A staple of the South Sound, in the Lushootseed language the Puyallup Tribe’s name translates to “the people from the bend at the bottom of the river.” Their moniker is a reflection of the many dispersed villages that spanned outward from the mouth of the Puyallup River, Tacoma’s main tributary that feeds the southern end of the sound. Original stewards of the land stretching from the foothills of Tahoma – renamed Mount Rainier by European settlers – to the southern shores and islands of what is now known as the Puget Sound, the Puyallup Tribe has played a central role in Western Washington’s deep history and development. IMAGERY – OFFICIAL PUYALLUP TRIBE & EQC LOGOS: PHOTOS – SOUNDERS FC PRIMARY KIT W/EQC PATCH: Tomozawa continued, “We are perhaps most excited about working side by side on efforts in the community, leveraging the power of both the Rave Green and the Puyallup Tribe to empower and provide for our youth, removing barriers to play and strengthening soccer and lifelong wellness habits in the Pacific Northwest.” In partnering with the tribe and EQC, Sounders FC is continuing its commitment to aligning with partners that share our core values, including furthering equity across Puget Sound.” “The Puyallup people have been an integral part of the Puget Sound region since the very beginning, and as a leading Coast Salish tribe, their proud history and dedication to the area continues to this day.

“Sounders FC is proud to deepen the club’s relationship with the Puyallup Tribe and its Emerald Queen Casino, and we are honored to have both in our club’s family of partners,” said Sounders FC President of Business Operations Peter Tomozawa.

Comprised of multiple elements, the partnership is highlighted by logo placement on the right sleeves of both Sounders FC’s primary and secondary jerseys, and also includes a strong community-based component, with the Rave Green and Puyallup Tribe collaborating through the lens of Sounders FC’s Social Justice Framework on projects ranging from sustainability to defending the right to play.

Seattle Sounders FC today announced that it has entered into a new partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) to make EQC the club’s Official Casino and Entertainment Partner through 2027.

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