The Sounders played their inaugural match on March 19, 2009, winning 3–0 over the New York Red Bulls. Seattle has been among the league’s most successful teams, winning the U.S. Open Cup four times, the Supporters’ Shield in 2014, and the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019.
What is the Seattle Sounders mascot?
Seattle Sounders FC today announced a new addition: Sammy the Sounder, a reboot of the club’s USL-era mascot. Sammy made his first appearance this afternoon at Seattle Children’s Museum for a Forever Green Kids Club event presented by Delta Dental and will debut to the public at this Saturday’s match.
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