With the current valuation, Carey's. Hes only been in the role for a number of months, but that relationship has gotten really strong, Hanauer said. Seattle has been among the league's most successful teams, winning the U.S. Open Cup four times, the Supporters' Shield in 2014, and the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019. [64] The 2012 season ended without a major trophy for the Sounders, for the first time in their MLS history, and the team failed to qualify for the 201314 CONCACAF Champions League. The logo incorporates the Space Needle, an internationally recognized Seattle landmark. [242] The Cascadia Cup was contested without Seattle for two seasons after the Sounders entered MLS in 2009, but Portland and Vancouver were awarded expansion teams that began play in 2011. 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 And in May of 2013 a new ownership group paid $100 million just as. [52], Sounders midfielder Mauro Rosales was recognized by the league as the 2011 Newcomer of the Year. The total ownership stake of the club's 12 owners came out to $58.6 million, according to an SEC filing, though it's unclear what percentage each of the owners holds. [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. Griffey, in his first year on the ballot, was elected to the. 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. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. It was not immediately clear by how much his ownership stake grew. The jersey is primarily red with a stylized dragon on the front and includes yellow and black accents as well as the symbols of Jeet Kune Do and Lee's signature. [38] The club broke its own single-season attendance record, averaging 36,173 fans per match,[39] and again sold out every league match. [41] In the U.S. Open Cup, Seattle won matches at Portland and at home against the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA before reaching the final, which they hosted at Qwest Field against the Columbus Crew. [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. The expanded ownership group will have an executive board to decide on club matters. In 2015, Hanauer and Roth essentially swapped their stakes, making Hanauer the new majority owner among the group. [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. Are the Sounders trying to trade Xavier Arreaga? Wilson and Ciara. 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. Forbes estimated that the Sounders were worth $310 million in 2018. Explore daily deals and everyday value on top brands and on-trend styles. The team will hold an introductory event next week showcasing the new ownership group. 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Mike Gebauer, manager of the 18,000 . [300] Matches were televised in Spanish on Univision station KUNS, anchored by Jaime Mendez with analysts Diego Arrioja and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado. They found an SEC filing for Seattle Futbol LLC that showed an offering for that amount. 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. 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. 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. 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. Wilson will make an. Hanauer half-jokingly suggested some more owners may be announced. That group has expanded its percentage of the interest in the team from 35% to a number which has yet to be disclosed. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Guadalajara. The club's majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, and its minority owners are the estate of Paul Allen, Drew Carey, and 14 families from the Seattle area. For me, I think it comes down to this: If youve liked the way the Sounders have operated during their first 10-plus seasons in MLS, youll probably be happy going forward. [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. [180], The Sounders have usually played in a rave green primary jersey with varying colors and designs for their secondary and third kits. During the Round of 16, Jordan Morris injured his ACL and was deemed unfit to play for the rest of the season. [15] Paul Allen, whose First and Goal company operated Qwest Field (now Lumen Field), joined the ownership group that same year, making the bid the most promising yet for Seattle. [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. . Someone really good at math must be able to figure out what the Sounders are worth, right? The Kraken announced Monday that Grammy winner Macklemore and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch are joining the minority investor group. 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. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. 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. Griffey's 22-year Major League Baseball career included 13 seasons in Seattle. Gambling problem? 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. [277] In 2012, he was named Seattle Sports Star Executive of the Year. [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. [40], The Sounders also competed in two additional competitions during the 2010 season the CONCACAF Champions League and the U.S. Open Cup. [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. [184] It was followed in 2021 by a dark purple jersey with orange and yellow accents to evoke the style of Seattle musician Jimi Hendrix; the jersey was designed in partnership with his family and features Hendrix's signature. [192] The jersey has been modified several times to include promotions for Xbox games, including Halo 5 and Gears of War 4. Seattle's MLS team is also the second in attendance for the year, with an average of 39,598 attendees per game, according to Bloomberg. Gambling problem? [126] Seattle lost 20 to Toronto, who clinched the first domestic treble in MLS history. I am the majority owner and retain control, Hanauer said. [221], While the Sounders currently play on FieldTurf, Lumen Field has previously had temporary natural grass installed for international soccer events. [105] Lagerwey also traded Marco Pappa and Lamar Neagle to other clubs in the offseason. [175][176], In response to the backlash, the team added a fourth write-in option for the team name, allowing for any name to be suggested on the ballot. [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. Reynolds and McElhenney won't pay any money up front, which is unique for an ownership stake. 