Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders FC is a professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 2007 as an expansion team, the Sounders began play in 2009 and quickly established themselves as one of the league's most successful and best-supported clubs. The team plays its home matches at Lumen Field, where it regularly draws crowds of over 40,000, setting MLS attendance records. Known for a passionate fan base and a distinctive rave green kit, the Sounders have won two MLS Cup titles (2016, 2019) and four U.S. Open Cup trophies (2009, 2010, 2011, 2014). The club also made history by winning the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, becoming the first MLS team to claim the regional championship. With a strong academy system and a commitment to community engagement, Seattle Sounders FC remains a cornerstone of American soccer.

As of the 2025 season, Seattle Sounders FC is competing in the MLS Western Conference under head coach Brian Schmetzer. The team is aiming to return to the playoffs after a 2024 campaign that saw them finish 4th in the West with a 16-9-9 record, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals before falling to LAFC. Key players include forward Jordan Morris, midfielder João Paulo, and defender Yeimar Gómez Andrade. The Sounders have shown strong form at home and are working to integrate new signings to bolster their attack. Their next match is against the Portland Timbers in the Cascadia Cup rivalry.