Something went wrong. [203][204] Former Sounders minority owner, the late Paul Allen, was also the owner of the Seahawks, who have a 30-year lease on CenturyLink Field. [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"). The majority owner is Adrian Hanauer, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. [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. [6], In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. [229], The Sounders FC Alliance was established at the request of minority owner Drew Carey. [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. [172] The team began their 2023 preseason in Seattle before a training camp in Marbella, Spain, to prepare for the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco. Alas, we dont know that very important variable. Odds & lines subject to change. As the majority owner, Hanauer was clear that the buck will stop with him. 24 The ownership group was led by entertainer Danny Kaye, who provided most of the initial financing, and Lester Smith. As a programmer I charge $150/h 40 hour minimum blocks. In the ensuing penalty shootout, Portland won 42; the home leg is considered to be one of the best playoff matches in league history due to its dramatic finish. [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. [302] KKMO (El Rey 1360 AM) broadcasts matches and a weekly show in Spanish with commentary from Mario Rodriguez, Carlos Tapia, and Felipe Maqueda. 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. 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 . 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. [279] The financial success of the team is driven in large part by their high attendance figures and local popularity. #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. The Sounders tied the Galaxy on aggregate score but lost on the away goals rule after losing 10 away and winning 21 at home. 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. [69] Longtime forward Fredy Montero left Seattle on loan to Colombian club Millonarios F.C. [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. 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 Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [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. 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. [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. The trophies along the way, the fact that this team has has the best record, the most consistent winning record of any team over the ten years, and ultimately winning that MLS Cup in 2016 was something that Ill never forget, Hanauer said. 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. [155], Seattle opened the 2021 season with a 13-match unbeaten streak, setting a new MLS record in the process, despite missing Nicolas Lodeiro, Jordan Morris, Stefan Frei, and Raul Ruidiaz to long-term injuries. Reynolds and McElhenney won't pay any money up front, which is unique for an ownership stake. 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. 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. Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result. [255] Roth departed the club's ownership group in 2019. A twice weekly roundup of Seattle Sounders and OL Reign news from Sounder at Heart, By submitting your email, you agree to our, A Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign Blog, Everything you needed to know about changes to Sounders ownership. [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. But beyond the status that comes with fancy training grounds, there are both the hard and soft benefits. [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". However, Seattle followed the win by losing 8 of its next 14 matches. Season ticket holders become automatic members, while non-season ticket holders may buy into the Alliance for a fee. [295] A beach soccer team, also named the Sounders, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Mundialito de Clubes. The Kraken announced Monday that Grammy winner Macklemore and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch are joining the minority investor group. [3] By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances. [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. [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. [261] The club's assistant coaches are Preki, Freddy Juarez, and Andy Rose;[262][263] until 2021, the other assistant coaches under Schmetzer were Gonzalo Pineda (now head coach of Atlanta United FC) and Djimi Traor. But nothing heard during the press conference or in off-the-record conversations afterward gave me much cause for concern. Seattle's 0.833 win percentage at home against Colorado is the highest in MLS history among fixtures played at least 10 times. [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. [227] Smaller than Lumen Field, Starfire is also used to host U.S. Open Cup matches. SEATTLE This has been quite a journey. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Ciara announced Tuesday that they have joined the MLS Seattle Sounders' ownership group. If Hanauer really increased his holdings by 16 percent which would give him a true majority this offering would have. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [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. "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. Former USL Sounders coach and assistant coach Brian Schmetzer took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of Sigi Schmid. 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. 1. How much of the Seattle Sounders does Drew Carey own? Yea, but I saw somewhere that the combined net worth of this group is less than Roths was by himself. 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. A source said that an estimated team valuation of about $350 million was in the ballpark. Its unclear if Hanauer is the outright majority owner (i.e., 50%+1) at this point, and given these changes, he indicated there will be some organizational initiatives to provide for input from the new ownership group. 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. No. 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. [141] The team then won against Real Salt Lake at home and traveled away to play in the Conference Finals against Supporters' Shield winners Los Angeles FC, where they won 31. They qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout. 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. Speaking of stadiums, was there really anything to the possibility that new owners might try to move the team? 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. [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. (David . [286] The academy fields teams in four age levels in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy system,[287] and is affiliated with youth clubs in Washington, North Carolina, and Central California. The initial list of possibilities Seattle FC, Seattle Republic and Seattle Alliance deliberately did not include Seattle Sounders in order to provide a fresh start. [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. 