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Soldiers Disqualified from Amateur Cup
January 30, 1965

Two months after playing their protested U.S. Amateur Cup match, Fort Lewis and its opponent in that match, Denver Kickers, are disqualified from the tournament. The Soldiers, who lost but initially won a protest because Denver used an ineligible player, are discovered to have themselves used 17 non-registered foreign nationals.

Yoder Saves 14 But Fullerton Scores 3
October 7, 1972

Seattle Pacific goalkeeper Rex Yoder saves a record 14 shots in vain as Cal State Fullerton completes a two-match sweep of the Huskies and Falcons with a 3-1 win at Interbay Field. Rafael Ramirez scores twice and sets-up the third for the Titans. Yoder ties his mark a month later in an NCAA tournament loss at Chico State.

Crossfire Affiliates with AS Roma
November 20, 2015

Redmond's Crossfire Premier joins four other elite youth academies in AS Roma's USA Academy program. Roma provides U.S. academies the same resources and year-round support as it does for its Italian academies. It allows for accelerated player development and broadened exposure for Crossfire's teams and players.

Hibbitt Goal Sends Sounders to Soccer Bowl
September 10, 1982

Meeting for the third time in seven days with 5,400 air miles traveled in between, the Sounders and Strikers settle their NASL semifinal series but only after going into extra time. Kenny Hibbitt collects a loose ball, juggles it twice and his 19-yard shot somehow finds the corner for the sudden-death winner, 1-0, off the hand of Fort Lauderdale keeper Jan van Beveren. A Kingdome throng of nearly 29,000 erupts and continues roaring for several minutes as the weary winners take a lap of honor.

Vikings Fill Void
December 23, 1962

With Seattle Hungarians having taken leave, Loyal Realty's Vikings coast to the first-half crown. The Vikings win for the eighth time in nine starts, 4-0 over Buchan Bakers. Alf Thorvik scores twice before the interval, and Fredi Kristiansen adds a second-half brace. Germania (6-3-0) takes second, followed by Buchan.

Morris Makes USMNT Debut
November 18, 2014

Stanford sophomore Jordan Morris makes his USMNT debut in 4-1 loss to Ireland. The Mercer Island native and Sounders Academy player of the year plays the final 14 minutes.

Pac NW 05 Maroon was one only five teams to win 2020 state championships before the pandemic onset. (Courtesy Washington Youth Soccer)
2020
Sounders players and fans salute one another to close-out a magical night in Seattle's inaugural home match. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1974
DeAndre Yedlin frames the selfie as Clint Dempsey holds the Sounders' fourth Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy following a 3-1 extra-time victory at Philadelphia. (Courtesy Brad Smith / ISI Photos)
2014
Sounders rookie Jeff Stock was also a member of the United States Olympic qualifying effort in 1979. (Courtesy Seattle Times archives)
1979
North Sound SeaWolves in action vs Vancouver Whitecaps Residency. (Courtesy USL)
2011
Seattle's Otey Cannon becomes the first African American to score a goal in the NASL. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1974
Seattle's Celtics, shown here in 1913, adopted hoops like their Glasgow namesake.
1919
(Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1956
Located in the Hilltop neighborhood, Tacoma's McKinley School team in 1914. (Spalding Guide 1915)
1919
Tacoma Heidelberg of the State League, ca. 1971. (Courtesy Shanaman Museum)
1971