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Lodeiro's Instant Impact Recognized
November 21, 2016

Catalyst to a Seattle resurgence down the stretch, midfielder Nico Lodeiro wins MLS Newcomer of the Year. Lodeiro scored four goals and assisted on eight in 13 games and the Sounders went 7-2-4.

Last-Minute Goal Lifts Sounders
July 4, 2003

Ryan Edwards completes his brace by scoring the game-winner in the 90th minute of a 3-2 comeback road win over Minnesota. After Edwards equalizes in the 61st minute, he leaps to meet Jason Farrell's deep throw-in and head it in. Seattle picks up points for 10th time in 11 games and remains atop the Pacific Division at 8-2-4.

NASL Seattle Names Management Team
December 11, 1973

The press conference introducing Seattle's new NASL team is full of announcements, including the management executives and ownership. Walter Daggatt, head of soft drink bottler Alpac Corporation, will serve as managing director. Other owners are David Skinner (Space Needle owner), Lamont Bean (Pay 'N' Save drug stores), Lynn Himmelman (Westin Hotels), Lloyd Nordstrom (Nordstrom Best), Herman Sarkowsky (Portland Trailblazers), Walter Schoenfeld (clothing magnate), Lester Smith (Kaye-Smith media) and Howard Wright (construction). Six of the nine are part of a group seeking and NFL team. Jack Daley, formerly of Toronto, is general manager. Former Sonics executives Dick Vertlieb and Hal Childs are also involved.

Perez Pushes U-Dub Past Illinois
September 13, 2009

A late score from Veronica Perez gives Washington a 1-0 victory over 11th-ranked Illinois at Portland. It's the start of a 10-game unbeaten (7-0-3) run for the Huskies. Perez, who hit the right post earlier, takes a through ball from McKenna Waitley, rounds the keeper and scores.

Big Crowd for Husky Classic Final
October 27, 1973

The largest soccer crowd of the year comes to Husky Stadium for the final night of the Husky Classic, and UCLA tops defending NAIA champion Westmont, 1-0. Before 3,460, the Bruins' Sergio Velasquez beats two defenders to drill home the lone goal. In the third-place match, San Jose State beats Washington, 3-2. The Huskies' Chris Whitworth and Ward Forrest join Seattle Pacific's Ken Covell on the all-tournament team.

Keller Denied World Cup Roster Spot
May 4, 1994

Bora Milutinovic informs Kasey Keller that he will not be considered for a spot on the U.S. World Cup team. The decision leaves Tony Meola, Brad Friedel and Juergen Sommer on the roster. Keller, a member of the 1990 World Cup team, has not played for the USMNT since 1992, when U.S. Soccer officials were upset with him wearing Umbro gloves rather than team sponsor adidas gloves.

Blanchet High School boys (Rob Hawksford is center, No. 21) in action at Lower Woodland Park.
1982
Action from a physical education class at Renton's Bryn Mawr Elementary.(Courtesy Seattle Times)
1966
Xan Nixon celebrates after scoring one of his nine goals for Saint Martin's in 2009. (Courtesy Saint Martin's Athletics)
2009
Seattle's first friendly of the MLS era  is versus England's Chelsea at Qwest Field.
2009
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
E&E Meats of Seattle was a staple of the post-war state league. This is their entry in the 1946 five-a-side tournament.
1949
DeAndre Yedlin drives the ball upfield the U.S. vs Costa Rica during a Copa America match in Chicago. (Courtesy Robin Alam / ISI Photos)
2016
The Seattle Host City poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was unveiled April 3, 2025. Artist Shogo Ota's design features black fins of an orca in Puget Sound, their edges resembling the Lumen Field roof. Sports Illustrated later ranks it as the top poster among the 16 venues.
(Courtesy SEA2026)
2025
Ioanna Papatheodorou is mobbed by her Washington teammates after scoring both goals in a 2-1 upset of No. 5 Michigan State. (UW Athletics/Caean Cuoto)
2024
Shannon Stiles guided Gonzaga to a fourth straight season of 10 or more wins in 2006. (Courtesy Gonzaga University)
2006