Steve Zakuani and Osvaldo Alonso strike for goals in the first 25 minutes as Sounders FC extends its win streak to five straight and six in all competitions, 2-1 over Chivas USA at Qwest Field. In the 9th minute, Zakuani fights through a crowd of defenders, fakes Zach Thornton, the approaching keeper, and rolls the ball into the net from 10 yards. Alonso wins a ball in the 25th minute, and following an exchange between Fredy Montero and Zakuani, gets the return ball for his first goal in nearly 16 months. Seattle improves to 10-1-3 in its last 14 MLS matches and is undefeated (8-0-2) at home in 10 MLS and Open Cup matches since June 10.

Spencer Richey saves a penalty in the shootout's ninth round and Beau Blanchard converts for No.12 Washington, which advances to the NCAA round of 16 over Furman, 0-0 (6-5), on Montlake. The Huskies finish with a 24-10 advantage in shot yet miss their first three penalty kick attempts. They pull even by the fifth round, and Richey Blanchard later move them forward.

Behind Emmett Minaglia’s five goals, Seattle defeats Portland all-stars, 5-3, at Civic Stadium. Seattle’s team is picked from Montag Vikings and Westerman Clothiers, the top teams in the state first division.

Avenging its elimination a year before, Tacoma Tide FC upset the Fresno Fuego before over 3,000 hostile fans, 3-0, in the PDL Western Conference playoffs. Daniel Scott’s header in the 19th minute was all the Tide needed for its first postseason victory. Spencer Shomaker’s 10th goal of the season came in the 77th minute and Chase Tangney closed out the scoring. Vancouver Whitecaps Residency would defeat Tacoma in the West final, 4-1, the following day.

Black Diamond given permission to use ‘firebrand forward’ Jackie Mills, who was suspended for life in 1939 (for continued rough play he since served hitch in Navy). Miners had vowed not to play until he was reinstated.

The Sounders win an NASL-record 25th game at Chicago, 3-1, behind rookie Mark Peterson's hat trick. It gives Peterson seven goals in the last six games. Jack Brand battles rainy conditions and potent Sting attack (28 shots). Seattle also ties the league record for road wins (11) despite playing without Roger Davies, Tommy Hutchison and Ian Bridge.