Brian Schmetzer has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Seattle Sounders, reinforcing his position as the club's head coach since 2016. Under his leadership, the Sounders have achieved significant success, including two MLS Cup titles and a historic 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup victory, which allowed them to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Despite a challenging start to the 2024 season, Schmetzer guided the team to a fourth-place finish in the Western Conference and the best clean sheet record for two consecutive seasons. General Manager Craig Waibel praised Schmetzer's exceptional leadership and deep connection to the Seattle community, emphasizing his importance to the club. Schmetzer expressed his excitement to continue building on the club's successes and to pursue further achievements. The Sounders are set to begin their playoff run on Monday against the Houston Dynamo.