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href="#Second_MLS_Cup_title_and_pandemic_(2019–2021)"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">1.6</span> <span>Second MLS Cup title and pandemic (2019–2021)</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Second_MLS_Cup_title_and_pandemic_(2019–2021)-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Champions_League_title_and_Club_World_Cup_(2022–2023)" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Champions_League_title_and_Club_World_Cup_(2022–2023)"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">1.7</span> <span>Champions League title and Club World Cup (2022–2023)</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Champions_League_title_and_Club_World_Cup_(2022–2023)-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Club_colors_and_crest" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Club_colors_and_crest"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">2</span> <span>Club colors and crest</span> </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Club_colors_and_crest-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> <span class="vector-icon mw-ui-icon-wikimedia-expand"></span> <span>Toggle Club colors and crest subsection</span> </button> <ul id="toc-Club_colors_and_crest-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Sponsorship" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Sponsorship"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">2.1</span> <span>Sponsorship</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Sponsorship-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Stadium" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Stadium"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3</span> <span>Stadium</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Stadium-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Supporters" 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class="vector-toc-numb">6.3</span> <span>Affiliated teams</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Affiliated_teams-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Broadcasting" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Broadcasting"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">7</span> <span>Broadcasting</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Broadcasting-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Players_and_staff" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Players_and_staff"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">8</span> <span>Players and staff</span> </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Players_and_staff-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> <span class="vector-icon mw-ui-icon-wikimedia-expand"></span> <span>Toggle Players and staff subsection</span> </button> <ul 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class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Sporting_directors"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">8.4</span> <span>Sporting directors</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Sporting_directors-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Staff" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Staff"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">8.5</span> <span>Staff</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Staff-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Honors" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Honors"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">9</span> <span>Honors</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Honors-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Team_records" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Team_records"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">10</span> <span>Team records</span> </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Team_records-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> <span class="vector-icon mw-ui-icon-wikimedia-expand"></span> <span>Toggle Team records subsection</span> </button> <ul id="toc-Team_records-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Year-by-year" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Year-by-year"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">10.1</span> <span>Year-by-year</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Year-by-year-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Player_records" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Player_records"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">11</span> <span>Player records</span> </div> </a> <button 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id="toc-Notes" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Notes"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">12</span> <span>Notes</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Notes-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-References" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#References"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">13</span> <span>References</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-References-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-External_links" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#External_links"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">14</span> <span>External links</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-External_links-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="mw-content-container"> <main id="content" class="mw-body"> <header 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mw-list-item"><a href="https://azb.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B3%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%84_%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B2_%D9%81%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84_%DA%A9%D9%88%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%88" title="سیاتل ساندرز فوتبال کولوبو – South Azerbaijani" lang="azb" hreflang="azb" data-title="سیاتل ساندرز فوتبال کولوبو" data-language-autonym="تۆرکجه" data-language-local-name="South Azerbaijani" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>تۆرکجه</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bn mw-list-item"><a href="https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%B2_%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B8_%E0%A6%AB%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B2_%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC" title="সিয়াটল সাউন্ডার্স ফুটবল ক্লাব – Bangla" lang="bn" hreflang="bn" data-title="সিয়াটল সাউন্ডার্স ফুটবল ক্লাব" data-language-autonym="বাংলা" data-language-local-name="Bangla" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>বাংলা</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-be-x-old mw-list-item"><a href="https://be-tarask.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D1%96%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%BB_%D0%A1%D0%B0%D1%9E%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%8D%D1%80%D0%B7" title="Сіетл Саўндэрз – Belarusian (Taraškievica orthography)" lang="be-tarask" hreflang="be-tarask" data-title="Сіетл Саўндэрз" data-language-autonym="Беларуская (тарашкевіца)" data-language-local-name="Belarusian (Taraškievica orthography)" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Беларуская (тарашкевіца)</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bg mw-list-item"><a href="https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%B8%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%8A%D0%BB_%D0%A1%D0%B0%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%8A%D1%80%D1%81" title="Сиатъл Саундърс – Bulgarian" lang="bg" hreflang="bg" data-title="Сиатъл Саундърс" data-language-autonym="Български" data-language-local-name="Bulgarian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Български</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bs mw-list-item"><a href="https://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC" title="Seattle Sounders FC – Bosnian" lang="bs" hreflang="bs" data-title="Seattle Sounders FC" data-language-autonym="Bosanski" data-language-local-name="Bosnian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Bosanski</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ca mw-list-item"><a href="https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC" title="Seattle Sounders FC – Catalan" lang="ca" hreflang="ca" data-title="Seattle Sounders FC" data-language-autonym="Català" data-language-local-name="Catalan" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Català</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-cs mw-list-item"><a href="https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC" title="Seattle Sounders FC – Czech" lang="cs" hreflang="cs" data-title="Seattle Sounders FC" data-language-autonym="Čeština" data-language-local-name="Czech" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Čeština</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-da mw-list-item"><a href="https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC" title="Seattle Sounders FC – Danish" lang="da" hreflang="da" data-title="Seattle Sounders FC" data-language-autonym="Dansk" data-language-local-name="Danish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Dansk</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-de mw-list-item"><a href="https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders" title="Seattle Sounders – German" lang="de" hreflang="de" data-title="Seattle Sounders" data-language-autonym="Deutsch" data-language-local-name="German" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Deutsch</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-es mw-list-item"><a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_Football_Club" title="Seattle Sounders Football Club – Spanish" lang="es" hreflang="es" data-title="Seattle Sounders Football Club" data-language-autonym="Español" data-language-local-name="Spanish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Español</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-eo mw-list-item"><a href="https://eo.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders" title="Seattle Sounders – Esperanto" lang="eo" hreflang="eo" data-title="Seattle Sounders" data-language-autonym="Esperanto" data-language-local-name="Esperanto" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Esperanto</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-eu mw-list-item"><a href="https://eu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC" title="Seattle Sounders FC – Basque" lang="eu" hreflang="eu" data-title="Seattle Sounders FC" data-language-autonym="Euskara" data-language-local-name="Basque" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Euskara</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fa mw-list-item"><a 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href="/wiki/File:Football_pictogram.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/30px-Football_pictogram.svg.png" decoding="async" width="30" height="30" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/45px-Football_pictogram.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/60px-Football_pictogram.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></td><td> <span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Football_pictogram.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/30px-Football_pictogram.svg.png" decoding="async" width="30" height="30" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/45px-Football_pictogram.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/60px-Football_pictogram.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></td><td> <span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Football_pictogram.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/30px-Football_pictogram.svg.png" decoding="async" width="30" height="30" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/45px-Football_pictogram.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Football_pictogram.svg/60px-Football_pictogram.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></td></tr><tr style="vertical-align:top"><td> <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle<br />Sounders FC</a><br />Men's<br /><a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer" title="Major League Soccer">MLS</a></td><td> <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Reign_FC" title="Seattle Reign FC">Seattle<br />Reign FC</a><br />Women's<br /><a href="/wiki/National_Women%27s_Soccer_League" title="National Women&#39;s Soccer League">NWSL</a></td><td> <a href="/wiki/Tacoma_Defiance" title="Tacoma Defiance">Tacoma<br />Defiance</a><br />Men's Reserves<br /><a href="/wiki/MLS_Next_Pro" title="MLS Next Pro">MLS Next Pro</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td> </tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Seattle Sounders FC</b> is an American professional <a href="/wiki/Association_football" title="Association football">soccer</a> club based in <a href="/wiki/Seattle" title="Seattle">Seattle</a>, Washington. The Sounders compete in <a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer" title="Major League Soccer">Major League Soccer</a> (MLS) as a member of the <a href="/wiki/Western_Conference_(MLS)" title="Western Conference (MLS)">Western Conference</a>. The club was established on November 13, 2007, and began play in 2009 as an MLS <a href="/wiki/Expansion_team" title="Expansion team">expansion team</a>. The Sounders are a <a href="/wiki/Phoenix_club_(sports)" title="Phoenix club (sports)">phoenix club</a>, replacing the <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(1994%E2%80%932008)" title="Seattle Sounders (1994–2008)">second-division franchise</a> that played in the <a href="/wiki/American_Professional_Soccer_League" title="American Professional Soccer League">American Professional Soccer League</a> (APSL), <a href="/wiki/A-League_(1995%E2%80%932004)" title="A-League (1995–2004)">A-League</a>, and <a href="/wiki/USL_First_Division" title="USL First Division">USL First Division</a> (USL-1) from 1994 to 2008, and carrying the same name as the <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(1974%E2%80%931983)" title="Seattle Sounders (1974–1983)">original Sounders franchise</a> that competed in the <a href="/wiki/North_American_Soccer_League_(1968%E2%80%931984)" class="mw-redirect" title="North American Soccer League (1968–1984)">North American Soccer League</a> (NASL) from 1974 to 1983. </p><p>The club's majority owner is <a href="/wiki/Adrian_Hanauer" title="Adrian Hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a>, and its minority owners are <a href="/wiki/Jody_Allen" title="Jody Allen">the estate of Paul Allen</a>, <a href="/wiki/Drew_Carey" title="Drew Carey">Drew Carey</a>, and 14 families from the Seattle area. Former USL-1 Sounders coach and assistant coach <a href="/wiki/Brian_Schmetzer" title="Brian Schmetzer">Brian Schmetzer</a> took over as head coach in July 2016 after the departure of <a href="/wiki/Sigi_Schmid" title="Sigi Schmid">Sigi Schmid</a>. The Sounders play their home league matches at <a href="/wiki/Lumen_Field" title="Lumen Field">Lumen Field</a>, with a reduced capacity of 37,722 seats for most matches. Along with several organized groups, a 53-member marching band called "Sound Wave" supports the club at each home match. Seattle has longstanding rivalries with fellow <a href="/wiki/Pacific_Northwest" title="Pacific Northwest">Pacific Northwest</a> clubs <a href="/wiki/Portland_Timbers" title="Portland Timbers">Portland Timbers</a> and <a href="/wiki/Vancouver_Whitecaps_FC" title="Vancouver Whitecaps FC">Vancouver Whitecaps FC</a>, with whom it competes for the <a href="/wiki/Cascadia_Cup" title="Cascadia Cup">Cascadia Cup</a>. </p><p>The Sounders played their inaugural match on March 19, 2009, winning 3–0 over the <a href="/wiki/New_York_Red_Bulls" title="New York Red Bulls">New York Red Bulls</a>. Seattle has been among the league's most successful teams, winning the <a href="/wiki/U.S._Open_Cup" title="U.S. Open Cup">U.S. Open Cup</a> four times, the <a href="/wiki/Supporters%27_Shield" title="Supporters&#39; Shield">Supporters' Shield</a> in <a href="/wiki/2014_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2014 Major League Soccer season">2014</a>, and the <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup" title="MLS Cup">MLS Cup</a> in <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2016" title="MLS Cup 2016">2016</a> and <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2019" title="MLS Cup 2019">2019</a>. From its MLS inception until 2022, the team qualified for the <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_playoffs" title="MLS Cup playoffs">MLS Cup playoffs</a>—formerly the longest record in league history—and competed in the <a href="/wiki/CONCACAF_Champions_League" class="mw-redirect" title="CONCACAF Champions League">CONCACAF Champions League</a> seven times, becoming the first MLS team to win the modern version of the competition in <a href="/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2022 CONCACAF Champions League">2022</a>. The Sounders were the first MLS team to participate in the <a href="/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup" title="FIFA Club World Cup">FIFA Club World Cup</a>. </p><p>The team set a new MLS record for average attendance in each of its first five seasons. The Sounders are ranked as one of the <a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer%27s_most_valuable_teams" class="mw-redirect" title="Major League Soccer&#39;s most valuable teams">most valuable franchises</a> in North America. Its former players have included U.S. international <a href="/wiki/Clint_Dempsey" title="Clint Dempsey">Clint Dempsey</a>, long-time captain <a href="/wiki/Osvaldo_Alonso" title="Osvaldo Alonso">Osvaldo Alonso</a>, and all-time assist leader <a href="/wiki/Nicol%C3%A1s_Lodeiro" title="Nicolás Lodeiro">Nicolás Lodeiro</a>. The team's top goalscorer is <a href="/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Ruid%C3%ADaz" title="Raúl Ruidíaz">Raúl Ruidíaz</a>, who joined the Sounders in 2018 and surpassed <a href="/wiki/Fredy_Montero" title="Fredy Montero">Fredy Montero</a>'s record in 2024. The Sounders also operate a players' academy and the lower-division <a href="/wiki/Tacoma_Defiance" title="Tacoma Defiance">Tacoma Defiance</a>, which have produced homegrown players, including forward <a href="/wiki/Jordan_Morris" title="Jordan Morris">Jordan Morris</a> and defender <a href="/wiki/DeAndre_Yedlin" title="DeAndre Yedlin">DeAndre Yedlin</a>. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/History_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC" title="History of Seattle Sounders FC">History of Seattle Sounders FC</a></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/History_of_professional_soccer_in_Seattle" title="History of professional soccer in Seattle">History of professional soccer in Seattle</a></div> <p>Even before the first cities in the United States were chosen to host <a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer" title="Major League Soccer">Major League Soccer</a> teams, Seattle was considered a viable location for a professional team.<sup id="cite_ref-1994mls_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1994mls-4"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 1994, as the U.S. was preparing to host the <a href="/wiki/1994_FIFA_World_Cup" title="1994 FIFA World Cup">FIFA World Cup</a>, more than 30 cities were pursuing the rights to an MLS team, Seattle being among them.<sup id="cite_ref-bigsoccer_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bigsoccer-5"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> However, despite the strong soccer fan base in Seattle, the absence of a soccer-only stadium was a drawback to establishing an MLS team.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Cities seeking consideration for an inaugural MLS team were also expected to secure 10,000 assurances from fans for season tickets.<sup id="cite_ref-bigsoccer_5-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bigsoccer-5"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> By the June 3, 1994, deadline for MLS team bids, Seattle's soccer organizers had secured fewer than 1,500 such assurances.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> These low numbers were a result of competition between the ticket campaign for the MLS expansion team and for the <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(1994%E2%80%932008)" title="Seattle Sounders (1994–2008)">American Professional Soccer League (APSL) Sounders</a> expansion team.<sup id="cite_ref-1994tickets_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1994tickets-8"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>In a June 14, 1994, announcement, Seattle was not included among the first seven cities to be awarded an MLS team.<sup id="cite_ref-1994mls_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1994mls-4"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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 <a href="/wiki/University_of_Washington" title="University of Washington">University of Washington</a> to secure use of <a href="/wiki/Husky_Stadium" title="Husky Stadium">Husky Stadium</a> as an interim stadium while they pursued the construction of a permanent soccer-specific facility.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the end, Seattle was not among the cities chosen to establish a team during the first season of MLS.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 1996, as <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Seahawks" title="Seattle Seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a> owner <a href="/wiki/Paul_Allen" title="Paul Allen">Paul Allen</a> worked with the city to build a new football stadium for his team, the potential of an MLS expansion team that could be a co-tenant helped drive public support for the effort.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Many of the state's voters supported the referendum to construct Seahawks Stadium because it was also expected to be a professional soccer venue.<sup id="cite_ref-2000mls_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2000mls-13"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> While the stadium problem was being resolved, a new issue emerged. By 2000, MLS was moving away from league-operated teams to investor-operated teams, so wealthy individuals would need to step forward for Seattle to obtain an MLS expansion team.<sup id="cite_ref-2000mls_13-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2000mls-13"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>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.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2004, MLS commissioner <a href="/wiki/Don_Garber" title="Don Garber">Don Garber</a> indicated that Seattle had been "very close" to receiving the expansion team ultimately awarded to <a href="/wiki/Real_Salt_Lake" title="Real Salt Lake">Salt Lake</a>. <a href="/wiki/Adrian_Hanauer" title="Adrian Hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a>, then-owner of the United Soccer League's (USL) Sounders (formerly the APSL Sounders), was in discussions with MLS about an estimated payment of $1&#160;million to secure rights to a Seattle franchise for 2006.<sup id="cite_ref-2006mls_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2006mls-15"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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 $10&#160;million.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Expansion_and_inaugural_season">Expansion and inaugural season</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=2" title="Edit section: Expansion and inaugural season"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/2009_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2009 Seattle Sounders FC season">2009 Seattle Sounders FC season</a></div> <p>In 2007, Hanauer teamed up with Hollywood producer <a href="/wiki/Joe_Roth" title="Joe Roth">Joe Roth</a> to make another bid for MLS expansion into Seattle, at a cost of $30&#160;million.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Paul Allen, whose First and Goal company operated Qwest Field (now <a href="/wiki/Lumen_Field" title="Lumen Field">Lumen Field</a>), joined the ownership group that same year, making the bid the most promising yet for Seattle.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The group competed with two rival bids for the rights to an MLS team in Seattle that had been launched by California-based investors.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In a press conference at the <a href="/wiki/Columbia_Center" title="Columbia Center">Columbia Center</a> on November 13, 2007, it announced that Seattle had been awarded an MLS expansion team that would be owned by Hanauer, Roth, Allen, and TV personality <a href="/wiki/Drew_Carey" title="Drew Carey">Drew Carey</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-expansion_22-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-expansion-22"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The announcement marked the return of <a href="/wiki/United_States_soccer_pyramid" class="mw-redirect" title="United States soccer pyramid">top-level</a> soccer to Seattle for the first time since the dissolution of its <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(NASL)" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders (NASL)">North American Soccer League (NASL) team</a> in 1983. 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.<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>"Seattle Sounders FC" was announced as the team name on April 7, 2008, along with the team logo, colors and badge design, in a presentation held at the <a href="/wiki/Space_Needle" title="Space Needle">Space Needle</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> All 22,000 season ticket packages offered by the club for its inaugural season were sold,<sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> giving them the most season ticket holders in MLS.<sup id="cite_ref-1stSellOut_27-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1stSellOut-27"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Sigi_Schmid" title="Sigi Schmid">Sigi Schmid</a> was introduced as the club's first head coach on December 16, 2008, after leaving the <a href="/wiki/Columbus_Crew" title="Columbus Crew">Columbus Crew</a> following their <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2008" title="MLS Cup 2008">MLS Cup victory</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="Several players are standing together with one lifting a large trophy upward." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg/220px-SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="176" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg/330px-SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg/440px-SoundersUSOpenCup.jpg 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="640" /></a><figcaption>Players celebrate after winning the 2009 U.S. Open Cup.</figcaption></figure> <p>Seattle Sounders FC entered MLS as the league's 15th team and played its first home match on March 19, 2009, in front of a sold-out crowd of 32,523, defeating the <a href="/wiki/New_York_Red_Bulls" title="New York Red Bulls">New York Red Bulls</a> 3–0.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> During the pre-match ceremonies, the first <a href="/wiki/List_of_Golden_Scarf_recipients" title="List of Golden Scarf recipients">Golden Scarf</a> was awarded to MLS Commissioner Don Garber.<sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle was the first MLS expansion team to win its first three matches, and they did so with a <a href="/wiki/Clean_sheet" class="mw-redirect" title="Clean sheet">shutout</a> in each.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club set a state record for attendance at a soccer match on August 5, 2009, when 66,848 attended a <a href="/wiki/Exhibition_game" title="Exhibition game">friendly match</a> with <a href="/wiki/FC_Barcelona" title="FC Barcelona">FC Barcelona</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> a record which was later broken when they hosted <a href="/wiki/Manchester_United" class="mw-redirect" title="Manchester United">Manchester United</a> in front of 67,052 fans,<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and later in the 2019 MLS Cup against <a href="/wiki/Toronto_FC" title="Toronto FC">Toronto FC</a> with 69,274 in attendance. </p><p>On September 2, 2009, the Sounders became the second MLS expansion team in league history (<a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_S.C." class="mw-redirect" title="Chicago Fire S.C.">Chicago</a> was the first) to win the <a href="/wiki/Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup" class="mw-redirect" title="Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup">U.S. Open Cup</a> tournament in its first season.<sup id="cite_ref-opencup_34-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-opencup-34"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> They did so by defeating <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a> 2–1 on the road at <a href="/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy_Memorial_Stadium" title="Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium">RFK Stadium</a>. In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, they qualified for the preliminary round of the <a href="/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League">2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-opencup_34-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-opencup-34"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>On October 17, 2009, the Sounders became the third MLS expansion team in league history to qualify for the playoffs in its first season. They clinched a playoff berth with a come-from-behind victory over the <a href="/wiki/Kansas_City_Wizards" class="mw-redirect" title="Kansas City Wizards">Kansas City Wizards</a> 3–2 at Kansas City.<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 draws. The club set a new MLS record for average attendance with 30,943 fans per match.<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Its inaugural season came to an end in the <a href="/wiki/2009_MLS_Cup_Playoffs" class="mw-redirect" title="2009 MLS Cup Playoffs">2009 MLS Cup Playoffs</a> with a loss in the conference semifinals to the <a href="/wiki/Houston_Dynamo" class="mw-redirect" title="Houston Dynamo">Houston Dynamo</a> by a 1–0 aggregate score in a <a href="/wiki/Two-legged_match" class="mw-redirect" title="Two-legged match">two-legged series</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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 <a href="/wiki/Starfire_Sports_Complex" class="mw-redirect" title="Starfire Sports Complex">Starfire Sports Complex</a>) were sold out.<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Early_years_(2010–2013)"><span id="Early_years_.282010.E2.80.932013.29"></span>Early years (2010–2013)</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=3" title="Edit section: Early years (2010–2013)"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Before the first match of the Sounders' <a href="/wiki/2010_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2010 Seattle Sounders FC season">second season</a>, the club increased the number of season ticket holders to 32,000.<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The first match of the season was played at Qwest Field, with Seattle hosting a new MLS expansion team, the <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Union" title="Philadelphia Union">Philadelphia Union</a>. The Sounders won 2–0 on goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero. However, Seattle followed the win by losing 8 of its next 14 matches. In the latter half of the regular season, Seattle reversed its fortune. The team won 10 of its last 15 matches, and clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive year with a 2–1 win on October 10, 2010, at Kansas City.<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> They finished the season with 14 wins, 10 losses, and 6 ties. In the playoffs, the Sounders were eliminated in the conference semifinals by the <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_Galaxy" class="mw-redirect" title="Los Angeles Galaxy">Los Angeles Galaxy</a> on a 3–1 aggregate score.<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club broke its own single-season attendance record, averaging 36,173 fans per match,<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and again sold out every league match.<sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders also competed in two additional competitions during the 2010 season&#160;– the CONCACAF Champions League and the U.S. Open Cup. In the Champions League, Seattle progressed through the preliminary round, beating <a href="/wiki/A.D._Isidro_Metap%C3%A1n" title="A.D. Isidro Metapán">Isidro Metapán</a> 2–1 on aggregate, but was eliminated in the group stage.<sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the U.S. Open Cup, Seattle won matches at Portland and at home against the Los Angeles Galaxy and <a href="/wiki/Chivas_USA" title="Chivas USA">Chivas USA</a> before reaching the final, which they hosted at Qwest Field against the <a href="/wiki/Columbus_Crew" title="Columbus Crew">Columbus Crew</a>. On October 5, 2010, Seattle won the <a href="/wiki/2010_Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final">U.S. Open Cup final</a>, 2–1, becoming the first team since 1983 to repeat as U.S. Open Cup champions.<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The final was played in front of a U.S. Open Cup record crowd of 31,311,<sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and the victory ensured Seattle's return to the <a href="/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League">Champions League in 2011</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-47" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-47"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sounders_USOC_2011.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="Several players are standing together with three trophies on the ground in front of them." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Sounders_USOC_2011.jpg/220px-Sounders_USOC_2011.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="145" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Sounders_USOC_2011.jpg/330px-Sounders_USOC_2011.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Sounders_USOC_2011.jpg/440px-Sounders_USOC_2011.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3436" data-file-height="2264" /></a><figcaption>Sounders FC players with the 2009, 2010, and 2011 U.S. Open Cup trophies</figcaption></figure> <p>The Sounders began the <a href="/wiki/2011_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2011 Seattle Sounders FC season">2011 season</a> by hosting the opening match of the MLS season for the third straight year, losing 1–0 to the Los Angeles Galaxy.<sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The season also saw the entrance of the <a href="/wiki/Portland_Timbers" title="Portland Timbers">Portland Timbers</a> and <a href="/wiki/Vancouver_Whitecaps_FC" title="Vancouver Whitecaps FC">Vancouver Whitecaps FC</a> into MLS, allowing for the revival of the <a href="/wiki/Cascadia_Cup" title="Cascadia Cup">Cascadia Cup</a>;<sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>48<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> the Sounders won the cup with an unbeaten record against both clubs.<sup id="cite_ref-51" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-51"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>49<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> On April 22, 2011, in a match against the <a href="/wiki/Colorado_Rapids" title="Colorado Rapids">Colorado Rapids</a>, Seattle's star midfielder <a href="/wiki/Steve_Zakuani" title="Steve Zakuani">Steve Zakuani</a> suffered a broken leg in a challenge by the Rapids' <a href="/wiki/Brian_Mullan" title="Brian Mullan">Brian Mullan</a>, which ended his season.<sup id="cite_ref-52" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-52"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>50<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-53" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-53"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>51<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> On October 4, 2011, Seattle won its <a href="/wiki/2011_Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final">third consecutive U.S. Open Cup</a>, becoming the first club to do so in 42 years, as they defeated the Chicago Fire 2–0 in front of another tournament record crowd of 35,615 at CenturyLink Field.<sup id="cite_ref-54" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-54"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>52<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the <a href="/wiki/2011_MLS_Cup_Playoffs" class="mw-redirect" title="2011 MLS Cup Playoffs">MLS playoffs</a>, Seattle lost its Western Conference semifinal series 3–2 on aggregate to <a href="/wiki/Real_Salt_Lake" title="Real Salt Lake">Real Salt Lake</a>. The club lost the first leg 3–0 in Salt Lake, and could only net two goals in the second leg at home.<sup id="cite_ref-55" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-55"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>53<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Sounders midfielder <a href="/wiki/Mauro_Rosales" title="Mauro Rosales">Mauro Rosales</a> was recognized by the league as the 2011 Newcomer of the Year.<sup id="cite_ref-56" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-56"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>54<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2011, Seattle again broke its own league record for average attendance at 38,496. On October 15, 2011, the club hosted the third-largest crowd ever for a single MLS match, as 64,140 people attended the final regular season home match against the San Jose Earthquakes, billed as a sendoff for goalkeeper Kasey Keller.<sup id="cite_ref-57" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-57"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>55<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the <a href="/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League">2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League</a>, Seattle became only the second MLS team in history to win a competitive match in Mexico, defeating <a href="/wiki/CF_Monterrey" class="mw-redirect" title="CF Monterrey">CF Monterrey</a> 1–0 on August 23, 2011.<sup id="cite_ref-58" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-58"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>56<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club finished second in its group and advanced to the quarterfinals, losing 7–3 on aggregate to eventual runners-up <a href="/wiki/Santos_Laguna" title="Santos Laguna">Santos Laguna</a> after taking a 2–1 lead at home and losing 6–1 in Mexico.<sup id="cite_ref-59" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-59"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>57<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-60" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-60"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>58<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Seattle opened the <a href="/wiki/2012_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2012 Seattle Sounders FC season">2012 season</a> with a run of five straight wins in April and May,<sup id="cite_ref-61" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-61"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>59<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> but fell into a month-long, nine-match winless streak in June. The winless streak ended in a match on July 7, which saw the return of Steve Zakuani from rehabilitation, against the Colorado Rapids.<sup id="cite_ref-62" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-62"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>60<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle reached the <a href="/wiki/2012_Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final">U.S. Open Cup Final</a> for the fourth consecutive year, becoming the first team to do so since 1937,<sup id="cite_ref-63" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-63"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>61<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> but lost to <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Sporting Kansas City</a> in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw.<sup id="cite_ref-64" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-64"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>62<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In Champions League group play, the team advanced to the knockout round with four straight wins, each including a goal from <a href="/wiki/Sammy_Ochoa" title="Sammy Ochoa">Sammy Ochoa</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-65" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-65"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>63<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-66" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-66"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>64<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the Conference Championship, Seattle fell 3–0 to Los Angeles in the first leg and came within one goal of tying the series on aggregate, winning the second leg 2–1 but losing 4–2 on aggregate after conceding an <a href="/wiki/Away_goal" class="mw-redirect" title="Away goal">away goal</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-67" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-67"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>65<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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 <a href="/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League">2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-68" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-68"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>66<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The top scorer in league play was 28-year-old striker <a href="/wiki/Eddie_Johnson_(American_soccer)" title="Eddie Johnson (American soccer)">Eddie Johnson</a>, who scored 14 goals in his first season with the club; he earned <a href="/wiki/MLS_Comeback_Player_of_the_Year_Award" title="MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award">Comeback Player of the Year</a> honors for his performance, which came after an unsuccessful stint with multiple European clubs.<sup id="cite_ref-69" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-69"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>67<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>During the 2013 preseason, the Sounders signed their first <a href="/wiki/Homegrown_Player_Rule_(Major_League_Soccer)" class="mw-redirect" title="Homegrown Player Rule (Major League Soccer)">homegrown player</a>, right back <a href="/wiki/DeAndre_Yedlin" title="DeAndre Yedlin">DeAndre Yedlin</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-70" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-70"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>68<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> veteran defender <a href="/wiki/Djimi_Traor%C3%A9" title="Djimi Traoré">Djimi Traoré</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-71" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-71"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>69<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and forward <a href="/wiki/Obafemi_Martins" title="Obafemi Martins">Obafemi Martins</a>, who paid his <a href="/wiki/Release_clause" class="mw-redirect" title="Release clause">release clause</a> to his Spanish club.<sup id="cite_ref-72" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-72"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>70<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Longtime forward Fredy Montero left Seattle on loan to Colombian club <a href="/wiki/Millonarios_F.C." title="Millonarios F.C.">Millonarios F.C.</a> in January and, by July, was loaned to <a href="/wiki/Sporting_CP" title="Sporting CP">Sporting CP</a> in Portugal with an option to buy; Montero was sold permanently to Sporting in 2014.<sup id="cite_ref-73" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-73"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>71<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-74" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-74"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>72<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders began the <a href="/wiki/2013_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2013 Seattle Sounders FC season">2013 season</a> with the <a href="/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_CONCACAF_Champions_League_championship_stage" title="2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League championship stage">knockout round</a> of the 2012–13 Champions League, facing Mexican club <a href="/wiki/Tigres_UANL" title="Tigres UANL">Tigres UANL</a> in the quarterfinals. After losing 1–0 in the away leg and conceding an <a href="/wiki/Away_goal" class="mw-redirect" title="Away goal">away goal</a> in the return leg, the Sounders scored three unanswered goals in the second half to win 3–1 and advance to the semifinals. With the win, the Sounders became the first MLS team to eliminate a Mexican team in the knockout stage of CONCACAF Champions League.<sup id="cite_ref-75" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-75"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>73<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle once again played Santos Laguna in the semifinal, but failed to advance after losing 1–0 at home and drawing 1–1 in <a href="/wiki/Torre%C3%B3n" title="Torreón">Torreón</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-76" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-76"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>74<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders continued their five-year streak of setting a new MLS average attendance record, reaching 44,038 in 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-77" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-77"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>75<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders began the MLS season with a run of five matches without a win, the worst start in the team's history, due to injuries to key players.<sup id="cite_ref-78" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-78"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>76<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders failed to advance in the U.S. Open Cup after losing to second-division <a href="/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rowdies" title="Tampa Bay Rowdies">Tampa Bay Rowdies</a> in the third round, marking the end of the team's seven-year streak of appearances in the later rounds.<sup id="cite_ref-79" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-79"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>77<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> As players returned to the team, Seattle improved to a six-win, four-loss record in 14 matches by late June.<sup id="cite_ref-80" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-80"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>78<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In August 2013, the Sounders completed the signing of <a href="/wiki/United_States_men%27s_national_soccer_team" title="United States men&#39;s national soccer team">U.S. national team</a> captain <a href="/wiki/Clint_Dempsey" title="Clint Dempsey">Clint Dempsey</a> from <a href="/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C." title="Tottenham Hotspur F.C.">Tottenham Hotspur</a> for $9&#160;million, the largest transfer deal in the league's history, and a record salary of $32&#160;million over four years.<sup id="cite_ref-81" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-81"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>79<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team's continued run of wins put them into Supporters' Shield contention in September, coming within one point of the league-leading Red Bulls,<sup id="cite_ref-82" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-82"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>80<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> but fell to fourth place in the conference after a run of four straight losses in October.<sup id="cite_ref-83" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-83"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>81<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-84" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-84"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>82<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 2–0 in the knockout round, and drew rivals Portland in the conference semifinal.<sup id="cite_ref-85" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-85"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>83<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle fell 2–1 to the Timbers in the home leg and were defeated 3–2 in Portland, knocking the Sounders out in a performance that failed to live up to expectations.<sup id="cite_ref-86" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-86"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>84<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>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.<sup id="cite_ref-87" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-87"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>85<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The higher attendances were helped by the opening of additional sections in the Hawks' Nest,<sup id="cite_ref-88" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-88"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>86<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> as well as the opening of the upper deck of CenturyLink Field for select regular matches.<sup id="cite_ref-89" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-89"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>87<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The August 25, 2013, home match against the Portland Timbers drew a crowd of 67,385, the second-largest standalone attendance in league history.<sup id="cite_ref-90" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-90"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>88<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="First_Supporters'_Shield_(2014)"><span id="First_Supporters.27_Shield_.282014.29"></span>First Supporters' Shield (2014)</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=4" title="Edit section: First Supporters&#039; Shield (2014)"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/2014_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2014 Seattle Sounders FC season">2014 Seattle Sounders FC season</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sounders_celebrating_the_third_goal_vs._Colorado_Rapids.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Sounders_celebrating_the_third_goal_vs._Colorado_Rapids.jpg/220px-Sounders_celebrating_the_third_goal_vs._Colorado_Rapids.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Sounders_celebrating_the_third_goal_vs._Colorado_Rapids.jpg/330px-Sounders_celebrating_the_third_goal_vs._Colorado_Rapids.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Sounders_celebrating_the_third_goal_vs._Colorado_Rapids.jpg/440px-Sounders_celebrating_the_third_goal_vs._Colorado_Rapids.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4320" data-file-height="3240" /></a><figcaption>Sounders players celebrating a goal against the Colorado Rapids, 2014</figcaption></figure> <p>After a disappointing 2013 season, the Sounders replaced starting goalkeeper Michael Gspurning with Toronto's <a href="/wiki/Stefan_Frei" title="Stefan Frei">Stefan Frei</a>. Several veteran players, including Eddie Johnson, Patrick Ianni, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Mauro Rosales, and Steve Zakuani, left the club as part of a major restructure; <a href="/wiki/Brad_Evans_(soccer)" title="Brad Evans (soccer)">Brad Evans</a> was named as club captain.<sup id="cite_ref-91" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-91"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>89<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Marco_Pappa" title="Marco Pappa">Marco Pappa</a>, an experienced MLS player and Guatemalan international, was added to the team. Homegrown player <a href="/wiki/DeAndre_Yedlin" title="DeAndre Yedlin">DeAndre Yedlin</a> was transferred to <a href="/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur" class="mw-redirect" title="Tottenham Hotspur">Tottenham Hotspur</a> but was loaned back to Seattle until the end of the MLS season.<sup id="cite_ref-92" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-92"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>90<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders advanced to the <a href="/wiki/2014_Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final">2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final</a> and defeated the <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Union" title="Philadelphia Union">Philadelphia Union</a> in <a href="/wiki/Extra_time" class="mw-redirect" title="Extra time">extra time</a>, to win their fourth trophy of the tournament. On October 25, 2014, the final game of the 2014 regular season, the Sounders defeated the LA Galaxy 2–0 to secure and win their first <a href="/wiki/Supporters%27_Shield" title="Supporters&#39; Shield">Supporters' Shield</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-93" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-93"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>91<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Obafemi_Martins_vs_LA_Galaxy_2014.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Obafemi_Martins_vs_LA_Galaxy_2014.jpg/220px-Obafemi_Martins_vs_LA_Galaxy_2014.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Obafemi_Martins_vs_LA_Galaxy_2014.jpg/330px-Obafemi_Martins_vs_LA_Galaxy_2014.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Obafemi_Martins_vs_LA_Galaxy_2014.jpg/440px-Obafemi_Martins_vs_LA_Galaxy_2014.jpg 2x" data-file-width="960" data-file-height="720" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/Obafemi_Martins" title="Obafemi Martins">Obafemi Martins</a> dribbling between two L.A. Galaxy defenders, 2014</figcaption></figure> <p>Entering the playoffs as the top seed, Seattle defeated FC Dallas on the <a href="/wiki/Away_goals_rule" title="Away goals rule">away goals rule</a> and advanced to the Western Conference Championship to face the LA Galaxy once again. The Sounders tied the Galaxy on <a href="/wiki/Aggregate_score" class="mw-redirect" title="Aggregate score">aggregate score</a> but lost on the away goals rule after losing 1–0 away and winning 2–1 at home. LA would go on to win the MLS Cup.<sup id="cite_ref-94" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-94"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>92<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2015_season">2015 season</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=5" title="Edit section: 2015 season"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/2015_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2015 Seattle Sounders FC season">2015 Seattle Sounders FC season</a></div> <p>Former <a href="/wiki/Real_Salt_Lake" title="Real Salt Lake">Real Salt Lake</a> general manager <a href="/wiki/Garth_Lagerwey" title="Garth Lagerwey">Garth Lagerwey</a> was hired by the club in January 2015, replacing Adrian Hanauer.<sup id="cite_ref-Lagerwey_95-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Lagerwey-95"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>93<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle was unable to repeat their successes in the 2014 season. The season started with several key wins that saw the team at the top of the Western Conference by June.<sup id="cite_ref-96" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-96"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>94<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> During a <a href="/wiki/2015_Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup" class="mw-redirect" title="2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup">2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup</a> match against the Portland Timbers on June 16, however, Obafemi Martins left the game with a groin injury and Clint Dempsey was suspended after tearing a referee's pocketbook, though he would be called away for the <a href="/wiki/2015_CONCACAF_Gold_Cup" title="2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup">2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-97" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-97"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>95<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-98" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-98"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>96<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The injury and suspension of the team's main attacking duo led to poor performances over the summer, with Seattle winning only one match in nine games. By late August, Martins had recovered and led the team to an eight-match unbeaten streak to secure a playoff spot, finishing fourth in the Western Conference. The Sounders had also successfully topped their group in the <a href="/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League">2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League</a>, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps and <a href="/wiki/Club_Deportivo_Olimpia" class="mw-redirect" title="Club Deportivo Olimpia">Club Deportivo Olimpia</a>, with two wins, one draw, and one loss.<sup id="cite_ref-99" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-99"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>97<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Paraguay" title="Paraguay">Paraguayan</a> international <a href="/wiki/Nelson_Haedo_Valdez" class="mw-redirect" title="Nelson Haedo Valdez">Nelson Haedo Valdez</a> was signed as the club's newest <a href="/wiki/Designated_Player_Rule" title="Designated Player Rule">designated player</a>, and was joined by fellow international signings <a href="/wiki/Andreas_Ivanschitz" title="Andreas Ivanschitz">Andreas Ivanschitz</a> and <a href="/wiki/Rom%C3%A1n_Torres" title="Román Torres">Román Torres</a> in August 2015;<sup id="cite_ref-100" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-100"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>98<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Erik_Friberg_(footballer)" title="Erik Friberg (footballer)">Erik Friberg</a> also returned to the club after his stint in Europe.<sup id="cite_ref-101" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-101"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>99<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>During the playoff's opening knockout round, the Sounders defeated the LA Galaxy 3–2, ending a "curse" for the club, who had lost to LA in each of the three previous playoff matchups.<sup id="cite_ref-102" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-102"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>100<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The playoff run would end in the next round, the Western Conference semifinals against FC Dallas, during a <a href="/wiki/Penalty_shoot-out_(association_football)" title="Penalty shoot-out (association football)">penalty shootout</a> after both teams were tied on <a href="/wiki/Aggregate_score" class="mw-redirect" title="Aggregate score">aggregate score</a> after <a href="/wiki/Extra_time" class="mw-redirect" title="Extra time">extra time</a> in <a href="/wiki/Frisco,_Texas" title="Frisco, Texas">Frisco, Texas</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-103" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-103"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>101<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-104" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-104"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>102<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In November 2015, Adrian Hanauer was made majority owner of the club, succeeding Joe Roth.<sup id="cite_ref-105" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-105"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>103<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club set a new attendance record during the 2015 season, with an average attendance of 44,247.<sup id="cite_ref-106" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-106"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>104<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Schmetzer_era_and_first_MLS_Cup_(2016–2018)"><span id="Schmetzer_era_and_first_MLS_Cup_.282016.E2.80.932018.29"></span>Schmetzer era and first MLS Cup (2016–2018)</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=6" title="Edit section: Schmetzer era and first MLS Cup (2016–2018)"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2016" title="MLS Cup 2016">MLS Cup 2016</a> and <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2017" title="MLS Cup 2017">MLS Cup 2017</a></div> <p>Prior to the 2016 season, Obafemi Martins abruptly left the club to sign with <a href="/wiki/Shanghai_Greenland_Shenhua_F.C." class="mw-redirect" title="Shanghai Greenland Shenhua F.C.">Shanghai Greenland Shenhua F.C.</a> in the <a href="/wiki/Chinese_Super_League" title="Chinese Super League">Chinese Super League</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-107" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-107"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>105<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> a move that would hamper the Sounders' offense during the season. The move was mitigated somewhat by the signing of homegrown product <a href="/wiki/Jordan_Morris_(soccer)" class="mw-redirect" title="Jordan Morris (soccer)">Jordan Morris</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-108" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-108"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>106<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Lagerwey also traded <a href="/wiki/Marco_Pappa" title="Marco Pappa">Marco Pappa</a> and <a href="/wiki/Lamar_Neagle" title="Lamar Neagle">Lamar Neagle</a> to other clubs in the offseason.<sup id="cite_ref-109" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-109"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>107<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>During the first half of the 2016 season, the Sounders failed to meet expectations, placing near the bottom of the league with 6 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws. Following a 3–0 loss on July 24 to Sporting Kansas City, in which the Sounders had only one shot,<sup id="cite_ref-110" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-110"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>108<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Schmid left the club on mutual terms and was replaced by long-time assistant coach <a href="/wiki/Brian_Schmetzer" title="Brian Schmetzer">Brian Schmetzer</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-SigiJul2016_111-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SigiJul2016-111"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>109<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-112" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-112"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>110<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The same day, the club announced their signing of Uruguayan midfielder <a href="/wiki/Nicol%C3%A1s_Lodeiro" title="Nicolás Lodeiro">Nicolás Lodeiro</a> on a designated player contract,<sup id="cite_ref-113" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-113"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>111<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> as well as the return of former designated player <a href="/wiki/%C3%81lvaro_Fern%C3%A1ndez_(Uruguayan_footballer)" title="Álvaro Fernández (Uruguayan footballer)">Álvaro Fernández</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-114" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-114"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>112<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Despite the sluggish start as well as the loss of midfielder <a href="/wiki/Clint_Dempsey" title="Clint Dempsey">Clint Dempsey</a>, who was forced in August to stop playing after evaluations for an irregular heartbeat,<sup id="cite_ref-115" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-115"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>113<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> the Sounders rose from ninth place to fourth place in the Western Conference and qualified for the <a href="/wiki/2016_MLS_Cup_Playoffs" class="mw-redirect" title="2016 MLS Cup Playoffs">2016 MLS Cup Playoffs</a>, with eight wins, two losses, and four draws. Schmetzer was named as permanent head coach as a result.<sup id="cite_ref-116" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-116"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>114<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sounders_Victory_Rally_on_4th_Avenue.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Sounders_Victory_Rally_on_4th_Avenue.jpg/220px-Sounders_Victory_Rally_on_4th_Avenue.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Sounders_Victory_Rally_on_4th_Avenue.jpg/330px-Sounders_Victory_Rally_on_4th_Avenue.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Sounders_Victory_Rally_on_4th_Avenue.jpg/440px-Sounders_Victory_Rally_on_4th_Avenue.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4752" data-file-height="3166" /></a><figcaption>The victory parade for the Sounders after <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2016" title="MLS Cup 2016">MLS Cup 2016</a></figcaption></figure> <p>At the end of the regular season, Jordan Morris was named the <a href="/wiki/MLS_Rookie_of_the_Year" class="mw-redirect" title="MLS Rookie of the Year">MLS Rookie of the Year</a> after scoring the most goals of any American rookie in MLS (12),<sup id="cite_ref-117" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-117"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>115<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and Nicolás Lodeiro was named <a href="/wiki/MLS_Newcomer_of_the_Year_Award" title="MLS Newcomer of the Year Award">MLS Newcomer of the Year</a> for his 4 goals and 8 assists in 13 appearances.<sup id="cite_ref-118" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-118"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>116<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders advanced from the Knockout Round of the playoffs through a 1–0 win over <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Sporting Kansas City</a>, and beat <a href="/wiki/FC_Dallas" title="FC Dallas">FC Dallas</a> 4–2 on aggregate to return to the Conference Final.<sup id="cite_ref-119" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-119"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>117<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-120" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-120"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>118<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders then defeated the <a href="/wiki/Colorado_Rapids" title="Colorado Rapids">Colorado Rapids</a> 3–1 on aggregate in the final, clinching a spot in their first-ever MLS Cup.<sup id="cite_ref-121" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-121"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>119<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> On December 10, 2016, the Sounders defeated <a href="/wiki/Toronto_FC" title="Toronto FC">Toronto FC</a> 5–4 in a <a href="/wiki/Penalty_shoot-out_(association_football)" title="Penalty shoot-out (association football)">penalty shootout</a>, to win <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2016" title="MLS Cup 2016">MLS Cup 2016</a>, their first MLS championship in franchise history, going the whole match without a shot on goal.<sup id="cite_ref-122" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-122"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>120<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team's performance was called a "<a href="/wiki/Cinderella_(sports)" class="mw-redirect" title="Cinderella (sports)">cinderella season</a>" and hailed as one of the most dramatic MLS seasons to date.<sup id="cite_ref-123" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-123"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>121<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders began their title defense with the signings of two academy graduates and several veteran players from MLS and abroad.<sup id="cite_ref-124" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-124"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>122<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-125" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-125"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>123<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-126" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-126"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>124<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-127" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-127"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>125<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-128" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-128"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>126<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the playoffs, the Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo to win the Western Conference and return to the <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2017" title="MLS Cup 2017">MLS Cup</a>, once again facing Toronto at BMO Field.