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Keller Stops Penalty, U.S. Beats Argentina
June 13, 1999

Kasey Keller stops a penalty kick, opening the door to a 1-0 U.S. National team win over Argentina in Washington, D.C. Keller stutter-steps to his right then goes left to save Gustavo Lopez's penalty attempt in the 42nd minute. He finishes with seven saves. Joe Max-Moore comes off the bench to score the winner in the 88th minute.

S2 Complete Season Sweep of Portland
August 17, 2017

Henry Wingo's first professional goal takes all the points and completes a Sounders FC 2 season sweep of Portland, 2-1 at Providence Park. Wingo beats two defenders and bends his 18-yard shot around T2 keeper Wade Hamilton in the 73rd minute. Sam Rogers gives Seattle the lead by heading in a Zach Mathers free kick in the 58th. Bill Tuiloma replies for Portland. S2 wins all three meetings with their rivals yet go winless over the final eight matches, missing the USL playoffs.

SPU Repeats in GNAC Tournament
November 8, 2014

Although it finished seven points behind Western Washington, Seattle Pacific prevails as GNAC tournament champion for the second year in a row at the expense of the Vikings. The Falcons, inserting Alexa Hughes specifically for the shootout, come away with the NCAA automatic berth, 1-1 (5-4), when Hughes saves in the deciding fifth round at Starfire Stadium. SPU starter Molly Stinson makes six saves before penalties. The Falcons never trail getting a 12' marker from Ali Martin before Elise Aylward's free kick late in the first half.

Whitworth Deals Huskies Defeat
October 28, 1990

Whitworth pulls off the biggest upset in program history, coming from behind to defeat Washington, the No. 15 team in Division I, 3-2 at Pine Bowl. Jim Martinson puts the Pirates ahead early in the second half, and Dave Griepp scores to make it a two-goal lead. Shaun Wagner also tallies for the Bucs, ranked 16th in NAIA. Jason Dunn and Chris Sarver score for the Huskies.

Reign's Yanez Retires After Six Seasons
February 10, 2020

Beverly Yanez, one of the most popular and longstanding members of Reign FC, announces her retirement. Yanez, 31, played 129 matches, scoring 25 goals, since joining the club in 2014. She also played two years in WPS and three-plus seasons in Japan and Australia.

Skyline Girls Beat KingCo Rivals in 4A
November 22, 2008

Alisha Connors supplied a goal and an assist for Skyline to capture the girls' 4A championship at Lakewood. The Spartans defeat KingCo rival Woodinville, 2-0. Spartans goalkeeper Jill Stika, who posts her fourth straight shutout in the tournament, allowed only one goal after September. Connors drills a left-footed shot just inside the far left post from 15 yards. Coral Anderson makes it 2-0 in the 58th minute. Woodinville places at state for the fourth year in a row. The Falcons captured the 4A title in 2006, were third in 2007 and fourth in 2005.

After 64 seasons, fireworks in Cary, N.C., signal the culmination of Washington winning its first NCAA championship and also the first UW men's title in any NCAA sport. (UW Athletics)
2025
(Courtesy Seattle Times archives)
1984
Meredith Teague led Seattle Pacific with 14 goals and added 10 assists in her championship senior season. (Courtesy Seattle Pacific Athletics)
2008
1995 A-League Championship program. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1995
Husky Stadium was one of the first four college football stadiums to install Astroturf in 1968, and that allowed the men's soccer team to play in the stadium for the first time. (Courtesy UW Tyee archives)
1968
Pat Henderson (left) served as Everett BigFoot player/coach each of the club's two seasons. (Courtesy Pat Henderson)
1995
A bandaged Nate Jaqua battles on vs. Houston in Seattle's thrilling comeback win in U.S. Open Cup semifinal at Starfire.
2009
Clint Dempsey of the Sounders was voted 2017 MLS Comeback Player of the Year, returning to score 12 goals and five assists after missing the final 10 games of 2016 with an irregular heartbeat. (Courtesy Michael Mangum / Sounders FC)
2017
Fredy Montero took Seattle by storm in Sounders FC's inaugural match, scoring twice. (Sounders FC photo)
2009
Seattle University went 9-1-1 at Championship Field in 2017. (Courtesy Seattle University Athletics)
2017