2 Degrees of Separation
How D.C. United and Seattle Sounders FC Are Connected
CoachedBruce ArenaBruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and LA Galaxy (2008–2016).
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Seattle Sounders FC (2009–2016).
D.C. United connects to Seattle Sounders FC in 2 degrees through coaching. First, D.C. United links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Bruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and LA Galaxy (2008–2016). 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).