2 Degrees of Separation
How FC Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders FC Are Connected
RivalsHell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed Columbus Crew (2006–2008) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).
FC Cincinnati connects to Seattle Sounders FC in 2 degrees through rivalry and coaching. First, FC Cincinnati links to Columbus Crew via rivalry: Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025) Finally, Columbus Crew links to Seattle Sounders FC via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed Columbus Crew (2006–2008) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).