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Originally published May 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified May 28, 2008 at 4:16 PM

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Seattle's new MLS team sponsored by Microsoft

The team announced Wednesday that the Seattle Sounders FC will be sponsored by Microsoft and Xbox Live 360. Microsoft will pay a reported $20 million over five years to be the Sounders' sponsor.

The Associated Press

The new Major League Soccer team in Seattle has found a naming sponsor: Microsoft.

The team announced Wednesday that the Seattle Sounders FC will be sponsored by Microsoft and Xbox Live 360. Microsoft will pay a reported $20 million over five years to be the Sounders' sponsor.

Microsoft executive Robbie Bach says the growth and global scope of soccer enticed the company to get involved with sponsoring a sports franchise. The Redmond-based company said the local connection is important as well.

The team is to begin play in the 2009 MLS season.

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