Freshman Mark Stockwell erupts for four goals and Pacific Lutheran’s attack shows no mercy in a 14-0 rout of Linfield. A week later, Stockwell and the Lutes bury Lewis & Clark, 5-0, as he contributes a brace. Stockwell finishes with a record 21 goals.

A Bobby McAlister brace gives Seattle University its 16th straight win to open the season. The Redhawks, also unbeaten in 24 games (22-0-2) dating to Nov. 9, 2003, defeat Fresno Pacific, 3-1, at Chico, Ca. Chico State ends the SU run two days later.

Former Black Diamond standout Bobby Harlin is given a tribute at Rainier Golf Club. Harlin, who had both legs amputated several years earlier, is presented with an electric cart. Harlin, who came to America from England in 1906 at the age of 24, was elected to Seattle City Council in 1929 and later served nine months as mayor, in 1931. Harlin was also state director of labor and industry under Governor Langlie.

Bob Gansler puts Chris Henderson, 19, in the starting XI for his senior international debut vs. Iceland at Fenton, Mo. Henderson goes 66 minutes on the outside flank and Kasey Keller starts in the 4-1 U.S. win.

Seattle's KCTS Channel 9 airs a 30-minute instructional program, "How to Play Soccer," with Derek Mallinson as host. Mallinson, 39 and former professional footballer in England, is the president of Lake Hills SC, and he includes a history of the game dating 112 A.D. in China, to modern game evolving in England in 1863 to contemporary times and skills, including goalkeeping. Repeat showings air three more times in the fall. Soccer also gets some air time on local newscasts, with KING's Rod Belcher narrating highlights from a Hungarians' state league contest.

Seattle plays its inaugural NASL regular season indoor game at Portland, falling 6-4. Clive Charles scores the first two Portland goals. David Nish scores the Sounders’ first goal at 42 seconds of the second quarter and adds another in the fourth period.