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Photos: Thousands of Sounders fans crowd Seattle park for pre-MLS Cup party with Macklemore

by Kurt Schlosser on November 10, 2019November 11, 2019 at 3:21 pmComment

“This. Is. It.” And it was something. Seattle Sounders FC fans turned out in force Sunday morning for pre-MLS Cup festivities just blocks from CenturyLink Field as the city’s pro… Read More

#GeekiestSoundersFan wins MLS Cup pitchside seats with this nerdy 8-bit rap

by John Cook on November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 at 5:33 pmComment

His name is Andy Hartpence, and he normally raps about video games, computer science and robots. But this week the Seattle nerdcore hip hop artist’s sly and silly rhymes about… Read More

From new owners to on-field analytics, here’s how technology impacts the Seattle Sounders FC

by Taylor Soper on November 6, 2019November 9, 2019 at 4:36 pmComment

During practice, in the front office, on the jerseys — technology is impacting the Seattle Sounders FC in a myriad of ways, both helping the franchise win games and grow… Read More

Seattle Sounders connect with diehard fan whose rave green celebration stood out in L.A. and online

by Kurt Schlosser on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 at 7:06 pmComment

Johnathan Davis has been cheering soccer in Seattle for the better part of 25 years. He was cheering again in Los Angeles this week during a huge victory for his… Read More

Photos: GeekWire community celebrates summer and soccer with big rooftop Sounders Day party

by Kurt Schlosser on September 19, 2019September 25, 2019 at 8:55 amComment

Summer wasn’t quite done putting on a show in Seattle on Wednesday evening, turning the rooftop deck at Qualtrics in Pioneer Square into the perfect place to be for the… Read More

GeekWire Sounders Day returns: Everything you need to know for Wednesday’s end-of-summer rooftop deck party

by John Cook on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 at 11:33 amComment

We’re not ready for summer to end, so we are squeezing in one last party. GeekWire Sounders Day is taking place Wednesday evening, and below is everything you need to… Read More

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Seattle Sounders goalie Stefan Frei saves some passion for off the pitch with art and tech pursuits

by Kurt Schlosser on September 6, 2019September 5, 2019 at 9:40 pmComment

There is artistry in athletics. And certainly that is true for those who play goaltender in soccer — just go rewatch “The Save.” Now the man behind that iconic Seattle… Read More

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other Seattle tech leaders join new Sounders soccer ownership group

by Taylor Soper on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 at 3:58 pm 2 Comments

Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from Adrian Hanauer’s press conference. Tech is taking over soccer in Seattle. An all-star roster of current and former technology executives from the Seattle… Read More

GeekWire Sounders Day: Limited tickets available for our epic summer rooftop party

by Colton Edwards on July 16, 2019July 17, 2019 at 6:00 pmComment

Our favorite outdoor event is returning to one of the coolest rooftop decks in Seattle. The GeekWire Sounders Day tailgate is back, taking place on Wednesday, September 18 before the… Read More

Seattle venture capitalist joins Reign FC ownership group as soccer team announces move to Tacoma and new stadium plans

by Kurt Schlosser on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 at 5:16 pmComment

The Seattle Reign FC, the professional women’s soccer club that has played for five seasons at Memorial Stadium, is dropping Seattle from its name and heading south to Tacoma, the… Read More

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Dive into World Cup action: AI researchers turn soccer videos into 3-D ‘holograms’

by Alan Boyle on June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 at 6:41 pmComment

News Brief: Computer scientists have trained a neural network to transform the action from pre-recorded videos of soccer games into immersive augmented-reality “holograms” you can shrink down onto a tabletop.… Read More

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TLDR: Google AdWords won’t run campaign ads in WA state, LinkedIn adds commute times to job postings, Amazon to stream U.K. soccer matches

by Starla Sampaco on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 at 4:16 pmComment

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s tech news rundown show, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube, check back weekday afternoons for more, and sign up for TLDR… Read More

