TORONTO – Seattle Sounders FC’s Brian Schmetzer became the first coach to win both MLS and USL championships on Saturday night as the Sounders claimed the 2016 MLS Cup with a 5-4 victory in a penalty shootout against Toronto FC at BMO Field after the two sides had played to a 0-0 draw through regulation and overtime.

The 2002 USL Coach of the Year, Schmetzer led the Sounders to titles in the USL First Division in both 2005 and 2007 before becoming an assistant coach to Sigi Schmid when the side made the move to MLS in 2009. After being appointed first interim and then permanent Sounders Head Coach this season, claiming the club’s first MLS Cup left Schmetzer almost lost for words.

“No. That’s the easy answer, that’s the short answer,” Schmetzer said when asked if he could sum up what Saturday’s victory meant. “I think it’s going to take a while to sink in. What I do know, or the words that I can come up with, is I’m awfully proud of those guys. They’re obviously very happy in that locker room. I’m very happy for the traveling support. I’m very happy for the fans that couldn’t make the trip out here and see the game live. I’m sure there were a ton of people watching in Atlantic Crossing and some of the other bars that were viewing the game.

“I’m proud, I’m happy, I’m thankful for the opportunity that Adrian [Hanauer] and Joe [Roth] gave me, so that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I’m sure 10 years from now I’ll be able to really reflect and really make sure I really soak this in because it was a tremendous moment, and one that may never come around again.”