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. [293], The Sounders were also affiliated with an amateur women's team, Seattle Sounders Women, that played at Starfire Sports Complex. With the win, the Sounders became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican team in the knockout stage of CONCACAF Champions League. Braudilio Rodrigues joins Defiance after putting up rather ridiculous numbers in NCAA DII. If Hanauer really increased his holdings by 16 percent which would give him a true majority this offering would have. He also sits on the U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors. Without access to their tax returns, theres no way of knowing for sure. After bringing 11 new families into the ownership group, Hanauer has an even bigger majority. All this . [236][237], Besides the Alliance, there are currently four recognized, independent supporters groups for the Sounders. [92] He left the club in November 2022 and was replaced by Craig Waibel, another former member of Real Salt Lake's staff. [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. [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. First off, it should probably be noted that every new member was brought in with a partner. [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. [51] In the MLS playoffs, Seattle lost its Western Conference semifinal series 32 on aggregate to Real Salt Lake. The Seattle Sounders missed the MLS . It was fitting, then, that Hanauer had the stage to himself. [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. [48] On April 22, 2011, in a match against the Colorado Rapids, Seattle's star midfielder Steve Zakuani suffered a broken leg in a challenge by the Rapids' Brian Mullan, which ended his season. Tod Leiweke is the CEO of the Seattle Kraken,. [72] Seattle once again played Santos Laguna in the semifinal, but failed to advance after losing 10 at home and drawing 11 in Torren. [80][81] The Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 20 in the knockout round, and drew rivals Portland in the conference semifinal. 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? Former USL Sounders coach and assistant coach Brian Schmetzer took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of Sigi Schmid. [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. [288][289] Several academy products have been signed by the Sounders under the MLS Homegrown Player Rule, including DeAndre Yedlin, Sean Okoli, Jordan Morris, and Henry Wingo. Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result. [153] Minnesota took a 20 lead in the second half, but Seattle responded with three goals in the final 18 minutes to complete a comeback victory and secure a fourth MLS Cup appearance in five years. [87], After a disappointing 2013 season, the Sounders replaced starting goalkeeper Michael Gspurning with Toronto's Stefan Frei. [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. The connection between Seattle's tech industry and the Sounders was never more clear than this past August, when the team announced a revamped ownership group that included an all-star roster. That all changed on Tuesday when the the Sounders announced that 11 new families had joined the ownership group as minority stakeholders, buying out the remainder of Roths share (Update: three more families have joined the ownership group since the initial announcement). 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. SEATTLE Ever since Don Garber played matchmaker by helping to bring together Adrian Hanauer, Joe Roth, Drew Carey and Paul Allen, the Seattle Sounders have enjoyed a remarkably stable ownership group. 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. Independent minority owners include the estate of Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, owned by Jody Allen; and Drew Carey, comedian and game show host. That was David Nathanson, who also happens to be a minority owner of Seattles NHL team along with Hanauer. [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. [162] Seattle then faced Club Len in a rematch of the Leagues Cup Final, winning 30 at home in the first leg and drawing 11 in the second leg to advance to the semifinals. [274][275] Former Seahawks and Sounders CEO Tod Leiweke was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as the newspaper's 2009 Executive of the Year. Feb. 27, 2023 Updated Mon., Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:47 p.m.. A Tesla store in Colma, California, this month. [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. Michael Hassan. #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. Well, kinda. 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. [2] Five more teams were to be announced later in the year, and to improve their chances this time, Seattle MLS organizers began working with the University of Washington to secure use of Husky Stadium as an interim stadium while they pursued the construction of a permanent soccer-specific facility. Hanauer even made mentioned of the third rail in American soccer synthetic turf and expressed some muted optimism that some changes to the playing surface could come down the line. The Sounders compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The majority owner is the Sounders FC organization, with the non-profit Sounders Community Trust owning minority share of 20%. [227] Smaller than Lumen Field, Starfire is also used to host U.S. Open Cup matches. [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. The majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. Ciara and Wilson are part of the ownership group of the champion Seattle Sounders soccer team, and she also serves on the board of the Why Not You Foundation, created by her husband. [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. [204] The Sounders artificially limit the stadium's capacity for MLS matches, with certain seating sections covered with tarpaulins to provide "a more intimate atmosphere". [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. 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. [212] Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season. This one billion percent. 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). [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. [310] Fletcher left the club at the end of the 2015 season and was replaced by Keith Costigan.[311][312]. [3] By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances. 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. Beyond them, its a group of people with backgrounds in the tech industry that former tech executive Terry Myerson apparently cobbled together. 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. 2 playoff seed in West", "MLS Cup Preview: Title game matches up tactics and toughness", "Jozy Altidore has last laugh to seal MLS Cup glory for Toronto FC", "Sounders striker Jordan Morris out for the season with ACL injury", "Forget the playoffs, Sounders now have a shot at a first-round bye", "Sounders move into playoff territory with record rout of Galaxy", "Amazed at nine-game winning streak, Sounders not ready to talk history yet", "Decision Day drama rockets Sounders into MLS playoff bye, win over San Jose", "Future of Paul Allen's sports holdings remains unclear", "Cascadia classic: Sounders' season ends on penalty kicks in wild loss to Timbers", "Timbers Outlast Rival Sounders in PKs to Advance After MLS Playoff Classic", "Sounders captain and original 2009 member Osvaldo Alonso signs with Minnesota United FC", "Sounders defender Chad Marshall announces retirement, ending 16-year MLS career", "Sounders defender Roman Torres suspended 10 games for violating MLS substance-abuse policy", "MLS Playoff Power Rankings: Separating MLS Cup Contenders From the Pack", "How MLS teams can qualify for the 2020 Concacaf Champions League", "Sounders forward Jordan Morris named MLS Comeback Player of the Year", "Sounders beat Salt Lake 20, have shot at another MLS Western Conference championship", "Seattle Sounders upset MLS-best Los Angeles FC to earn third trip to MLS Cup in four years", "Seattle Beats Toronto to Win M.L.S. 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