5 Degrees of Separation
How Atlanta United FC and Seattle Sounders FC Are Connected
DP TransferJosef MartínezJosef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout.
DP TransferAlejandro PozueloAlejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM.
DP TransferJozy AltidoreJozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto.
CoachedCaleb PorterCaleb Porter managed Columbus Crew (2019–2022) and New England Revolution (2024–2025).
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed Columbus Crew (2006–2008) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).
Atlanta United FC connects to Seattle Sounders FC in 5 degrees through DP transfer and coaching. First, Atlanta United FC links to Inter Miami CF via DP transfer: Josef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout. Then, Inter Miami CF links to Toronto FC via DP transfer: Alejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM. Then, Toronto FC links to New England Revolution via DP transfer: Jozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto. Then, New England Revolution links to Columbus Crew via coaching: Caleb Porter managed Columbus Crew (2019–2022) and New England Revolution (2024–2025). Finally, Columbus Crew links to Seattle Sounders FC via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed Columbus Crew (2006–2008) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).