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Gjertsen Hits Five for Evergreen
September 6, 2003

Joey Gjertsen scores a record five goals for Evergreen in a 6-0 rout of George Fox. For Gjertsen, a transfer from Yavapai Junior College, it's his third hat trick in four games, and he already has 12 goals.

Shorthanded Spokane Flames Out
July 26, 2003

Despite peppering Fresno with fusillade of shots, shorthanded Spokane Shadow goes out of the PDL playoffs at the first stage. The Fuego gets strong goalkeeping from Jeremy Proud, and a Jose Luis Espindola goal past Chris Eylander with seven minutes remaining in the Western Conference semifinals before nearly a thousand fans at Joe Albi Stadium. The Shadow are without suspended starters Garth Cummings and James Everall.

Purtemann Exits at Evergreen
November 9, 2021

It's the end of an era for The Evergreen State College men's soccer program as coach John Purtemann ends a 15-year run. Purtemann was 112-115-33 with the men since 200 and also guided the women's team from 2007-09.

Seattle U Snaps SPU Unbetean Run
September 30, 2006

Mickey Pelland strikes from 30 yards late in the second half as No. 16 Seattle University beats No. 6 Seattle Pacific, 1-0, at Interbay Stadium. The Redhawks break a 47-game GNAC unbeaten streak for SPU. They were also the last league opponent to defeat the Falcons. Kaitlyn Jackson makes six second-half saves and eight altogether for the shutout. Pelland ends the scoreless deadlock in the 79th minute. It’s Pelland’s only goal of the season.

Sounders Resume Play But No Goals
July 10, 2020

Following a 125-day suspension in play, the Sounders resume play following the COVID-19 outbreak. Seattle draws, 0-0, with San Jose at the MLS is Back tournament near Orlando. The break is longer than the offseason between 2019 MLS Cup and 2020 league opener (112 days).

Lake Stevens Claims 4A Girls
November 23, 2024

After assuring the girls’ 4A ranks of a new champion, Lake Stevens proceeds to reach its first final and wins it, 1-0 over Woodinville at Sparks Stadium. The Vikings ousted two-time defending champion Skyline in the quarterfinals after losing their only game to the Spartans in districts. Noelani Tupua stakes Lake Stevens to a lead after 18 minutes and Tessa Anastasi locks down the goal for her third shutout of the tournament. The Falcons fall in the final for the second year in a row.

A vital win in the first leg put St. James in front, and Cathedral sealed the Oldershaw title with an away draw the next week. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1955
1955
1955
Mueller Barons ruled the state league in 1980. (Courtesy Dan Vaughn)
1980
1964
Michelle Akers lifts the Chiquita Cup trophy.
1992
A glance at 1926 standings shows senior clubs scattered around King County and down to Tacoma. The Seattle Soccer League consisted of junior teams. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1949
Spencer Richey's penalty kick saves push Washington into the NCAA Round of 16. (UW Athletics photo)
2014
Northwest University reached the NAIA women's tournament for the first time in 2017 by finishing runner-up in the Cascade Conference. (Courtesy Northwest University Athletics)
2017
A senior transfer from Oklahoma State, Andrea Larsen provided offensive punch to first-year Seattle Pacific, scoring 10 goals. (Courtesy Seattle Pacific)
2001