The Golden Scarf is awarded by
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders Football Club is an American professional men's soccer club based in Seattle. The Sounders compete as a member of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). The club was established on November 13, 2007, and began ...
to "honor members of
he Seattlecommunity who are either part of the soccer scene or have done remarkable things for society in Seattle."
It was renamed in honor of former majority owner
Joe Roth in 2019.
During the pre-game ceremonies of the inaugural home match of the Sounders FC, a Golden Scarf emblazoned with the team name was awarded to MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
This began a tradition where, before each home game, the club likewise honors a member of the community who has contributed to soccer or society more generally in the Seattle area.
The recipient and the fans then raise their scarves over their heads together. The presenter of the Golden Scarf, usually a representative of the club's owners, is also acknowledged as part of the ceremony.
2009 Recipients
2010 Recipients
2011 Recipients
2012 Recipients
2013 Recipients
2014 Recipients
2015 Recipients
2016 Recipients
2017 Recipients
2018 Recipients
2019 Recipients
References
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