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Perera, U.S. Win Concacaf Beach Title
May 14, 2023

Nick Perera of the Tacoma Stars is voted the Gold Ball after the United States reclaims the Concacaf Beach Soccer championship in Nassau, Bahamas. Perera scores in the 5-0 victory over Mexico in the final. He had back-to-back hat tricks during the group stage and finishes the tournament with nine goals. The U.S. wins its first regional title since 2013.

Sounders Reverse Score on Timbers
August 21, 2016

Getting another big-time performance from Clint Dempsey, Seattle turns the tables on Portland with a 3-1 home victory before 53,302. The Sounders, who during their doldrums fell to the Timbers five weeks earlier by the same score, grab all their goals in the final half-hour. After Cristian Roldan is knocked down in the box, Dempsey converts the 61' penalty. He scores again at 80', and Roldan makes it 3-nil at 83'. Now just two points out of a playoff spot, it's Seattle's third straight win under interim coach Brian Schmetzer.

Rave Wins 3rd Straight
April 4, 2009

Freddie Ljungberg scores in his first start and rookie Steve Zakuani gets his first professional goal as the Sounders remain perfect, winning their road opener, 2-0, at Toronto. Ljungberg, making his first start in place of Fredy Montero, works a 1-2 with Nate Jaqua on a counterattack for the game's first goal in the 15th minute. Just before halftime, Zakuani converts the rebound of a Jaqua shot to silence the capacity crowd of 20,658. Seattle becomes the first MLS expansion team to open with three straight wins. Afterwards, Jingle Bells makes its MLS singing debut in the BMO Field locker room.

Eastlake Blanks Neighbor Skyline in 4A
May 28, 2011

In a state 4A boys' final between two schools separated by just over a mile, Eastlake defeats its Sammamish neighbor Skyline, 2-0, at Lakewood. The Wolves get second-half goals from Brandon McComb and Sean Klauer for their third victory over the Spartans. It's their third title but first since repeating in 1997. Klauer finds McComb for a short chip at 46' and then hammers home a rebound at 58'.

Seattle Not Among Women's World Cup Cities
June 12, 2003

After moving the Women's World Cup from China to the United States because of the SARS virus earlier in the year, organizers bypass Seattle and select Portland's PGE Park as one of six venues. The tournament begins Sept. 20. Seattle's bid included both Seahawks Stadium and Safeco Field. In all, Portland hosts three doubleheaders, including group stage games, quarterfinals and both semifinals.

LaBarge Hat Trick Leads Western Comeback
October 25, 1990

Peter LaBarge scores three second-half goals in Western Washington's comeback, 5-4 overtime win over Simon Fraser. The Vikings trail 4-1 at halftime. LaBarge's hat trick forces extra time, and Dennis Lapchis nets the winner.

In 2018, Skagit Valley College rededicated its Mount Vernon home pitch as Wally Sigmar Field to honor the Cardinals' founding coach. (Courtesy Skagit Valley College)
2018
Sandra Hunt was among 31 officials selected by FIFA for the 1999 World Cup. (Courtesy Sandra Hunt)
1999
Boeing Airplane Co., founded in Seattle in 1916, soon formed its own state league side, this in 1922. (Courtesy Boeing/Mike Pavone Collection)
1949
Action from Pacific Lutheran at Parkland, ca. 1971. (Courtesy PLU archives)
1971
Seattle University celebrates winning the NCAA Division II championship, 2-1 over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in Wichita Falls, Tex. (Courtesy Seattle University)
2004
Kim Little makes a big impression in her first season with Seattle Reign FC, winning NWSL MVP and Golden Boot honors. (Jane Gersovich photo)
2014
All-Wesco selections featured three future USWNT members, plus a women's league commissioner.
1983
Pac NW 05 Maroon was one only five teams to win 2020 state championships before the pandemic onset. (Courtesy Washington Youth Soccer)
2020
Clint Mathis scored two of the USMNT goals in the 4-0 win over Honduras before 38,534 
at Safeco Field. (Courtesy J. Brett Whitesell / ISI Photos)
2002
The original crest for the Seattle Reign FC. (Courtesy Seattle Reign).
2012