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Washington Cup Goes to E&E
February 24, 1952

Glen Norberg's sendoff match for E&E Meats is glorious as he scores the winner in the George Washington Cup final at White Center, 1-0, over Norseland Vikings. Norberg, playing his final game before reporting for duty with the U.S. Army the following week, gets the winner on the half-hour on a cross from Herbie Wells.

Harber Goals Prove Difference for Bellevue
November 19, 2016

For the second night in a row a JoJo Harber goal is the margin of victory for Bellevue, which defeats Southridge, 1-0, in the 3A girls' final. Harber, who missed half of the season with the U17 national team, ended Seattle Prep's 44-game win streak in the semifinals, 1-0. Against Southridge, Harber finds the upper corner three minutes into the game for her 12th goal. The undefeated Wolverines deal the Suns their third consecutive championship loss.

Soccer a Threat to Football?
January 20, 1972

Junior high school principals in Kingco approve adding boys soccer, and since it is not yet a sanctioned sport for WIAA, players can participate in both school and club games during the fall.

Goulet, Warner Pacific Reach Semifinals
November 21, 1984

Brent Goulet finds the game-winner in the 106th minute to give 5th-ranked Warner Pacific a 3-2 overtime win over Park (Mo.) in Fresno, sending the Knights through to the NAIA semifinals. Goulet finishes with two goals and five in two days. He also had a hat trick in the group stage opener, a 6-0 win over Westmont. Goulet scores again the a 5-3 semifinal loss to West Virginia Wesleyan Nov. 23, finishing the season with 31 goals.

Late Penalty Decides Girls 3A for Holy Names
November 20, 1999

Jennifer Bosa's penalty kick with eight minutes remaining settles the state girls' 3A championship at rain-soaked Federal Way Stadium. Holy Names secures its first state title over Mount Rainier, 1-0. Bosa's kick comes after Heidi Safadago is fouled. Her spot kick, the first of the season, goes low to the right corner. While both teams are playing in their first final, the Rams had advanced to three straight semifinals.

Reign's Benstiti Resigns
July 2, 2021

Farid Benstiti abruptly resigns as OL Reign head coach, the announcement made just hours before a game in Houston. Assistant coach Sam Laity is named interim coach. Benstiti, hired to succeed Vlatko Andonovski in 2019, was 6-8-6 across all competitions over his year and a half at the helm. It is learned later, in September, that the Frenchman was asked to resign after an allegation of verbal abuse during a team meeting prior to the June 26 home game vs. Gotham FC.

Seattle Reign and fans use a card stunt to honor Megan Rapinoe for her 2024 jersey retirement ceremony. (Seattle Reign/David Conger)
2024
Seattle native Steve McCrath guided Miami's Barry to the 2018 NCAA Division II men's championship in Pittsburgh. (Courtesy Barry University)
2018
Sounders defender Brandon Prideaux started 27 times as a rookie out of Washington.
1998
Washington Huskies standout goalkeeper Dusty Hudock.
1992
Pacific Lutheran advanced to the NCAA Division III tournament's second round for the first time in 2017. The 17 wins was the most for PLU in 25 seasons. (Courtesy Pacific Lutheran Athletics)
2017
(Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1956
1958
After working USL Division I and Open Cup matches, Seattle's Jeff Hosking is assigned as assistant referee for the 2007 Mexico-China friendly at Qwest Field.
2007
One ball and four U9 players going for it in Alderwood.
1978
Western Washington's coaching staff, led by head coach Travis Connell, was named 2016 NSCAA Division II Women’s National Staff of the Year.  Jamie Arthurs, Claire Morgan and Joana Houplin served as the Vikings' assistants. (Courtesy Western Washington Athletics)
2016