The Seattle Sounders announced changes to the Ownership Group on Tuesday, with Owner Joe Roth selling his stake in the club to a collection of local investors that includes the likes of musicians Macklemore and Ciara, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and a total of 11 families with deep Seattle roots.
Roth will always be remembered for his integral role in not only bringing MLS to the Emerald City, but also for his ambition and vision in elevating the Seattle Sounders to one of the preeminent soccer clubs in North America.
“Joe was the inspiration of Sounders FC as we know it,” said Sounders FC Majority Owner Adrian Hanauer.