Messi's latest Seattle visit provides reminder of Sounders progress since his first visit in 2009

The Sounders went from a mostly-barren trophy case when a 22-year-old Messi came to Seattle in 2009 to one that includes four U.S. Open Cups, two MLS Cups, a CONCACAF Champions Cup and now a Leagues Cup. This organization has come a long way in 16 years.