Seattle Sounders fans push back on Providence jersey sponsorship

The Seattle Sounders will now have the Providence logo across the front of the team’s uniforms.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Sounders’ choice for a new sponsor on the front of the team’s uniforms has drawn backlash from fans.

Providence Swedish and the Sounders announced a “community-focused” partnership that includes Providence replacing Zulily as the new jersey front sponsor of the team.

The — an officially-sanctioned group of season-ticket holders for the club —  released a statement Monday expressing trepidation over the partnership. It said the group plans to meet with Sounders leadership in the coming days to discuss concerns.

“The Seattle Sounders

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