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Huskies' Surge Resumes vs. SPU
November 2, 1994

Resurgent Washington posts its fifth consecutive shutout with a 1-0 victory over Seattle Pacific at Husky Soccer Field. Erik Penner volleys in John Cowmey's lofted free kick in the 19th minute for the Huskies' first win over SPU since 1989. Freshman Bill May needs only one save. UW is 7-1-1 over its last nine matches. Three of the 3rd-ranked Falcons' (11-4-3) four losses are to Div. I programs.

Yakima Reds, Spokane Spiders Play Final Matches
July 25, 2010

After 16 seasons the PDL Yakima Reds play what proves to be their final match, a 3-2 loss to Washington Crossfire at Marquette Stadium. Esteban Ponteciano scores their last goal, tying it at 2-2, before Crossfire gets the winner in the final 15 minutes. On July 17, the Spokane Spiders' ended 14 seasons of PDL play (Shadow started in 1996) in the Lilac City with a 5-1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps Residency at Joe Albi Stadium. Both Yakima and Spokane cease operations following the season.

Fast-Finishing Eddie Na Nabs Lutes Mark
October 29, 2017

Eddie Na's furious goal assault continues with a brace in Pacific Lutheran's ninth straight win, 4-1 over Linfield. With the two goals in the final 15 minutes, Na overtakes Brian Gardner for the Lutes' career lead with 50. Na has scored 10 times during the win streak, including three multi-goal performances.

Vikings Recover, Edge Hungarians
March 29, 1959

Norselander Vikings get an overtime winner from Larry Peterson to lift the state championship trophy by defeating the Hungarians, 3-2, at Lower Woodland. It's the first overall title for the Scandinavians since 1950, when they were known as Acme Tyee. Ted Wittenberg's brace canceled out Karmen Koteles's two goals during regulation. Peterson was among the Vikings' injured during the second half of the campaign, when they took fourth.

Western Returns to NCAA Semifinals
November 15, 2015

Catherine Miles scores two second-half goals, propelling Western Washington into the NCAA semifinals with a 3-1 win over Dallas Baptist at Bellingham. It brings Miles’s career total to a record 45 goals, the most in the program’s NCAA era. The tie-breaking goal comes in the 63rd minute as Miles pounces on a fumbled save. Three of her 13 goals have come in the playoffs. It's the Vikings second trip to the semis in three years.

Continental Ruins Hungarians' Return
September 13, 1964

The return of Seattle Hungarians to the state league does not go according to script. The Hungarians, who had bolted to the Pacific Coast League after running roughshod over the first division for the better part of four years, are clipped by the Continentals (formerly Germania), 1-0, at White Center, in their first match back. Dieter Arpe scores the game's lone goal and Herman Widmer secures the shutout. The Magyars owned a 10-game (9-0-1) unbeaten streak in state league play dating back to November 1961.

Matheny & Bacon rise to the top of the state league in spring of 1950, but it proves to be final season that the building materials and wrecking company serves as sponsor. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1950
Washington State's club program, 1975.
1975
By July 2021, masks became optional for Washington youth players. (Courtesy Washington Youth Soccer)
2021
1993
Adrian Hanauer, principal owner of the USL Sounders since 2002, becomes part of the MLS Seattle ownership group.
2007
State 3A champion Shorecrest High School. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1985
Kitsap Pumas get the early goal through Robby Christner against Laredo in the 2011 PDL Championship game at Bremerton. (Courtesy Mike Bay / USL)
2011
Clint Dempsey is congratulated after scoring the opening U.S. goal in the Copa América Centenario quarterfinal vs Ecuador at CenturyLink Field. Dempsey also assisted on the second goal. (Courtesy John Dorton / ISI Photos).
2016
1992
DeAndre Yedlin moved from Tottenham to newly-relegated Newcastle for 2016/17. Yedlin helped the Magpies win the Championship and return to the Premiership. (Courtesy Newcastle United FC)
2016