Sounders look for outside investment to fund new-stadium project 🏟 | OneFootball

The Seattle Sounders have announced plans to seek outside investment as part of an effort to fund a new soccer-specific stadium, signaling a major shift in the club’s business strategy.

The club revealed Thursday that it has launched a “strategic capital raise,” aimed at attracting new investors who can provide both financial backing and strategic expertise.

The Sounders have retained global investment bank Moelis & Company to lead the search, marking the first time in more than 15 years that the club has opened its doors to external capital.

According to ESPN, the Sounders’ ownership group, led by majority owner Adrian Hanauer, is looking for partners who can help accelerate long-term growth plans, including a new stadium project at the club’s Longacres facility in Renton, Washington.

The venue would be soccer-specific home for the Sounders and would represent a major change from Lumen Field, the team’s current shared home with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.

“Over the last decade and a half, we’ve built a foundation of excellence on and off the field,” Hanauer said in a club statement. “We believe now is the right time to seek additional partners who can help us achieve our vision for the next 50 years.”

The club is valued at approximately $825 million, according to reports.

While no details on stadium costs or timelines have been released, the move comes at a time when several MLS teams are pursuing similar projects to strengthen infrastructure ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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