<sup id="cite_ref-129" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-129"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>127<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle lost 2–0 to Toronto, who clinched the first domestic <a href="/wiki/Treble_(association_football)" title="Treble (association football)">treble</a> in MLS history.<sup id="cite_ref-130" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-130"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>128<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Seattle began the 2018 season with a run to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League, where they lost 3–1 on aggregate to eventual champions <a href="/wiki/C.D._Guadalajara" title="C.D. Guadalajara">C.D. Guadalajara</a>. During the Round of 16, Jordan Morris injured his <a href="/wiki/Anterior_cruciate_ligament" title="Anterior cruciate ligament">ACL</a> and was deemed unfit to play for the rest of the season.<sup id="cite_ref-131" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-131"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>129<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Without Morris and several injured starting players, the Sounders lost nine of their first 15 matches and were placed bottom of the Western Conference by June. The club signed a new Designated Player, Peruvian forward <a href="/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Ruid%C3%ADaz" title="Raúl Ruidíaz">Raúl Ruidíaz</a>, that month and began a long unbeaten streak that resulted in a playoff position in late August.<sup id="cite_ref-132" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-132"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>130<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-133" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-133"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>131<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>On September 1, the club broke the MLS record for most consecutive wins in the post-shootout era, having won eight consecutive matches. They then extended that win streak to nine games as they beat Vancouver 2–1 on September 15, before eventually losing to the Philadelphia Union on September 19.<sup id="cite_ref-134" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-134"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>132<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders finished second in the Western Conference with 18 wins, 11 losses, and 5 draws. With 14 wins in the final 16 matches of the season, the Sounders completed the best half season in league history.<sup id="cite_ref-135" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-135"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>133<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Minority owner Paul Allen died from complications related to <a href="/wiki/Non-Hodgkin_lymphoma" title="Non-Hodgkin lymphoma">non-Hodgkin lymphoma</a> on October 15, 2018, leaving his stake in the Sounders to an estate executed by his sister <a href="/wiki/Jody_Allen" title="Jody Allen">Jody Allen</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-136" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-136"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>134<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle then faced the Portland Timbers in the Conference Semifinals, losing the away leg 2–1 and winning the home leg 3–2 to tie the series on aggregate after extra time. In the ensuing penalty shootout, Portland won 4–2; the home leg is considered to be one of the best playoff matches in league history due to its dramatic finish.<sup id="cite_ref-137" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-137"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>135<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-138" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-138"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>136<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Second_MLS_Cup_title_and_pandemic_(2019–2021)"><span id="Second_MLS_Cup_title_and_pandemic_.282019.E2.80.932021.29"></span>Second MLS Cup title and pandemic (2019–2021)</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=7" title="Edit section: Second MLS Cup title and pandemic (2019–2021)"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2019" title="MLS Cup 2019">MLS Cup 2019</a>, <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2020" title="MLS Cup 2020">MLS Cup 2020</a>, and <a href="/wiki/2021_Leagues_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2021 Leagues Cup Final">2021 Leagues Cup Final</a></div> <p>The 2019 season began with the loss of team captain and inaugural season player <a href="/wiki/Osvaldo_Alonso" title="Osvaldo Alonso">Osvaldo Alonso</a>, who was released into free agency and signed with <a href="/wiki/Minnesota_United_FC" title="Minnesota United FC">Minnesota United FC</a> before the season began.<sup id="cite_ref-139" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-139"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>137<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Defender <a href="/wiki/Chad_Marshall" title="Chad Marshall">Chad Marshall</a>, who had joined in 2014, announced his retirement from professional soccer on May 22, leaving unexpectedly mid-way through the season.<sup id="cite_ref-140" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-140"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>138<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Despite the loss of these two players, in addition to the suspension of <a href="/wiki/Rom%C3%A1n_Torres" title="Román Torres">Román Torres</a> for ten matches for testing positive for a <a href="/wiki/Performance-enhancing_substance" title="Performance-enhancing substance">performance-enhancing substance</a> in August,<sup id="cite_ref-141" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-141"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>139<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> the Sounders finished 2nd in the Western Conference and 4th in the overall league table. 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.<sup id="cite_ref-142" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-142"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>140<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-143" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-143"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>141<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders defeated FC Dallas 4–3 in the first round with a hat-trick from Jordan Morris, who had been named MLS Comeback Player of the Year following his return from an ACL tear.<sup id="cite_ref-144" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-144"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>142<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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 3–1.<sup id="cite_ref-145" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-145"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>143<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-146" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-146"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>144<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle hosted the <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2019" title="MLS Cup 2019">MLS Cup final</a> against Toronto FC, playing them for the third time in four years, and won 3–1 to clinch their second championship. The match drew an attendance of 69,274, setting records for the team and any sporting event at CenturyLink Field.<sup id="cite_ref-147" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-147"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>145<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Seattle opened the 2020 season with the <a href="/wiki/2020_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2020 CONCACAF Champions League">CONCACAF Champions League</a>, where they lost in the round of 16 to <a href="/wiki/C.D._Olimpia" title="C.D. Olimpia">C.D. Olimpia</a> in a <a href="/wiki/Penalty_shootout_(association_football)" class="mw-redirect" title="Penalty shootout (association football)">penalty shootout</a> after a 4–4 aggregate draw.<sup id="cite_ref-148" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-148"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>146<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders played two regular season matches at home before MLS suspended all activities on March 12, 2020, due to the worsening <a href="/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States" title="COVID-19 pandemic in the United States">COVID-19 pandemic</a>, which had been affecting the Seattle area for several weeks.<sup id="cite_ref-149" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-149"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>147<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The league returned in the <a href="/wiki/MLS_is_Back_Tournament" title="MLS is Back Tournament">MLS is Back Tournament</a>, played in the <a href="/wiki/Orlando,_Florida" title="Orlando, Florida">Orlando</a> area, and the Sounders earned a 1–1–1 record in group play. They advanced to the round of 16, where they lost 4–1 to Los Angeles FC.<sup id="cite_ref-150" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-150"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>148<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team then resumed hosting matches with <a href="/wiki/Behind_closed_doors_(sport)" title="Behind closed doors (sport)">no spectators</a> at CenturyLink Field (renamed Lumen Field near the end of the season) and primarily played against West Coast teams due to limited travel.<sup id="cite_ref-151" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-151"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>149<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-152" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-152"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>150<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders cancelled an away match against the LA Galaxy in August to join a <a href="/wiki/2020_American_athlete_strikes" title="2020 American athlete strikes">multi-sport boycott</a> to protest racial injustice.<sup id="cite_ref-153" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-153"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>151<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> They later set a franchise record for largest margin of victory with a 7–1 home win against the San Jose Earthquakes on September 10.<sup id="cite_ref-154" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-154"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>152<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team clinched their 12th consecutive playoff berth and finished second in the Western Conference.<sup id="cite_ref-155" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-155"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>153<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the playoffs, the Sounders defeated Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas to host Minnesota United FC in the Western Conference Final.<sup id="cite_ref-156" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-156"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>154<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Minnesota took a 2–0 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.<sup id="cite_ref-157" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-157"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>155<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders faced the Columbus Crew in the <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2020" title="MLS Cup 2020">2020 MLS Cup final</a> and lost 3–0 in front of 1,500 spectators at <a href="/wiki/Mapfre_Stadium" class="mw-redirect" title="Mapfre Stadium">Mapfre Stadium</a> on December 12—the latest calendar date to host a league match.<sup id="cite_ref-158" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-158"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>156<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>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. Manager Brian Schmetzer switched to a 3–5–2 formation that led to only eight conceded goals during the streak.<sup id="cite_ref-159" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-159"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>157<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders retained the Cascadia Cup with a 2–1–1 record, including a 6–2 away victory over the Portland Timbers.<sup id="cite_ref-160" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-160"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>158<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-161" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-161"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>159<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team also won twice against Mexican clubs UANL and Santos Laguna in the <a href="/wiki/2021_Leagues_Cup" title="2021 Leagues Cup">2021 Leagues Cup</a> and advanced to the final, where they lost 3–2 to <a href="/wiki/Club_Le%C3%B3n" title="Club León">Club León</a> in <a href="/wiki/Las_Vegas" title="Las Vegas">Las Vegas</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-162" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-162"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>160<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle maintained their first-place position in the Western Conference despite several losses in the summer, but fell into a winless streak over the final six matches of the season to finish second in the West. They qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout.<sup id="cite_ref-163" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-163"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>161<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Champions_League_title_and_Club_World_Cup_(2022–2023)"><span id="Champions_League_title_and_Club_World_Cup_.282022.E2.80.932023.29"></span>Champions League title and Club World Cup (2022–2023)</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=8" title="Edit section: Champions League title and Club World Cup (2022–2023)"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_Champions_League_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final">2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:2023_Leagues_Cup_-_Seattle_vs._Monterrey_-_combined_starting_lineups.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/2023_Leagues_Cup_-_Seattle_vs._Monterrey_-_combined_starting_lineups.jpg/220px-2023_Leagues_Cup_-_Seattle_vs._Monterrey_-_combined_starting_lineups.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="166" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/2023_Leagues_Cup_-_Seattle_vs._Monterrey_-_combined_starting_lineups.jpg/330px-2023_Leagues_Cup_-_Seattle_vs._Monterrey_-_combined_starting_lineups.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/2023_Leagues_Cup_-_Seattle_vs._Monterrey_-_combined_starting_lineups.jpg/440px-2023_Leagues_Cup_-_Seattle_vs._Monterrey_-_combined_starting_lineups.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4080" data-file-height="3072" /></a><figcaption>The starting lineups for the Sounders and <a href="/wiki/C.F._Monterrey" title="C.F. Monterrey">C.F. Monterrey</a> during their <a href="/wiki/2023_Leagues_Cup" title="2023 Leagues Cup">2023 Leagues Cup</a> match</figcaption></figure> <p>The team qualified for the <a href="/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2022 CONCACAF Champions League">2022 CONCACAF Champions League</a> as the best-performing MLS club without their own berth, replacing the slot reserved for the cancelled U.S. Open Cup.<sup id="cite_ref-164" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-164"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>162<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In the round of 16, the Sounders were held to a scoreless draw to <a href="/wiki/F.C._Motagua" title="F.C. Motagua">F.C. Motagua</a> in Honduras but defeated them 5–0 in the second leg at home.<sup id="cite_ref-165" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-165"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>163<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Seattle then faced Club León in a rematch of the Leagues Cup Final, winning 3–0 at home in the first leg and drawing 1–1 in the second leg to advance to the semifinals.<sup id="cite_ref-166" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-166"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>164<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team played <a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_2021" title="MLS Cup 2021">MLS Cup 2021</a> champions <a href="/wiki/New_York_City_FC" title="New York City FC">New York City FC</a> in the semifinals, winning 3–1 at home in the first leg and drawing 1–1 in the second leg to advance 4–2 on aggregate. The Sounders advanced to their first <a href="/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_Champions_League_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final">Champions League final</a> and faced Mexican club <a href="/wiki/Club_Universidad_Nacional" title="Club Universidad Nacional">UNAM</a>, who hosted the first leg.<sup id="cite_ref-167" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-167"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>165<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The two teams drew 2–2 and returned to Seattle, where the Sounders won 3–0 in front of 68,741, setting a competition attendance record. The Sounders became the first MLS club to win the CONCACAF Champions League with their 5–2 aggregate victory.<sup id="cite_ref-168" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-168"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>166<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> As CONCACAF champions, Seattle became the first MLS club to participate in the <a href="/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup" title="FIFA Club World Cup">FIFA Club World Cup</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-169" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-169"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>167<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32 and drew 2–2 with the <a href="/wiki/San_Jose_Earthquakes" title="San Jose Earthquakes">San Jose Earthquakes</a>. The ensuing penalty shootout took 11 rounds and was won 10–9 by San Jose.<sup id="cite_ref-170" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-170"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>168<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club resumed league play, where they had fallen to 13th place in the Western Conference, and used rotated lineups to balance a congested schedule; by early July, they had improved to fourth in the West.<sup id="cite_ref-171" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-171"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>169<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Further injuries and players missing due to national team call-ups and suspensions caused the team to lose most of their matches over the following two months.<sup id="cite_ref-172" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-172"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>170<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> With a loss to Sporting Kansas City on the penultimate matchday of the season, the Sounders were eliminated from playoff contention. This marked the first time the club had failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs and ended a 13-year streak—the longest active streak in MLS and second-longest in major North American sports.<sup id="cite_ref-173" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-173"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>171<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>On November 22, 2022, Lagerwey departed the club after a seven-year tenure to assume the role of President and CEO at <a href="/wiki/Atlanta_United_FC" title="Atlanta United FC">Atlanta United FC</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Lagerwey2022_174-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Lagerwey2022-174"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>172<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders announced their appointment of <a href="/wiki/Craig_Waibel" title="Craig Waibel">Craig Waibel</a> as the club's new general manager and Chief Soccer Officer on November 30. He had been hired by the club in 2021 to serve as sporting director.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Waibel2022_175-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Waibel2022-175"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>173<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team began their 2023 preseason in Seattle before a training camp in <a href="/wiki/Marbella" title="Marbella">Marbella</a>, Spain, to prepare for the <a href="/wiki/2022_FIFA_Club_World_Cup" title="2022 FIFA Club World Cup">2022 FIFA Club World Cup</a> in Morocco. The Sounders entered in the second round against Egypt's <a href="/wiki/Al_Ahly_SC" title="Al Ahly SC">Al Ahly</a>, the runners-up in the <a href="/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_CAF_Champions_League" title="2021–22 CAF Champions League">2021–22 CAF Champions League</a>, and lost 1–0 to a late goal.<sup id="cite_ref-176" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-176"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>174<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club also qualified for the <a href="/wiki/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup" title="2025 FIFA Club World Cup">expanded 2025 edition</a> of the tournament due to their 2022 CONCACAF Champions League title.<sup id="cite_ref-177" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-177"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>175<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Ruidíaz became the top goalscorer in the team's MLS history on March 23, 2024, surpassing the 79-goal record set by <a href="/wiki/Fredy_Montero" title="Fredy Montero">Fredy Montero</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-178" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-178"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>176<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Club_colors_and_crest">Club colors and crest</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=9" title="Edit section: Club colors and crest"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1235681985">.mw-parser-output .side-box{margin:4px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #aaa;font-size:88%;line-height:1.25em;background-color:var(--background-color-interactive-subtle,#f8f9fa);display:flow-root}.mw-parser-output .side-box-abovebelow,.mw-parser-output .side-box-text{padding:0.25em 0.9em}.mw-parser-output .side-box-image{padding:2px 0 2px 0.9em;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .side-box-imageright{padding:2px 0.9em 2px 0;text-align:center}@media(min-width:500px){.mw-parser-output .side-box-flex{display:flex;align-items:center}.mw-parser-output .side-box-text{flex:1;min-width:0}}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .side-box{width:238px}.mw-parser-output .side-box-right{clear:right;float:right;margin-left:1em}.mw-parser-output .side-box-left{margin-right:1em}}</style><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1237033735">@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .sistersitebox{display:none!important}}@media screen{html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .sistersitebox img[src*="Wiktionary-logo-en-v2.svg"]{background-color:white}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .sistersitebox img[src*="Wiktionary-logo-en-v2.svg"]{background-color:white}}</style><div class="side-box side-box-right plainlinks sistersitebox"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1126788409">.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul li{margin-bottom:0}</style> <div class="side-box-flex"> <div class="side-box-image"><span class="noviewer" typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png" decoding="async" width="30" height="40" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/45px-Commons-logo.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/59px-Commons-logo.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1024" data-file-height="1376" /></span></span></div> <div class="side-box-text plainlist">Wikimedia Commons has media related to <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_kits" class="extiw" title="commons:Seattle Sounders kits"><span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:bold;">Seattle Sounders kits</span></a>.</div></div> </div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="The Seattle Sounders FC crest, with the team&#39;s name on a banner stretched across a green and blue shield with the shape of the Space Needle in the center." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/27/Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg/150px-Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg.png" decoding="async" width="150" height="220" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/27/Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg/225px-Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/27/Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg/300px-Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="249" data-file-height="365" /></a><figcaption>The former logo of Seattle Sounders FC, used from 2008 to 2023</figcaption></figure> <p>The original badge design resembles a <a href="/wiki/Escutcheon_(heraldry)" title="Escutcheon (heraldry)">heraldic shield</a>, and consists of two layers which represent "the partnership between the ownership, the community, the players and the fans". The logo incorporates the <a href="/wiki/Space_Needle" title="Space Needle">Space Needle</a>, an internationally recognized Seattle landmark. The official team colors are Sounder Blue, signifying the waters of the <a href="/wiki/Puget_Sound" title="Puget Sound">Puget Sound</a>; Rave Green, representing the forests of the <a href="/wiki/Pacific_Northwest" title="Pacific Northwest">Pacific Northwest</a>; and Cascade Shale, representing the <a href="/wiki/Cascade_Range" title="Cascade Range">Cascade Range</a> to the east of Seattle.<sup id="cite_ref-179" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-179"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>177<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Fans chose a name for the team in an online poll held between March 27 and 31, 2008. The initial list of possibilities&#160;– Seattle FC, Seattle Republic and Seattle Alliance&#160;– deliberately did not include Seattle Sounders in order to provide a "fresh" start.<sup id="cite_ref-180" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-180"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>178<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-181" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-181"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>179<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-team_name_182-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-team_name-182"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>180<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>In response to the backlash, the team added a fourth <a href="/wiki/Write-in_candidate" title="Write-in candidate">write-in</a> option for the team name, allowing for any name to be suggested on the ballot.<sup id="cite_ref-183" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-183"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>181<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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".<sup id="cite_ref-184" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-184"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>182<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Upon announcing the name of the club, Hanauer acknowledged the significance of keeping with tradition: "The team playing at the highest level in our region has always been called Sounders. Starting with the NASL and then the USL 1st Division, we now have the chance to create a separate and distinct identity with the new MLS team."<sup id="cite_ref-185" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-185"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>183<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(NASL)" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders (NASL)">NASL team</a> was originally named in a public contest, with "Sounders" announced as the winner on January 22, 1974.<sup id="cite_ref-186" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-186"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>184<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders have usually played in a rave green primary jersey with varying colors and designs for their secondary and third kits.<sup id="cite_ref-SSFC-Jersey2018_187-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SSFC-Jersey2018-187"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>185<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club's third kits in early years used bright colors, such as "electricity yellow" and <a href="/wiki/Cyan_(color)" class="mw-redirect" title="Cyan (color)">cyan</a>, but were later replaced with more muted colors; they primarily saw use during non-league matches.<sup id="cite_ref-188" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-188"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>186<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-189" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-189"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>187<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> A <a href="/wiki/Throwback_uniform" title="Throwback uniform">throwback kit</a> was introduced as a secondary jersey in 2017 and features the NASL Sounders logo and a design inspired by white jerseys used by the pre-MLS incarnations of the team.<sup id="cite_ref-SSFC-Jersey2018_187-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SSFC-Jersey2018-187"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>185<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The secondary jersey was changed in 2019 to a black-and-pink design inspired by a colorful <a href="/wiki/Sunset" title="Sunset">sunset</a> during a 2014 match against the Portland Timbers.<sup id="cite_ref-190" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-190"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>188<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> It was followed in 2021 by a dark purple jersey with orange and yellow accents to evoke the style of Seattle musician <a href="/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix" title="Jimi Hendrix">Jimi Hendrix</a>; the jersey was designed in partnership with his family and features Hendrix's signature.<sup id="cite_ref-191" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-191"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>189<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> An updated secondary kit inspired by martial artist and actor <a href="/wiki/Bruce_Lee" title="Bruce Lee">Bruce Lee</a>—who lived in Seattle and is buried in the city—was released in 2023, the 50th anniversary of his death. The jersey is primarily red with a stylized dragon on the front and includes yellow and black accents as well as the symbols of <a href="/wiki/Jeet_Kune_Do" title="Jeet Kune Do">Jeet Kune Do</a> and Lee's signature.<sup id="cite_ref-192" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-192"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>190<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>A new logo and brand design was unveiled on September 26, 2023, ahead of the 2024 season—the club's 50th anniversary. It used colors and elements from previous Sounders logos around a simplified version of the shield, which contained the Space Needle and omitted all text except for 1974, the year of the club's founding.<sup id="cite_ref-193" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-193"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>191<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-ESPN-Rebrand_194-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ESPN-Rebrand-194"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>192<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> A set of secondary and tertiary logos were also added, including an <a href="/wiki/Orca" title="Orca">orca</a>, the "SFC" wordmark, and a <a href="/wiki/Carnation" class="mw-redirect" title="Carnation">carnation</a>—which are traditionally given by Sounders players to fans at the end of the final home match of the season.<sup id="cite_ref-ESPN-Rebrand_194-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ESPN-Rebrand-194"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>192<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-195" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-195"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>193<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> An updated wordmark for the Sounders incorporates a wave-like element to reference the 1974 logo.<sup id="cite_ref-ESPN-Rebrand_194-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ESPN-Rebrand-194"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>192<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The rebrand was developed by the club and design consultants through fan surveys and input from community members.<sup id="cite_ref-196" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-196"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>194<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The first home jersey under the rebrand, named the Anniversary Kit, was unveiled ahead of the 2024 season and features aqua <a href="/wiki/Pinstripes" title="Pinstripes">pinstripes</a> on a green background; several elements were inspired by jerseys from earlier incarnations of the Sounders.<sup id="cite_ref-197" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-197"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>195<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Sponsorship">Sponsorship</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=10" title="Edit section: Sponsorship"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The team's ownership revealed the first Sounders jersey on May 28, 2008, and announced <a href="/wiki/Microsoft" title="Microsoft">Microsoft</a> as the team's sponsor in a five-year deal worth approximately $20&#160;million.<sup id="cite_ref-198" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-198"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>196<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> As part of the agreement, <a href="/wiki/Xbox" title="Xbox">Xbox</a> branding appeared on the front of the Sounders' jerseys and throughout the stadium, beginning with the <a href="/wiki/Xbox_360" title="Xbox 360">Xbox 360</a> and <a href="/wiki/Xbox_Live" class="mw-redirect" title="Xbox Live">Xbox Live</a> and later replaced with the <a href="/wiki/Xbox_One" title="Xbox One">Xbox One</a> (simply shown as "XBOX").