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Houston Ends Seattle's First Season in Overtime
November 8, 2009

A fairy-tale first season for the Sounders ends when an ex-Sounder punishes a poor clearance six minutes into extra time. Brian Ching volleys past Kasey Keller from 15 yards for the only goal of the two-leg series. The Dynamo, the MLS home team over the past four years, rewards 27,465 at Robertson Stadium after ex-UW defender Mike Chabala's cross is not headed out of danger. Moments later, Freddie Ljungberg's shot is tipped over goal by Pat Onstad.

Thomas Jefferson Back Atop 4A Boys
May 25, 2013

Thomas Jefferson wins its record eighth state 4A boys' championship, 3-0 over Union at Puyallup's Sparks Stadium. Matthew Cruz gets things started for the Raiders in the 20th minute. TJ out-shoots Union 34-2 but does not get comfortable until Brandon Madsen doubles the lead in the 56th, knocking in the rebound of Alvaro Osornio's shot. Osorino adds the final tally in the 76th. It is Jefferson's first title since 2005.

Shorthanded Spokane Flames Out
July 26, 2003

Despite peppering Fresno with fusillade of shots, shorthanded Spokane Shadow goes out of the PDL playoffs at the first stage. The Fuego gets strong goalkeeping from Jeremy Proud, and a Jose Luis Espindola goal past Chris Eylander with seven minutes remaining in the Western Conference semifinals before nearly a thousand fans at Joe Albi Stadium. The Shadow are without suspended starters Garth Cummings and James Everall.

Ballard Repeats as Division Champ
July 15, 2024

Ballard FC repeats as USL League two Northwest Division winner, clinching with 2-0 win over West Seattle Junction at Nino Cantu Complex. First-half goals by Alex Mejia and Peter Kingston –converting the rebound of his saved penalty – are backed by Charlie Lanphier's shutout. Ballard wins the division over United PDX with a superior +24) goal differential.

Hungarians Opt-Out of PCL, Return to State League
March 29, 1964

Seattle Hungarians owner Balint Ducz announces he's taking his team out of the Pacific Coast League after two seasons. Ducz, frustrated by mid-table finishes and a lack of a suitable home venue, will bring his club back to the state league. The Hungarians, playing at White Center and West Seattle stadiums, faced sagging attendance. Ducz indicates he will reconsider the PCL once the Interbay Field is completed.

Rodrigues Powers Defiance in Return
September 8, 2024

Braudilio Rodrigues scores twice and assists during his first game back from an extended, six-month hamstring injury in Tacoma’s 5-2 win over Portland Timbers2 at Starfire. Rodrigues only plays the final 21 minutes, substituting when the match is tied 1-1 and gets the go-ahead goal 10 minutes later, plus another in added time. Sebastian Gomez also has a brace.

1978
Whitman women defend a corner kick. (Courtesy Whitman archives)
1979
Alan Hudson's playmaking and organization made a seamless transition to indoor for the Sounders in 1980-81. (Courtesy Joanie Komura/Frank MacDonald)
1981
Scenes from a 2015 PDL match between Puget Sound Gunners and Lane United. (Courtesy USL)
2015
No better time to snap a photo than after a muddy training session in China for the USWNT.
1991
Marcus Hahnemann makes his competitive return to the state as a USMNT roster member for the Gold Cup.
2005
While the Sounders' 11-0 loss to Cruz Azul was largely overlooked by Seattle media, it was given extensive coverage in Mexico and Central America.
1997
Washington U16 girls state select team. (Courtesy Washington Youth Soccer)
1982
Kitsap Pumas get the early goal through Robby Christner against Laredo in the 2011 PDL Championship game at Bremerton. (Courtesy Mike Bay / USL)
2011
Lori Henry of Seattle heads clear for North Carolina. (Courtesy North Carolina)
1987