OFFICIAL: Sigi Schmid Is A Seattle Sounder

It's a done deal. The Big Man chose Emerald Land.

And from the looks of things it will not be long before the Emerald City Supporters present him with a Sounders FC scarf.

Statement from the Crew's Mark McCullers (remember him?)

"Sigi Schmid has formally declined our last contract offer and will not be returning as head coach of the Columbus Crew.

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