On the same day that Nicolas Lodeiro landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle Sounders FC announced an amicable parting of ways with long time Head Coach Sigi Schmid. It has been evident that Seattle Sounders have had a rough 2016 season, with many fans and supporters yelling out for a change in coaching.
The voices began clamoring loudly last season, when the Sounders were bounced out of the playoff’s in penalty kicks against FC Dallas. Those voices grew in number as Seattle Sounders struggled to get positive results through this 2016 season. Assistant Coach Brian Schmetzer, a long time member of the organization, will be filling in as interim coach.