The Seattle Sounders are a professional soccer team based in Seattle, WA, and play in the Western Conference of MLS. Founded in 2007, the team quickly gained popularity and has become one of the most successful clubs in the league. The Sounders play their home games at Lumen Field, which is also home to the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.
Since joining MLS, the Sounders have been one of the most successful teams in the league, making the playoffs every year since their inception. The team has won four Western Conference titles and has made it to the MLS Cup final five times, winning the championship in 2016 and 2019. The Sounders also won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup four times in five years from 2009 to 2011 and in 2014, making them the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
The Sounders have a number of rivals in MLS, including the Portland Timbers and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Matches between these teams are often highly anticipated and have led to some of the most intense atmospheres in MLS history. The Sounders' fan base, known as the "Sounders FC Alliance," is also one of the largest and most passionate in the league, with the team averaging over 40,000 fans per game in recent years.
If you're a soccer fan in the Pacific Northwest or just looking for an exciting sporting event to attend, don't miss the chance to see the Seattle Sounders play live. With a winning tradition and a passionate fan base, a Sounders match at Lumen Field is an unforgettable experience.