Tod and Tara Leiweke have joined the Seattle Sounders ownership group, as the veterans of the local sporting scene add their expertise to the MLS mainstay. (more…)
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Sounders Postpone March 21 Match After Ban on Seattle-Area Gatherings
With Washington state banning gatherings of more than 250 people in the Seattle area amidst the coronavirus crisis, Seattle Sounders FC will postpone its March 21 home match–and other sports teams are also complying with the ban. (more…)
CenturyLink Field Transitioning to Cashless Operations
Seattle’s CenturyLink Field has announced a transition to cashless operations for all events, including Seattle Sounders FC matches. (more…)
New Tacoma Soccer-Specific Stadium Discussed
At a meeting this week, city officials discussed a proposed new Tacoma soccer-specific stadium that could be constructed for USL’s Sounders 2 FC. (more…)
Seattle Sounders FC Searching for Future Naming Rights Partner
Seattle Sounders FC recently announced that it is seeking a future naming rights partner for an agreement that will extend to the club’s jerseys. (more…)
Sounders, Rainiers Reach Agreement on Tacoma USL Team, New Stadium
The MLS Seattle Sounders FC and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers baseball team will collaborate on a Tacoma USL team (replacing Seattle Sounders FC 2) and stadium adjacent to Cheney Stadium, with the Sounders running the player side and the Rainiers managing the business side. (more…)
MLS Cup Final to Showcase Toronto FC Fan Base
Saturday’s MLS Cup Final could not only provide a thrilling conclusion to this season, but also showcase a growing Toronto FC fan base. (more…)
Touring European clubs spice up summer soccer schedule
There’s a bounty of great soccer across the United States, as touring European clubs offer American fans some intriguing one-off match-ups, an international club tournament, and games played in venues across the country, including some of America’s most iconic stadiums. (more…)
Key to new MLS broadcast deal: Mexican fans
Why were ESPN, Fox and Univision willing to double rights fees for MLS broadcasts? The key to the new MLS broadcast deal, according to Seattle Sounders GM/owner Adrian Hanauer: Mexican fans. (more…)
Is success bad for American pro soccer?
Seattle Sounders FC set attendance records while playing in a football stadium. Sacramento Republic FC sells out a 20,000-seat municipal football bowl. And New York City FC is playing at Yankee Stadium next season. Are these events good or bad for American pro soccer? (more…)