The fourth-largest crowd in Seattle soccer history – 56,416 – largely heads home happy as the Mexican national team defeats China, 1-0, at Qwest Field. It's a festive atmosphere, with colorful costumes and mariachi bands. El Tri, playing Washington for the first time, sends the crowd into an early frenzy when Cesar Villaluz scores in the 13th minute for what proves to be the friendly's only goal. The city's only bigger soccer crowds turned out for Real Madrid-D.C. United in 2006, Manchester United-Celtic in 2003, and the Seattle Sounders-New York Cosmos NASL match in 1976, the first sporting event at the Kingdome. Many fans travel a great distance, such as the Yakima Valley, Skagit County and Portland area.

Goals from Ian Chursky and Cam Weaver propel Seattle's Hibernian & Caledonian Saints to victory in the U.S. Amateur Cup final in Frisco, Tex. Jimmy McAlister's Hibs & Caley hold off Baltimore Allied, 2-1, to become the third Washington side to win the competition. Chursky opens the scoring in the 32nd minute, and Weaver doubles it on an assist from Pat Doran in the 63rd.

Bremerton's semi-pro Kitsap Pumas hold their own against the Sounders in a third-round U.S. Open Cup match at Starfire Stadium. Mike Fucito scores past former Seattle draft pick Bryan Meredith in the 39th and 61st minutes. Nik Besagno pulls the Pumas a goal back at 71'. The game also features brothers Daniel (Kitsap) and Zach Scott (Seattle) on opposite sides.

In the Sounders' final home game, Peter Ward scores all three goals in a 3-2 victory over San Diego. However, the Kingdome attendance is only 7,331 and Seattle goes on to lose its final two games, failing to make the playoffs for only the second time in nine years.

FC Seattle Storm's 10-match home unbeaten streak versus league opposition is obliterated by San Jose in the Western Soccer Alliance playoff, 3-0, at Memorial Stadium. The Earthquakes, who had lost twice during that run, including a 3-nil loss May 17, go in front after just 4:10 through Dave Palic. Seattle manages only two shots on target, and George Pastor and Jadir combine for second-half goals eight minutes apart for the visitors. San Jose moves on and falls to San Diego, 3-1, in the WSA final.

Hope Solo stops five shots as the United States claims a record fifth Four Nations tournament championship with a 2-0 victory over host China in Guangzhou. Solo, who blanked Germany in Jan. 26, is also named the tournament's top goalkeeper. Defender Tina Frimpong leaves the China game in the 38th minute after a blow to the head.