A collapse of epic proportions marks the decisive seventh game of the MISL Finals in the Tacoma Dome. The Stars blow a late 3-1 lead and end up falling to Dallas, 4-3, in overtime before a league record crowd of 21,728. Gary Heale's second goal makes it 3-1 late in the third quarter, but the Sidekicks get a pair of sixth-attack goals in the final two minutes of regulation. They clinch the crown when Mark Karpun taps in Tatu's 35-foot shot 9:23 into overtime. Tacoma outscores Dallas 37-28 in the series.

Seattle’s Husky Stadium is listed as one of 14 potential venues in the U.S. Soccer Federation’s formal application to host the 1986 World Cup. Colombia’s withdrawal as host has prompted FIFA to accept offers from Mexico, Canada and the U.S. Husky Stadium would be one of four sites requiring grass installed over the existing artificial turf. On March 30, FIFA unanimously selects Mexico to host.

A crowd approaching 2,000 at the historic Davenport Hotel witnesses the announcement of Spokane's name and crest for the new USL Super League women's team. Zephyr FC, says club president Katie Harnetiaux, is named for "a wind from the west." The crest features a stylized 'Z' to reflect the movement of wind. Its colors resemble that of the League One men's Velocity: teal, dark gray and gold. Play for the new Division 1 club begins in August 2024.

Kate Wheeler posts her 12th shutout and Pacific Lutheran advances to the NAIA Area 1 final with a 3-0 defeat of Azusa Pacific in Salem. The Lutes, unbeaten in 17 games, get goals from Kirsten Brown, Wendy Johnson and Cheryl Kragness.

Northwest Soccer Camp begins when Cliff McCrath and Mike Ryan share with each other that soccer was growing so fast that neither of them can keep pace with the scores of requests from players, coaches, and parents to assist them with player development, coaching seminars, and training sessions. It all begins at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island: one week, 30 resident campers, four coaches and a budget of $2,200. Meals are donated and no cost to campers.

Bellingham United is formed, with plans to play in a yet-to-be-determined adult amateur men’s league in 2012. The club is owned by Jeff McIntyre and Erin O'Brien, founders of Seattle-based Ruffneck Scarves.