A perfect pump? This high-tech sports ball inflator finds early traction with MLS teams

by Taylor Soper on May 12, 2018May 12, 2018 at 8:20 amComment

TAYLOR’S TAKE ON THE WEEK IN SPORTS TECH: Inflating a soccer ball or football with the exact amount of air doesn’t seem like a huge deal. But whether it was the… Read More

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

by Kurt Schlosser on March 13, 2018March 14, 2018 at 2:40 pmComment

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… Read More

Amazon will reportedly bid for Premier League soccer streaming rights next month

by Taylor Soper on January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 at 9:34 amComment

Amazon is getting serious about streaming the world’s best soccer matches. Bloomberg reported Friday that Amazon will submit a bid in next month’s auction for rights to stream Premier League… Read More

Why U.S. soccer star DeAndre Yedlin invested in this ‘intelligent workout’ sports tech startup

by Taylor Soper on June 20, 2017June 23, 2017 at 11:50 amComment

At just 23 years of age, DeAndre Yedlin has built quite the resume. The Seattle native was the first “homegrown” player to sign with Sounders FC; he made his first… Read More

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How Microsoft is helping top Spanish soccer league LaLiga track fan behavior and expand globally

by Taylor Soper on May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 at 3:42 pmComment

LaLiga wants to learn more about its fans and expand its footprint around the globe — and it’s getting help from Microsoft to make that happen. Spain’s premier soccer league is… Read More

As Sounders FC looks to defend MLS Cup title, use of sports science remains a ‘competitive advantage’

by Taylor Soper on March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 at 3:57 pm 2 Comments

For the Seattle Sounders, sports analytics remains an important part of winning matches and keeping players healthy. The defending MLS Cup champions will make their 2017 home debut today at 4… Read More

MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Facebook streaming deal, video-assisted refs, sports betting

by Taylor Soper on March 11, 2017March 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm 3 Comments

AUSTIN, TX. — Count Don Garber among the folks who are looking forward to video assistant referee technology being used during Major League Soccer matches. The MLS commissioner was in Austin,… Read More

Sounders FC revamps smartphone app to make mobile ticketing easier for soccer fans

by Taylor Soper on February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 at 11:33 amComment

Mobile ticketing continues to be a big focus for the Seattle Sounders. The MLS club just revamped its iOS and Android app with a redesign and a host of updated features.… Read More

Here are the ‘missed opportunities’ soccer legend Landon Donovan sees with sports technology

by Taylor Soper on January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 at 6:18 pmComment

LAS VEGAS — Major League Soccer clubs, like many other pro sports franchises, are using data analytics and technology more than ever to help players prepare and perform at higher… Read More

How sports analytics helped the Seattle Sounders make it to their first-ever MLS Cup

by Taylor Soper on December 9, 2016December 9, 2016 at 12:13 pmComment

Data and analytics surely aren’t the only reason for the Seattle Sounders’ remarkable late-season run that’s resulted in a chance to play for an MLS Cup title on Saturday. But… Read More

‘Mr. Sounder’ Zach Scott reflects on 15-year pro soccer career and prepares for sales analyst job

by Taylor Soper on October 23, 2016October 24, 2016 at 4:45 pm 4 Comments

Growing up in Hawaii and working in pineapple fields, Zach Scott probably didn’t think he’d spend the first 15 years of his professional career playing soccer. But with perseverance, determination, a little… Read More

Seattle Sounders are battle ready with Xbox ‘Gears of War 4’ jerseys for regular season finale

by Kurt Schlosser on October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 at 10:26 am 3 Comments

Seattle Sounders FC fans will watch their team do battle in jerseys that have a little extra fighting spirit designed into them on Sunday. In celebration of the release of… Read More

LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena: Analytics in soccer ‘doesn’t mean a whole lot’

by Taylor Soper on July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 at 10:59 am 4 Comments

Embed from Getty Images Bruce Arena isn’t the biggest believer in analytics. The Los Angeles Galaxy head coach bashed the use of data analytics in soccer after his team’s 2-1… Read More

Technology ‘part of the DNA’ for Major League Soccer, commissioner says on eve of GeekWire Sports Tech Summit

by Taylor Soper on July 12, 2016July 13, 2016 at 7:54 am1 Comment

When Major League Soccer agreed upon its collective bargaining agreement in 2011, the number one issue discussed between the league and its players union revolved around drug testing rules. The number one… Read More

