Three members of Sounders Women figure prominently in a thrilling United States comeback vs. Canada in the Olympic semifinals at Manchester's Old Trafford. Megan Rapinoe collects two goals, Hope Solo's save extends the match to overtime, and Alex Morgan scores the dramatic winner in added time of the 4-3 triumph. Rapinoe's goals in the 54th (an Olimpico, no less) and 70th minutes twice bring the USWNT bring level, and her shot off the arm of a defender results in Abby Wambach's penalty to tie it, 3-3, in the 80th minute. Solo then stops Sophie Schmidt in the closing seconds of regulation. Finally, in the 123rd minute, Morgan heads in a Heather O'Reilly cross to complete the epic rally.

Seattle Pacific becomes the first collegiate program in the state with 500 victories, marking that milestone with a 4-3 overtime win over Grand Canyon at Interbay Stadium. Colin Rigby scores with 8 minutes left in the second overtime for the No. 16 Falcons. Cliff McCrath's 500th win with SPU comes Sept. 25 in a 2-1 overtime defeat of Notre Dame de Namur.

The scoring sensation of the Sounders' first four seasons, Fredy Montero has signed a one-year deal to return home to Seattle after nine years away. Montero scored the first goal for the Sounders in 2009, when he was MLS Newcomer of the Year. Now 33, he returns an experienced veteran after stops in Colombia, Portugal, China and Vancouver.

For the second year in a row Seattle Pacific reaches the NCAA Division II tournament, only to again be turned back by Chico State. However, the Falcons, who end the regular season by winning nine and tying one, narrow the gap. After losing by seven goals a year earlier they fall, 3-2.

After reaching the PDL playoffs for the second year in a row, the Seattle Sounders U-23s exit at the first stage, 3-1 in overtime at Calgary Foothills. Tied at 1-1, Seattle has two prime go-ahead opportunities with 20 minutes to go. Andrew Wheeler-Ominu has his penalty kick saved, and his rebound attempt misses high. The hosts proceeded to dominate extra time and advance. Calgary proceeds to win the West and finish national runner-up to the Michigan Bucks.

Steve Allen, a senior forward, is named interim head coach for Seattle University. Allen will fill-in for Hugh McArdle, who is granted a leave of absence. Allen was the Chieftains' most valuable and inspirational as a sophomore. Seattle U. also moves home games from Lower Woodland to nearby Broadway Playfield which has a new Cintrex surface. The team goes 7-7-2.