Sounders fans scored a victory on Thursday when Major League Soccer agreed to a change in its licensing policy and will now allow championship stars to be attached to all of the team’s replica home, Pacific Blue and new “Heritage” jerseys. Previously, the league only allowed such stars on authentic team jerseys and not for any women’s and children’s wear.
The rule change is for 2016 and 2017 Sounders uniforms only and will not apply broadly to other squads. The league will then re-evaluate its policy in ensuing seasons.
It was the team’s Alliance Council of fans that began pushing for the change shortly after the Sounders won their first MLS Cup in December.