Apple’s newest ‘Shot on iPhone’ ad showcases ‘the beautiful game’ with beautiful images

by Kurt Schlosser on June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 at 1:59 pm 3 Comments

Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” ad campaign relies on imagery created by users to convey the simplest message possible: it’s pretty easy to make something pretty compelling. Or, when it comes to… Read More

Microsoft inks deal with Seattle Reign soccer team for jersey sponsorship

by Taylor Soper on April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 at 6:40 pmComment

Microsoft is becoming the de-facto jersey sponsor for professional soccer teams based in Seattle. Seattle Reign FC today announced that Microsoft will serve as its presenting partner for the 2016 season,… Read More

How the Sounders learned from Delta and Starbucks for club’s mobile ticketing rollout

by Taylor Soper on February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 at 3:59 pm 4 Comments

The Sounders will sport a new look in more ways than one when the soccer club kicks off its 2016 campaign on Tuesday evening in Seattle. For one, star striker Obafemi… Read More

Sensoria partners with Microsoft on new soccer data dashboard, using sensors in players’ shoes

by James Risley on January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 at 7:52 am 3 Comments

In recent years, the clearest way to improve a sports team’s performance has been to gather more data about each player, using stats and numbers to provide a more complete picture… Read More

Photos: Thousands of Sounders fans crowd Seattle park for pre-MLS Cup party with Macklemore

#GeekiestSoundersFan wins MLS Cup pitchside seats with this nerdy 8-bit rap

From new owners to on-field analytics, here’s how technology impacts the Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders connect with diehard fan whose rave green celebration stood out in L.A. and online

Photos: GeekWire community celebrates summer and soccer with big rooftop Sounders Day party

GeekWire Sounders Day returns: Everything you need to know for Wednesday’s end-of-summer rooftop deck party

Seattle Sounders goalie Stefan Frei saves some passion for off the pitch with art and tech pursuits

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other Seattle tech leaders join new Sounders soccer ownership group

GeekWire Sounders Day: Limited tickets available for our epic summer rooftop party

Seattle venture capitalist joins Reign FC ownership group as soccer team announces move to Tacoma and new stadium plans

Dive into World Cup action: AI researchers turn soccer videos into 3-D ‘holograms’

TLDR: Google AdWords won’t run campaign ads in WA state, LinkedIn adds commute times to job postings, Amazon to stream U.K. soccer matches

A perfect pump? This high-tech sports ball inflator finds early traction with MLS teams

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

Amazon will reportedly bid for Premier League soccer streaming rights next month

Why U.S. soccer star DeAndre Yedlin invested in this ‘intelligent workout’ sports tech startup

How Microsoft is helping top Spanish soccer league LaLiga track fan behavior and expand globally

As Sounders FC looks to defend MLS Cup title, use of sports science remains a ‘competitive advantage’

MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Facebook streaming deal, video-assisted refs, sports betting

Sounders FC revamps smartphone app to make mobile ticketing easier for soccer fans

Here are the ‘missed opportunities’ soccer legend Landon Donovan sees with sports technology

How sports analytics helped the Seattle Sounders make it to their first-ever MLS Cup

‘Mr. Sounder’ Zach Scott reflects on 15-year pro soccer career and prepares for sales analyst job

Seattle Sounders are battle ready with Xbox ‘Gears of War 4’ jerseys for regular season finale

LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena: Analytics in soccer ‘doesn’t mean a whole lot’

Technology ‘part of the DNA’ for Major League Soccer, commissioner says on eve of GeekWire Sports Tech Summit

Apple’s newest ‘Shot on iPhone’ ad showcases ‘the beautiful game’ with beautiful images

Microsoft inks deal with Seattle Reign soccer team for jersey sponsorship

How the Sounders learned from Delta and Starbucks for club’s mobile ticketing rollout

Sensoria partners with Microsoft on new soccer data dashboard, using sensors in players’ shoes

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