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Henderson Goes Pro at 20
August 8, 1991

Chris Henderson announces he will sign a full-time contract with U.S. Soccer and forego his final two years at UCLA. In the run up to the 1994 World Cup he is the first player to sign. Henderson, 20, has started the last 16 games for the U.S. He was the fourth-youngest player on the 1990 World Cup team. He continues taking classes in Westwood and plays for L.A. Exiles while not with the national team.

Langsdorf, Stanford Three-Peat in Pac-12
November 11, 2016

Foster Langsdorf caps Stanford’s third straight Pac-12 championship season with an overtime winner over rival Cal, 2-1 in Berkeley. Washington’s loss to Oregon State a day earlier had clinched the crown for the Cardinal. Stanford is the first to three-peat since UCLA in 2004. Langsdorf finishes a 6-yard header past Jonathan Klinsmann in the 98th minute. On Nov. 15 he is named Pac-12 co-player of the year.

Vikings Held But Clinch Anyway
February 5, 1956

After winning seven straight, Norselander Vikings are held to a 1-1 draw by Buchan Bakers but clinch the second half title anyway, setting up a rematch for the overall championship.

Whitworth Deals Huskies Defeat
October 28, 1990

Whitworth pulls off the biggest upset in program history, coming from behind to defeat Washington, the No. 15 team in Division I, 3-2 at Pine Bowl. Jim Martinson puts the Pirates ahead early in the second half, and Dave Griepp scores to make it a two-goal lead. Shaun Wagner also tallies for the Bucs, ranked 16th in NAIA. Jason Dunn and Chris Sarver score for the Huskies.

Sounders Tap More Local Youth
June 22, 1978

Mark Peterson, a graduate of Tacoma’s Wilson High School, becomes the fourth local teenager signed by Jimmy Gabriel, joining Bernie James of Bellevue, Seattle’s Eddie Krueger and Tacoma’s Jeff Stock. Krueger plays in seven matches, starting three, during his second season. Peterson, Stock and James play for the reserve team.

Rapinoe Returns, Brace Beats Blues
May 12, 2018

Back after missing three games due to injury, Megan Rapinoe hits Sky Blue for a brace to move the Reign (4-1-1) up to second in the NWSL table. After Jess Fishlock is celebrated for her 100th club appearance, Steph Catley puts a ball in the box for Jodie Taylor to head home in the fifth minute. Rapinoe scores the next two, the first from the edge of the box, then a chip to make it 3-nil. Allie Long gets the fourth with five minutes left.

Woodinville displayed the big prize after winning its first state boys championship in 2025, 2-1, over Hazen. (Carlos Sanchez)
2025
Emerald City Supporters raise their tifo to mark the first meeting with Portland of the MLS era.
2011
Kasey Keller and Michelle Akers present the Golden Scarf to two representative Washington Youth Soccer players, marking the organization's 50th anniversary. (Courtesy Sounders FC)
2016
Located in the Hilltop neighborhood, Tacoma's McKinley School team in 1914. (Spalding Guide 1915)
1919
Sounders forward Kyle Smith battled San Jose's Todd Dunivant in a U.S. Open Cup match.
2003
Big crowd watches this Tacoma Tides game at Cheney Stadium. (Shanaman Sports Museum)
1976
Seattle Pacific celebrates its fourth NCAA championship and the only one won at home, in Memorial Stadium. The Falcons defeat Oakland (Mich.), 4-1. (Joanie Komura photo)
1986
Kasey Keller flings himself at a Costa Rica goal attempt during a 3-0 USA World Cup qualifying win at Salt Lake City. (Courtesy John Todd / ISI Photos)
2005
Puyallup Tribe of Indians became the official legacy supporter for the Seattle 2026 FIFA World Cup activities in 2023. At center are Peter Tomozawa (L), Seattle FWC CEO, and Bill Sterud, Puyallup Tribal Council chair. (Courtesy Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026).
2023
Crossfire Premier shows off their trophy and medals after defeating the Florida Kraze, 4-0, for the 2024 ECNL Boys’ U19 championship.  (ECNL)
2024