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. As a programmer I charge $150/h 40 hour minimum blocks. [3] By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances. Griffey's 22-year Major League Baseball career included 13 seasons in Seattle. [92] He left the club in November 2022 and was replaced by Craig Waibel, another former member of Real Salt Lake's staff. [250], The ownership group of the club is composed of three owners and an ownership group composed of 14 families. The Sounders were the first MLS team to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. Carey has increased his investment in the team as well, according to Hanauer. The Sounders also operate a players' academy and the lower-division Tacoma Defiance, which have produced homegrown players, including forward Jordan Morris and defender DeAndre Yedlin. For the league, the Kings/Seattle news is _____. Well, kinda. 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. Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result. If you knew exactly what percentage was purchased, you wouldnt even have to be that good at math! 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. [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. Pro Soccer To Become Reality in March Of '96", "Want A Stadium For Football? How much of the Seattle Sounders does Drew Carey own? The rapper and Seahawks quarterback are part of this new ownership group, but they each own a relatively small share. The hard benefits are things like increased revenue opportunities like selling the naming rights or renting the space for tournaments. 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. [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. For other uses, see, This table of the last few Sounders seasons is an excerpt from, Schmetzer era and first MLS Cup (20162018), Second MLS Cup title and pandemic (20192021), Champions League title and Club World Cup (20222023), Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 00:20, History of professional soccer in Seattle, American Professional Soccer League (APSL) Sounders, List of Seattle Sounders FC records and statistics, List of Seattle Sounders FC seasons Seasons, "Seattle Misses First MLS Cut But Bid Isn't Dead", "Big Soccer Surprise: 38,000 To See Match", "Soccer League Rejects Sounders' Plan; Two Will Compete To Sell Season Tickets", "Seattle Gets Boost in Bid For Team Husky Stadium Might Be MLS Site", "Major League Soccer Postponed Until 1996", "U.S. [34] During the 2009 season, all 15 Sounders MLS regular season home matches, its home playoff match, and its four home U.S. Open Cup matches (played at Starfire Sports Complex) were sold out. No. Hanauer said. [199], Providence Health & Services was announced as the club's new jersey sponsor at a Renton event on January 20, 2023. Michael Hassan. Something went wrong. That was important to me and it was important to the league. 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. However you get there, a source indicated that valuation is at least in the ballpark.. With 14 wins in the final 16 matches of the season, the Sounders completed the best half season in league history. [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. 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. He characterized the percentage equity stake owned by the new group as substantial.. 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What does this mean for spending going forward? Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is joining the team's ownership group. Prior to this change, Hanauer said he owned 35 percent, Roth had 32.5 percent, the Paul Allen estate had 25 percent which is now controlled by Allen's sister Jody and operated by Vulcan Sports and Entertainment and Drew Carey had 7.5 percent. We love our Starfire location, but we are very close to deploying some resources for the long haul and we want to get it right., While Hanauer said the team is happy with the relationship with CenturyLink Field, there are some areas for improvement, and he hopes this new ownership group and better communication with the Washington State Public Stadium Authority can lead to improvements which will help the Sounders going forward. [190][191] The second extension came amid rumors that Emirates was interested in a sponsorship as part of their marketing campaign in Seattle. [72] Seattle once again played Santos Laguna in the semifinal, but failed to advance after losing 10 at home and drawing 11 in Torren. [211] The team's original business plan expected only 12,000 tickets per game. [185] An updated secondary kit inspired by martial artist and actor Bruce Leewho lived in Seattle and is buried in the citywas released in 2023, the 50th anniversary of his death. [6], In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. 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,. [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. [236][237], Besides the Alliance, there are currently four recognized, independent supporters groups for the Sounders. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Gorilla FC is a Sounders supporters group that sits in the south end of Lumen Field in Sections 119 and 120. [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. [5] Since 2017, the business operations of the Defiance is under the management of the Tacoma Rainiers, a Triple-A baseball affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, while soccer operations are managed by the Sounders. 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. [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. [91], Former Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey was hired by the club in January 2015, replacing Adrian Hanauer. [241] The trophy is exchanged by the three teams' supporters groups and is based on the results of certain regular season matches. 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. [13] However, when Seattle was passed over again in 2006, Hanauer announced that he would not be able to secure an expansion team without the help of more investors willing to cover the increasing MLS franchise fees which had grown beyond $10million. Who was the guy Drew Carey introduced as a new owner at the March to the Match the other day? Its players have included former US international Clint Dempsey, top goal scorer Fredy Montero, as well as long-time captain Osvaldo Alonso, and current captain Nicols Lodeiro. 