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McAlister Debuts for Sounders
August 13, 1976

Seattle native Jimmy McAlister makes his Sounders debut, starting on the backline at the final regular season game, in Vancouver. At age 19, he is the first Sounders teenager to appear in an NASL match.
Heale Scores for Each Toe in Stars Romp
November 30, 1990

After scoring only twice in the first nine games, Gary Heale breaks out for five goals in Tacoma's 11-2 romp over East Division-leading Kansas City. The West-leading Stars (8-4) get after it early before the Tacoma Dome crowd of 7,110, with Joe Waters scoring in the third minute. Heale scores in each quarter and adds an assist on the 11th tally.
Northwest Upsets Vanguard
November 17, 2018

A golden goal from Makenna Wheeler sends Northwest University past No. 5-ranked Vanguard, 1-0, in the opening round of the NAIA national tournament in Costa Mesa, Ca. A Jaclyn Metz corner kick reaches Wheeler in the fourth minute of extra time.
Roldan Assist Sends U.S. to Gold Cup Semis
July 25, 2021

Cristian Roldan of the Sounders comes off the bench to set-up the winning goal as the United States advances to the Gold Cup semifinals. Roldan substitutes in the 63rd minute and following an active 20-minute span, floats a cross from the right wing that's headed in by Matthew Hoppe in the 82nd minute. That gives the U.S. a 1-0 win over Jamaica at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx. Roldan had gotten his first USMNT assist vs. Martinique on July 15. His younger brother and Sounders teammate Alex Roldan made his international debut for El Salvador July 11, scoring in his debut vs. Guatemala.
Seattle All-Stars Rule BC Circuit
April 16, 1949

Andy Cowe beat three defenders for the late winner as the Seattle All-Stars (6-2-2) wrapped-up the Vancouver & District Soccer League title by beating West Vancouver, 3-2, at Civic Field. Due to travel, Seattle played fewer matches than BC teams but finished with superior percentage to St. Regis (11-5-2).
West Valley Boys Upset Peninsula
May 29, 1993

West Valley of Yakima becomes the first boys WIAA champion from east of the Cascades, upsetting Peninsula, 3-2, in overtime at Pullman. Sophomore Jason Koreski hits the game-winning goal with 31 seconds left in the first overtime, heading in a cross from freshman Donovan Welch. The Rams' Chad Barkes had tied it, 2-2, with five minutes remaining in regulation.

 To the delight of more than 56,000, the Sounders take a victory lap after beating the Aztecs in the playoffs.
1977
 Stephanie Verdoia scored 22 goals in 2014 to finish as Seattle University's career leader and lead the Redhawks to their first NCAA Division I tournament victory, 2-1 over Washington State. Verdoia was named Academic All-American of the Year as well All-American. (Courtesy Seattle University Athletics)
2014
 (Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1971
 Western Washington vs. Pacific Lutheran women's action. (Courtesy Western Washington archives)
1982
 (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1985
 Paul Mendes (with trophy) guided Newport to an unbeaten season and the Knights' second state title (first in 4A) in 2003. (Courtesy Paul Mendes)
2003
 Adding to the kids' thrill of playing for a state championship was the opportunity to do so on Memorial Stadium's Astroturf.
1972
 Nanda McCormick scored nine goals for Gonzaga as the Bulldogs reached the NCAA tournament for the first time in 2005. (Courtesy Gonzaga Athletics)
2005
 Obafemi Martins is a sensation crowd pleaser, scoring 17 goals as Sounders FC achieves the double of a Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup. (Sounders FC photo)
2014
 A North American record crowd witnessed the Kingdome's first sporting event. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1976
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