2 Degrees of Separation
How Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC Are Connected
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed Columbus Crew (2006–2008) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).
Real Salt Lake connects to Seattle Sounders FC in 2 degrees through shared players and coaching. First, Real Salt Lake links to Columbus Crew via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake Finally, Columbus Crew links to Seattle Sounders FC via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed Columbus Crew (2006–2008) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).