Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders FC represents the Pacific Northwest from Lumen Field, where the club's rave green colors and record-breaking attendance have made them MLS's model franchise and a benchmark for American soccer culture. The Sounders boast the highest average attendance in Major League Soccer, with the Emerald City Supporters and other groups creating an atmosphere that rivals the best in North American sports. The club's tactical sophistication and investment in talent have produced consistent success, including the historic 2022 CONCACAF Champions League triumph. Seattle's tech-forward, environmentally conscious identity is reflected in a club that has pioneered fan engagement and community investment. The Sounders embody the Pacific Northwest's distinct culture and its embrace of soccer as a major sport.

Founded in 2007 as an MLS expansion franchise, building on the legacy of the original Sounders that dated to 1974, the club quickly established itself as an MLS powerhouse with multiple Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup triumphs. The defining moment came in 2022 when the Sounders became the first MLS team to win the CONCACAF Champions League in its modern format, defeating Pumas UNAM in the final to claim a place in the Club World Cup. Stars like Clint Dempsey, Nicolás Lodeiro, Jordan Morris, and Raúl Ruidíaz have defined the Sounders era. The Cascadia Cup rivalry with Portland and Vancouver has created one of MLS's most passionate derby cultures. The Sounders' success has proven that American clubs can compete with and defeat their Mexican Liga MX rivals on the continental stage.