The United States men’s Unified soccer team, which is made up of Washington athletes with and without intellectual disabilities, defeats India, 5-0, to take the bronze medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the first Unified soccer team to ever represent the U.S. in a World Games competition.

Former Arsenal and Sweden star Freddie Ljungberg signs as the first Designated Player for Sounders FC. Ljungberg, 31, is a two-time Swedish player of year who played 10 years in England's Premier League, including nine with Arsenal, where he was part of their unbeaten team in 2003-04. The attacking midfielder played for West Ham United last season and was Sweden's captain for the 2008 European Championships in June. He becomes the fourth player under contract. Ljungberg's contract is for a reported $2.5 million per season.

The world's largest soccer clinic takes place on Seattle's Pier 62 as 1,038 participate on the afternoon prior to the city's FIFA Club World Cup opener. Sounders ambassador Brad Evans conducts the 30-minute clinic featuring footwork and heading from a stage under sunny skies. Among those attending are Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell, Sounders and Reign alumni and fans traveling to support clubs competing in the CWC. The turnout eclipses the old Guinness Record of 956 set in San Jose.

The Washington Husky Hall of Fame inducts its first male soccer player, former standout defender Craig Waibel. From 1994-98 Waibel, a Spokane native, anchored the backline and helped lead Washington to three NCAA Tournament appearances. UW won its first Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title his senior year.

Dana Garner and Greg Brisbon each score two goals as 9th-ranked Seattle Pacific moves into the NCAA Division II quarterfinals for the seventh time in eight years with a 4-1 thumping of Fort Lewis (Co.) at Interbay Stadium. Garner scores on either side of halftime, and Brisbon gets his brace in the second half. Vadim Tolstolutsky assists on both Garner goals.

Hat tricks by Mike Kuczi and Les Muller fuel Seattle Hungarians’ 9-0 rout of Portland All-Stars at West Seattle Stadium for their third consecutive Northwest championship. Portland’s team, its nucleus from the tops side Amsterdam, held on through the first half, trailing only 2-nil after Kuczi and Tommy Major (penalty) score in the first 11 minutes. However, the onslaught is unrelenting in the second period, with Kuczi, Mueller and Alex Bogdan (twice) pushing it to 7-0. Following a Con Tagios goal, Mueller cracks a shot off the crossbar and in. Oregon has not won the title since 1955.