Seattle Sounders FC
Squad
Brad Evans2009current
Chad Marshall2014current
Stefan Frei2014current
Cristian Roldan2015current
Erik Friberg2015current
Román Torres2015current
Herculez Gomez2016current
Joevin Jones2016current
Jordan Morris2016current
Xavier Arreaga2019current
Josh Atencio2020current- Obed Vargas2022current
Nouhou Tolocurrent
Freddie Ljungberg2009–2010
Fredy Montero2009–2010
Jarrod Smith2009–2009
Kasey Keller2009–2011
Leonardo González2009–2015
Osvaldo Alonso2009–2018
Blaise Nkufo2010–2011- Blaise Nkufo2010–2010
Jeff Parke2010–2012
Pat Noonan2010–2011
Álvaro Fernández2010–2012- Erik Friberg2011–2011
- Fredy Montero2011–2014
Mauro Rosales2011–2013
Adam Johansson2012–2012- Adam Johansson2012–2013
Christian Tiffert2012–2013
Eddie Johnson2012–2013
Marc Burch2012–2013
Marcus Hahnemann2012–2014
Mario Martínez2012–2013
Michael Gspurning2012–2013
Clint Dempsey2013–2018
DeAndre Yedlin2013–2014- Djimi Traoré2013–2014
Obafemi Martins2013–2015
Aaron Long2014–2014
Damion Lowe2014–2017
Gonzalo Pineda2014–2015
Jalil Anibaba2014–2014
Kenny Cooper2014–2015
Marco Pappa2014–2015
Micheal Azira2014–2015
Onyekachi Apam2014–2014
Andreas Ivanschitz2015–2016
Nelson Valdez2015–2016
Oniel Fisher2015–2017
Troy Perkins2015–2015
Tyrone Mears2015–2016
Nicolás Lodeiro2016–2023- Álvaro Fernández2016–2017
Waylon Francis2017–2019- Obed Vargas2021–2021
Seattle Sounders FC is a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS).
The Sounders compete in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer.
The club was established on November 13, 2007, and began play in 2009 as an MLS expansion team.
Biography
Formation
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, established on November 13, 2007. The team began play in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2009 as an expansion team, marking a significant moment in the city's sports history. The Sounders are considered a phoenix club, as they replaced the previous second-division franchise that had competed in various leagues since 1994, including the American Professional Soccer League (APSL), A-League, and USL First Division (USL-1). This new iteration carries the legacy of the original Sounders franchise, which played in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1974 to 1983.
Early Challenges
Before the Sounders' establishment, Seattle was a strong contender for an MLS team as early as 1994, especially with the U.S. preparing to host the FIFA World Cup. However, the city faced challenges, including the lack of a soccer-specific stadium and insufficient season ticket assurances, which ultimately led to Seattle not being awarded an MLS franchise in the initial rounds. Despite these setbacks, local soccer organizers worked diligently to secure a venue and improve their chances for future expansions.
Legacy
The Sounders have since become a prominent team in MLS, known for their passionate fan base and competitive spirit. Their history reflects the evolution of soccer in Seattle, showcasing the city's enduring love for the sport and its commitment to professional soccer. The Sounders continue to build on their legacy, contributing to the growth of soccer in the United States and inspiring future generations of players and fans alike.
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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. 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. However, despite the strong soccer fan base in Seattle, the absence of a soccer-only stadium was a drawback to establishing an MLS team. Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets. By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle's soccer organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances. 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. In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team. Five more teams were to be announced later in the year, and to improve their chances this time, the city's soccer 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. 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…
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Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle. The Sounders compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The club was established on November 13, 2007, and began play in 2009 as an MLS expansion team. The Sounders are a phoenix club, replacing the second-division franchise that played in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL), A-League, and USL First Division (USL-1) from 1994 to 2008, and carrying the same name as the original Sounders franchise that competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1974 to 1983.
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