<sup id="cite_ref-199" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-199"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>197<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Despite hiring a consultant to explore other jersey partnerships in 2012,<sup id="cite_ref-200" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-200"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>198<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-201" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-201"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>199<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-202" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-202"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>200<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The second extension came amid rumors that <a href="/wiki/Emirates_(airline)" title="Emirates (airline)">Emirates</a> was interested in a sponsorship as part of their marketing campaign in Seattle.<sup id="cite_ref-203" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-203"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>201<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The jersey has been modified several times to include promotions for Xbox games, including <a href="/wiki/Halo_5" class="mw-redirect" title="Halo 5">Halo 5</a> and <a href="/wiki/Gears_of_War_4" title="Gears of War 4">Gears of War 4</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-204" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-204"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>202<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-205" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-205"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>203<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders contracted talent firm <a href="/wiki/William_Morris_Endeavor" class="mw-redirect" title="William Morris Endeavor">WME-IMG</a> to explore new jersey sponsorship and other advertising opportunities in 2017, shortly before the expiration of the Microsoft contract.<sup id="cite_ref-206" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-206"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>204<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> On January 17, 2019, the team announced that Seattle-based online retailer <a href="/wiki/Zulily" title="Zulily">Zulily</a> would become the jersey sponsor in a multiyear jersey deal at an undisclosed fee. Zulily also took over sponsorship of the NWSL's <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Reign" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Reign">Seattle Reign</a>, but naming rights to the pitch at CenturyLink Field was not part of the contract.<sup id="cite_ref-207" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-207"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>205<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-208" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-208"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>206<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club's first sleeve patch sponsor, <a href="/wiki/WaFd_Bank" title="WaFd Bank">WaFd Bank</a>, was announced in July 2020 ahead of the <a href="/wiki/MLS_is_Back_Tournament" title="MLS is Back Tournament">MLS is Back Tournament</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-209" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-209"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>207<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2021, the Sounders announced a multi-year partnership with the <a href="/wiki/Puyallup_Tribe_of_Indians" title="Puyallup Tribe of Indians">Puyallup Tribe of Indians</a> to sponsor the right sleeve on kits, with the <a href="/wiki/Emerald_Queen_Casino" class="mw-redirect" title="Emerald Queen Casino">Emerald Queen Casino</a> on primary kits and the tribe's emblem on secondary kits.<sup id="cite_ref-210" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-210"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>208<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Providence_Health_%26_Services" title="Providence Health &amp; Services">Providence Health &amp; Services</a> was announced as the club's new jersey sponsor at a Renton event on January 20, 2023. The 10-year sponsorship was brokered by <a href="/wiki/Oak_View_Group" title="Oak View Group">Oak View Group</a> and signed for an undisclosed amount.<sup id="cite_ref-211" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-211"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>209<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-212" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-212"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>210<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The choice of Providence as sponsor was criticized by fans and several organizations, including the Emerald City Supporters and the Sounders FC Alliance Council, due to the healthcare system's policies on abortion, transgender care, and treatment of low-income patients.<sup id="cite_ref-213" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-213"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>211<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <table class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"> <tbody><tr> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Period </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Kit manufacturer </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Shirt sponsor </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Sleeve sponsor </th></tr> <tr> <td>2009–2018 </td> <td rowspan="5"><a href="/wiki/Adidas" title="Adidas">Adidas</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Xbox" title="Xbox">Xbox</a> </td> <td rowspan="2" style="background:#ececec; color:gray">— </td></tr> <tr> <td>2019 </td> <td rowspan="3"><a href="/wiki/Zulily" title="Zulily">Zulily</a> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2020 </td> <td><a href="/wiki/WaFd_Bank" title="WaFd Bank">WaFd Bank</a> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2021–2022 </td> <td rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/Emerald_Queen_Casino" class="mw-redirect" title="Emerald Queen Casino">Emerald Queen Casino</a> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2023–present </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Providence_Health_%26_Services" title="Providence Health &amp; Services">Providence</a> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Stadium">Stadium</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=11" title="Edit section: Stadium"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Lumen_Field" title="Lumen Field">Lumen Field</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Qwest_seattle_sounders_pregame.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="A view of a soccer field from high in the crowd before a match" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Qwest_seattle_sounders_pregame.jpg/220px-Qwest_seattle_sounders_pregame.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Qwest_seattle_sounders_pregame.jpg/330px-Qwest_seattle_sounders_pregame.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Qwest_seattle_sounders_pregame.jpg/440px-Qwest_seattle_sounders_pregame.jpg 2x" data-file-width="972" data-file-height="650" /></a><figcaption>Supporters in the lower bowl of <a href="/wiki/Lumen_Field" title="Lumen Field">Lumen Field</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:CenturyLink_Field_in_soccer_configuration_from_Stadium_Place.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="A view of CenturyLink Field while empty with soccer lines drawn on the field and stands covered with tarps" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/CenturyLink_Field_in_soccer_configuration_from_Stadium_Place.jpg/220px-CenturyLink_Field_in_soccer_configuration_from_Stadium_Place.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="145" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/CenturyLink_Field_in_soccer_configuration_from_Stadium_Place.jpg/330px-CenturyLink_Field_in_soccer_configuration_from_Stadium_Place.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/CenturyLink_Field_in_soccer_configuration_from_Stadium_Place.jpg/440px-CenturyLink_Field_in_soccer_configuration_from_Stadium_Place.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3430" data-file-height="2264" /></a><figcaption>Overhead view of Lumen Field in soccer configuration</figcaption></figure> <p>Seattle Sounders FC plays home matches at Lumen Field in Seattle, also home to the <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Seahawks" title="Seattle Seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-originalCapacity_214-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-originalCapacity-214"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>212<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-quest-seahawks_215-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-quest-seahawks-215"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>213<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Former Sounders minority owner, the late Paul Allen, was also the owner of the Seahawks, who have a 30-year lease on CenturyLink Field.<sup id="cite_ref-216" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-216"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>214<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Because of this relationship, the Sounders made use of Lumen Field without paying rent.<sup id="cite_ref-217" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-217"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>215<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2015, the team announced an extension of their lease with First &amp; Goal Inc. for use of Lumen Field that would remain through the 2028 season.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Lease15_218-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Lease15-218"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>216<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> For Sounders matches, the <a href="/wiki/Association_football_pitch" class="mw-redirect" title="Association football pitch">field</a> was called "The Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field" as part of the sponsorship deal with Microsoft from 2009 to 2018.<sup id="cite_ref-219" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-219"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>217<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The field was renamed in 2022 to the "<a href="/wiki/Emerald_Queen_Casino" class="mw-redirect" title="Emerald Queen Casino">Emerald Queen Casino</a> Pitch at Lumen Field".<sup id="cite_ref-220" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-220"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>218<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Lumen Field is a 69,000-seat stadium designed for both teams.<sup id="cite_ref-quest-seahawks_215-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-quest-seahawks-215"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>213<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders artificially limit the stadium's capacity for MLS matches, with certain seating sections covered with tarpaulins to provide "a more intimate atmosphere". However, the club does open the entire stadium for international friendly matches<sup id="cite_ref-originalCapacity_214-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-originalCapacity-214"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>212<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-seating_221-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-seating-221"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>219<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and some league matches.<sup id="cite_ref-222" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-222"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>220<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team's original business plan expected only 12,000 tickets per game.<sup id="cite_ref-McIntyre_May_18,_2012_223-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-McIntyre_May_18,_2012-223"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>221<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Based on high initial demand, capacity for the stadium was limited to 24,500 for the beginning of the inaugural 2009 season.<sup id="cite_ref-originalCapacity_214-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-originalCapacity-214"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>212<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> However, owing to continued high demand, capacity has been increased multiple times,<sup id="cite_ref-seating_221-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-seating-221"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>219<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-224" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-224"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>222<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> to 38,500 for the 2012 season<sup id="cite_ref-225" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-225"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>223<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and to 39,115 for the 2015 season and 37,722 in 2019.<sup id="cite_ref-Facilities_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Facilities-2"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-226" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-226"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>224<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sounders have opened additional sections at Lumen Field for international friendlies, MLS Cup finals, and select regular season matches. The final home match of the 2011 season, coinciding with the retirement of goalkeeper Kasey Keller, drew 64,140 spectators and was the first Sounders regular season match to open the stadium to full capacity.<sup id="cite_ref-227" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-227"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>225<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The following season had three full-capacity matches, including a fixture against the Portland Timbers in October with 66,452 spectators, the second-largest stand-alone attendance in MLS history.<sup id="cite_ref-228" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-228"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>226<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The record was surpassed during the following year's home match against the Portland Timbers in August with 67,385 in attendance.<sup id="cite_ref-229" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-229"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>227<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Sounders set their attendance record with MLS Cup 2019, which was played in front of 69,274 at Lumen Field—surpassing all other sporting events in the stadium's history.<sup id="cite_ref-230" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-230"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>228<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The 2020 season was suspended after two matches due to the <a href="/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic" title="COVID-19 pandemic">COVID-19 pandemic</a>, after which the Sounders played home matches <a href="/wiki/Behind_closed_doors_(sport)" title="Behind closed doors (sport)">behind closed doors</a>. 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 <a href="/wiki/COVID-19_test" class="mw-redirect" title="COVID-19 test">COVID-19 test</a> to comply with state guidelines.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Lifting_231-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Lifting-231"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>229<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The largest attendance during the pandemic era came during a <a href="/wiki/Doubleheader_(television)" title="Doubleheader (television)">doubleheader</a> with <a href="/wiki/OL_Reign" class="mw-redirect" title="OL Reign">OL Reign</a> against their respective Portland opponents in August 2021, which drew 45,737 people for the MLS fixture.<sup id="cite_ref-232" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-232"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>230<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>While the Sounders currently play on <a href="/wiki/FieldTurf" title="FieldTurf">FieldTurf</a>, Lumen Field has previously had temporary natural grass installed for international soccer events.<sup id="cite_ref-233" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-233"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>231<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-234" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-234"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>232<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2012, an updated FieldTurf surface was installed and certified by FIFA with a 2-star quality rating, the highest possible rating.<sup id="cite_ref-235" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-235"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>233<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> If an MLS rule change requires natural grass playing surfaces, the field will be permanently replaced with natural grass.<sup id="cite_ref-236" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-236"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>234<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> A new turf surface, based on the Revolution 360 brand developed by FieldTurf, was installed in early 2016 as part of the extended lease after noticeable wear on the former surface.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Lease15_218-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Lease15-218"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>216<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-237" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-237"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>235<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The team's training facilities and offices were located at the <a href="/wiki/Starfire_Sports_Complex" class="mw-redirect" title="Starfire Sports Complex">Starfire Sports Complex</a> in <a href="/wiki/Tukwila,_Washington" title="Tukwila, Washington">Tukwila</a> from 2008 to 2024.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Starfire_238-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Starfire-238"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>236<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-239" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-239"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>237<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Starfire is also used to host U.S. Open Cup matches due to its smaller size. Sounders representatives have said they prefer the more intimate atmosphere for smaller cup matches.<sup id="cite_ref-240" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-240"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>238<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Another alternate venue in the area is <a href="/wiki/T-Mobile_Park" title="T-Mobile Park">T-Mobile Park</a> (formerly Safeco Field), a baseball stadium adjacent to Lumen Field; it was considered for a potential <a href="/wiki/2018_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2018 CONCACAF Champions League">2018 CONCACAF Champions League</a> match if the Sounders had advanced to the semifinals due to a scheduling conflict with another event at Lumen Field.<sup id="cite_ref-241" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-241"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>239<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> A new training facility, named the <a href="/wiki/Sounders_FC_Center_at_Longacres" class="mw-redirect" title="Sounders FC Center at Longacres">Providence Swedish Performance Center &amp; Clubhouse</a>, opened in February 2024 at an <a href="/wiki/Office_park" class="mw-redirect" title="Office park">office park</a> in <a href="/wiki/Renton,_Washington" title="Renton, Washington">Renton</a> at the site of the former <a href="/wiki/Longacres" title="Longacres">Longacres</a> horse racetrack.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Starfire_238-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Starfire-238"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>236<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-242" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-242"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>240<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> It was announced in 2022 and features 300,000 square feet (28,000&#160;m<sup>2</sup>) of office space, four training fields, and a public clubhouse.<sup id="cite_ref-243" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-243"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>241<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Providence was announced as the naming rights sponsor for the facility in April 2024.<sup id="cite_ref-244" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-244"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>242<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Supporters">Supporters</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=12" title="Edit section: Supporters"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC_supporters" title="Seattle Sounders FC supporters">Seattle Sounders FC supporters</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Seattle_sounders_tifo_2.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="Fans waving flags and unfurling a large green and blue tifo behind a goal" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Seattle_sounders_tifo_2.jpg/220px-Seattle_sounders_tifo_2.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Seattle_sounders_tifo_2.jpg/330px-Seattle_sounders_tifo_2.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Seattle_sounders_tifo_2.jpg/440px-Seattle_sounders_tifo_2.jpg 2x" data-file-width="972" data-file-height="650" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/Emerald_City_Supporters" title="Emerald City Supporters">Emerald City Supporters</a> unveil a <a href="/wiki/Tifo" title="Tifo">tifo</a> prior to the club's inaugural match.</figcaption></figure> <p>The Sounders FC Alliance was established at the request of minority owner <a href="/wiki/Drew_Carey" title="Drew Carey">Drew Carey</a>, who was named its chairman.<sup id="cite_ref-245" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-245"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>243<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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. Season ticket holders become automatic members, while non-season ticket holders may buy into the Alliance for a fee. Membership benefits include voting privileges, an invitation to the annual meeting and other team perks. Members may also be elected to the Sounders FC Alliance Council by receiving at least 25 nominations from other members on an annual basis. The first vote on retaining or replacing Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer was held in late 2012. After 13,775 votes registered, Hanauer was retained by the Alliance.<sup id="cite_ref-246" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-246"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>244<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Carey also requested that the Sounders have their own marching band, the first of its kind in MLS.<sup id="cite_ref-247" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-247"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>245<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> This led to the creation of Sound Wave, a 53-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion.<sup id="cite_ref-soundwave_248-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-soundwave-248"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>246<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The band plays music from multiple genres, such as Latin, rock and pop,<sup id="cite_ref-soundwave_248-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-soundwave-248"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>246<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and sits on the north end of Lumen Field.<sup id="cite_ref-249" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-249"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>247<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The March to the Match, in which fans march from <a href="/wiki/Occidental_Park" title="Occidental Park">Occidental Park</a> to Lumen Field before each home match, has been accompanied by Sound Wave.<sup id="cite_ref-250" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-250"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>248<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club's <a href="/wiki/Fight_song" title="Fight song">fight song</a> is "Salute to the Olympians" by <a href="/wiki/Henry_Mancini" title="Henry Mancini">Henry Mancini</a>, which had been adopted by the NASL Sounders in 1974 and later used by the USL Sounders.<sup id="cite_ref-251" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-251"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>249<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-252" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-252"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>250<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Besides the Alliance, there are four recognized, independent <a href="/wiki/Supporters_groups" class="mw-redirect" title="Supporters groups">supporters groups</a> for the Sounders.<sup id="cite_ref-Supporters_253-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Supporters-253"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>251<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Emerald_City_Supporters" title="Emerald City Supporters">Emerald City Supporters</a> (ECS), which formed in 2005 to support the USL Sounders, is the largest supporter group and sits in the south end of the stadium (nicknamed the "Brougham End")<sup id="cite_ref-254" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-254"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>252<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> in sections 121–123.<sup id="cite_ref-255" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-255"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>253<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The Eastside Supporters, established in 2010 to recognize fans from the <a href="/wiki/Eastside_(King_County,_Washington)" title="Eastside (King County, Washington)">Eastside</a> region, are located in section 150.<sup id="cite_ref-Supporters_253-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Supporters-253"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>251<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Gorilla_FC" title="Gorilla FC">Gorilla FC</a>, an <a href="/wiki/Anti-fascism" title="Anti-fascism">anti-fascist</a> supporters group that fundraises for charitable causes in the Puget Sound region, is based in section 120.<sup id="cite_ref-MLS-SGGuide_256-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MLS-SGGuide-256"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>254<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-257" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-257"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>255<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The North End Faithful sit in the north end of the stadium.<sup id="cite_ref-258" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-258"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>256<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Rivalries">Rivalries</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=13" title="Edit section: Rivalries"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Portland_Timbers%E2%80%93Seattle_Sounders_rivalry" title="Portland Timbers–Seattle Sounders rivalry">Seattle–Portland</a> and <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders%E2%80%93Vancouver_Whitecaps_rivalry" title="Seattle Sounders–Vancouver Whitecaps rivalry">Seattle–Vancouver</a> rivalries formed among the respective NASL teams in the mid-1970s and carried on through to the USL and MLS. In 2004, the fan-based <a href="/wiki/Cascadia_Cup" title="Cascadia Cup">Cascadia Cup</a> was created to formalize the competition between the Seattle, <a href="/wiki/Portland_Timbers_(2001%E2%80%932010)" title="Portland Timbers (2001–2010)">Portland</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Vancouver_Whitecaps_(1986%E2%80%932010)" title="Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010)">Vancouver</a> USL teams.<sup id="cite_ref-259" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-259"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>257<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The trophy is exchanged by the three teams' supporters groups and is based on the results of certain regular season matches.<sup id="cite_ref-260" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-260"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>258<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-261" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-261"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>259<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-262" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-262"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>260<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>The fan-created <a href="/wiki/Heritage_Cup_(MLS)" title="Heritage Cup (MLS)">Heritage Cup</a> competition with the <a href="/wiki/San_Jose_Earthquakes" title="San Jose Earthquakes">San Jose Earthquakes</a> began in the 2009 MLS season. MLS teams that carry on the names of their NASL predecessors are eligible to compete, but the Timbers and Whitecaps declined to participate.<sup id="cite_ref-263" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-263"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>261<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The winner is determined by league results over the final two matches in regular season play, followed by aggregate score if teams are tied.<sup id="cite_ref-Heritage_264-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Heritage-264"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>262<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-265" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-265"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>263<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-Heritage_264-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Heritage-264"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>262<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Although there is no official rivalry between the Sounders and <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_Galaxy" class="mw-redirect" title="Los Angeles Galaxy">Los Angeles Galaxy</a>, the two teams have met several times in the MLS Cup Playoffs.<sup id="cite_ref-266" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-266"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>264<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The relationship between former head coaches <a href="/wiki/Bruce_Arena" title="Bruce Arena">Bruce Arena</a> and Sigi Schmid, the two most successful in league history, also played a factor in the clubs' rivalry.<sup id="cite_ref-267" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-267"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>265<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Schmid later served as the Galaxy's head coach from 2017 to 2018, shortly after his departure from the Sounders.<sup id="cite_ref-268" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-268"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>266<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Ownership_and_team_management">Ownership and team management</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=14" title="Edit section: Ownership and team management"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1237032888/mw-parser-output/.tmulti">.mw-parser-output .tmulti .multiimageinner{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .trow{display:flex;flex-direction:row;clear:left;flex-wrap:wrap;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .tsingle{margin:1px;float:left}.mw-parser-output .tmulti 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(prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .tmulti .multiimageinner img{background-color:white}}</style><div class="thumb tmulti tright"><div class="thumbinner multiimageinner" style="width:292px;max-width:292px"><div class="trow"><div class="theader">Seattle Sounders FC head coaches</div></div><div class="trow"><div class="tsingle" style="width:138px;max-width:138px"><div class="thumbimage" style="height:159px;overflow:hidden"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sigi_Schmid_crop_(cropped)_2.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="A headshot of Sigi Schmid wearing a Seattle Sounders FC tracksuit, pictured at a stadium" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Sigi_Schmid_crop_%28cropped%29_2.jpg/136px-Sigi_Schmid_crop_%28cropped%29_2.jpg" decoding="async" width="136" height="160" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Sigi_Schmid_crop_%28cropped%29_2.jpg/204px-Sigi_Schmid_crop_%28cropped%29_2.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Sigi_Schmid_crop_%28cropped%29_2.jpg/272px-Sigi_Schmid_crop_%28cropped%29_2.jpg 2x" data-file-width="522" data-file-height="614" /></a></span></div><div class="thumbcaption"><a href="/wiki/Sigi_Schmid" title="Sigi Schmid">Sigi Schmid</a>, 2009–2016</div></div><div class="tsingle" style="width:150px;max-width:150px"><div class="thumbimage" style="height:159px;overflow:hidden"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Brian_Schmetzer_at_MLS_Cup_2016_Victory_Rally_-_02_(cropped).