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Today on GeekWire: Satya and the Sounders; Cray goes nuclear; new Seattle startup fundings

by Todd Bishop on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 at 12:00 pmComment

Highlights from today’s top stories. Subscribe here to receive this rundown daily. Satya Nadella owns a soccer team. At least, he owns a piece of one. An all-star roster of Seattle tech… 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

From Microsoft to Zulily: Why the Sounders teamed up with Seattle e-commerce company that aims for rebrand

by Taylor Soper on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 at 12:07 pm1 Comment

Zulily? Really? That was the reaction from many Sounders FC fans on Thursday as Seattle’s pro soccer team announced its new jersey sponsor. Gone is Microsoft Xbox, a globally-recognized gaming… Read More

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Seattle Sounders and Reign FC unveil new jersey sponsor, replace Microsoft with online retailer Zulily

by Taylor Soper on January 17, 2019February 12, 2019 at 3:44 pmComment

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with details from the Sounders’ event announcing Zulily as its new jersey sponsor. [Follow up: From Microsoft to Zulily: Why the Sounders teamed up… Read More

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Sounders soccer stars compete for video game bragging rights at FIFA 19 tournament

by Taylor Soper on October 13, 2018October 15, 2018 at 11:26 amComment

There were slick passes, booming shots, big saves, and tough tackles. But this time, Seattle Sounders soccer stars took their competition from the pitch to the game room, duking it out… Read More

Microsoft touts Xbox gaming subscription service with new Sounders FC jersey design

by Taylor Soper on August 13, 2018August 13, 2018 at 12:52 pmComment

Microsoft’s increasing focus on its cloud-based gaming services will be front-and-center at the Seattle Sounders FC match this Saturday. As part of its Sounders jersey sponsorship deal, Microsoft has released… Read More

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TLDR: Buy food and drinks with just a fingerprint, Seattle’s complex history of urban internet access, T-Mobile’s tech truck

by Starla Sampaco on August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 at 4:54 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Seattle sports stadiums all Clear for new biometric security, payments and alcohol ID verification Comcast’s Seattle expansion highlights complex history of urban internet access T-Mobile takes its… Read More

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Video: Relive the GeekWire Bash 2018 with Sounders, startups, and our Impact Partners

by Taylor Soper on March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 at 5:59 pmComment

If you didn’t have a chance to win a dodgeball championship, battle a Sounders player in FIFA, fly through the air on a cross-venue zipline, or participate in one of… Read More

YouTube TV to stream Seattle Sounders FC matches in latest sports video deal

by Todd Bishop on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 at 4:55 pmComment

The premium YouTube TV video service has struck a multi-year deal with Seattle Sounders FC to become the exclusive live streaming provider for the soccer club starting this year. The deal… Read More

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MLS Cup prediction from Sounders legend and new Vicis employee Roger Levesque

by Taylor Soper on December 8, 2017December 11, 2017 at 3:53 pmComment

The Sounders are bringing the MLS Cup back to Seattle if Roger Levesque’s prediction holds true. Levesque dropped by our big GeekWire Gala party on Wednesday and we had a… Read More

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Sounders FC replaces Ticketmaster with SeatGeek’s tech-fueled ticketing platform

by Taylor Soper on September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 at 9:49 amComment

Goodbye, Ticketmaster. Hello, SeatGeek. The Seattle Sounders on Wednesday announced a new deal with SeatGeek, a New York-based startup that offers a unique “open ticketing platform” and a focus on… Read More

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Photos: Sounders and Xbox unveil new jersey kits with Forza Motorsport 7 branding

by Taylor Soper on September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 at 12:00 pmComment

For the third year in a row, Seattle Sounders jerseys will feature a video game. Seattle’s MLS club will don new kits for Sunday’s home match against Los Angeles that… Read More

Sounders explore new naming rights deals as Microsoft Xbox jersey sponsorship expires

by Taylor Soper on August 2, 2017August 5, 2017 at 9:29 am1 Comment

The Sounders may look a little different after the 2018 season — aesthetically speaking, at least. Seattle’s MLS club announced today that it is working with sports management giant WME… Read More

Major League Soccer tests video assistant referee during Sounders match; full rollout set for August

by Taylor Soper on July 12, 2017July 14, 2017 at 1:31 amComment

VAR made its debut at CenturyLink Field in Seattle this past weekend. VAR, also known as “video assistant referee,” is new technology that Major League Soccer is piloting to help… 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

How the Seattle Sounders use data and analytics to create an ‘evidence-based’ soccer culture

by Taylor Soper on June 11, 2017June 16, 2017 at 12:50 pm1 Comment

As a former lawyer, Garth Lagerwey knows about the value of evidence-based reasoning. Now he’s trying to apply that same line of thinking to the professional soccer club he helps… 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

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

Physics professor analyzes Stefan Frei’s epic save that helped the Sounders win their first MLS Cup

by Taylor Soper on December 14, 2016December 15, 2016 at 1:06 pm 5 Comments

It was the save heard ’round the soccer world. Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei pulled off what Sports Illustrated called “the greatest high-stakes save in MLS history” on Saturday when he miraculously… 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

FOX to broadcast MLS Cup in virtual reality for first time with new custom replay feature

by Taylor Soper on December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 at 3:28 pmComment

If you can’t make it to Toronto this weekend for the MLS Cup, FOX can get you there — kind of. The cable giant will stream Saturday’s MLS final between Seattle and… 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

GeekWire Trivia: Win tickets to see the Sounders take on Real Salt Lake

by Clare McGrane on October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 at 12:55 pmComment

The GeekWire Trivia Challenge is back this week as part of the GeekWire radio show and podcast. Up for grabs: a pair of tickets to the October 23 Sounders match… Read More

Sports and technology innovation collide as Sounders and Sportradar host hackathon in Seattle

by Taylor Soper on September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 at 6:02 pmComment

The next great sports technology innovation might just be invented in Seattle this weekend. The Seattle Sports Tech Meetup is hosting the first-annual Seattle Sports Tech Hackathon Sept. 10-11 at Galvanize.… 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

Detlef Schrempf, Brad Evans, Adrian Hanauer talk sports tech at the 2016 GeekWire Bash

by Taylor Soper on March 30, 2016April 10, 2017 at 8:31 amComment

On one end of the CenturyLink Events Center at last week’s GeekWire Bash, former NBA star Detlef Schrempf sank jumpers like it was the 1996 NBA Finals. Nearby was Sounders FC defender Brad Evans… Read More

Sounders debut ‘DeskSite,’ a DVR-like desktop platform for highlights and interviews

by Taylor Soper on March 28, 2016March 28, 2016 at 10:55 amComment

Sounders fans have a new tech tool available to watch on-demand highlights, interviews, and other team-related videos. As part of a new deal with DeskSite, the Sounders recently launched the “Sounders… Read More

Interview: Soccer star Clint Dempsey on gaming, wearables, and the top Sounders FIFA players

by Taylor Soper on February 23, 2016February 25, 2016 at 11:47 amComment

“Crazy that a kid from Nacogdoches, Texas made the cover of FIFA 15 #StartedFromTheBottom.” That was a caption Clint Dempsey penned on an Instagram post after the Sounders striker shared the… 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

Today on GeekWire: Satya and the Sounders; Cray goes nuclear; new Seattle startup fundings

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

From Microsoft to Zulily: Why the Sounders teamed up with Seattle e-commerce company that aims for rebrand

Seattle Sounders and Reign FC unveil new jersey sponsor, replace Microsoft with online retailer Zulily

Sounders soccer stars compete for video game bragging rights at FIFA 19 tournament

Microsoft touts Xbox gaming subscription service with new Sounders FC jersey design

TLDR: Buy food and drinks with just a fingerprint, Seattle’s complex history of urban internet access, T-Mobile’s tech truck

Video: Relive the GeekWire Bash 2018 with Sounders, startups, and our Impact Partners

YouTube TV to stream Seattle Sounders FC matches in latest sports video deal

MLS Cup prediction from Sounders legend and new Vicis employee Roger Levesque

Sounders FC replaces Ticketmaster with SeatGeek’s tech-fueled ticketing platform

Photos: Sounders and Xbox unveil new jersey kits with Forza Motorsport 7 branding

Sounders explore new naming rights deals as Microsoft Xbox jersey sponsorship expires

Major League Soccer tests video assistant referee during Sounders match; full rollout set for August

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

How the Seattle Sounders use data and analytics to create an ‘evidence-based’ soccer culture

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

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

Physics professor analyzes Stefan Frei’s epic save that helped the Sounders win their first MLS Cup

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

FOX to broadcast MLS Cup in virtual reality for first time with new custom replay feature

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

GeekWire Trivia: Win tickets to see the Sounders take on Real Salt Lake

Sports and technology innovation collide as Sounders and Sportradar host hackathon in Seattle

Microsoft inks deal with Seattle Reign soccer team for jersey sponsorship

Detlef Schrempf, Brad Evans, Adrian Hanauer talk sports tech at the 2016 GeekWire Bash

Sounders debut ‘DeskSite,’ a DVR-like desktop platform for highlights and interviews

Interview: Soccer star Clint Dempsey on gaming, wearables, and the top Sounders FIFA players

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

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