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Hungarians Fit to be Tied
December 1, 1963

Mike Kuczi’s last-gasp equalizer gives the Seattle Hungarians their fifth draw in 10 games to open the Pacific Coast League campaign. They Magyars catch North Shore, 1-1, at White Center to stay in fourth place (2-3-5). Tommy Major’s penalty kick midway through the second half hits the post. Steve Furjesi, fouled prior to the penalty, crosses to Kuczi to knock home from 5 yards.

Weaver Hat Trick Wins Apple Cup
November 2, 2018

Morgan Weaver's hat trick extends Washington State's mastery of the Apple Cup with a 3-1 victory over Washington in Pullman. The Cougars extend their unbeaten streak to 15 games against the Huskies. Weaver sets things in motion in the 11th minute, gets the eventual winner in the 62nd and seals the deal in the 88th. On the latter she is sprung by Maddy Haro's long ball upfield. Weaver outruns the UW defense, latches onto it and rounds the keeper to score.

Bellingham United's Successful Home Debut
May 6, 2012

Bellingham United plays its inaugural home match before a spirited crowd of 1,473 at Civic Stadium, rewarding them with a late winner. Andrew Weishaar breaks through in the 85th minute, and the Hammers beat Langley Athletic, 3-2, in a Pacific Coast League contest. Kellan Brown scores the first two home goals, but owner Jeff McIntyre presents Brendan Quilici with a sledgehammer for man of the match. Bellingham United had offered free admission for life to fans that get a permanent tattoo of the club crest.

Estrada, Neagle Help Snap S2 Skid
July 26, 2018

Sounders 2 heats up on a hot night and delivers a 3-0 beating to Las Vegas Lights to snap a six-game losing skid at Cheney Stadium. It's still 90 degrees when Antonee Burke-Gilroy breaks through with a brilliant solo effort at 74 seconds. David Estrada, a 60th minute substitute, buries a penalty kick at 68’ and, four minutes later, he chips a through ball to Lamar Neagle, who's on loan from Seattle.

Seattle Rules Oldershaw
December 8, 1963

Bill Miller’s three goals in a 4-1 second leg away victory are the difference as Seattle’s CYO All-Stars retain the Oldershaw Cup in the annual series with British Columbia’s North Shore. The aggregate score is 6-1. Seattle had won the home leg, 2-0, two weeks earlier on scores from Miller and Mike Langdon.

FIFA Rejects Crossfire Claim on Yedlin Move
June 14, 2019

Nearly four years after the issue was first raised, FIFA rejects Crossfire Premier’s claim for a portion of DeAndre Yedlin's transfer fee from MLS to Tottenham. However, the judgement leaves open the possibility other American players could be subject to development payments. Crossfire sought 30 percent of 5 percent of the transfer fee when Yedlin moved from the Seattle Sounders to Tottenham in January 2015. Tottenham refused to pay and said Crossfire's claim should be rejected because it paid the entire transfer fee to MLS, because Crossfire's pay-to-play business model meant the club was not entitled to a development payment and because it failed to prove it was entitled to any payment.

Paul Mendes (with trophy) guided Newport to an unbeaten season and the Knights' second state title (first in 4A) in 2003. (Courtesy Paul Mendes)
2003
OL Reign's Megan Rapinoe scored twice vs. Australia to help the U.S. earn the Olympic bronze before an empty stadium in Kashima, Japan. (Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos)
2021
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1979
Puget Sound's Shelly Simmons in action at the NAIA finals. (Courtesy Tacoma News Tribune)
1985
OL Reign originals Lauren Barnes (l), Megan Rapinoe and Jessica Fishlock display their three NWSL Shields after the 2022 season. (Courtesy Jane Gershovich/OL Reign)
2022
(Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1971
Pacific Lutheran has its third NAIA championship banner in four years  after beating Missouri Valley, 4-0.
1991
Ballard FC's Peter Kingston (L) and Leo Burney (r) celebrate Kingston's late game-winning free kick vs. Capital FC at Interbay in 2023. (Courtesy Ballard FC/Blake Dahlin)
2023
Nicolas Lodeiro (l) and Raul Ruidiaz salute the Sounders fans after the latter scores his second goal vs. Pumas in the Concacaf Champions League second leg final. (Courtesy Rod Mar/Sounders FC)
2022
Mueller Barons ruled the state league in 1980. (Courtesy Dan Vaughn)
1980