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="Brian Schmetzer speaking on stage" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Brian_Schmetzer_at_MLS_Cup_2016_Victory_Rally_-_02_%28cropped%29.jpg/148px-Brian_Schmetzer_at_MLS_Cup_2016_Victory_Rally_-_02_%28cropped%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="148" height="159" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Brian_Schmetzer_at_MLS_Cup_2016_Victory_Rally_-_02_%28cropped%29.jpg/222px-Brian_Schmetzer_at_MLS_Cup_2016_Victory_Rally_-_02_%28cropped%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Brian_Schmetzer_at_MLS_Cup_2016_Victory_Rally_-_02_%28cropped%29.jpg/296px-Brian_Schmetzer_at_MLS_Cup_2016_Victory_Rally_-_02_%28cropped%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1634" data-file-height="1755" /></a></span></div><div class="thumbcaption"><a href="/wiki/Brian_Schmetzer" title="Brian Schmetzer">Brian Schmetzer</a>, 2016–present</div></div></div></div></div> <p>The ownership group of the club is composed of three owners and an ownership group composed of 17 families. The majority owner is <a href="/wiki/Adrian_Hanauer" title="Adrian Hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a>, the former owner of the now defunct USL-1 team Seattle Sounders. Independent minority owners include the estate of <a href="/wiki/Paul_Allen" title="Paul Allen">Paul Allen</a>, Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, owned by <a href="/wiki/Jody_Allen" title="Jody Allen">Jody Allen</a>; and <a href="/wiki/Drew_Carey" title="Drew Carey">Drew Carey</a>, comedian and game show host.<sup id="cite_ref-ownership_269-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ownership-269"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>267<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Reign_FC" title="Seattle Reign FC">Seattle Reign FC</a> of the <a href="/wiki/National_Women%27s_Soccer_League" title="National Women&#39;s Soccer League">National Women's Soccer League</a> has been owned by the Sounders and <a href="/wiki/The_Carlyle_Group" title="The Carlyle Group">the Carlyle Group</a> since 2024;<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Reign2024_270-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Reign2024-270"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>268<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Hanauer and his mother Lenore were previously minority owners of the team from 2019 to 2020, though there was no affiliation between the two clubs.<sup id="cite_ref-271" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-271"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>269<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-272" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-272"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>270<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> 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.<sup id="cite_ref-McIntyre_May_18,_2012_223-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-McIntyre_May_18,_2012-223"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>221<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> This arrangement ended on April 30, 2014, with the Sounders becoming a fully independent business operation.<sup id="cite_ref-273" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-273"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>271<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Joe_Roth" title="Joe Roth">Joe Roth</a> was the majority owner from 2007 to 2015, when he ceded the role to Hanauer, who was replaced as general manager earlier that year.<sup id="cite_ref-274" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-274"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>272<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Roth departed the club's ownership group in 2019.<sup id="cite_ref-Ownership2019_275-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Ownership2019-275"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>273<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> He was replaced by Seattle Futbol Club LLC, formed by 11 families with ties to the Seattle area including former <a href="/wiki/Microsoft" title="Microsoft">Microsoft</a> executive <a href="/wiki/Terry_Myerson" title="Terry Myerson">Terry Myerson</a> and his wife Katie Myerson, <a href="/wiki/Russell_Wilson" title="Russell Wilson">Russell Wilson</a>, <a href="/wiki/Ciara" title="Ciara">Ciara</a>, <a href="/wiki/Macklemore" title="Macklemore">Macklemore</a> and Tricia Davis, <a href="/wiki/Satya_Nadella" title="Satya Nadella">Satya Nadella</a> and Anu Nadella, <a href="/wiki/Amy_Hood" title="Amy Hood">Amy Hood</a> and Max Kleinman, <a href="/wiki/Joe_Belfiore" title="Joe Belfiore">Joe Belfiore</a> and Kristina Belfiore, <a href="/wiki/S._Somasegar" title="S. Somasegar">S. Somasegar</a> and Akila Somasegar, Chee Chew and Christine Chew, David Nathanson and Sabina Nathanson, <a href="/wiki/Brian_McAndrews" title="Brian McAndrews">Brian McAndrews</a> and Elise Holschuh, and Mark Agne and Tomoko Agne.<sup id="cite_ref-Ownership2019_275-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Ownership2019-275"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>273<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:0_276-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-276"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>274<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Myerson arranged for the investment through his connections and negotiations that took 15 months to complete. The expanded ownership group will have an executive board to decide on club matters.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_276-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-276"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>274<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Peter Tomozawa and Donna LeDuc joined the new minority ownership group shortly afterwards, with Tomozawa taking over as president of business operations.<sup id="cite_ref-277" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-277"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>275<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In October 2020, <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Kraken" title="Seattle Kraken">Seattle Kraken</a> team president <a href="/wiki/Tod_Leiweke" title="Tod Leiweke">Tod Leiweke</a> and his wife, Tara, were announced as additional part-owners of the team.<sup id="cite_ref-278" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-278"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>276<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Retired baseball player <a href="/wiki/Ken_Griffey_Jr." title="Ken Griffey Jr.">Ken Griffey Jr.</a> and his wife, Melissa, also joined the ownership group the following month.<sup id="cite_ref-279" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-279"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>277<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team gained three additional part-owners in August 2023, comprising the families of <a href="/wiki/Amazon_(company)" title="Amazon (company)">Amazon</a> executive Adam Selipsky, <a href="/wiki/System_integration" title="System integration">system integration</a> consultant Rick Cantu, and real estate developer Jay Stein.<sup id="cite_ref-280" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-280"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>278<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Brian_Schmetzer" title="Brian Schmetzer">Brian Schmetzer</a> is the Sounders' current head coach. He was promoted to interim head coach from his role as assistant coach after <a href="/wiki/Sigi_Schmid" title="Sigi Schmid">Sigi Schmid</a> parted ways with the club on mutual terms in July 2016.<sup id="cite_ref-SigiJul2016_111-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SigiJul2016-111"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>109<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Schmetzer was made permanent head coach in November 2016, following the team's qualification for that year's playoffs.<sup id="cite_ref-281" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-281"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>279<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The club's assistant coaches are <a href="/wiki/Preki" title="Preki">Preki</a>, <a href="/wiki/Freddy_Juarez" title="Freddy Juarez">Freddy Juarez</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Andy_Rose" title="Andy Rose">Andy Rose</a>;<sup id="cite_ref-282" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-282"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>280<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-283" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-283"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>281<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> until 2021, the other assistant coaches under Schmetzer were <a href="/wiki/Gonzalo_Pineda" title="Gonzalo Pineda">Gonzalo Pineda</a> (now head coach of <a href="/wiki/Atlanta_United_FC" title="Atlanta United FC">Atlanta United FC</a>) and <a href="/wiki/Djimi_Traor%C3%A9" title="Djimi Traoré">Djimi Traoré</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-284" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-284"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>282<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Tom Dutra was hired in 2008 as the club's goalkeeper coach.<sup id="cite_ref-285" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-285"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>283<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Staff_286-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Staff-286"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>284<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Garth_Lagerwey" title="Garth Lagerwey">Garth Lagerwey</a> was hired from <a href="/wiki/Real_Salt_Lake" title="Real Salt Lake">Real Salt Lake</a> in January 2015 as the club's <a href="/wiki/General_manager" title="General manager">general manager</a> and President of Soccer, replacing Adrian Hanauer.<sup id="cite_ref-Lagerwey_95-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Lagerwey-95"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>93<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> He left the club in November 2022 and was replaced by <a href="/wiki/Craig_Waibel" title="Craig Waibel">Craig Waibel</a>, another former member of Real Salt Lake's staff.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Lagerwey2022_174-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Lagerwey2022-174"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>172<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Times-Waibel2022_175-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Waibel2022-175"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>173<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Prior to his appointment, Waibel was serving as the club's technical director, having replaced former MLS player and <a href="/wiki/Everett,_Washington" title="Everett, Washington">Everett</a> native <a href="/wiki/Chris_Henderson" title="Chris Henderson">Chris Henderson</a> in January 2021; Henderson had served in the role from January 24, 2009, until he left the club to join <a href="/wiki/Inter_Miami_CF" title="Inter Miami CF">Inter Miami CF</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-287" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-287"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>285<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Times-Waibel_288-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Waibel-288"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>286<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Former Sounders defender <a href="/wiki/Taylor_Graham" title="Taylor Graham">Taylor Graham</a> was hired as the club's Vice President of Business Operations in 2012,<sup id="cite_ref-289" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-289"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>287<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> replacing longtime Seattle Seahawks executive Gary Wright.<sup id="cite_ref-290" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-290"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>288<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Tacoma native <a href="/wiki/Hugh_Weber" title="Hugh Weber">Hugh Weber</a> was hired as the club's President of Business Operations in February 2023, replacing Tomozawa, who was named CEO of Seattle's organizing committee for the <a href="/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup" title="2026 FIFA World Cup">2026 FIFA World Cup</a>;<sup id="cite_ref-291" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-291"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>289<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-292" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-292"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>290<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Tomozawa kept his ownership stake in the club despite his departure from club operations.<sup id="cite_ref-293" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-293"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>291<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>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.<sup id="cite_ref-294" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-294"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>292<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-295" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-295"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>293<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Former Seahawks and Sounders CEO Tod Leiweke was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as the newspaper's 2009 Executive of the Year.<sup id="cite_ref-296" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-296"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>294<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Gary Wright was named MLS Executive of the Year in 2009.<sup id="cite_ref-297" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-297"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>295<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2012, he was named Seattle Sports Star Executive of the Year.<sup id="cite_ref-298" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-298"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>296<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>A 2015 study by <a href="/wiki/Forbes" title="Forbes">Forbes</a> ranked the Sounders number one in the league in terms of annual revenues ($50&#160;million) and operating income ($10&#160;million). Consequently, the Sounders were also ranked as the most valuable franchise ($245&#160;million) in MLS&#160;– a 717% increase over the expansion fee it paid to join the league.<sup id="cite_ref-forbes.com_299-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-forbes.com-299"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>297<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The financial success of the team is driven in large part by their high attendance figures and local popularity.<sup id="cite_ref-forbes.com_299-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-forbes.com-299"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>297<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2019, the club announced that they would become <a href="/wiki/Carbon_neutrality" class="mw-redirect" title="Carbon neutrality">carbon neutral</a> by reducing emissions and purchasing offsets. They were the first professional soccer team in North America to make a commitment to carbon neutrality.<sup id="cite_ref-300" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-300"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>298<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Reserves">Reserves</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=15" title="Edit section: Reserves"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Tacoma_Defiance" title="Tacoma Defiance">Tacoma Defiance</a></div> <p>The Sounders organization announced in 2014 that it would field a second-division <a href="/wiki/Reserve_team" title="Reserve team">reserve team</a> in the <a href="/wiki/United_Soccer_League" title="United Soccer League">United Soccer League</a>, managed by the team and partially owned by members of a fan-owned group.<sup id="cite_ref-301" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-301"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>299<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team, initially named <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC_2" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders FC 2">Seattle Sounders FC 2</a> (S2), began play at the <a href="/wiki/Starfire_Sports_Complex" class="mw-redirect" title="Starfire Sports Complex">Starfire Sports Complex</a> in 2015, under the management of former assistant coach <a href="/wiki/Ezra_Hendrickson" title="Ezra Hendrickson">Ezra Hendrickson</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-302" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-302"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>300<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2017, the Sounders announced that the team would move to <a href="/wiki/Cheney_Stadium" title="Cheney Stadium">Cheney Stadium</a> in <a href="/wiki/Tacoma,_Washington" title="Tacoma, Washington">Tacoma</a>, with business operations transferred to the <a href="/wiki/Tacoma_Rainiers" title="Tacoma Rainiers">Tacoma Rainiers</a> baseball club, ahead of a planned rebrand and <a href="/wiki/Soccer-specific_stadium" title="Soccer-specific stadium">soccer-specific stadium</a> that had been planned to open in 2020.<sup id="cite_ref-303" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-303"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>301<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-304" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-304"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>302<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team was renamed the <a href="/wiki/Tacoma_Defiance" title="Tacoma Defiance">Tacoma Defiance</a> ahead of the <a href="/wiki/2019_USL_Championship_season" title="2019 USL Championship season">2019 season</a> and began playing more matches in Tacoma.<sup id="cite_ref-305" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-305"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>303<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> They moved to <a href="/wiki/MLS_Next_Pro" title="MLS Next Pro">MLS Next Pro</a>, a new reserve league for MLS teams, in 2022 following the end of the USL Championship's affiliation agreement.<sup id="cite_ref-306" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-306"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>304<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Academy_system">Academy system</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=16" title="Edit section: Academy system"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><span class="anchor" id="Seattle_Sounders_Football_Academy"></span> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sounders_FC_Youth.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Sounders_FC_Youth.jpg/220px-Sounders_FC_Youth.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="148" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Sounders_FC_Youth.jpg/330px-Sounders_FC_Youth.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Sounders_FC_Youth.jpg/440px-Sounders_FC_Youth.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1600" data-file-height="1074" /></a><figcaption>Sounders FC Youth, 2010</figcaption></figure> <p>The Sounders established their affiliated <a href="/wiki/Youth_system" title="Youth system">academy team</a> in 2010, and hired manager <a href="/wiki/Dick_McCormick" title="Dick McCormick">Dick McCormick</a> and technical director <a href="/wiki/Darren_Sawatzky" title="Darren Sawatzky">Darren Sawatzky</a> to develop local players.<sup id="cite_ref-307" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-307"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>305<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The academy fields teams in four age levels in the <a href="/wiki/U.S._Soccer_Development_Academy" title="U.S. Soccer Development Academy">U.S. Soccer Development Academy</a> system,<sup id="cite_ref-308" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-308"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>306<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> and is affiliated with youth clubs in Washington, North Carolina, and Central California.<sup id="cite_ref-309" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-309"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>307<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-310" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-310"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>308<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Several academy products have been signed by the Sounders under the MLS <a href="/wiki/Homegrown_Player_Rule_(Major_League_Soccer)" class="mw-redirect" title="Homegrown Player Rule (Major League Soccer)">Homegrown Player Rule</a>, including <a href="/wiki/DeAndre_Yedlin" title="DeAndre Yedlin">DeAndre Yedlin</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sean_Okoli" title="Sean Okoli">Sean Okoli</a>, <a href="/wiki/Jordan_Morris" title="Jordan Morris">Jordan Morris</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Henry_Wingo" title="Henry Wingo">Henry Wingo</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-311" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-311"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>309<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Affiliated_teams">Affiliated teams</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=17" title="Edit section: Affiliated teams"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main articles: <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC_U-23" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders FC U-23">Seattle Sounders FC U-23</a> and <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_Women" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders Women">Seattle Sounders Women</a></div> <p>In January 2012, the Sounders announced a partnership for the Tacoma Tide, an amateur team in the <a href="/wiki/USL_Premier_Development_League" class="mw-redirect" title="USL Premier Development League">USL Premier Development League</a>, to rebrand as <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC_U-23" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders FC U-23">Seattle Sounders FC U-23</a> and appoint <a href="/wiki/Darren_Sawatzky" title="Darren Sawatzky">Darren Sawatzky</a> as head coach.<sup id="cite_ref-312" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-312"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>310<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> This team would field former academy players during their summers off from university teams.<sup id="cite_ref-313" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-313"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>311<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> This branding agreement was terminated by the Sounders in January 2020.<sup id="cite_ref-314" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-314"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>312<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>From 2000 until 2020, the Sounders had a licensing agreement with an amateur women's team, <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_Women" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders Women">Seattle Sounders Women</a>, that first played at Memorial Stadium and then moved to Starfire Sports Complex.<sup id="cite_ref-KCJ-Fry_315-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-KCJ-Fry-315"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>313<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-316" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-316"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>314<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The team was sold to the Tacoma Tides ownership group in 2006, but retained the Sounders name. This agreement was kept after the men's team joined MLS and was terminated by the Sounders in January 2020, leading the women's side to join the umbrella of amateur organization Sound FC.<sup id="cite_ref-317" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-317"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>315<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> A <a href="/wiki/Beach_soccer" title="Beach soccer">beach soccer</a> team, also <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC_(beach_soccer)" title="Seattle Sounders FC (beach soccer)">named the Sounders</a>, was fielded for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the <a href="/wiki/Mundialito_de_Clubes" title="Mundialito de Clubes">Mundialito de Clubes</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-318" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-318"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>316<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-319" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-319"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>317<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>In June 2024, the Sounders announced their acquisition of <a href="/wiki/National_Women%27s_Soccer_League" title="National Women&#39;s Soccer League">National Women's Soccer League</a> side <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Reign_FC" title="Seattle Reign FC">Seattle Reign FC</a> as managing partner alongside The Carlyle Group. The front office for the Reign will move to Longacres and share facilities with the Sounders.<sup id="cite_ref-Times-Reign2024_270-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Times-Reign2024-270"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>268<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Broadcasting">Broadcasting</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=18" title="Edit section: Broadcasting"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Beginning with the 2023 season, all MLS matches would be streamed worldwide by <a href="/wiki/Apple_Inc." title="Apple Inc.">Apple</a> on <a href="/wiki/MLS_Season_Pass" title="MLS Season Pass">MLS Season Pass</a> with most matches behind a <a href="/wiki/Paywall" title="Paywall">paywall</a> and some available for free. The league-wide deal replaces existing television and streaming contracts, including local partnerships for the Sounders and national broadcasts on linear and cable television.<sup id="cite_ref-320" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-320"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>318<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>From 2014 to 2022, television rights in English for regionally-broadcast matches were held by <a href="/wiki/Fox_Broadcasting_Company" title="Fox Broadcasting Company">Fox</a> <a href="/wiki/Owned-and-operated_station" title="Owned-and-operated station">owned-and-operated station</a> <a href="/wiki/KCPQ" title="KCPQ">KCPQ</a> and sister station <a href="/wiki/KZJO" title="KZJO">KZJO</a> within the Seattle market. English television broadcasts were called by <a href="/wiki/Keith_Costigan" title="Keith Costigan">Keith Costigan</a> alongside former Sounders goalkeeper <a href="/wiki/Kasey_Keller" title="Kasey Keller">Kasey Keller</a> for color commentary and former Sounders midfielder <a href="/wiki/Steve_Zakuani" title="Steve Zakuani">Steve Zakuani</a> for analysis.<sup id="cite_ref-321" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-321"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>319<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Previously, matches aired on <a href="/wiki/KING-TV" title="KING-TV">KING-TV</a> and <a href="/wiki/KONG_(TV)" title="KONG (TV)">KONG</a> from 2009 to 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-322" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-322"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>320<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Matches were televised in Spanish on <a href="/wiki/Univision" title="Univision">Univision</a> station <a href="/wiki/KUNS-TV" title="KUNS-TV">KUNS</a>, anchored by Jaime Mendez with analysts Diego Arrioja and <a href="/wiki/Jhon_Kennedy_Hurtado" title="Jhon Kennedy Hurtado">Jhon Kennedy Hurtado</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-323" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-323"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>321<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Broadcast19_324-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Broadcast19-324"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>322<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2018, the team renewed its agreements with KCPQ and KZJO; in addition, the team announced a new streaming deal with <a href="/wiki/YouTube_TV" title="YouTube TV">YouTube TV</a> for exclusive rights to stream the team's matches within Washington state. This replaced a previous syndication deal with <a href="/wiki/Root_Sports_Northwest" title="Root Sports Northwest">Root Sports Northwest</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-325" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-325"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>323<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2020, the team switched its streaming rights to <a href="/wiki/Sports_on_Prime_Video" class="mw-redirect" title="Sports on Prime Video">Amazon Prime Video</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-326" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-326"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>324<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>On radio, Sounders matches are called in English on <a href="/wiki/KJR_(AM)" title="KJR (AM)">950 KJR AM</a> by <a href="/wiki/Danny_Jackson_(footballer)" title="Danny Jackson (footballer)">Danny Jackson</a> with analysis from <a href="/wiki/Brad_Evans_(soccer)" title="Brad Evans (soccer)">Brad Evans</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-327" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-327"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>325<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Prior to the 2023 season, the commentary crew included Matt Johnson with analysis from <a href="/wiki/Wade_Webber" title="Wade Webber">Wade Webber</a>, <a href="/wiki/Steve_Zakuani" title="Steve Zakuani">Steve Zakuani</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Pete_Fewing" title="Pete Fewing">Pete Fewing</a>. The station also airs a weekly show dedicated to the Sounders on Tuesdays.<sup id="cite_ref-Broadcast19_324-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Broadcast19-324"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>322<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/KKMO" title="KKMO">KKMO</a> (El Rey 1360 AM) broadcasts matches and a weekly show in Spanish with commentary from Mario Rodriguez, Carlos Tapia, and Felipe Maqueda.<sup id="cite_ref-Broadcast19_324-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Broadcast19-324"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>322<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-328" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-328"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>326<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-329" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-329"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>327<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p><p>Former <a href="/wiki/Seattle_SuperSonics" title="Seattle SuperSonics">Seattle SuperSonics</a> announcer <a href="/wiki/Kevin_Calabro" title="Kevin Calabro">Kevin Calabro</a> and former U.S. soccer star <a href="/wiki/Greg_Vanney" title="Greg Vanney">Greg Vanney</a> called the play-by-play for the local broadcasts during the Sounders' inaugural season in 2009.<sup id="cite_ref-330" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-330"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>328<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-331" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-331"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>329<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> For the 2010 and 2011 seasons, they were replaced by former <a href="/wiki/BBC" title="BBC">BBC</a> cricket and general sport commentator <a href="/wiki/Arlo_White" title="Arlo White">Arlo White</a>, who called English-language broadcasts without a partner.<sup id="cite_ref-332" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-332"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>330<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> In 2012, White was hired by <a href="/wiki/NBC_Sports_Network" class="mw-redirect" title="NBC Sports Network">NBC Sports Network</a> to be the voice of their soccer coverage. That led to BBC commentator <a href="/wiki/Ross_Fletcher" title="Ross Fletcher">Ross Fletcher</a> becoming the club's television and radio play-by-play commentator beginning with the 2012 season, working alongside Kasey Keller as the color commentator.<sup id="cite_ref-333" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-333"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>331<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> Fletcher left the club at the end of the 2015 season and was replaced by Keith Costigan.<sup id="cite_ref-334" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-334"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>332<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-335" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-335"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>333<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Players_and_staff">Players and staff</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=19" title="Edit section: Players and staff"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_players" title="List of Seattle Sounders FC players">List of Seattle Sounders FC players</a>, <a href="/wiki/Tacoma_Defiance" title="Tacoma Defiance">Tacoma Defiance</a>, <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_FC_U-23" class="mw-redirect" title="Seattle Sounders FC U-23">Seattle Sounders FC U-23</a>, and <a href="/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_records_and_statistics" title="List of Seattle Sounders FC records and statistics">List of Seattle Sounders FC records and statistics</a></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Roster">Roster</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=20" title="Edit section: Roster"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <dl><dd><i>As of August 28, 2024<sup id="cite_ref-players_336-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-players-336"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>334<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup></i></dd></dl> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r973156043">.mw-parser-output .nogrid,.mw-parser-output .nogrid td,.mw-parser-output .nogrid tr,.mw-parser-output .nogrid th{border:0}</style> <p><small>Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under <a href="/wiki/FIFA_eligibility_rules" title="FIFA eligibility rules">FIFA eligibility rules</a>. 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href="/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_records_and_statistics" title="List of Seattle Sounders FC records and statistics">List of Seattle Sounders FC records and statistics</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:2009,_2010,_and_2011_U.S._Open_Cups.