Drew Carey — The Pioneer of MLS Celebrity Ownership with the Seattle Sounders
October 6, 2023
What Happened: Drew Carey at the Event
Drew Carey became a minority owner of the Seattle Sounders FC in 2009, making him the pioneer of celebrity MLS ownership. The comedian and TV host's genuine passion for soccer — not just a business investment — set the template that Will Ferrell, Macklemore, and others would follow. Carey is a fixture at Lumen Field and has been instrumental in growing the Sounders' national profile.
Fan Reaction
Sounders fans credit Drew Carey with legitimizing celebrity MLS ownership — he was the first and is still the most passionate
What Did Drew Carey Wear?
Sounders rave green jersey and scarf
Who Was Drew Carey With?
Fellow owners and Sounders supporters
Where Did Drew Carey Sit?
Various sections including supporters' area
Where Did Drew Carey Eat?
Not publicly reported
Where Did Drew Carey Stay?
Seattle connections
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People Also Ask About Drew Carey
Yes, Drew Carey became a minority owner of the Seattle Sounders in 2009, pioneering the trend of celebrity MLS ownership.
The Seattle Sounders have the deepest celebrity ownership in MLS, including Drew Carey (since 2009), Macklemore, Russell Wilson & Ciara, Ken Griffey Jr., and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman.