Spokane's USL ownership group announces plans to bring a women's professional club to the new downtown stadium. Ryan and Katie Harnetiaux, with Aequus Sports, LLC, had already committed to a men's USL League One franchise. The women's team will be the state's first entry into the women's first division-sanctioned Super League, set to kick off in 2024.

Kasey Keller makes several key saves as the United States stuns Argentina, 3-0, to win its Copa America group in Paysandu, Uruguay. Keller notches his second shutout in three matches since his return to the USMNT. Goals by Frank Klopas, Alexi Lalas and Eric Wynalda hand Argentina its first loss of the tournament. Keller had also started in the 2-1 win over Chile six days earlier.

Sounders FC becomes the first MLS club to oust a Mexican team from the Concacaf Champions League, coming from two goals down to win, 3-2, on aggregate, behind a pair of long-distance drives at CenturyLink Field. Tigres UANL had won the first leg, 1-0, and adds another goal in the 23rd minute of the second leg before Seattle catches fire. DeAndre Yedlin, 19, blasts his first career goal in the 53rd minute on a 30-yard volley through a crowd. Djimi Traore then cracks a vicious shot from well outside the box, off the crossbar, at the hour mark. Eddie Johnson caps the comeback at 75' and Tigres, down to 10 men for the second half, succumbs.

Chris Henderson is named Atlanta United's chief soccer officer and sporting director and reunited with Garth Lagerwey. Atlanta sends Inter Miami, where Henderson held the same titles, a second round 2026 draft pick for as compensation. His four seasons with Miami ended with trophies for the Leagues Cup and Supporters' Shield. Henderson also served six seasons in management with Lagerwey in Seattle.

FIFA and Concacaf inspection committees arrive in Seattle to tour Lumen Field and discuss the SEA 2026 bid, chaired by Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer. The group attends Sounders, Seahawks and Kraken games over two days. With 48 teams competing in a World Cup for the first time in ’26 (instead of the usual 32), approximately 16 venues are desired. Lumen Field is among several stadiums under consideration that lack a permanent grass surface.

When the Buchan Bakers deal the previously unbeaten Norselander Vikings a 2-0 loss, it's good news for E&E Meats. After the league suspended play for two weekends because of snow-covered fields, the Meatmen take control of the state league first division in emphatic fashion, routing the Greek-Americans, 7-0, at Lower Woodland.