For the first time in Gonzaga annals, the Zags are perfect through three games to start a season. The Bulldogs wallop Weber State, 9-2 – the most goals scored on a Division I opponent. Giana Riley, Marissa Garcia and Shelby Runje all get braces at Luger Field. GU scored 19 times in going 3-0-0.

One of the last NWSL originals and the face of Seattle Reign for 13 years, Jess Fishlock s 2026 with her final season as a player. Fishlock, 39, ranks No. 2 in all-time leagues appearances and has been a seven-time Best XI selection in midfield, including 2021 when she was MVP.

In a World Cup classic, Hope Solo helps the shorthanded United States fight back to eliminate Brazil, 2-2 (5-3) in Dresden, Germany, and move onto the semifinals. Playing with 10 following a red card in the 68th minute, the USWNT extends Brazil to overtime and then, on Abby Wambach's equalizer in stoppage time, penalties. Solo makes a one-handed stop of Daiane in the third round, allowing Ali Krieger to convert the winning shootout attempt.

Sheryl Williams secures the PacWest title for Seattle University with a penalty kick in the regular season finale at Monmouth, Ore. Williams scores at 56:11 for the fifth-ranked Redhawks' 1-0 victory over Western Oregon. Because SU is in the final year of transition to NCAA membership, it is ineligible for that postseason competition and instead will go to NAIA district playoffs.

Robbie Rogers assists on two goals and scores a third as U.S. celebrates Independence Day at Qwest Field by beating Grenada, 4-0, in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group match. Freddy Adu, Stuart Holden and Charlie Davies also score, and Sounders midfielder Brad Evans makes his international debut as a 63rd-minute substitute

Crossfire Premier announces plans to enter a team in the USL Premier Development League (PDL). Washington Crossfire will play home matches at Seattle's Interbay Stadium and be coached by Seth Spidahl. Crossfire becomes the state's fifth member in the Northwest Division, joining Kitsap, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima.