges, an invitation to the annual meeting and other team perks. 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. Terry was intent on keeping the Sounders almost exclusively locally owned, I felt the same way and Joe felt the same way as well. Something went wrong. MLS has 24 participating teams spread across the US and. We are currently going through a feasibility study on training facilities. [52], Sounders midfielder Mauro Rosales was recognized by the league as the 2011 Newcomer of the Year. [61] In Champions League group play, the team advanced to the knockout round with four straight wins, each including a goal from Sammy Ochoa. [205] Because of this relationship, the Sounders made use of Lumen Field without paying rent. [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. The team set a new MLS record for average attendance in each of its first five seasons. 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. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The Sounders recently won their fourth USL championship. If saving money was their goal, Hanauer and Carey probably wouldnt have bought more shares. [260], Brian Schmetzer is the Sounders' current head coach. "I'm always going to [] [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. 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. [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. 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. 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? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [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. 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. [258] In October 2020, Seattle Kraken team president Tod Leiweke and his wife, Tara, were announced as additional part-owners of the team. [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". [1][215], The Sounders have opened additional sections at Lumen Field for international friendlies, MLS Cup finals, and select regular season matches. [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. Hanauer, however, suggested that was never a particularly acute concern. 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. [74], The Sounders began the MLS season with a run of five matches without a win, the worst start in the team's history, due to injuries to key players. [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. [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. 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.. The Kraken announced Monday that Grammy winner Macklemore and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch are joining the minority investor group. . 1. 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. Motagua in Honduras but defeated them 50 in the second leg at home. [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. It depends on how you look at it. 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. "We are doubling down on this community and growing our local roots even deeper," majority owner Adrian Hanauer said in a statement. [277] In 2012, he was named Seattle Sports Star Executive of the Year. Adrian Hanauer, then-owner of the United Soccer League's (USL) Sounders (formerly the APSL Sounders), was in discussions with MLS about an estimated payment of $1million to secure rights to a Seattle franchise for 2006. [285], The Sounders established their affiliated academy team in 2010, and hired manager Dick McCormick and technical director Darren Sawatzky to develop local players. The league-wide deal replaces existing television and streaming contracts, including local partnerships for the Sounders and national broadcasts on linear and cable television. Carey has increased his investment in the team as well, according to Hanauer. [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. 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. But the working plan, he said, is for the Sounders to continue to field a team in Seattle in 2008. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! ", "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. 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. Madonna Thunder Hawk, 83, sits in her home near Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 9, 2023. What does this mean for spending going forward? He also sits on the U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors. [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. Please enter a valid email and try again. The team announced Griffey has purchased a stake in the club that drafted him in 1987 and watched him grow into a . I suspect that this figure came from Googling (person x)s net worth and adding it all together. [144], Seattle opened the 2020 season with the CONCACAF Champions League, where they lost in the round of 16 to C.D. [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. [246][247] The rivalry cup's trophy was commissioned by the Soccer Silicon Valley Community Foundation and designed by a San Jose Earthquakes fan in collaboration with Sounders supporters. Three months after Wilson joined the Sounders' ownership in 2019, Seattle defeated Toronto FC 3-1 in the MLS Cup final, claiming their second league title in club history. 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. LA would go on to win the MLS Cup. 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