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Seattle U Rises to No. 2 Nationally

October 6, 1992

Seattle University ascends to a tie for No. 2 in the NAIA women's coaches' poll following a pair of lopsided wins. It's an all-time best for the Chieftains, who are 8-2-1 following wins over Evergreen and Linfield by a combined score of 16-0.

Redhawks Take Share of WAC

November 1, 2014

Stephanie Verdoia strikes just seconds into Seattle University's 2-0 win at Utah Valley, earning the Redhawks a share of the WAC regular season title at Orem, Ut. Verdoia scores at 40 seconds on a feed from Taylor Ritzman, and Ritzman doubles the lead just two minutes later. It's the sixth straight road win for Seattle U.

UW Takes Conference Lead

November 10, 1976

Paul Mendes scores early and Denny Buck preserves the lead with five saves so Washington can overtake Seattle Pacific in the NCSC race at Husky Stadium. Washington proceeds to reclaim the conference trophy for the first time since 1973, by one point over the Falcons.

Special Awards at Association Banquet

May 1, 1959

Trophies and other awards are celebrated and distributed at the annual Washington State Soccer Football Association banquet. Norselander Vikings are presented the silver bowl for the league championship, and it is promptly filled with champagne for the players to partake. Tore Voland is is honored as the Vikings' top player and Bob Simonsen, 49, is recognized for completing his 25th season with the team.

Wolves Extend Hahnemann's Contract

May 12, 2010

Marcus Hahnemann's stay at Wolverhampton will be extended another year as the goalkeeper's new contract is signed. Hahnemann, originally signed as Wayne Hennessey's backup, started 25 straight matches at one point as Wolves finished 15th in the Premier League, eight points above the relegation zone.

Crossfire Take First Girls' Dallas Cup

April 1, 2021

Crossfire Premier cap a dominant performance with a signature performance in the girls' U19 final of the Dallas Cup in Frisco, Tx. They crush host FC Dallas, 5-1, behind the MVP efforts of Maia Tabion, who bookends the scoring in second and 90th minutes In between, Kate Toomey (13'), Ashly Berge (70') and Alexandra Akers (89') supply goals. Crossfire finishes the tournament 5-0-0 with a goal differential of 22-1. Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious U.S. youth tournament, had not previously conducted a girls' division.