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Third-Year Eastlake Finishes Undefeated
May 25, 1996

In just its third year, Eastlake emerges as undefeated and state 3A champion following the Wolves' 2-1 victory over Mead at Puyallup. Michael Casale puts away a penalty kick in the 65th minute for the game-winner. Chris Farnsworth had given Eastlake just before halftime. Mark Lupton's free kick in the 62nd minute tied it. Eastlake (19-0-1) goes on to finish 6th nationally and Mead 8th in the NSCAA poll.

Early Goal All But Clinches CCL Final
April 13, 2022

Raul Ruidiaz's second-leg opener crushes any New York City FC aggregate comeback hopes, and the Sounders' 1-1 draw at Red Bull Arena sends them through to the CONCACAF Champions League finals. Ruidiaz scores in the 28th minute, on the end of a counterattack beginning with a Jackson Ragen long ball. Nouhou's cross is stroked home from 11 yards. Seattle, winners 4-1 on aggregate, is the fifth MLS team to reach a final.

Boys High School Plays Begins
December 6, 1969

Seattle area boys varsity high school play begins with four games at Memorial Stadium. Jeff Martin of Ballard notches the historic first goal, but Rainier Beach rallies to win the inaugural contest, 3-1. Other scores on a date dubbed Demonstrate for Soccer Day are Franklin 2:1 Roosevelt Shorecrest 1:0 Cleveland and Shoreline 1:0 West Seattle.

Pacific Lutheran Wins National Title
November 20, 1988

Pacific Lutheran become the state’s first women’s collegiate champions, taking the NAIA title, 2-0, over Hardin-Simmons, in windy Abilene, Texas. Laura Dutt and Sonya Brandt score in the second half for the Lutes – Brandt scoring her record 127th career goal and 32nd of the season. Gail Stenzel earns her 15th shutout and 42nd for her career. Brandt is named the tournament’s most outstanding player, and Colleen Hacker is voted coach of the year.

Dempsey Deals Seattle Into Playoffs
October 25, 2015

Clint Dempsey delivers a brace and assist – all in the first 20 minutes – and the Sounders clinch a playoff berth for the seventh straight year with a 3-1 Decision Day home win over Real Salt Lake. A crowd of 55,435 fans at CenturyLink Field breaks the MLS season attendance record again, with an average of 44,245. Dempsey scores in the fifth and 20th minutes, with Marco Pappa striking in the 10th.

Washington Reaches No. 1 for First Time
September 15, 1998

For the first time in 37 seasons of varsity play, Washington reaches the men's No. 1 ranking in the NSCAA coaches' poll. Dean Wurzberger's Huskies, who moved up from No. 2, are 5-0-0 and coming off a 2-0 win over No. 8 Rutgers in Portland.

Hannah Huesers of Seattle Pacific led the GNAC with 13 goals in 2016 and the Falcons extended their run of NCAA tournament appearances to 16 straight years. (Courtesy Seattle Pacific Athletics)
2016
Hope Solo did not allow a goal in seven starts for the USWNT in 2005. (Courtesy Michael Pimentel / ISI Photos)
2005
A glance at 1926 standings shows senior clubs scattered around King County and down to Tacoma. The Seattle Soccer League consisted of junior teams. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1949
Western Washington's keeper takes possession against Washington at Husky Stadium. Referee George Craggs is at right. (Courtesy UW Tyee archives)
1968
Washington's U16 girls' state select team all packed for a road trip. (Courtesy Gina Segadelli)
1980
Emerald City Supporters unveil a stained glass-themed tifo prior to the 2017 Sounders victory over Colorado. (Courtesy Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC)
2017
Lamar Neagle scored seven goals across all competitions for the Sounders in 2015. (Courtesy Jane Gershovich/Sounders FC)
2015
The Lake City Hawks display their seventh state cup trophy. (Courtesy Walter Schemtzer Sr.)
1979
Jordan Morris scored a late equalizer for the U.S. in a 1-1 draw with Uruguay at St. Louis in 2019. (Courtesy Bill Barrett / ISI Photos)
2019
Sounders keeper Tonny Chursky comes to cut off San Antonio's Harry Hood while Jimmy Gabriel defends. (Courtesy NASL Jerseys)
1976