How D.C. United and Seattle Sounders FC Are Connected

D.C. United connects to Seattle Sounders FC in 2 degrees through coaching. First, D.C. United links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Bruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and LA Galaxy (2008–2016). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Seattle Sounders FC via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).