A team of government and sports representatives from Seattle met with members of the USA Bid Committee in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, to help secure Seattle’s spot in the next round of cities under consideration to host the FIFA World CupTM in 2018 or 2022.[More]

Mayor Greg Nickels today declared Oct. 29, 2009, to be Seattle Sounders FC Day. The proclamation urges residents to raise their scarves in support of the expansion team’s first-ever playoff game this evening at Qwest Field. [More]

Seattle is one of 27 cities advancing to the next round of consideration as a host city for the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018 or 2022, the USA Bid Committee announced today. Seattle’s bid highlighted the city’s athletic facilities, the region’s new light rail system and a supportive corporate community, along with vibrant hospitality and tourism industries.[More]