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Levien, Loggers Roll On
October 28, 2007

Janece Levien scores twice, both goals coming in the first 27 minutes, and No. 4-ranked Puget Sound comes from behind to win its record 18th in a row, 2-1, over Whitman at Walla Walla. Levien equalizes in the 17th minute, converting a cross from Katie Gillette. Her deflected shot 10 minutes later proves to be the difference. She scored all the goals the previous day at No. 14 Whitworth, a 3-2 win.

Sounders Tap Zakuani First
January 15, 2009

Seattle makes Akron winger Steve Zakuani, 20, the first selection in the MLS SuperDraft in St. Louis. The London-born Zakuani led the nation with 20 goals as a sophomore. University of Washington midfielder George John is taken as the 14th overall pick by FC Dallas.

Buchan Lose, Then Win Autumn Knockout Cup
October 5, 1960

Buchan Bakers come up short in the Knockout Cup final, now moved to the fall, but a day later all is well. Washington State Football Association officials overturn Seattle Hungarians' 1-0 win for using two players – Les Fabri and Mike Kuczi – still tied to Canadian teams. The Bakers feature pro boxer Willi Besmanoff on defense.

Skyline Blanks Bellarmine in 4A
November 19, 2011

Defender Lianna Simms, an injury replacement on the back line, connects on a free kick in the 22nd minute as No. 1 Skyline turns back Bellarmine Prep, 1-0, in the 4A state championship match. It's the fourth shutout in four playoff games for Skyline, which posted the school's first unbeaten season (18-0-2)in school history.

Storm's Sage Named U.S. Soccer Consultant
April 10, 1991

FC Seattle president Bill Sage is announced as a consultant to the U.S. Soccer Federation. Sage, who will be unpaid, will work on a five-year business plan for the new U.S. league due to begin play following the 1994 World Cup.

Spokane Icon Passes
August 7, 1985

Alex Barr, a fixture in Spokane soccer and Gonzaga’s first varsity head coach, dies of leukemia. Barr, 45, was active with the Spokane Skyhawks youth programs, and in 1980 the Scotland native was named Gonzaga head coach, a post he held for four seasons. Masour “Manny” Faridnia is named his successor Aug. 27.

1977
Seattle Pacific's women's club, coached by men's assistant Jimmy Dunn, far right. (Seattle Pacific archives)
1976
Jordan Morris scored 12 goals across all competitions in 2020 but he and the Sounders were blanked in a 3-0 MLS Cup final loss at Columbus. (Courtesy Mike Fiechtner/ISI Photos)
2020
In 2018, Skagit Valley College rededicated its Mount Vernon home pitch as Wally Sigmar Field to honor the Cardinals' founding coach. (Courtesy Skagit Valley College)
2018
(Courtesy Seattle Times archives)
1954
Brazil's Internacional takes the field prior to the Tacoma Dome's first sporting event, the EuroPac Cup.
1983
Sounders FC owner Drew Carey amongst the supporters and fans for the inaugural March to the Match. (Sounders FC photo)
2009
Seattle Pacific celebrates a fifth NCAA championship. (Courtesy Seattle Pacific)
1993
After an 11-year hiatus, the Seattle-Portland rivalry is renewed in the A-League, with the Sounders winning this Memorial match, 2-1, in overtime. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
2001
Interest and growing acceptance of soccer was reflected in media coverage during the Twenties. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1949