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Interlake Wins First State Title
May 30, 2015

A goal by sophomore Stirling Russell in the dying seconds of the first half stands up for Interlake's first state championship victory. The Saints blank Garfield, 1-0, at Sparks Stadium for the boys' 3A crown. Russell finishes an impressive foray up the right side with an 11-yard shot from a tough angle with five seconds left in stoppage time. Interlake's best previous state finish had been 4A runner-up in 1984.

Kuczi, Fabri Run Wild
September 24, 1961

Mike Kuczi scores four goals and Les Fabri three as the Hungarians rout Loyal Realty Vikings, 8-2, in the state knockout final at Lower Woodland. Fabri opens the scoring, Alex Bogdan hits from 20 yards and Kuczi’s free kick make it 3-nil at halftime. The Vikings briefly pull a goal back before the onslaught resumes.

Goulet Seals Win Over Italy
January 8, 1989

The United States wins its group at the FIFA Futsal Championships in Arnhem, The Netherlands, with Brent Goulet tacking on the final goal in a 4-1 victory over Italy.

Akers, Allmann Take UCF to NCAA Semifinals
November 15, 1987

Michelle Akers and Amy Allmann lead unseeded Central Florida to its first NCAA semifinal advancement in five years with a 3-0 quarterfinal victory at North Carolina State. Allman posts her second straight shutout, and Akers scores the Knights’ second first-half goal. Three of her 13 goals come in the postseason, including the opening score in the 2-1 semifinal loss at frigid (wind chill -25 degrees) at Massachusetts.

Lynass-Fueled Cougs Rout Zags
October 30, 1991

Kim Lynass scores four times while playing just over 45 minutes and Washington State routs Gonzaga, 15-0, at Martin Stadium. Only four goals separated the teams earlier in the season. The win snaps a three-game losing skein for the Cougars, all in southern California.

Whitworth Works Overtime to End UPS Streak
October 18, 2009

Stacy's Hamer's header deep into overtime for Whitworth punctures Puget Sound's perfect (12-0-0) start and 25-game NWC win streak, 1-0, in Spokane. Callie Bergstrom stymies the No. 2 ranked Loggers with nine saves until Hamer's head meets Elizabeth Mattila's cross in the 107th minute. It's the Bucs' first win over UPS in 12 meetings.

Seattle Pacific forward Vasco Rubio (left), defender Pat Patterson and coach Cliff McCrath. (Courtesy Seattle Pacific archives)
1990
Former Sounders captain and coach Jimmy Gabriel took over as FC Seattle Storm head coach in 1986. (Joanie Komura photo)
1986
(Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1956
Actor Josie Bissett models the first Sounders home jersey at the WaMu Theater unveiling. (Courtesy Seattle P-I)
2008
England legend Sir Stanley Matthews meets with members of the touring Tacoma Wanderers.
1967
The Seattle Reign’s Laura Harvey is congratulated by players and staff moments after becoming the first NWSL coach with 100regular season wins in 2024. (Seattle Reign/Jane Gershovich)
2024
Federal Way native Justi Baumgardt played for the WUSA New York Power in 2003. (Courtesy JustiBaumgardt)
2003
George P.
1950
Ron Davies of Seattle and San Diego's Tony Donlic battle. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1979
Jimmy McAlister of the Sounders is held off the ball by Portland's Elson Seale. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1979