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An early second-half header from Larry Peterson is the difference as Norselander Vikings reclaim first place from the Hungarians, 1-0, at Lower Woodland Park. The Vikings, who trailed the Magyars by a point going into the game, proceed to clinch the first half trophy the following week.
Washington State scores four first-half goals – two on identical corner kick plays in the first four minutes – to defeat Eastern Washington, 4-0, in the Eagles' inaugural match at Pullman. Deka DeWitt leads the Cougars with two goals, and Beth Childs collects two assists off the corners.
Tom Powers of Seattle's Woodland Soccer Club is named 2024 U.S. Youth Soccer Recreational Boys Coach of the Year in Chicago. Powers, who has volunteered as coach of his son's team for eight years, is a self-proclaimed "fitness and attitude" coach. His coaching style was born from his experiences of working in both education and mental health.
Charlie Lanphier makes six saves to keep it close, but Seattle University succumbs to Oregon State in overtime, 2-1, in the first-round NCAA game at Corvallis. The Beavers who lost at Seattle U Sept. 7 despite a commanding advantage in shots, are aggressive again, finishing 23-3 in shots. Although Mo Mohamed forces extra time, Fran Cortijo quickly gets OSU the winner in 1:43.
Oscar Jimenez, a former standout for Mount Vernon High School and Western Washington, wins a USL Championship title in his first year with Louisville City. Jimenez, 28, starts and plays the entire match, hitting the third penalty kick in the victory over New York Red Bulls II, 1-1 (4-3), before over 14,000 at Louisville Slugger Stadium.
All-NASL center back Mike England, wishing to renegotiate his contract, stages a walkout before the Sounders play at Vancouver. With David Gillett out injured, the Whitecaps deal Seattle its worst loss in five seasons, 3-0. England returns to training three days later with a new contract.