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Oct 22, 2021

Amazon, Microsoft, Sounders execs to promote Seattle’s bid to be 2026 World Cup soccer host city

Seattle is among the contenders to be one of the host cities in the United States for an all-North American FIFA World Cup in 2026, and on Thursday a brand platform and executive committee to lead the effort was announced. SEA 2026 launched under the banner of “Soccer, Innovation, Everyone,” promoting the region’s passion for soccer, its ability to act on big ideas and the fact that all are welcome to experience the city like a local. A seven-person executive committee to drive the effort is a mix of technology, sports, civic and entertainment notables. Adrian Hanauer — Chair of… Read More

Mar 13, 2018

Geek of the Week: Jason Flick has his gamer face on as official eMLS player for the Seattle Sounders

Jason Flick isn’t a player on the pitch for the Seattle Sounders FC. But he will be representing the team in competition this season, and he’s even ready to take on some of the pros who play soccer for a living. Flick is a pro in his own right, as an eports gamer, and he’s one of a handful of players chosen to compete in eMLS, a new competitive gaming league organized in partnership with EA Sports. “I’ve been playing ‘FIFA’ on console for about 10 years, creating content on YouTube for over five years now,” said Flick, who is… Read More