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). [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. [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. 2 playoff seed with 4-1 drubbing of San Jose", "Sounders fight past FC Dallas to reach Western Conference title match", "Sound the Alarms! The team set a new MLS record for average attendance in each of its first five seasons. Sounders FC won both times and new attendance records were set each year it was hosted at CenturyLink Field. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Griffey, in his first year on the ballot, was elected to the. The club set a new MLS record for average attendance with 30,943 fans per match. 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. [243][244], The fan-created Heritage Cup competition with the San Jose Earthquakes began in the 2009 MLS season. The logo incorporates the Space Needle, an internationally recognized Seattle landmark. Last year, renderings apparently commissioned by the Sounders even leaked. News > Business Tesla owners stay loyal through Elon Musk's many controversies. Is it perfect? [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. [88] Marco Pappa, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. That group has expanded its percentage of the interest in the team from 35% to a number which has yet to be disclosed. 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. [171] The Sounders announced their appointment of Craig Waibel as the club's new general manager and Chief Soccer Officer on November 30. [301][302] In 2018, the team renewed its agreements with KCPQ and KZJO; in addition, the team announced a new streaming deal with YouTube TV for exclusive rights to stream the team's matches within Washington state. 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. 2:25 Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, R&B superstar Ciara, have joined Seattle-based rapper Macklemore as part of the ownership of Seattle Sounders FC of Major. [4] Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets. That doesnt seem to be of particular concern, either. All right, level with me Is this change good? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [51] In the MLS playoffs, Seattle lost its Western Conference semifinal series 32 on aggregate to Real Salt Lake. Members may also be elected to the Sounders FC Alliance Council by receiving at least 25 nominations from other members on an annual basis. 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. [294] This branding agreement was also terminated by the Sounders in January 2020. The Kraken announced Monday that Grammy winner Macklemore and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch are joining the minority investor group. [224] If an MLS rule change requires natural grass playing surfaces, the field will be permanently replaced with natural grass. 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. [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. 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. I am the majority owner and retain control, Hanauer said. The Sounders advanced to their first Champions League final and faced Mexican club UNAM, who hosted the first leg. Over his career, Griffey racked up 13 all-star selections and 10 Gold Glove Awards, and he was elected into the. But the working plan, he said, is for the Sounders to continue to field a team in Seattle in 2008. He also sits on the U.S. Soccer Foundations Board of Governors. Given the rather unprecedented nature of all this, you probably have a lot of questions. 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. Wilson and Ciara. 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 . 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. 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. 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. [196][197] The club's first sleeve patch sponsor, WaFd Bank, was announced in July 2020 ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament. The expanded ownership group will have an executive board to decide on club matters. [298], From 2014 to 2022, television rights in English for regionally-broadcast matches were held by Fox owned-and-operated station KCPQ and sister station KZJO within the Seattle market. [131] The Sounders finished second in the Western Conference with 18 wins, 11 losses, and 5 draws. If Hanauer really increased his holdings by 16 percent which would give him a true majority this offering would have. What percentage of the Sounders does Drew Carey own? If those numbers haven't changed, Carey owns AT LEAST 7.5% of the Sounders, though it's probably more in the neighborhood of a 10% stake (or even higher). [171][172] Prior to his appointment, Waibel was serving as the club's technical director, having replaced former MLS player and Everett native Chris Henderson in January 2021; Henderson had served in the role from January 24, 2009, until he left the club to join Inter Miami CF. 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. We want to make sure that if we invest for the next 20 or 30 or 50 years, were in the right location. [207][226], The team's training facilities and offices are located at the Starfire Sports Complex in nearby Tukwila. [36] The first match of the season was played at Qwest Field, with Seattle hosting a new MLS expansion team, the Philadelphia Union. [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. [27] Seattle was the first MLS expansion team to win its first three matches, and they did so with a shutout in each. [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. MLSsoccer.coms Matt Doyle says the centerback is being shopped around league. Sounders representatives have said they prefer the more intimate atmosphere for smaller cup matches. Led by Majority Owner. 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 [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. Oops. [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. , griffey racked up 13 all-star selections and 10 Gold Glove Awards and. 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