SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced that it has partnered with Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, to make The NINETY available for the first-ever overnight stay at the home of Sounders FC. Opened in March 2015, The NINETY is Sounders FC’s event space located at its Pioneer Square headquarters (406 Occidental Avenue S.). On July 30, one contest winner and a guest have the chance to stay the night at The NINETY prior to Seattle’s full-stadium, nationally-televised match against the LA Galaxy on Sunday, July 31 (1:00 p.m. PT / ESPN, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM) and will also receive a VIP matchday experience. Additionally, fans in the Seattle area who start hosting on Airbnb in Seattle have the opportunity to win an ultimate Sounders FC fan package.
“We’re excited to team-up with Airbnb and offer an exciting weekend to a pair of lucky Sounders FC fans with the first-ever overnight stay at The NINETY,” said Sounders FC Chief Operating Officer Bart Wiley. “One of the reasons we built The NINETY was to explore new and fun ways to engage with our fans and bring people closer to Sounders FC, and partnering with Airbnb for this contest is a perfect example of that sense of community.”
The winner of the ultimate, behind-the-scenes stay with Sounders FC receives a dinner for two with Sounders FC alumni players and a one-night stay at The NINETY the evening prior to Seattle’s match against the Galaxy. The VIP matchday experience includes a morning kick-around session on the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field, a private escort to and from the March to the Match, two Delta Sky360 Club Level tickets for the match against the Galaxy, two pre-match VIP passes for the Field Club pitch-side hospitality area, as well as a private post-match meet and greet for two with a Sounders FC player down on the pitch. To read up on all the details and submit a contest entry, visit SoundersFC.com/Airbnb.
"The Sounders have one of the most passionate fan bases in American sports, and we worked with the team to build a first-ever experience both inside and outside of their home turf," said Alex Ward, Host & Community Operations GM at Airbnb. "We’re excited to give the winners a magical stay complete with dinner with alumni players, on field player meetups on the day of the match, and a chance to live in The NINETY."
Airbnb is also offering Sounders FC fans another way to win simply by beginning to host on Airbnb in Seattle. Those who sign-up to become an Airbnb host and complete their first hosting before September 30, 2016 will receive a Sounders FC ultimate fan package that includes one Sounders FC Pacific Blue replica jersey, one Sounders FC scarf, one Sounders FC matchday ChromaPrint poster and two Sounders FC tickets to a mutually agreed upon match. Get complete information on this offer and learn how to list your space via the following link: http://sndrs.com/psev.
After a 3-0 international friendly win over English Premier League side West Ham United, Sounders FC returns to MLS action this Saturday with the first of three matchups across all competitions this month against the LA Galaxy. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. PT in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.
ABOUT SOUNDERS FC
Winner of the 2014 MLS Supporters' Shield and four Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championships (2009, 2010, 2011, 2014), Sounders FC is Seattle's Major League Soccer franchise. With an ownership group led by Seattle-based entrepreneur Adrian Hanauer, Hollywood executive Joe Roth, Seattle Seahawks Chairman Paul G. Allen and entertainer Drew Carey, the club received an MLS charter on November 13, 2007 and has reached the MLS Cup Playoffs in every year of its existence. Since the club's debut MLS season in 2009, Sounders FC has set the standard for soccer support in North America by leading the league in attendance each year, culminating in the top six single-season attendance totals in league history and an active streak of 133 consecutive MLS sellouts. Prior to joining MLS, the Seattle Sounders organization has been a part of the greater Seattle community and U.S. Soccer professional scene since 1974.
ABOUT AIRBNB
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone or tablet. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 191 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN CONTEST. Must be a legal WA resident 18 years or older and have an Airbnb account to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Contest begins 07/07/16 and ends 07/21/16. See Official Rules at //www.soundersfc.com/airbnb for complete details. Sponsor: Seattle Soccer LLC dba Seattle Sounders FC.