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/2009%2C_2010%2C_and_2011_U.S._Open_Cups.JPG/220px-2009%2C_2010%2C_and_2011_U.S._Open_Cups.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="146" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/2009%2C_2010%2C_and_2011_U.S._Open_Cups.JPG/330px-2009%2C_2010%2C_and_2011_U.S._Open_Cups.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/2009%2C_2010%2C_and_2011_U.S._Open_Cups.JPG/440px-2009%2C_2010%2C_and_2011_U.S._Open_Cups.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4912" data-file-height="3264" /></a><figcaption>The team's first three <a href="/wiki/U.S._Open_Cup" title="U.S. Open 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style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/U.S._Open_Cup" title="U.S. Open Cup">U.S. Open Cup</a> </th> <th>4 </th> <td style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/2009_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2009 U.S. Open Cup Final">2009</a>, <a href="/wiki/2010_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2010 U.S. Open Cup Final">2010</a>, <a href="/wiki/2011_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2011 U.S. Open Cup Final">2011</a>, <a href="/wiki/2014_U.S._Open_Cup_Final" class="mw-redirect" title="2014 U.S. Open Cup Final">2014</a> </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Western_Conference" class="mw-redirect" title="MLS Western Conference">Western Conference</a> (Playoffs) </th> <th>4 </th> <td style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/2016_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2016 Major League Soccer season">2016</a>, <a href="/wiki/2017_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2017 Major League Soccer season">2017</a>, <a href="/wiki/2019_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2019 Major League Soccer season">2019</a>, <a href="/wiki/2020_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2020 Major League Soccer season">2020</a> </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Western_Conference" class="mw-redirect" title="MLS Western Conference">Western Conference</a> (Regular Season) </th> <th>1 </th> <td style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/2014_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2014 Major League Soccer season">2014</a> </td></tr> <tr> <th colspan="3">Continental </th></tr> <tr> <th style="width:260px">Competitions </th> <th style="width:80px">Titles<sup id="cite_ref-auto_338-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto-338"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>336<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </th> <th style="width:380px">Seasons </th></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/CONCACAF_Champions_League" class="mw-redirect" title="CONCACAF Champions League">CONCACAF Champions League</a> </th> <th>1 </th> <td style="text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2022 CONCACAF Champions League">2022</a> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <p><b>Individual Club Awards</b> </p> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/MLS_Fair_Play_Award" title="MLS Fair Play Award">MLS Fair Play Award</a></b>: 2017</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/CONCACAF_Champions_Cup" title="CONCACAF Champions Cup">CCL Fair Play Award</a></b>: 2022</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Team_records">Team records</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=26" title="Edit section: Team records"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Year-by-year">Year-by-year</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=27" title="Edit section: Year-by-year"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="excerpt-block"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1066933788">.mw-parser-output .excerpt-hat .mw-editsection-like{font-style:normal}</style><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable dablink excerpt-hat selfref">This table of the last few Sounders seasons is an excerpt from <a href="/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons#Seasons" title="List of Seattle Sounders FC seasons">List of Seattle Sounders FC seasons § Seasons</a>.<span class="mw-editsection-like plainlinks"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons&amp;action=edit">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div><div class="excerpt"></div></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">For a more comprehensive list, see <a href="/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons" title="List of Seattle Sounders FC seasons">List of Seattle Sounders FC seasons</a>.</div> <div class="excerpt-block"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1066933788"><div class="excerpt"> <table class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="4" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center"> <caption>Results of Seattle Sounders FC league and cup competitions by season </caption> <tbody><tr> <th rowspan="2" width="2%" scope="col">Season </th> <th colspan="11" width="20% scope=">League<sup id="cite_ref-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_FARB_339-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_FARB-339"><span 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data-sort-value="32&#160;!"><a href="/wiki/2022_U.S._Open_Cup" title="2022 U.S. Open Cup">Ro32</a></span> </td> <td><span data-sort-value="&amp;">—</span> </td> <td style="background-color:#ffd700"><span data-sort-value="01&#160;!"><a href="/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2022 CONCACAF Champions League">W</a></span> </td> <td><span data-sort-value="&amp;">—</span> </td> <td><span data-sort-value="&amp;">—</span> </td> <td>33,607<sup id="cite_ref-365" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-365"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>357<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </td> <td align="left"><span data-sort-value="Lodeiro, Nicolás&#160;!"><a href="/wiki/Nicol%C3%A1s_Lodeiro" title="Nicolás Lodeiro">Nicolás Lodeiro</a></span><hr /><span data-sort-value="Ruidíaz, Raúl&#160;!"><a href="/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Ruid%C3%ADaz" title="Raúl Ruidíaz">Raúl Ruidíaz</a></span> </td> <td>12 </td></tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><a href="/wiki/2023_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2023 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href="#cite_note-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_FARB-339"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>337<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </th> <td>490 </td> <td>225 </td> <td>150 </td> <td>115 </td> <td>720 </td> <td>564 </td> <td>+156 </td> <td>790 </td> <td> </td> <td style="background-color:#ffd700">W (1) </td> <td style="background-color:#ffd700">W (1) </td> <td style="background-color:#ffd700">W (2) </td> <td style="background-color:#ffd700">W (4) </td> <td style="background-color:#c0c0c0">RU (1) </td> <td style="background-color:#ffd700">W (1) </td> <td><span data-sort-value="&amp;">—</span> </td> <td><span data-sort-value="&amp;">—</span> </td> <td>38,557<sup id="cite_ref-FOOTNOTEMajor_League_Soccer202476_368-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FOOTNOTEMajor_League_Soccer202476-368"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>360<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </td> <td align="left"><span data-sort-value="Montero, Fredy&#160;!"><a href="/wiki/Fredy_Montero" title="Fredy Montero">Fredy Montero</a></span> </td> <td>79<sup id="cite_ref-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_Soccerway_346-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_Soccerway-346"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>342<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_SSFC-Montero_369-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_SSFC-Montero-369"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>361<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </td></tr> </tbody></table></div></div> <dl><dt>Notes</dt></dl> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%}}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output 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closed doors (sport)">behind closed doors</a>.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-345"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-345">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in MLS, the MLS Cup Playoffs, <a href="/wiki/U.S._Open_Cup" title="U.S. Open Cup">U.S. Open Cup</a>, <a href="/wiki/MLS_is_Back_Tournament" title="MLS is Back Tournament">MLS is Back Tournament</a>, <a href="/wiki/Leagues_Cup" title="Leagues Cup">Leagues Cup</a>, <a href="/wiki/CONCACAF_Champions_League" class="mw-redirect" title="CONCACAF Champions League">CONCACAF Champions League</a>, <a href="/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup" title="FIFA Club World Cup">FIFA Club World Cup</a>, and other competitive matches.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-COVID2020-354"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-COVID2020_354-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">The 2020 season was shortened due to the <a href="/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic" title="COVID-19 pandemic">COVID-19 pandemic</a>;<sup id="cite_ref-351" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-351"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>347<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> league standings were determined using <a href="/wiki/Points_per_game" title="Points per game">points per game</a> due to an uneven number of matches played.<sup id="cite_ref-352" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-352"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>348<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The three group stage matches during the <a href="/wiki/MLS_is_Back_Tournament" title="MLS is Back Tournament">MLS is Back Tournament</a> counted towards regular season standings, while knockout stage matches did not.<sup id="cite_ref-353" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-353"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>349<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-USOC-356"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">^ <a href="#cite_ref-USOC_356-0"><sup><i><b>a</b></i></sup></a> <a href="#cite_ref-USOC_356-1"><sup><i><b>b</b></i></sup></a></span> <span class="reference-text">The 2020 and 2021 editions of the <a href="/wiki/U.S._Open_Cup" title="U.S. Open Cup">U.S. Open Cup</a> were canceled due to the <a href="/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic" title="COVID-19 pandemic">COVID-19 pandemic</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-355" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-355"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>350<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-361"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-361">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">Attendance figures for the 2020 season do not reflect matches played <a href="/wiki/Behind_closed_doors_(sport)" title="Behind closed doors (sport)">without spectators</a> due to the <a href="/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic" title="COVID-19 pandemic">COVID-19 pandemic</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-360" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-360"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>354<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> The figures were calculated from the two home matches played in March 2020 that drew 40,126 and 33,080 spectators.<sup id="cite_ref-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_Times-Attendance2020_359-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_seasons_Times-Attendance2020-359"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>353<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-364"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-364">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">From March to July 2021, seating capacity at <a href="/wiki/Lumen_Field" title="Lumen Field">Lumen Field</a> was restricted due to the <a href="/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic" title="COVID-19 pandemic">COVID-19 pandemic</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-363" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-363"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>356<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup></span> </li> </ol></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Player_records">Player records</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=28" title="Edit section: Player records"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Top_goalscorers">Top goalscorers</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=29" title="Edit section: Top goalscorers"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Clint_Dempsey_(26347615912)_(cropped).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Clint_Dempsey_%2826347615912%29_%28cropped%29.jpg/220px-Clint_Dempsey_%2826347615912%29_%28cropped%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="291" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Clint_Dempsey_%2826347615912%29_%28cropped%29.jpg/330px-Clint_Dempsey_%2826347615912%29_%28cropped%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Clint_Dempsey_%2826347615912%29_%28cropped%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="419" data-file-height="555" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/Clint_Dempsey" title="Clint Dempsey">Clint Dempsey</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Jordan_Morris_(48033785208).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Jordan_Morris_%2848033785208%29.jpg/220px-Jordan_Morris_%2848033785208%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="157" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Jordan_Morris_%2848033785208%29.jpg/330px-Jordan_Morris_%2848033785208%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Jordan_Morris_%2848033785208%29.jpg/440px-Jordan_Morris_%2848033785208%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4369" data-file-height="3127" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/Jordan_Morris" title="Jordan Morris">Jordan Morris</a></figcaption></figure> <dl><dd><i>As of April 10, 2024<sup id="cite_ref-370" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-370"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>362<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Soccerway_371-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Soccerway-371"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>363<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup></i></dd></dl> <table class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"> <caption>Leading career goal scorers </caption> <tbody><tr> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid 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href="/wiki/Peru" title="Peru"><img alt="Peru" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/35px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/45px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <b><a href="/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Ruid%C3%ADaz" title="Raúl Ruidíaz">Raúl Ruidíaz</a></b> </td> <td align="left">2018–present </td> <td>82 </td> <td>68 </td> <td>9 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2 </td> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Colombia" title="Colombia"><img alt="Colombia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/35px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/45px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Fredy_Montero" title="Fredy Montero">Fredy Montero</a> </td> <td align="left">2009–2014<br />2021–2023 </td> <td>79 </td> <td>59 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>10 </td> <td>9 </td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>3 </td> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" 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srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg/35px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg/45px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="341" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Nicol%C3%A1s_Lodeiro" title="Nicolás Lodeiro">Nicolás Lodeiro</a> </td> <td align="left"><span class="nowrap">2016–2023</span> </td> <td>59 </td> <td>41 </td> <td>8 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>8 </td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Clint_Dempsey" title="Clint Dempsey">Clint Dempsey</a> </td> <td align="left">2013–2018 </td> <td>57 </td> <td>47 </td> <td>6 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td>6 </td> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Nigeria" title="Nigeria"><img alt="Nigeria" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/35px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/46px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Obafemi_Martins" title="Obafemi Martins">Obafemi Martins</a> </td> <td align="left">2013–2016 </td> <td>43 </td> <td>40 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td>7 </td> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <b><a href="/wiki/Cristian_Roldan" title="Cristian Roldan">Cristian Roldan</a></b> </td> <td align="left">2015–present </td> <td>39 </td> <td>35 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td>8 </td> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Lamar_Neagle" title="Lamar Neagle">Lamar Neagle</a> </td> <td align="left">2009<br />2011<br />2013–2015<br />2017–2018 </td> <td>33 </td> <td>28 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td>9 </td> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Will_Bruin" title="Will Bruin">Will Bruin</a> </td> <td align="left">2017–2022 </td> <td>32<sup id="cite_ref-372" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-372"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>a<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </td> <td>27 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td>10 </td> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Eddie_Johnson_(American_soccer)" title="Eddie Johnson (American soccer)">Eddie Johnson</a> </td> <td align="left">2012–2013 </td> <td>29 </td> <td>23 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>2 </td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239543626"><div class="reflist reflist-lower-alpha"> <div class="mw-references-wrap"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-372"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-372">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">Includes goal in <a href="/wiki/MLS_is_Back_Tournament" title="MLS is Back Tournament">MLS is Back Tournament</a> knockout stage</span> </li> </ol></div></div> <p><b>Bold</b> signifies a current Sounders player </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Leading_scorers_by_season">Leading scorers by season</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=30" title="Edit section: Leading scorers by season"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <table class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"> <caption>Leading goalscorer by season<sup id="cite_ref-Soccerway_371-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Soccerway-371"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>363<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col" rowspan="2" style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;">Year </th></tr> <tr> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Player </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Total </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Regular <br /> season </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Playoffs </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">U.S. Open <br /> Cup </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Champions <br /> League </th> <th style="background:#2DC84D; color:#000000; border:2px solid #0033A0;" scope="col">Leagues <br /> Cup </th></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2009_Seattle_Sounders_season" class="mw-redirect" title="2009 Seattle Sounders season">2009</a> </th> <td rowspan="4" align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Colombia" title="Colombia"><img alt="Colombia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/35px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/45px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <b><a href="/wiki/Fredy_Montero" title="Fredy Montero">Fredy Montero</a></b> </td> <td>13 </td> <td>12 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2010_Seattle_Sounders_season" class="mw-redirect" title="2010 Seattle Sounders season">2010</a> </th> <td>12 </td> <td>10 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2011_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2011 Seattle Sounders FC season">2011</a> </th> <td>16 </td> <td>12 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/2012_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2012 Seattle Sounders FC season">2012</a> </th> <td>17 </td> <td>13 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>2 </td> <td>2 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2" align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Eddie_Johnson_(soccer)" class="mw-redirect" title="Eddie Johnson (soccer)">Eddie Johnson</a> </td> <td>17 </td> <td>14 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2013_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2013 Seattle Sounders FC season">2013</a> </th> <td>12 </td> <td>9 </td> <td>2 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2014_Seattle_Sounders_season" class="mw-redirect" title="2014 Seattle Sounders season">2014</a> </th> <td rowspan="2" align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Nigeria" title="Nigeria"><img alt="Nigeria" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/35px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/46px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Obafemi_Martins" title="Obafemi Martins">Obafemi Martins</a> </td> <td>17 </td> <td>17 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2015_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2015 Seattle Sounders FC season">2015</a> </th> <td>15 </td> <td>15 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2016_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2016 Seattle Sounders FC season">2016</a> </th> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <b><a href="/wiki/Jordan_Morris" title="Jordan Morris">Jordan Morris</a></b> </td> <td>14 </td> <td>12 </td> <td>2 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2017_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2017 Seattle Sounders FC season">2017</a> </th> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Clint_Dempsey" title="Clint Dempsey">Clint Dempsey</a> </td> <td>15 </td> <td>12 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2018_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2018 Seattle Sounders FC season">2018</a> </th> <td rowspan="5" align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Peru" title="Peru"><img alt="Peru" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/35px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg/45px-Flag_of_Peru_%28state%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <b><a href="/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Ruid%C3%ADaz" title="Raúl Ruidíaz">Raúl Ruidíaz</a></b> </td> <td>13 </td> <td>10 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2019_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2019 Seattle Sounders FC season">2019</a> </th> <td>15 </td> <td>11 </td> <td>4 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2020_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2020 Seattle Sounders FC season">2020</a> </th> <td>14 </td> <td>12 </td> <td>2 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2021_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2021 Seattle Sounders FC season">2021</a> </th> <td>19 </td> <td>17 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <th rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/2022_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2022 Seattle Sounders FC season">2022</a> </th> <td>12 </td> <td>9 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>3 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Uruguay" title="Uruguay"><img alt="Uruguay" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg/23px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg/35px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Uruguay.svg/45px-Flag_of_Uruguay.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="341" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Nicol%C3%A1s_Lodeiro" title="Nicolás Lodeiro">Nicolás Lodeiro</a> </td> <td>12 </td> <td>7 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>5 </td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/2023_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season" title="2023 Seattle Sounders FC season">2023</a> </th> <td align="left"><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <b><a href="/wiki/Jordan_Morris" title="Jordan Morris">Jordan Morris</a></b> </td> <td>14 </td> <td>11 </td> <td>2 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>0 </td> <td>1 </td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Bold</b> signifies a current Sounders player </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Notes">Notes</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=31" title="Edit section: Notes"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239543626"><div class="reflist"> <div class="mw-references-wrap"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-1">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">The <a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer" title="Major League Soccer">Major League Soccer</a> (MLS) club was formed in 2007 and began play in 2009. Previous incarnations of the club competed from <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(1974%E2%80%931983)" title="Seattle Sounders (1974–1983)">1974 to 1983</a> in the <a href="/wiki/North_American_Soccer_League_(1968%E2%80%931984)" class="mw-redirect" title="North American Soccer League (1968–1984)">North American Soccer League</a> and from <a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(1994%E2%80%932008)" title="Seattle Sounders (1994–2008)">1994 to 2008</a> in various second division leagues.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-3"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-3">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">Expandable to 69,000.<sup id="cite_ref-Facilities_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Facilities-2"><span class="cite-bracket">&#91;</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">&#93;</span></a></sup></span> </li> </ol></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Seattle_Sounders_FC&amp;action=edit&amp;section=32" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239543626"><div class="reflist"> <div class="mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-Facilities-2"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">^ <a href="#cite_ref-Facilities_2-0"><sup><i><b>a</b></i></sup></a> <a href="#cite_ref-Facilities_2-1"><sup><i><b>b</b></i></sup></a></span> <span class="reference-text"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1238218222">.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free.id-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited.id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration.id-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription.id-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background-size:contain;padding:0 1em 0 0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}</style><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.soundersfc.com/team/facilities">"CenturyLink Field"</a>. <i>SoundersFC.com</i>. MLS Digital. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190415220621/https://www.soundersfc.com/team/facilities">Archived</a> from the original on April 15, 2019<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">April 16,</span> 2019</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=unknown&amp;rft.jtitle=SoundersFC.com&amp;rft.atitle=CenturyLink+Field&amp;rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.soundersfc.com%2Fteam%2Ffacilities&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-1994mls-4"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">^ <a href="#cite_ref-1994mls_4-0"><sup><i><b>a</b></i></sup></a> <a href="#cite_ref-1994mls_4-1"><sup><i><b>b</b></i></sup></a></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite id="CITEREFFarrey1994" class="citation news cs1">Farrey, Tom (June 15, 1994). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19940615/1915706/seattle-misses-first-mls-cut----but-bid-isnt-dead">"Seattle Misses First MLS Cut&#160;– But Bid Isn't Dead"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116203500/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940615&amp;slug=1915706">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">June 23,</span> 2009</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=article&amp;rft.jtitle=The+Seattle+Times&amp;rft.atitle=Seattle+Misses+First+MLS+Cut+%E2%80%93+But+Bid+Isn%27t+Dead&amp;rft.date=1994-06-15&amp;rft.aulast=Farrey&amp;rft.aufirst=Tom&amp;rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.seattletimes.com%2Farchive%2F19940615%2F1915706%2Fseattle-misses-first-mls-cut----but-bid-isnt-dead&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-bigsoccer-5"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">^ <a href="#cite_ref-bigsoccer_5-0"><sup><i><b>a</b></i></sup></a> <a href="#cite_ref-bigsoccer_5-1"><sup><i><b>b</b></i></sup></a></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite id="CITEREFFarrey1994" class="citation news cs1">Farrey, Tom (January 28, 1994). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19940128/1891994/big-soccer-surprise-38000-to-see-match">"Big Soccer Surprise: 38,000 To See Match"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116185821/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940128&amp;slug=1891994">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">June 23,</span> 2009</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=article&amp;rft.jtitle=The+Seattle+Times&amp;rft.atitle=Big+Soccer+Surprise%3A+38%2C000+To+See+Match&amp;rft.date=1994-01-28&amp;rft.aulast=Farrey&amp;rft.aufirst=Tom&amp;rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.seattletimes.com%2Farchive%2F19940128%2F1891994%2Fbig-soccer-surprise-38000-to-see-match&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-6"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-6">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite id="CITEREFFarrey1994" class="citation news cs1">Farrey, Tom (February 4, 1994). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19940204/1893501/key-need-for-soccer-a-stadium">"Key Need For Soccer: A Stadium"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116203457/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940204&amp;slug=1893501">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">June 23,</span> 2009</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=article&amp;rft.jtitle=The+Seattle+Times&amp;rft.atitle=Key+Need+For+Soccer%3A+A+Stadium&amp;rft.date=1994-02-04&amp;rft.aulast=Farrey&amp;rft.aufirst=Tom&amp;rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.seattletimes.com%2Farchive%2F19940204%2F1893501%2Fkey-need-for-soccer-a-stadium&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-7"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-7">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite class="citation news cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19940603/1913752/soccer-ticket-pledges-exceed-1300">"Soccer Ticket Pledges Exceed 1,300"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. June 4, 1994. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116210622/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940603&amp;slug=1913752">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">June 23,</span> 2009</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=article&amp;rft.jtitle=The+Seattle+Times&amp;rft.atitle=Soccer+Ticket+Pledges+Exceed+1%2C300&amp;rft.date=1994-06-04&amp;rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.seattletimes.com%2Farchive%2F19940603%2F1913752%2Fsoccer-ticket-pledges-exceed-1300&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-1994tickets-8"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-1994tickets_8-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite id="CITEREFFarrey1994" class="citation news cs1">Farrey, Tom (February 24, 1994). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19940224/1896933/soccer-league-rejects-sounders-plan-two-will-compete-to-sell-season-tickets">"Soccer League Rejects Sounders' Plan; Two Will Compete To Sell Season Tickets"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116190342/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940224&amp;slug=1896933">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">June 23,</span> 2009</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=article&amp;rft.jtitle=The+Seattle+Times&amp;rft.atitle=Soccer+League+Rejects+Sounders%27+Plan%3B+Two+Will+Compete+To+Sell+Season+Tickets&amp;rft.date=1994-02-24&amp;rft.aulast=Farrey&amp;rft.aufirst=Tom&amp;rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.seattletimes.com%2Farchive%2F19940224%2F1896933%2Fsoccer-league-rejects-sounders-plan-two-will-compete-to-sell-season-tickets&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-9"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-9">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite id="CITEREFFarrey1994" class="citation news cs1">Farrey, Tom (July 17, 1994). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19940717/1920841/seattle-gets-boost-in-bid-for-team----husky-stadium-might-be-mls-site">"Seattle Gets Boost in Bid For Team – Husky Stadium Might Be MLS Site"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116204910/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940717&amp;slug=1920841">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">June 23,</span> 2009</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=article&amp;rft.jtitle=The+Seattle+Times&amp;rft.atitle=Seattle+Gets+Boost+in+Bid+For+Team+%E2%80%93+Husky+Stadium+Might+Be+MLS+Site&amp;rft.date=1994-07-17&amp;rft.aulast=Farrey&amp;rft.aufirst=Tom&amp;rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.seattletimes.com%2Farchive%2F19940717%2F1920841%2Fseattle-gets-boost-in-bid-for-team----husky-stadium-might-be-mls-site&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-10"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-10">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite class="citation news cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19941116/1942150/major-league-soccer-postponed-until-1996">"Major League Soccer Postponed Until 1996"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. November 16, 1994. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116185334/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19941116&amp;slug=1942150">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. 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June 7, 1995. Archived from <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/463166/US-PRO-SOCCER-TO-BECOME-REALITY-IN-MARCH-OF-96.html?s_cid=s10">the original</a> on July 9, 2015<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">February 18,</span> 2012</span>.</cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.genre=article&amp;rft.jtitle=Deseret+News&amp;rft.atitle=U.S.+Pro+Soccer+To+Become+Reality+in+March+Of+%2796&amp;rft.date=1995-06-07&amp;rft_id=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deseretnews.com%2Farticle%2F463166%2FUS-PRO-SOCCER-TO-BECOME-REALITY-IN-MARCH-OF-96.html%3Fs_cid%3Ds10&amp;rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3ASeattle+Sounders+FC" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-12"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-12">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite id="CITEREFAlmond1996" class="citation news cs1">Almond, Elliott (May 11, 1996). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19960511/2328650/want-a-stadium-for-football-try-a-little-soccer">"Want A Stadium For Football? Try A Little Soccer"</a>. <i>The Seattle Times</i>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111116185331/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960511&amp;slug=2328650">Archived</a> from the original on November 16, 2011<span class="reference-accessdate">. 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title="Seattle"><span class="tmp-color" style="color:#FFFFFF">Seattle, Washington</span></a></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="background:#0033A0; color:#FFFFFF;;width:11em">Club</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/History_of_Seattle_Sounders" class="mw-redirect" title="History of Seattle Sounders">Club history</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(1974%E2%80%931983)" title="Seattle Sounders (1974–1983)">1974–83</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Seattle_Sounders_(1994%E2%80%932008)" title="Seattle Sounders (1994–2008)">1994–2008</a></li> <li><a class="mw-selflink selflink">2009–present</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_players" title="List of Seattle Sounders FC players">Players</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC_managers" title="List of Seattle Sounders FC managers">Managers</a></li> <li><a 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class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Chivas_USA" title="Chivas USA">Chivas USA</a> (2005–2014)</span></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Personnel</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_foreign_MLS_players" title="List of foreign MLS players">Foreign players</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_current_Major_League_Soccer_players_with_national_team_caps" title="List of current Major League Soccer players with national team caps">National team players</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_International_Roster_Slots" title="MLS International Roster Slots">International slots</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Designated_Player_Rule" title="Designated Player Rule">Designated Players</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Homegrown_Player_Rule_(MLS)" title="Homegrown Player Rule (MLS)">Homegrown Players</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Generation_Adidas_Cup" title="Generation Adidas Cup">Generation Adidas Cup</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Soccer_transfers_2022" title="List of Major League Soccer transfers 2022">Transfers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Soccer_coaches" class="mw-redirect" title="List of Major League Soccer coaches">Coaches</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer_owners" class="mw-redirect" title="Major League Soccer owners">Owners</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Professional_Referee_Organization" title="Professional Referee Organization">Professional Referee Organization</a></span></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Competition</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup" title="MLS Cup">MLS Cup</a></span> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_playoffs" title="MLS Cup playoffs">Playoffs</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_MLS_Cup_finals" title="List of MLS Cup finals">Finals</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Philip_F._Anschutz_Trophy" title="Philip F. Anschutz Trophy">Trophy</a></span></li></ul></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Supporters%27_Shield" title="Supporters&#39; Shield">Supporters' Shield</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_SuperDraft" title="MLS SuperDraft">SuperDraft</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Soccer_stadiums" title="List of Major League Soccer stadiums">Stadiums</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer_attendance" title="Major League Soccer attendance">Attendance</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Major_League_Soccer_on_television" title="Major League Soccer on television">Television</a></span> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_current_Major_League_Soccer_broadcasters" title="List of current Major League Soccer broadcasters">Broadcasters</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Soccer_All-Star_Game_broadcasters" title="List of Major League Soccer All-Star Game broadcasters">All-Star Game</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/List_of_MLS_Cup_broadcasters" title="List of MLS Cup broadcasters">MLS Cup</a></span></li></ul></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Associated competitions</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_All-Star_Game" title="MLS All-Star Game">All-Star Game</a></span> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Next_All-Star_Game" title="MLS Next All-Star Game">MLS Next</a></span></li></ul></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/CONCACAF_Champions_Cup" title="CONCACAF Champions Cup">CONCACAF Champions Cup</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Campeones_Cup" title="Campeones Cup">Campeones Cup</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Leagues_Cup" title="Leagues Cup">Leagues Cup</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/U.S._Open_Cup" title="U.S. Open Cup">U.S. Open Cup</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Canadian_Championship" title="Canadian Championship">Canadian Championship</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Reserve_League" title="MLS Reserve League">Reserve League</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/EMLS_Cup" title="EMLS Cup">eMLS Cup</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_is_Back_Tournament" title="MLS is Back Tournament">MLS is Back Tournament</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Next" title="MLS Next">MLS Next</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/MLS_Next_Pro" title="MLS Next Pro">MLS Next Pro</a></span></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Other</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div 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United">D.C. United</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_1997" title="MLS Cup 1997">1997</a>: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_1998" title="MLS Cup 1998">1998</a>: <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire FC</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/MLS_Cup_1999" title="MLS Cup 1999">1999</a>: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. 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United">D.C. United</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1997: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1998: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1999: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2000: <i>Conference finals not held</i></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2001: <i>Conference finals not held</i></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2002: <a href="/wiki/New_England_Revolution" title="New England Revolution">New England Revolution</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2003: <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2004: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. 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href="/wiki/Houston_Dynamo_FC" title="Houston Dynamo FC">Houston Dynamo</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2013: <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Sporting Kansas City</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2014: <a href="/wiki/New_England_Revolution" title="New England Revolution">New England Revolution</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2015: <a href="/wiki/Columbus_Crew" title="Columbus Crew">Columbus Crew SC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2016: <a href="/wiki/Toronto_FC" title="Toronto FC">Toronto FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2017: <a href="/wiki/Toronto_FC" title="Toronto FC">Toronto FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2018: <a href="/wiki/Atlanta_United_FC" title="Atlanta United FC">Atlanta United FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2019: <a href="/wiki/Toronto_FC" title="Toronto FC">Toronto FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2020: <a href="/wiki/Columbus_Crew" title="Columbus Crew">Columbus Crew SC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2021: <a href="/wiki/New_York_City_FC" title="New York City FC">New York City FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2022: <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Union" title="Philadelphia Union">Philadelphia Union</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2023: <a href="/wiki/Columbus_Crew" title="Columbus Crew">Columbus Crew</a></span></li></ul> </div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%;background:#FFE6BD;"><a href="/wiki/Western_Conference_(MLS)" title="Western Conference (MLS)">Western Conference</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even plainlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"><div class="div-col" style="column-width: 13em;"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap">1996: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1997: <a href="/wiki/Colorado_Rapids" title="Colorado Rapids">Colorado Rapids</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1998: <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1999: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2000: <i>Conference finals not held</i></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2001: <i>Conference finals not held</i></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2002: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2003: <a href="/wiki/San_Jose_Earthquakes" title="San Jose Earthquakes">San Jose Earthquakes</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2004: <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Kansas City Wizards</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2005: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2006: <a href="/wiki/Houston_Dynamo_FC" title="Houston Dynamo FC">Houston Dynamo</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2007: <a href="/wiki/Houston_Dynamo_FC" title="Houston Dynamo FC">Houston Dynamo</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2008: <a href="/wiki/New_York_Red_Bulls" title="New York Red Bulls">New York Red Bulls</a><sup>E</sup></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2009: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2010: <a href="/wiki/FC_Dallas" title="FC Dallas">FC Dallas</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2011: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a> </span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2012: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2013: <a href="/wiki/Real_Salt_Lake" title="Real Salt Lake">Real Salt Lake</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2014: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2015: <a href="/wiki/Portland_Timbers" title="Portland Timbers">Portland Timbers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2016: <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2017: <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2018: <a href="/wiki/Portland_Timbers" title="Portland Timbers">Portland Timbers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2019: <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2020: <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2021: <a href="/wiki/Portland_Timbers" title="Portland Timbers">Portland Timbers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2022: <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_FC" title="Los Angeles FC">Los Angeles FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2023: <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_FC" title="Los Angeles FC">Los Angeles FC</a></span></li></ul> </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" 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title="Tampa Bay Mutiny">Tampa Bay Mutiny</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/1997_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="1997 Major League Soccer season">1997</a>: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/1998_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="1998 Major League Soccer season">1998</a>: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/1999_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="1999 Major League Soccer season">1999</a>: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2000_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2000 Major League Soccer season">2000</a>: <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Kansas City Wizards</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2001_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2001 Major League Soccer season">2001</a>: <a href="/wiki/Miami_Fusion" title="Miami Fusion">Miami Fusion</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2002_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2002 Major League Soccer season">2002</a>: <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2003_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2003 Major League Soccer season">2003</a>: <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2004_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2004 Major League Soccer season">2004</a>: <a href="/wiki/Columbus_Crew" title="Columbus Crew">Columbus Crew</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2005_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2005 Major League Soccer season">2005</a>: <a href="/wiki/San_Jose_Earthquakes" title="San Jose Earthquakes">San Jose Earthquakes</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2006_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2006 Major League Soccer season">2006</a>: <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. 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<a href="/wiki/New_York_Red_Bulls" title="New York Red Bulls">New York Red Bulls</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2014 Major League Soccer season">2014</a>: <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2015_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2015 Major League Soccer season">2015</a>: <a href="/wiki/New_York_Red_Bulls" title="New York Red Bulls">New York Red Bulls</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2016_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2016 Major League Soccer season">2016</a>: <a href="/wiki/FC_Dallas" title="FC Dallas">FC Dallas</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2017_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2017 Major League Soccer season">2017</a>: <a href="/wiki/Toronto_FC" title="Toronto FC">Toronto FC</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2018_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2018 Major League Soccer season">2018</a>: <a href="/wiki/New_York_Red_Bulls" title="New York Red Bulls">New York Red Bulls</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2019_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2019 Major League Soccer season">2019</a>: <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_FC" title="Los Angeles FC">Los Angeles FC</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2020_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2020 Major League Soccer season">2020</a>: <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Union" title="Philadelphia Union">Philadelphia Union</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2021_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2021 Major League Soccer season">2021</a>: <a href="/wiki/New_England_Revolution" title="New England Revolution">New England Revolution</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2022_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2022 Major League Soccer season">2022</a>: <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_FC" title="Los Angeles FC">Los Angeles FC</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2023_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2023 Major League Soccer season">2023</a>: <a href="/wiki/FC_Cincinnati" title="FC Cincinnati">FC Cincinnati</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2024_Major_League_Soccer_season" title="2024 Major League Soccer season">2024</a>: <a href="/wiki/Inter_Miami_CF" title="Inter Miami CF">Inter Miami CF</a></li></ul> </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236075235"></div><div role="navigation" class="navbox" aria-labelledby="CONCACAF_Champions_Cup_and_CONCACAF_Champions_League_winners" style="padding:3px"><table class="nowraplinks mw-collapsible autocollapse navbox-inner" style="border-spacing:0;background:transparent;color:inherit"><tbody><tr><th scope="col" class="navbox-title" colspan="2"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239400231"><div class="navbar plainlinks hlist navbar-mini"><ul><li class="nv-view"><a href="/wiki/Template:CONCACAF_Champions_League_Winners" 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style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><td class="navbox-abovebelow" colspan="2"><div id="First_CONCACAF_Champions_Cup_era,_1962–2008"><b>First CONCACAF Champions Cup era, 1962–2008</b></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">1960s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/1962_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1962 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1962</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Flag_of_Mexico_%281934-1968%29.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico_%281934-1968%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Flag_of_Mexico_%281934-1968%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico_%281934-1968%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Flag_of_Mexico_%281934-1968%29.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico_%281934-1968%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="700" data-file-height="400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.D._Guadalajara" title="C.D. Guadalajara">Guadalajara</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1963_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1963 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1963</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Haiti" title="Haiti"><img alt="Haiti" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Flag_of_Haiti_%28civil%29.svg/15px-Flag_of_Haiti_%28civil%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Flag_of_Haiti_%28civil%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Haiti_%28civil%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Flag_of_Haiti_%28civil%29.svg/30px-Flag_of_Haiti_%28civil%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Racing_CH" title="Racing CH">Racing</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1967_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1967 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1967</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/El_Salvador" title="El Salvador"><img alt="El Salvador" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/15px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/23px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/30px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1005" data-file-height="567" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Alianza_F.C." title="Alianza F.C.">Alianza</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1968_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1968 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1968</a></b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Deportivo_Toluca_F.C." title="Deportivo Toluca F.C.">Toluca</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1969_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1969 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1969</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Cruz_Azul" title="Cruz Azul">Cruz Azul</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">1970s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/1970_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1970 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1970</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Cruz_Azul" title="Cruz Azul">Cruz Azul</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1971_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1971 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1971</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Cruz_Azul" title="Cruz Azul">Cruz Azul</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1972_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1972 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1972</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Honduras" title="Honduras"><img alt="Honduras" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg/15px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg/30px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.D._Olimpia" title="C.D. Olimpia">Olimpia</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1973_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1973 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1973</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Suriname_(Kingdom_of_the_Netherlands)" title="Suriname (Kingdom of the Netherlands)"><img alt="Suriname (Kingdom of the Netherlands)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Flag_of_Suriname_%281959%E2%80%931975%29.svg/15px-Flag_of_Suriname_%281959%E2%80%931975%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Flag_of_Suriname_%281959%E2%80%931975%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Suriname_%281959%E2%80%931975%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Flag_of_Suriname_%281959%E2%80%931975%29.svg/30px-Flag_of_Suriname_%281959%E2%80%931975%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="667" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/S.V._Transvaal" title="S.V. Transvaal">Transvaal</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1974_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1974 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1974</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Guatemala" title="Guatemala"><img alt="Guatemala" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/15px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/23px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/30px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="960" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.S.D._Municipal" title="C.S.D. Municipal">Municipal</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1975_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1975 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1975</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Atl%C3%A9tico_Espa%C3%B1ol_F.C." title="Atlético Español F.C.">Atlético Español</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1976_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1976 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1976</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/El_Salvador" title="El Salvador"><img alt="El Salvador" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/15px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/23px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/30px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1005" data-file-height="567" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.D._%C3%81guila" title="C.D. Águila">Águila</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1977_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1977 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1977</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Am%C3%A9rica" title="Club América">América</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1978_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1978 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1978</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Leones_Negros_UdeG" title="Leones Negros UdeG">Leones Negros</a>, <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Guatemala" title="Guatemala"><img alt="Guatemala" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/15px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/23px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/30px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="960" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Comunicaciones_F.C." title="Comunicaciones F.C.">Comunicaciones</a>, <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago" title="Trinidad and Tobago"><img alt="Trinidad and Tobago" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/15px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/23px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/30px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="480" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Defence_Force_F.C." title="Defence Force F.C.">Defence Force</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1979_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1979 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1979</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/El_Salvador" title="El Salvador"><img alt="El Salvador" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/15px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/23px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg/30px-Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1005" data-file-height="567" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.D._FAS" title="C.D. FAS">FAS</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">1980s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/1980_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1980 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1980</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Universidad_Nacional" title="Club Universidad Nacional">UNAM</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1981_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1981 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1981</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Suriname" title="Suriname"><img alt="Suriname" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Flag_of_Suriname.svg/15px-Flag_of_Suriname.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Flag_of_Suriname.svg/23px-Flag_of_Suriname.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Flag_of_Suriname.svg/30px-Flag_of_Suriname.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/S.V._Transvaal" title="S.V. Transvaal">Transvaal</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1982_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1982 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1982</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Universidad_Nacional" title="Club Universidad Nacional">UNAM</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1983_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1983 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1983</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Atlante_F.C." title="Atlante F.C.">Atlante</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1984_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1984 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1984</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Haiti" title="Haiti"><img alt="Haiti" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Flag_of_Haiti_%281964%E2%80%931986%29.svg/15px-Flag_of_Haiti_%281964%E2%80%931986%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Flag_of_Haiti_%281964%E2%80%931986%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Haiti_%281964%E2%80%931986%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Flag_of_Haiti_%281964%E2%80%931986%29.svg/30px-Flag_of_Haiti_%281964%E2%80%931986%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Violette_AC" title="Violette AC">Violette</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1985_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1985 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1985</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago" title="Trinidad and Tobago"><img alt="Trinidad and Tobago" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/15px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/23px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/30px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="480" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Defence_Force_F.C." title="Defence Force F.C.">Defence Force</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1986_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1986 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1986</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Costa_Rica" title="Costa Rica"><img alt="Costa Rica" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/15px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/30px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Liga_Deportiva_Alajuelense" title="Liga Deportiva Alajuelense">Alajuelense</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1987_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1987 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1987</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Am%C3%A9rica" title="Club América">América</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1988_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1988 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1988</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Honduras" title="Honduras"><img alt="Honduras" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg/15px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg/30px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.D._Olimpia" title="C.D. Olimpia">Olimpia</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1989_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1989 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1989</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Universidad_Nacional" title="Club Universidad Nacional">UNAM</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">1990s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/1990_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1990 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1990</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Am%C3%A9rica" title="Club América">América</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1991_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1991 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1991</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Puebla_F.C." class="mw-redirect" title="Puebla F.C.">Puebla</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1992_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1992 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1992</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Am%C3%A9rica" title="Club América">América</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1993_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1993 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1993</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Costa_Rica" title="Costa Rica"><img alt="Costa Rica" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/15px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/30px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Deportivo_Saprissa" title="Deportivo Saprissa">Saprissa</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1994_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1994 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1994</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Costa_Rica" title="Costa Rica"><img alt="Costa Rica" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/15px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/30px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.S._Cartagin%C3%A9s" title="C.S. Cartaginés">Cartaginés</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1995_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1995 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1995</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Costa_Rica" title="Costa Rica"><img alt="Costa Rica" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/15px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/30px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Deportivo_Saprissa" title="Deportivo Saprissa">Saprissa</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1996_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1996 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1996</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Cruz_Azul" title="Cruz Azul">Cruz Azul</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1997_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1997 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1997</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Cruz_Azul" title="Cruz Azul">Cruz Azul</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1998_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1998 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1998</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/15px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/30px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/1999_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="1999 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">1999</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Necaxa" title="Club Necaxa">Necaxa</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">2000s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/2000_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2000 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2000</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/15px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/30px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">Los Angeles Galaxy</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2002_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2002 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2002</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Pachuca" title="C.F. Pachuca">Pachuca</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2003_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2003 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2003</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Deportivo_Toluca_F.C." title="Deportivo Toluca F.C.">Toluca</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2004_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2004 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2004</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Costa_Rica" title="Costa Rica"><img alt="Costa Rica" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/15px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/30px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Liga_Deportiva_Alajuelense" title="Liga Deportiva Alajuelense">Alajuelense</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2005_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2005 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2005</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Costa_Rica" title="Costa Rica"><img alt="Costa Rica" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/15px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/30px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Deportivo_Saprissa" title="Deportivo Saprissa">Saprissa</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2006_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2006 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2006</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Am%C3%A9rica" title="Club América">América</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2007_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2007 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2007</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Pachuca" title="C.F. Pachuca">Pachuca</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2008_CONCACAF_Champions%27_Cup" title="2008 CONCACAF Champions&#39; Cup">2008</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Pachuca" title="C.F. Pachuca">Pachuca</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><td class="navbox-abovebelow" colspan="2"><div id="CONCACAF_Champions_League_era,_2008–2023"><b>CONCACAF Champions League era, 2008–2023</b></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">2000s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League">2008–09</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Atlante_F.C." title="Atlante F.C.">Atlante</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League">2009–10</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Pachuca" title="C.F. Pachuca">Pachuca</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">2010s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League">2010–11</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Monterrey" title="C.F. Monterrey">Monterrey</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League">2011–12</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Monterrey" title="C.F. Monterrey">Monterrey</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League">2012–13</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Monterrey" title="C.F. Monterrey">Monterrey</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League">2013–14</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Cruz_Azul" title="Cruz Azul">Cruz Azul</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League">2014–15</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Am%C3%A9rica" title="Club América">América</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League">2015–16</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Am%C3%A9rica" title="Club América">América</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League">2016–17</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Pachuca" title="C.F. Pachuca">Pachuca</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2018_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2018 CONCACAF Champions League">2018</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.D._Guadalajara" title="C.D. Guadalajara">Guadalajara</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2019_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2019 CONCACAF Champions League">2019</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Monterrey" title="C.F. Monterrey">Monterrey</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">2020s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/2020_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2020 CONCACAF Champions League">2020</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Tigres_UANL" title="Tigres UANL">Tigres</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2021_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2021 CONCACAF Champions League">2021</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/C.F._Monterrey" title="C.F. Monterrey">Monterrey</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2022 CONCACAF Champions League">2022</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><img alt="United States" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/15px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/30px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /></a></span></span> <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/2023_CONCACAF_Champions_League" title="2023 CONCACAF Champions League">2023</a>:</b> <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/15px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/30px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Le%C3%B3n" title="Club León">León</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236075235"></div><div role="navigation" class="navbox" aria-labelledby="U.S._Open_Cup_winners" style="padding:3px"><table class="nowraplinks mw-collapsible mw-collapsed navbox-inner" style="border-spacing:0;background:transparent;color:inherit"><tbody><tr><th scope="col" class="navbox-title" colspan="2"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239400231"><div class="navbar plainlinks hlist navbar-mini"><ul><li class="nv-view"><a href="/wiki/Template:USOC_winners" title="Template:USOC winners"><abbr title="View this template">v</abbr></a></li><li class="nv-talk"><a href="/wiki/Template_talk:USOC_winners" title="Template talk:USOC winners"><abbr title="Discuss this template">t</abbr></a></li><li class="nv-edit"><a href="/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:USOC_winners" title="Special:EditPage/Template:USOC winners"><abbr title="Edit this template">e</abbr></a></li></ul></div><div id="U.S._Open_Cup_winners" style="font-size:114%;margin:0 4em"><a href="/wiki/U.S._Open_Cup" title="U.S. Open Cup">U.S. Open Cup</a> <a href="/wiki/List_of_U.S._Open_Cup_finals" title="List of U.S. Open Cup finals">winners</a></div></th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap">1914: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brooklyn_Field_Club" title="Brooklyn Field Club">Brooklyn Field Club</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1915: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%931930)" title="Bethlehem Steel F.C. (1907–1930)">Bethlehem Steel</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1916: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%931930)" title="Bethlehem Steel F.C. (1907–1930)">Bethlehem Steel</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1917: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Fall_River_Rovers" title="Fall River Rovers">Fall River Rovers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1918: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%931930)" title="Bethlehem Steel F.C. (1907–1930)">Bethlehem Steel</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1919: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%931930)" title="Bethlehem Steel F.C. (1907–1930)">Bethlehem Steel</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1920: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Ben_Millers" title="Ben Millers">Ben Millers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1921: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brooklyn_Robins_Dry_Dock" title="Brooklyn Robins Dry Dock">Robins Dry Dock</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1922: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/St._Louis_Scullin_Steel_F.C." title="St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C.">Scullin Steel</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1923: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_Jersey" title="New Jersey"><img alt="New Jersey" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Paterson_F.C._(NAFBL)" title="Paterson F.C. (NAFBL)">Paterson</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1924: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Fall_River_F.C._(1922%E2%80%931931)" title="Fall River F.C. (1922–1931)">Fall River F.C.</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1925: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Shawsheen_Indians" title="Shawsheen Indians">Shawsheen Indians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1926: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%931930)" title="Bethlehem Steel F.C. (1907–1930)">Bethlehem Steel</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1927: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Fall_River_F.C._(1922%E2%80%931931)" title="Fall River F.C. (1922–1931)">Fall River F.C.</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1928: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Nationals_(ASL)" title="New York Nationals (ASL)">New York Nationals</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1929: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Hakoah" title="New York Hakoah">New York Hakoah</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1930: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Fall_River_F.C._(1922%E2%80%931931)" title="Fall River F.C. (1922–1931)">Fall River F.C.</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1931: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Fall_River_F.C._(1922%E2%80%931931)" title="Fall River F.C. (1922–1931)">Fall River F.C.</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1932: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_Bedford_Whalers" title="New Bedford Whalers">New Bedford Whalers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1933: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Stix,_Baer_and_Fuller_F.C." title="Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.">Stix, Baer and Fuller</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1934: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Stix,_Baer_and_Fuller_F.C." title="Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.">Stix, Baer and Fuller</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1935: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Stix,_Baer_and_Fuller_F.C." title="Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.">Stix, Baer and Fuller</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1936: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Uhrik_Truckers" title="Uhrik Truckers">Uhrik Truckers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1937: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Americans_(soccer)" title="New York Americans (soccer)">New York Americans</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1938: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Sparta" title="Chicago Sparta">Chicago Sparta</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1939: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brooklyn_Celtic" title="Brooklyn Celtic">Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1940: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Maryland" title="Maryland"><img alt="Maryland" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Flag_of_Maryland.svg/15px-Flag_of_Maryland.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Flag_of_Maryland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Maryland.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Flag_of_Maryland.svg/30px-Flag_of_Maryland.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="750" data-file-height="500" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Baltimore_S.C." title="Baltimore S.C.">Baltimore S.C.</a> and <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Sparta" title="Chicago Sparta">Chicago Sparta</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1941: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Rhode_Island" title="Rhode Island"><img alt="Rhode Island" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg/15px-Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="13" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg/23px-Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg/30px-Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="660" data-file-height="580" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Pawtucket_F.C." class="mw-redirect" title="Pawtucket F.C.">Pawtucket</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1942: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Rhode_Island" title="Rhode Island"><img alt="Rhode Island" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg/15px-Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="13" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg/23px-Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg/30px-Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="660" data-file-height="580" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Pawtucket_F.C." class="mw-redirect" title="Pawtucket F.C.">Pawtucket</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1943: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brooklyn_Hispano" title="Brooklyn Hispano">Brooklyn Hispano</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1944: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brooklyn_Hispano" title="Brooklyn Hispano">Brooklyn Hispano</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1945: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brookhattan" title="Brookhattan">Brookhattan</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1946: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> Chicago Viking </span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1947: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Ponta_Delgada_S.C." title="Ponta Delgada S.C.">Ponta Delgada</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1948: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/St._Louis_Simpkins-Ford" title="St. Louis Simpkins-Ford">St. Louis Simpkins-Ford</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1949: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Morgan_Strasser" title="Morgan Strasser">Morgan Strasser</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1950: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/St._Louis_Simpkins-Ford" title="St. Louis Simpkins-Ford">St. Louis Simpkins-Ford</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1951: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> New York German-Hungarian </span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1952: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Harmarville_Hurricanes" title="Harmarville Hurricanes">Harmarville Hurricanes</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1953: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Falcons" title="Chicago Falcons">Chicago Falcons</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1954: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Americans_(soccer)" title="New York Americans (soccer)">New York Americans</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1955: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/S.C._Eintracht" title="S.C. Eintracht">Eintracht</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1956: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Harmarville_Hurricanes" title="Harmarville Hurricanes">Harmarville Hurricanes</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1957: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/St._Louis_Kutis_S.C." title="St. Louis Kutis S.C.">St. Louis Kutis</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1958: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_Kickers" title="Los Angeles Kickers">Los Angeles Kickers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1959: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> McIlvaine Canvasbacks</span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1960: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Ukrainians" title="Philadelphia Ukrainians">Philadelphia Ukrainians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1961: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Ukrainians" title="Philadelphia Ukrainians">Philadelphia Ukrainians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1962: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Hungaria" title="New York Hungaria">New York Hungaria</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1963: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Ukrainians" title="Philadelphia Ukrainians">Philadelphia Ukrainians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1964: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_Kickers" title="Los Angeles Kickers">Los Angeles Kickers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1965: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Ukrainians" title="New York Ukrainians">New York Ukrainians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1966: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Pennsylvania" title="Pennsylvania"><img alt="Pennsylvania" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/15px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg/30px-Flag_of_Pennsylvania.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="740" data-file-height="540" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Ukrainians" title="Philadelphia Ukrainians">Philadelphia Ukrainians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1967: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Greek_American_AA" title="Greek American AA">New York Greek American Atlas</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1968: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Greek_American_AA" title="Greek American AA">New York Greek American Atlas</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1969: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Greek_American_AA" title="Greek American AA">New York Greek American Atlas</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1970: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_Jersey" title="New Jersey"><img alt="New Jersey" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Elizabeth_S.C." title="Elizabeth S.C.">Elizabeth</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1971: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Hota_Bavarian_SC" title="New York Hota Bavarian SC">New York Hota</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1972: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_Jersey" title="New Jersey"><img alt="New Jersey" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_Jersey.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Elizabeth_S.C." title="Elizabeth S.C.">Elizabeth</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1973: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Maccabi_Los_Angeles" class="mw-redirect" title="Maccabi Los Angeles">Maccabi Los Angeles</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1974: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Greek_American_AA" title="Greek American AA">New York Greek American Atlas</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1975: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Maccabi_Los_Angeles" class="mw-redirect" title="Maccabi Los Angeles">Maccabi Los Angeles</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1976: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/San_Francisco_Italian_Athletic_Club" title="San Francisco Italian Athletic Club">San Francisco Italian Athletic</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1977: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Maccabi_Los_Angeles" class="mw-redirect" title="Maccabi Los Angeles">Maccabi Los Angeles</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1978: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Maccabi_Los_Angeles" class="mw-redirect" title="Maccabi Los Angeles">Maccabi Los Angeles</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1979: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brooklyn_Italians" title="Brooklyn Italians">Brooklyn Italians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1980: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Pancyprian-Freedoms" title="New York Pancyprian-Freedoms">New York Pancyprian-Freedoms</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1981: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Maccabi_Los_Angeles" class="mw-redirect" title="Maccabi Los Angeles">Maccabi Los Angeles</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1982: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Pancyprian-Freedoms" title="New York Pancyprian-Freedoms">New York Pancyprian-Freedoms</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1983: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_Pancyprian-Freedoms" title="New York Pancyprian-Freedoms">New York Pancyprian-Freedoms</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1984: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_York_AO_Krete" title="New York AO Krete">New York AO Krete</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1985: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Greek-American_A.C." title="Greek-American A.C.">San Francisco Greek-American</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1986: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/St._Louis_Kutis_S.C." title="St. Louis Kutis S.C.">St. Louis Kutis</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1987: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington,_D.C." title="Washington, D.C."><img alt="Washington, D.C." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2000" data-file-height="1000" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Club_Espa%C3%B1a" title="Club España">Club España</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1988: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/St._Louis_Busch_Seniors" title="St. Louis Busch Seniors">St. Louis Busch Seniors</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1989: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Florida" title="Florida"><img alt="Florida" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Florida.svg/15px-Flag_of_Florida.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Florida.svg/23px-Flag_of_Florida.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Florida.svg/30px-Flag_of_Florida.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="200" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/St._Petersburg_Kickers" title="St. Petersburg Kickers">St. Petersburg Kickers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1990: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/A.A.C._Eagles" title="A.A.C. Eagles">A.A.C. Eagles</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1991: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Brooklyn_Italians" title="Brooklyn Italians">Brooklyn Italians</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1992: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/San_Jose_Oaks" title="San Jose Oaks">San Jose Oaks</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1993: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/El_Farolito_Soccer_Club" class="mw-redirect" title="El Farolito Soccer Club">El Farolito</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1994: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Greek-American_A.C." title="Greek-American A.C.">San Francisco Greek-American</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1995: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Virginia" title="Virginia"><img alt="Virginia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Flag_of_Virginia.svg/15px-Flag_of_Virginia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Flag_of_Virginia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Virginia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Flag_of_Virginia.svg/30px-Flag_of_Virginia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="341" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Richmond_Kickers" title="Richmond Kickers">Richmond Kickers</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1996: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington,_D.C." title="Washington, D.C."><img alt="Washington, D.C." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2000" data-file-height="1000" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1997: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Texas" title="Texas"><img alt="Texas" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/15px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/23px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/30px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/FC_Dallas" title="FC Dallas">Dallas Burn</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1998: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">1999: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/New_York_(state)" title="New York (state)"><img alt="New York (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/15px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_New_York.svg/30px-Flag_of_New_York.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Rochester_Rhinos" class="mw-redirect" title="Rochester Rhinos">Rochester Rhinos</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2000: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2001: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2002: <span class="flagicon"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Ohio" title="Ohio"><img alt="Ohio" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Ohio.svg/15px-Flag_of_Ohio.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Ohio.svg/23px-Flag_of_Ohio.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Ohio.svg/30px-Flag_of_Ohio.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="520" data-file-height="320" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Columbus_Crew" title="Columbus Crew">Columbus Crew</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2003: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2004: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Missouri" title="Missouri"><img alt="Missouri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/15px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/23px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flag_of_Missouri.svg/30px-Flag_of_Missouri.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2400" data-file-height="1400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Kansas City Wizards</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2005: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/LA_Galaxy" title="LA Galaxy">LA Galaxy</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2006: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Illinois" title="Illinois"><img alt="Illinois" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/15px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/23px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_Illinois.svg/30px-Flag_of_Illinois.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Chicago_Fire_FC" title="Chicago Fire FC">Chicago Fire</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2007: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Massachusetts" title="Massachusetts"><img alt="Massachusetts" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/15px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/23px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg/30px-Flag_of_Massachusetts.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="900" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_England_Revolution" title="New England Revolution">New England Revolution</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2008: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington,_D.C." title="Washington, D.C."><img alt="Washington, D.C." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2000" data-file-height="1000" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2009: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington_(state)" title="Washington (state)"><img alt="Washington (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1106" data-file-height="658" /></a></span></span> <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2010: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington_(state)" title="Washington (state)"><img alt="Washington (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1106" data-file-height="658" /></a></span></span> <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2011: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington_(state)" title="Washington (state)"><img alt="Washington (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1106" data-file-height="658" /></a></span></span> <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2012: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Kansas" title="Kansas"><img alt="Kansas" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/15px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/23px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/30px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Sporting Kansas City</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2013: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington,_D.C." title="Washington, D.C."><img alt="Washington, D.C." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="8" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington%2C_D.C.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2000" data-file-height="1000" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/D.C._United" title="D.C. United">D.C. United</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2014: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Washington_(state)" title="Washington (state)"><img alt="Washington (state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/15px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/23px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Flag_of_Washington.svg/30px-Flag_of_Washington.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1106" data-file-height="658" /></a></span></span> <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Seattle Sounders FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2015: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Kansas" title="Kansas"><img alt="Kansas" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/15px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/23px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/30px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Sporting Kansas City</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2016: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Texas" title="Texas"><img alt="Texas" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/15px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/23px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/30px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/FC_Dallas" title="FC Dallas">FC Dallas</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2017: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Kansas" title="Kansas"><img alt="Kansas" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/15px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/23px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_Kansas.svg/30px-Flag_of_Kansas.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="300" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Sporting_Kansas_City" title="Sporting Kansas City">Sporting Kansas City</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2018: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Texas" title="Texas"><img alt="Texas" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/15px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/23px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/30px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Houston_Dynamo" class="mw-redirect" title="Houston Dynamo">Houston Dynamo</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2019: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state)" title="Georgia (U.S. state)"><img alt="Georgia (U.S. state)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Flag_of_the_State_of_Georgia.svg/15px-Flag_of_the_State_of_Georgia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Flag_of_the_State_of_Georgia.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_State_of_Georgia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Flag_of_the_State_of_Georgia.svg/30px-Flag_of_the_State_of_Georgia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="960" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Atlanta_United_FC" title="Atlanta United FC">Atlanta United FC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2020: <i>None</i></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2021: <i>None</i></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2022: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Florida" title="Florida"><img alt="Florida" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Florida.svg/15px-Flag_of_Florida.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Florida.svg/23px-Flag_of_Florida.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Florida.svg/30px-Flag_of_Florida.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="200" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Orlando_City_SC" title="Orlando City SC">Orlando City SC</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2023: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Texas" title="Texas"><img alt="Texas" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/15px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/23px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/30px-Flag_of_Texas.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Houston_Dynamo" class="mw-redirect" title="Houston Dynamo">Houston Dynamo</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2024: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/California" title="California"><img alt="California" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/15px-Flag_of_California.svg.png" decoding="async" width="15" height="10" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/23px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Flag_of_California.svg/30px-Flag_of_California.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Los_Angeles_FC" title="Los Angeles FC">Los Angeles FC</a></span></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link 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