2025 Y20 SEA | Kickoff to the Future: Insights from Sounders CIO and the 2026 World Cup in Seattle

**Event is limited to Y20 Members Only**

Join Y20 Seattle on Wednesday, May 28th, at 4:00 pm for an evening of networking, speaker discussion, and a Sounders FC soccer game at Lumen Field.

With a renewed focus on fan engagement and development – providing longtime fans with a refreshed and reenergized experience while capturing new markets to grow the Sounders and Reign fan bases – the clubs are positioning themselves to thrive during a period of unprecedented growth in North American soccer. On the cusp of hosting both the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™, Seattle is preparing for unmatched opportunity and impact. Longtime Sounders FC Taylor Graham, Chief Integration Officer, Seattle Sounders, will be chatting with Y20 members exclusively about the renewed engagement with the club and upcoming World Cup games.

Taylor Graham, Chief Integration Officer of Seattle Sounders FC and a devoted club supporter will engage in an exclusive discussion with Y20 members regarding the enhanced engagement initiatives with the club and the forthcoming World Cup games. Taylor leads enterprise-wide strategic planning to ensure alignment and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to President of Business Operations Hugh Weber, Graham oversees strategic projects, including major tournaments and global soccer events, and manages enterprise-adjacent relationships while supporting operational and facility enhancements. Graham's ability to be laser-focused on items that unify the organization under its singular operating umbrella addresses a critical need to drive cross-organizational initiatives while optimizing resources to fuel both Sounders and Reign FC's immediate growth and long-term success. Graham was a seven-year MLS defender for Kansas City (2003-2004), New York (2006-2007), and Seattle (2009-2011). He was also a member of the 2005 and 2007 USL-1 Seattle Sounders championship teams and was named USL-1 Defender of the Year in 2005. A graduate of Stanford University, Graham was named Sounders FC's Humanitarian of the Year in 2009 and has served as a board member on the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington and America SCORES Seattle.

Time:

4:00 pm – Y20 Social/Networking Begins 

4:30 pm – Taylor Graham Chat 

5:30 pm – Sounders FC vs San Diego FC