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USOC: Kitsap Knocks Out Sacramento
June 1, 2016

The Kitsap Pumas pull off the biggest upset of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup's third round, defeating USL Sacramento Republic, 3-1, on the road. All the scoring occurs in a six-minute phase midway through the second half. Michael Ramos answers the Sacramento equalizer on a rebound of a save of his initial shot. Javier Castro, who tallied the game's first goal, provides a two-goal cushion in the 65th minute. It's the firs time the Pumas have reached the fourth round. The Republic go on to finish atop the USL Western Division.

Sounders Selects Reach Regional Final
July 27, 2001

Sy Reeves scored the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and the Seattle Sounders Selects defeat the Denver Cougars, 3-1, in a Western Conference semifinal game at Santa Ana Bowl. Seattle scores all three of its goals during the second half to reach the USL PDL final eight. Reeves's goal comes four minutes after a Denver player is ejected. James Vert is denied by the Cougars keeper, but Reeves makes no mistake with an open net. Greg Foisie scores the Selects opener, and Todd Stauber adds an insurance goal with three minutes remaining. Calgary defeats Seattle, 3-0, the following night and proceeds to make the PDL final.

Falcons Tie Huskies, Win NCSC
October 31, 1990

Seattle Pacific clinches its first Northwest Collegiate Soccer Conference championship in 10 years with a 1-1 draw with Washington at Husky Stadium. An own goal in the fourth minute puts SPU in front until Shannon Murray levels it with 7:39 left in regulation. Marcus Hahnemann saves nine UW shots. The result gives the Huskies an 0-2-2 mark in the final four games, ending their postseason hopes.

Puget Sound Wins Inaugural Varsity Game
September 23, 1979

Puget Sound begins women's varsity play by beating Whitman, 3-1, at home. The Loggers, coached by Bill Kuba, are fueled by the two goals of captain Beth Castagna. The inaugural match ends seven minutes early after the Missionaries' goalkeeper is injured. The new UPS men's coach is John Duggan whose Norpoint Royals have been a top youth side in the state and throughout the West.

Reign Opens With Scoreless Draw
June 30, 2020

OL Reign holds Sky Blue to a scoreless draw in the NWSL Challenge Cup opener for both sides in Herriman, Utah. Jasmyne Spencer's breakaway attempt in the 85th minute is thwarted by Sky Blue keeper Kailen Sheridan. Reign is playing without Megan Rapinoe, who opted out of the tournament. The NWSL is the first U.S. professional team sport to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Huskies Upset No. 1 USF
October 9, 1976

Dan Larson nets two goals and Danny Vaughn adds a third as Washington shocks defending NCAA champion and No. 1-ranked San Francisco, 3-1, before 4,500 fans at Husky Stadium. Cliff Brown makes seven saves for the Huskies (3-0-2).

1963
Terry White controls possession for Seattle Pacific at Memorial Stadium. (Seattle Pacific archives)
1976
While the Sounders' 11-0 loss to Cruz Azul was largely overlooked by Seattle media, it was given extensive coverage in Mexico and Central America.
1997
Seattle's Celtics, shown here in 1913, adopted hoops like their Glasgow namesake.
1919
1961
In 1980-81 the Sounders played their first full indoor season, with the Kingdome reconfigured using the Sonics' portable seating and a custom-made rink. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1980
Washington natives (L to R) Shane McCorkle, Kurt Swanson and Craig Gauntt helped Seattle University win the 1997 NAIA Championship. (Courtesy Seattle University Athletics)
1997
FC Seattle Cozars pose at Stanford. (Courtesy Sandi Gordon Yotz)
1989
(Courtesy Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
1956
(Courtesy Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
1952