MLS in Seattle Facts

Get to know the facts behind Major League Soccer in Seattle.

Franchise Info                          MLS Seattle becomes the 15 club in Major League Soccer (MLS) and will begin play during the 2009 MLS season
Ownership Group                    Joe Roth, Majority Owner
                                                 Adrian Hanauer, Minority Owner and General Manager
                                                 Vulcan Sports & Entertainment; Business Operations
                                                  Drew Carey, Minority Owner
Division                                    Western Conference
Venue                                        Qwest Field; Seattle, Washington
Seating Capacity                       24,500
Playing Surface                         FieldTurf
Field Dimensions                      70 yards wide, 110 yards long
Season                                       April-October; 30 regular-season matches
Home Matches                          15 regular-season matches plus “friendly matches”
Membership (Season ticket)     Membership deposits of $50 per seat are now being taken.
                                                  A membership deposit guarantees a place in line and priority to purchase an MLS membership for the 2009 season. All deposits will be credited toward the initial                                       membership purchase. Prices and locations will be announced at a later date.


Fans may place reservations for memberships through the following channels.

   1. Visit www.mlsinseattle.com
   2. Call 1-877-MLS-GOAL
   3. Stop by the Qwest Field Box Office (Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)