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. [309] In 2012, White was hired by NBC Sports Network to be the voice of their soccer coverage. The majority owner is the Sounders FC organization, with the non-profit Sounders Community Trust owning minority share of 20%. Membership benefits include voting privileges, an invitation to the annual meeting and other team perks. [102] The club set a new attendance record during the 2015 season, with an average attendance of 44,247. I dont think thats the kind of announcement he was speaking about, though. They qualified for a berth in the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League and earned a record 11th appearance in the MLS Cup Playoffs, which would use single-elimination matches for the first time in league history. The biggest takeaway: Adrian Hanauer is even more in charge than he was before. [292] This branding agreement was terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. [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. MLS has 24 participating teams spread across the US and. The venue also hosted the 2010 and 2011 tournament finals for the U.S. Open Cup. They found an SEC filing for Seattle Futbol LLC that showed an offering for that amount. Terry was intent on keeping the Sounders almost exclusively locally owned, I felt the same way and Joe felt the same way as well. [151] The team clinched their 12th consecutive playoff berth and finished second in the Western Conference. [17][18] In a press conference on November 13, 2007, MLS was announced that Seattle had been awarded an expansion team that would be owned by Hanauer, Roth, Allen, and TV personality Drew Carey. [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 Sounders won 20 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. In other words, he does not have to clear every signing with a bunch of different people. Motagua in Honduras but defeated them 50 in the second leg at home. 2018 (Seattle) : In 2018, Lodeiro not only set Sounders FC's single-season record with 16 assists, but also became the club's all-time leader with 36 in his Seattle career, surpassing Mauro. Gambling problem? [164] The two teams drew 22 and returned to Seattle, where the Sounders won 30 in front of 68,741, setting a competition attendance record. It appears thats the amount of money the new owners spent to buy into the ownership group. Oops. 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. 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. [208] The field was renamed in 2022 to the "Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field". 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. Lucky for you, Ive got answers. Please enter a valid email and try again. [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. The San Antonio Spurs may be looking to move veteran center Jakob Poeltl but he's not the only useful piece they could offer a playoff team. [221], While the Sounders currently play on FieldTurf, Lumen Field has previously had temporary natural grass installed for international soccer events. Save on toys, clothes, shoes, home dcor, baby, maternity, beauty and more. Are Macklemore and Russell Wilson the new Sounders owners? [165] As CONCACAF champions, Seattle became the first MLS club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. [192] The jersey has been modified several times to include promotions for Xbox games, including Halo 5 and Gears of War 4. Well, kinda. There was no immediate news about what sort of initiatives this new group may implement, but Hanauer hinted at several announcements over the next few months. [290], In January 2012, the Sounders announced a partnership for the Tacoma Tide, an amateur team in the USL Premier Development League, to rebrand as Seattle Sounders FC U-23 and appoint Darren Sawatzky as head coach. Yeah, quality sleuthing by GeekWire on that one. 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. 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. Hes only been in the role for a number of months, but that relationship has gotten really strong, Hanauer said. Well connected guy, for sure. newsletter, Ride of the Valkyries - A Seattle Reign blog, #TheFuture: Sounders 2, the Academy and Sounders U23s, New ownership group opens new chapter for Adrian Hanauer, Sounders, U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors, Peter Tomozawa joins ownership group as new President of Business Operations, renderings apparently commissioned by the Sounders, even if Sounders fans dont get to enjoy all of them, Sounders vs. Rapids: community player ratings form. The first vote on retaining or replacing Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer was scheduled to be held between October to December 2012. The total share of ownership stake of the 12 new owners totals $58.6 million, according to a recent SEC filing, but it's unclear how much of the percentage of the total ownership stake that. [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. [12] In 2004, MLS commissioner Don Garber indicated that Seattle had been "very close" to receiving the expansion team ultimately awarded to Salt Lake. Madonna Thunder Hawk, 83, sits in her home near Rapid City, S.D., on Feb. 9, 2023. MLSsoccer.coms Matt Doyle says the centerback is being shopped around league. Should we be worried about having too many chefs in the kitchen? Most members of the new ownership group are expected to attend. [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. No longer dealing with Roths sometimes controversial nature will probably mean less headaches for Hanauer, but now there are more voices in his head. Teams throughout our league have challenges with scheduling at times and were no different. [61] In Champions League group play, the team advanced to the knockout round with four straight wins, each including a goal from Sammy Ochoa. [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. [123][124][125] In the playoffs, the Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo to win the Western Conference and return to the MLS Cup, once again facing Toronto at BMO Field. All this . [56][57], Seattle opened the 2012 season with a run of five straight wins in April and May,[58] but fell into a month-long, nine-match winless streak in June. Is it perfect? He characterized the percentage equity stake owned by the new group as substantial.. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Attendance include statistics from league matches only.^ 2. And that number is down by 3 percentage points just since. 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. In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, they qualified for the preliminary round of the 201011 CONCACAF Champions League. 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? However you get there, a source indicated that valuation is at least in the ballpark.. 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. This one billion percent. [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. Lets just say the money is the same. [171] The Sounders announced their appointment of Craig Waibel as the club's new general manager and Chief Soccer Officer on November 30. [83], The Sounders continued to break the MLS average attendance record for the fourth and fifth consecutive year in 2012 and 2013, with an average of 43,144 and 44,038, respectively. [73] The Sounders continued their five-year streak of setting a new MLS average attendance record, reaching 44,038 in 2013. The rapper and Seahawks quarterback are part of this new ownership group, but they each own a relatively small share. 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