Sounders FC is guided by our social justice framework and committed to making our community stronger and more equitable. We fight racism by partnering with, listening to and amplifying the voices of experts. We support and amplify the stories of local BIPOC and minority-owned small businesses who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To kick off the 2021 season, Sounders FC is partnering with our friends at Intentionalist to identify 21 local BIPOC-owned small businesses, and pair them with a Sounders FC player. Each small business owner will receive that player’s match-worn jersey from the April 16th season opener. These businesses are encouraged to use the jerseys however they see fit, to best support their individual businesses
Learn more about the stories of the local small businesses and the amazing owners below. Find a BIPOC-owned restaurant in your neighborhood today by visiting Intentionalist! From Bothell to Renton, Peruvian to Chinese cuisine, delicious food with an inspiring story is just right around the corner.
Sounders FC Players Matched with local BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses
- Xavier Arreaga: Antigua Guatemala (Kent, Latino-owned)
- Josh Atencio: Bellden Cafe (Bellevue, Asian-owned)
- Will Bruin: El Quetzal (Beacon Hill, Latino-owned)
- Stefan Cleveland: Off the Rez Cafe (University District, Native-owned)
- Jordy Delem: Taste of the Caribbean (Central District, Black-owned)
- Ethan Dobbelaere: Conscious Eatery (Georgetown, Black-owned)
- Stefan Frei: Ba Sa (Bainbridge Island, Asian-owned)
- Yeimar Gomez Andrade: El Cabrito (Burien, Latino-owned)
- Danny Leyva: Jade Garden (Chinatown-ID, Asian-owned)
- Nicolas Lodeiro: Catfish Corner (Renton, Black-owned)
- Jimmy Medranda: Mojito (Maple Leaf, Black-owned)
- Joao Paulo: Ta Joia (Bothell, Asian-owned)
- Fredy Montero: El Parche Colombiano (Northgate, Latino-owned)
- Shane O’Neill: Bongos Cafe (Green Lake, Black-owned)
- Spencer Richey: Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen (University District, Latino-owned)
- Cristian Roldan: Watson's Counter (Ballard, Asian-owned)
- Alex Roldan: Salvadorean Bakery (White Center, Latino-owned)
- Kelyn Rowe: Lumpia World (Federal Way, Black and Asian-owned)
- Raul Ruidiaz: Don Lucho’s (Maple Leaf, Latino-owned)
- Brad Smith: Willy's Cafe (Sand Point, Latino-owned)
- Nouhou: Cafe Avole (Rainier Valley, Black-owned)
