Gov. Bob Ferguson signs a bill for $45 million toward Seattle's 2026 World Cup costs related to security, Lumen Field improvements and upgrades to training facilities. More than $19 million goes toward the installation of grass at Lumen, creating more space for media and adding backrests for the north end bleachers. As proposed training facilities for visiting national teams, both the University of Washington and Gonzaga facilities will get field improvements.

After reaching the PDL playoffs for the second year in a row, the Seattle Sounders U-23s exit at the first stage, 3-1 in overtime at Calgary Foothills. Tied at 1-1, Seattle has two prime go-ahead opportunities with 20 minutes to go. Andrew Wheeler-Ominu has his penalty kick saved, and his rebound attempt misses high. The hosts proceeded to dominate extra time and advance. Calgary proceeds to win the West and finish national runner-up to the Michigan Bucks.

Just as the Sounders are about to depart for Houston aboard a charter flight, Major League Soccer suspends play for a minimum of 30 days due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Seattle's third match is scheduled for March 14 against the Dynamo. The move comes 14 hours after the NBA halted play and four hours after Spain's La Liga canceled its next two match days. By day's end, the NCAA cancels all winter and spring championships, including the Division I basketball tournaments. England's Premier League and Germany's Bundesliga suspend play the following day.

Off the mark with force, the Sounders oust defending champion Vancouver in first round of playoffs, 3-1, at home. They get goals from David Nish, Mark Peterson and a Tommy Hutchison shot that deflects in during the first 37 minutes. Jack Brand makes 10 saves. Three nights earlier, Peterson’s overtime goal won the first leg, 2-1, at Empire Stadium.

Jacqueline Blakeley tallies in the first half, and Taylor Krueger settles matters in the second period as Seattle Pacific beats Western Washington, 2-0, in Bellingham. The Falcons get a draw at Simon Fraser two days later to finish the GNAC slate undefeated (9-0-5). It's the 10th regular season title for SPU and second in three years.

Andy Schmetzer scores the United States opening goal and adds another in a 6-3 quarterfinal win over Argentina at the FIFA Five-a-Side Championships in Hong Kong. Dale Ervine also scores a brace for the Americans, who eventually finish runner-up to Brazil. Schmetzer is among three former Tacoma Stars players on the U.S. squad, captained by Jim Gabarra and also featuring goalkeeper P.J. Johns.