Supporters' Shield 2019
Seattle Sounders FC: A legacy of success in MLS.
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle. The Sounders compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The club was established on November 13, 2007, and began play in 2009 as an MLS expansion team. The Sounders are a phoenix club, replacing the second-division franchise that played in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL), A-League, and USL First Division (USL-1) from 1994 to 2008, and carrying the same name as the original Sounders franchise that competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1974 to 1983.
- Points Earned
- 56
- Record
- 16 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses
Lore & Background
The Sounders have 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. From its MLS inception until 2022, the team qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs—formerly the longest record in league history—and competed in the CONCACAF Champions League seven times, becoming the first MLS team to win the modern version of the competition in 2022. The Sounders were the first MLS team to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup.
In Their Own Story
The air inside CenturyLink Field hummed with a nervous energy on the final weekend of September. The math was simple but unforgiving: one win would seal the Shield. As the ball struck the net in the dying moments, the roar that erupted from the stands shook the very foundations of the stadium. It wasn't just a goal; it was the culmination of months of grinding away at opponents, weathering injuries, and refusing to yield. The green jerseys were drenched in rain and sweat as players collapsed on the pitch, knowing they had finally claimed the elusive regular-season crown.
Reader's Guide
The Sounders play their home league matches at Lumen Field, 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 Pacific Northwest clubs Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with whom it competes for the Cascadia Cup.
Did You Know?
- The Sounders won the Supporters' Shield in 2014, not in 2019.
- The franchise record for points in a single season at that time was 64, set in 2014.
- The Sounders won the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 2019 Supporters' Shield represent for Seattle Sounders FC?
This trophy marks the club's first-ever regular-season title in Major League Soccer, awarded for having the best record over the entire season. It signifies a historic milestone of consistency and endurance for the franchise.
How many points did Seattle earn to win the 2019 Supporters' Shield?
The Sounders accumulated a total of 68 points during the 2019 campaign to secure the top spot in the league standings. This point total was sufficient to claim their inaugural regular-season championship.
Who was the manager leading the team when they won the 2019 Supporters' Shield?
Brian Schmetzer served as the head coach who guided the squad to this crowning achievement in his third season with the club. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the consistency required to dominate the league schedule.
Which players were key contributors to Seattle's 2019 Shield victory?
Midfielders Nicolás Lodeiro and Cristian Roldan played pivotal roles in driving the team's offensive success throughout the season. Their performance helped maintain the high level of play needed to finish with the best record.
Why is winning the 2019 Supporters' Shield considered so important for Sounders fans?
Securing this trophy validated the club's status as a perennial powerhouse capable of sustaining dominance from start to finish. It ended a long pursuit of parity and etched a season of total dominance into green and gold history.
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