If you renewed into the 25-match Evergreen Membership, one of your 2026 Seattle Sounders Alliance member benefits is a RAINS Storm Breaker rain jacket. Eligible members whose accounts are in good standing are expected to receive an email in late September with instructions for selecting a jacket size and placing an order.
Because several Alliance Council members have had the opportunity to try on the jacket, the Alliance Council gathered their feedback to help Alliance members make a more informed sizing decision.
What Jacket Are Alliance Members Receiving?
The Alliance member jacket is the RAINS Storm Breaker W3, a lightweight, unisex rain jacket designed primarily for protection from rain and wind.
Model: RAINS Storm Breaker W3
Color: Black
Retail price: $140
Available sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight: 18 oz.
Material: 100% polyester with RAINS signature PU coating
Water column: 5,000 mm
Water protection: W3, intended for light rain
Wind protection: Designed to help protect against windchill
Fit: Sporty/unisex
RAINS describes the Storm Breaker as a lightweight raincoat featuring smooth PU fabric, welded seams, and weather-resistant hardware.
Official product details:
https://www.us.rains.com/products/storm-breaker-male?_pos=2&_sid=cc7d0a9da&_ss=r&variant=44084159021079
How Does the Storm Breaker Fit?
The most consistent feedback from Alliance Council members who tried on the jacket is that the Storm Breaker runs large. RAINS also notes that its rainwear generally has a roomier fit to accommodate layering.
As a result, members may want to consider ordering one size smaller than their usual jacket size.
This is based on Alliance Council member experience and is not an official RAINS sizing recommendation or guarantee. Individual fit preferences and body types vary.
If you have the opportunity to try on the jacket before ordering, that remains the best way to determine your size.
What Should I Consider When Choosing a Size?
When trying on the jacket, consider both how it fits on its own and what you expect to wear underneath it.
Check that:
- Your shoulders fit comfortably.
- You can zip the jacket easily.
- You can raise and move your arms without restriction.
- The sleeves are not excessively long.
- There is enough room for your typical layers without the jacket feeling unnecessarily oversized.
If you cannot try the jacket on, Alliance Council member feedback suggests considering one size smaller than your usual size.
However, if you plan to wear the jacket over a sweatshirt, hoodie, fleece, or other substantial layers during colder matches, your regular size may provide useful additional room.
Is the Storm Breaker a Warm Jacket?
No. The Storm Breaker is not an insulated winter coat. It is best considered a lightweight rain and wind shell.
Alliance Council members who tried it described the material as thin and lightweight. For colder conditions, an additional insulating layer may be appropriate.
Consider the following approach:
- Warm and rainy: Wear the Storm Breaker over a shirt or other light layer.
- Cool and rainy: Add a sweatshirt, hoodie, fleece, or similar layer underneath.
- Cold weather: Use the Storm Breaker as your outer rain and wind shell with appropriate insulation underneath.
When Will Alliance Members Order Their Jackets?
Eligible Alliance members who renewed into the 25-match Evergreen Membership and whose accounts are in good standing are expected to receive an email in late September with instructions for selecting a jacket size and placing their order.
Your Alliance Council Is Here to Help
The Alliance Council’s role includes helping ensure that Alliance members have the information they need to get the most from their membership.
After members began asking about the jacket’s sizing and fit, the Council gathered firsthand feedback from members who had tried it on and shared that information with the broader Alliance.
If you have additional questions or feedback about your Sounders membership experience, we encourage you to share them with your Alliance Council. Member experiences help inform the Council’s representation of the Alliance and its advocacy for improvements to the overall membership experience.
