Seattle Sounders FC had one of the most successful professional sports team launches in United States history, and it never would have happened without Paul Allen.
On Monday, Oct. 15, Allen died at 65 after complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The investor, philanthropist and sports fan is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft, but he also owned the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and was a co-owner of MLS’ Seattle Sounders FC.
The following statement was released on behalf of Seattle Sounders FC ownership.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of Paul’s passing.