Who we are
Sounder at Heart was first founded in 2008 by Dave Clark and joined SB Nation about a year later. Around the same time, Jeremiah Oshan joined the team and shared much of the editing responsibilities. In the decade-plus since, the site has become the standard bearer for MLS team coverage through in-person reporting, informed opinion-writing and thoughtful analysis while building an inclusive community. On Aug. 21, 2023, we embarked on a bold new journey as an independent news outlet and community that is primarily reader-supported. As part of this process, Sounder at Heart, Nos Audietis and Ride of the Valkyries now exist under the umbrella of PNW Soccer Media with this site as our central hub.
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