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UW Rebounds to Win Six Straight
October 24, 2025

Charlie Kosakoff's brace plus two assists from Zach Ramsey fuel Washington's 5-0 home drubbing of Ohio State. Jadon Bowton makes a season-high seven saves. It's the Huskies' sixth win a row following a 1-2-2 start. During the streak UW outscores foes 15-1 and sets up an Oct. 31 showdown at Maryland, with winner likely getting the Big Ten regular season crown.

Roberto Baggio Makes Special Visit
June 16, 1995

Italian superstar Roberto Baggio performs the ceremonial first kick for the Sounders-Montreal match as part of his visit to Seattle. Baggio recently signed with sportswear brand Diadora, whose American headquarters is in Kent. Baggio is greeted by youth players at SeaTac Airport earlier in the day. Baggio scored five goals and became an international sensation during Italy's run to the World Cup final a year earlier.

Lake Stevens Claims 4A Girls
November 23, 2024

After assuring the girls’ 4A ranks of a new champion, Lake Stevens proceeds to reach its first final and wins it, 1-0 over Woodinville at Sparks Stadium. The Vikings ousted two-time defending champion Skyline in the quarterfinals after losing their only game to the Spartans in districts. Noelani Tupua stakes Lake Stevens to a lead after 18 minutes and Tessa Anastasi locks down the goal for her third shutout of the tournament. The Falcons fall in the final for the second year in a row.

Sounders, Whitecaps Tie Again, But Shootout Settles It
September 7, 2003

The Sounders and Whitecaps draw for the fifth time, but Rich Cullen saves Vancouver's sixth penalty attempt in a playoff-deciding tiebreaker at Swangard Stadium. Viet Nguyen hits the top right corner on Seattle's final kick to win the deciding first-round game, 1-1 (6-5). Roger Levesque stakes the visitors to a lead in the second minute, yet Dave Morris ties it in added time. The two sides finished the first leg 0-0.

Scott Honored for Service
October 23, 2016

Prior to his final regular season game, retiring Sounders defender Zach Scott, 36, is presented the Golden Scarf. Scott, who will go onto make 353 appearances in all competitions since 2002, is also depicted in 20,000 bobbleheads distributed to fans.

Yates Scores Again for Unbeaten Orlando
April 26, 2024

Yakima's Summer Yates converts a second-half penalty kick which proves to be the winner for the Orlando Pride in a 3-2 road win over Washington. It's the second straight game-winner for Yates during the unbeaten (3-0-3) Pride's eventual record-setting eight-match win streak. She also scored in a 1-0 home win over San Diego on April 19.

Located in the Hilltop neighborhood, Tacoma's McKinley School team in 1914. (Spalding Guide 1915)
1919
Seattle Pacific's women's club, coached by men's assistant Jimmy Dunn, far right. (Seattle Pacific archives)
1976
Passage of Referendum 48 would result in a new stadium that would keep the Seahawks in Seattle and bring MLS to the city.
1997
Megan Rapinoe is all smiles following her 203rd and final U.S. National Team appearance, Sept. 24, 2023, in Chicago. Rapinoe collects her 73rd international assist in the 2-0 friendly win over South Africa. (Courtesy U.S. Soccer)
2023
Washington State women's club. (Courtesy Washington State archives)
1982
Preki was among three starters with Washington ties for the Kansas City Wizards in their run to the 2000 MLS Cup. He was joined by Chris Henderson and Brandon Prideaux. (Courtesy Sporting Kansas City)
2000
Newcastle native Sam Hiatt captained Stanford to an NCAA College Cup championship in 2019. Hiatt marshaled a Cardinal backline that allowed just 12 goals in 25 matches, including only two in six postseason games. (Courtesy Stanford Athletics)
2019
Cam Weaver of the Sounders led the league with 18 goals and was voted USL-1 Rookie of the Year. (Courtesy USL)
2006
Morgan Weaver celebrates after scoring one of her record-tying four goals on 2019 Senior Day vs Colorado at Washington State's Lower Soccer Field. Weaver finished with 15 goals and was voted All-American. (Courtesy Washington State Athletics)
2019
Sounders defender Kevin Bond pressures a Celtic forward during the Trans-Atlantic Challenge Cup. (Courtesy Joanie Komura/Frank MacDonald Collection)
1981