Since officially joining the ranks of MLS in 2008, the Seattle Sounders have been defined by their stability both on and off the field. While their 12 straight playoff appearances is a well-known MLS record, that they’ve had just two head coaches and two chief soccer officers during that time is arguably just as impressive. Chris Henderson has not usually been the one getting the lion’s share of the credit for any of that, but it can hardly be overstated how integral he’s been to the Sounders’ success.
A valid case could be made that Henderson’s departure to Inter Miami is the most significant loss — either on or off the field — in Sounders history.