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Predmores Step Down from OL Reign Roles
February 1, 2022

OL Reign founders Bill and Teresa Predmore step down from their operating roles as the club's transfer of control to OL Groupe becomes complete. While the Predmores will retain their 7.5% ownership in the team, Bill will no longer serve as CEO and Teresa is leaving as president of the OL Reign Academy. Vincent Berthillot, chief operating officer since 2020, will become CEO.
Sounders 2 Promotes Hutchinson
January 30, 2018

The first coaching change in the four-year existence of Sounders 2 sees Ezra Hendrickson resign and his replacement is John Hutchinson, his assistant. Hendrickson is off to rejoin Sigi Schmid at the L.A. Galaxy. Hutchinson, a 10-year pro in Australia's A-League, names Sounders Academy coach Wade Webber as his top aide.
Bruin Brace Beats Toronto
April 13, 2019

In a battle of unbeatens, Seattle shrugs off an early deficit. They get contributions from key bench player, gets two goals from backup forward Will Bruin and defeats Toronto, 3-2 at CenturyLink Field. Filling in for the injured Raul Ruidiaz, Bruin ties the game with his header in the 24th minute. Midway through the second half, he scores again, and less than two minutes later, with crowd still roaring, Seattle (5-0-1) goes ahead 3-1 through Cristian Roldan.
Fort Lewis Moves into First
February 7, 1965

Fort Lewis takes over first place in the state league following a 7-0 beating of Buchan, coupled with Loyal Realty's 3-1 loss to Seattle Hungarians. Geoff Wall nets a hat trick for the unbeaten Rangers (3-0-2). Goals from Tommy Major and Les Mueller in the final five minutes are the difference for the Hungarians.
TJ Streak Continues, Goes Overtime
June 1, 1986

Jefferson’s Jimmy Weber connects on a header 8:48 into overtime for the Raiders’ fourth straight Class AAA state championship at Memorial Stadium. The 3-2 win over Mead is Jefferson’s 78th game without a loss. TJ lost 30-goal scorer Ray Hoff to an injury in the 11th minute.
Five-a-Side Tourney Won by Canadians
April 8, 1949

The third annual Seattle 5-a-side tournament attracts 14 entries, including three teams from British Columbia, to Civic Field. Each team comprised of 5 players. Games are two halves totaling 14 minutes and there are no substitutes. Corner kicks are used as a tiebreaker. Tournament proceeds go to War Service Fund of the American Legion's Maple Leaf Post No. 21. Vancouver’s Ex-Reds edge the Boeing Bombers A team, 1-0, in the final.

 In 2001, Hope Solo became the first Washingtonian and first goalkeeper to earn Pac-10 Player of the Year. (Courtesy University of Washington)
2001
 Skyline is presented the 2008 WIAA girls' 4A championship trophy, its first. (Courtesy Skyline High School)
2008
 Sounders winger Jimmy Robertson takes his lap of honor up-close to the fans. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1976
 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
 Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer presents Osvaldo Alonso with a framed jersey to commemorate his record 300th appearance for the club. (Courtesy Corky Trewin / Sounders FC)
2017
 (Courtesy Soccer America)
1984
 (Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1956
 Washington State Legends of Soccer curated a display marking the 50th anniversary of Title IX at Lumen Field on May 16, 2022. (Courtesy Michael Fiechtner/Sounders FC)
2022
 State cup championship presentations at the 1971 finals at Memorial Stadium (Courtesy WYS archives)
1971
 Shannon Higgins (l) and Michelle Akers (r) assist FIFA's Sepp Blatter in the 1994 World Cup draw.
1992
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