3 Degrees of Separation
How Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders FC Are Connected
Played ForShared PlayersCJ Sapong played for both Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).
Philadelphia Union connects to Seattle Sounders FC in 3 degrees through shared players, DP transfer and coaching. First, Philadelphia Union links to Sporting Kansas City via shared players: CJ Sapong played for both Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City Then, Sporting Kansas City links to LA Galaxy via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million. 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).