Bernie James and Neil Megson make their U.S. National team debuts in Clasico International opener vs. Chile (1-1) at Stockton, Ca. It is the first competitive outdoor play for either since 1983 and comes five weeks after completing the indoor season with Tacoma. James starts in defensive midfield and is replaced by Megson after 45 minutes. Two days later vs. Chile (1-3) in San Diego, James and Megson start together as center backs.

San Diego Sockers GM Jack Daley says the club is considering moving its outdoor operations to Seattle for NASL play in 1985. The Sockers would continue playing indoor games in San Diego. they are averaging just 6,000 for games at Jack Murphy Stadium. Eventually, the Sockers cease all outdoor play and join three other former NASL franchises in the MISL for 1985-86. Daley was the Sounders' GM from 1974-81.

Eastern Washington finds its goal under siege at Missoula, with Montana levying a record 37 shots in a 4-0 Big Sky win. Eagles keeper Katie Grothkopp manages to save 20 shots, an EWU record. Eastern has lost 11 of its first 12 matches, allowing 35 goals.

Darwin Jones scores the winner four minutes into stoppage time as Sounders 2 come from behind to beat Vancouver, 2-1, in the home finale at Starfire. Seattle proves superior to its Cascadia rivals over the campaign, going 5-1-2 versus Portland and Vancouver. While S2 has reversed fortunes to close within a point of the playoff line over the summer, they take just two points in the final four, all on the road.

Clint Dempsey is dealt his second major suspension in six days as U.S. Soccer bans him from U.S. Open Cup play for six matches or two years, whichever is greater. Since his red card for grabbing and ripping up referee Daniel Radford's notebook in an Open Cup loss to Portland, Dempsey was fined and suspended three games by MLS Commissioner Don Garber on June 19. He also lost his captaincy of the USMNT.

For the second year in a row, the GNAC women's title race comes down to the final day of the regular season at Championship Field, and once again it's Seattle Pacific earning an overtime decision over Seattle University. Shannon Lovejoy's header from a Jessica Henson corner comes six minutes into the extra period for a 2-1 win. Winners of 10 straight (eight by shutout), the Falcons, beat SU earlier on a Lovejoy goal, will become the first GNAC team to play in the NCAA Division II tournament.