



SEATTLE -- The Seattle Sounders FC unveiled a new multi-year partnership and jersey-rights deal with Seattle-based online retailer Zulily.



The team made the announcement Thursday afternoon at PACCAR Pavilion at Olympic Sculpture Park. Click through the gallery above to see photos.









"When searching for our next primary kit partner, we approached the process thoughtfully and with considerations beyond merely the front of our jersey," said Sounders FC Owner Adrian Hanauer. "In Zulily, we have found a first class, Seattle-based organization that is not only invested in our community, but has made meaningful commitments to the growth of our sport throughout the region. Today's news doesn't just impact the future of Sounders FC, but it also supports youth soccer across the Puget Sound and the women's game for years to come. Zulily's desire to unify both professional franchises under one banner was something that stood out to us during this process, and speaks directly to our communal approach to the game in Seattle. On behalf of Sounders FC and our fan base, we could not be more thrilled to welcome Zulily into the Rave Green family."



"We are incredibly excited to partner with Sounders FC and Reign FC as we focus on building a national beloved consumer brand," said Kevin Saliba, Zulily Senior Vice President of Marketing. "In order to do that, it starts with the community at home, here in Seattle. Both organizations are emblematic of teamwork, innovation, passion and are community-driven organizations that align with Zulily's prioritized focus driving its mission to create moments of discovery and delight through unexpected experiences for its customers, employees and vendors."



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The Sounders will host Uruguayan club Nacional in a preseason friendly on Feb. 20 at CenturyLink Field.



Earlier this month, Major League Soccer unveiled the Sounders' full 2019 regular season schedule:



