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Cassella Makes History with Sounders
May 10, 1994

Gina Cassella is among six assistants named to Sounders head coach Alan Hinton’s staff. Cassella, 28, becomes the first known female coach for a U.S. professional men’s team. She is a former U.S. National Team member who coaches the girls’ and boys’ teams at Bothell High School. Joining her are former NASL Sounders Tony Chursky, Tommy Jenkins, Frank Barton, Bernie James, plus Dale Baskett.

PDL Returns to Everett for 2011
November 29, 2010

PDL play returns to Everett with the birth of the North Sound SeaWolves, who will take up residency at Everett Memorial Stadium. Not since the Everett BigFoot (1995-96) has Snohomish County had a PDL club. Alex Silva, formerly owner and coach of the Yakima Reds, will operate the franchise.

Klinsmann Keynotes FC United Showcase
June 15, 2001

Former German world champion Jurgen Klinsmann delivers the keynote address at FC United's Northwest Showcase of Champions. The showcase offers college coaches an opportunity to see the Northwest's top players, as well as workshops and lectures. Klinsmann, 36, retired in 1998 and now resides in southern California.

Spokane Premier Control Shifts
June 29, 2000

Spokane Shadow takes over organization of premier programs from the Spokane Youth Sports Association, which operates the Spokane Skyhawks. The Shadow is significantly more expensive than other clubs. Registration for the Skyhawks is $80 per season.

Gonzaga Finally Beats Portland Women
November 3, 2018

Gonzaga claims its first-ever women's victory over Portland to complete their second straight 10-win season. On a cold, rainy night at Luger Field, the Zags break through in the 54th minute. India Jencks scores from a feed from Jodi Ulkekul. Drew Williams gets the shutout. The Bulldogs were picked eighth in the WCC preseason poll and ended the season going 5-1-2 over the final eight. They had been 0-25-1 vs. the Pilots since the program's inception.

Vikings Score Six in Cup Final
March 11, 1956

After going down a goal early, Norselander Vikings respond in force to win the Puget Sound Power and Light Cup, 6-3, over Scotty’s Fish & Chips at Catholic Memorial. Larry Petersen's hat trick and Hans Dahlberg's brace bring the Vikings back. Hans Klein also scores. Andy Phillps scores twice and Doug Massey once for Scotty's.

Kitsap Pumas not only celebrate winning their first Premier Development League title but do so at home, in Bremerton, after defeating Laredo, 1-0. (Kitsap Pumas photo)
2011
Seattle Pacific's Shannon Lovejoy helped lead the Falcons to an NCAA final in just the program's fifth season.
2005
The Tacoma Stars defeated eventual MASL co-champion Monterrey, 7-6, during a pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season. (Courtesy MASL)
2020
(Courtesy Seattle Times)
1976
Michelle Akers, winner of FIFA's Silver Ball and Golden Shoe at the Women's World Cup, plus 1991 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year.
1991
1960
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
Vasco Rubio's 12 goals led Seattle Pacific to the NCSC Olympic Division championship and a runner-up finish in NCAA Division II. (Joanie Komura photo)
1990
The Sounders captured the 1981 Trans-Atlantic Challenge Cup championship by defeating Southampton and Celtic and drawing at the Cosmos. (Courtesy Frank MacDonald)
1981
(Frank MacDonald Collection)
1995