Washington State
Legends of Soccer

Curated by the Washington State Legends of Soccer, providing information and history of the Beautiful Game in Washington State. Just as the game evolves, so will this site. We continuously add new content, so be sure to return often.

What are you looking for?
Donate Now!
Explore our history. Click on any of the panels below to learn what happened that year.
Baumgardt, Federal Way Go Undefeated in AAA
November 21, 1992

Justi Baumgardt and Federal Way close out the year in sensational style with a 3-0 triumph over defending champion Sammamish in the girls' AAA state final at Shoreline Stadium. Baumgardt, playing with a hairline fracture in her right forearm, sets up Jill Bruyere's opener and later scores her 98th career goal as the Eagles, ranked No. 1 in the nation, complete the year 19-0-0. Julia Popich adds a first-half goal. Federal Way gets its second title in six years, and made at least the semifinal round each year in between.

Wolves Extend Hahnemann's Contract
May 12, 2010

Marcus Hahnemann's stay at Wolverhampton will be extended another year as the goalkeeper's new contract is signed. Hahnemann, originally signed as Wayne Hennessey's backup, started 25 straight matches at one point as Wolves finished 15th in the Premier League, eight points above the relegation zone.

Crossfire Take First Girls' Dallas Cup
April 1, 2021

Crossfire Premier cap a dominant performance with a signature performance in the girls' U19 final of the Dallas Cup in Frisco, Tx. They crush host FC Dallas, 5-1, behind the MVP efforts of Maia Tabion, who bookends the scoring in second and 90th minutes In between, Kate Toomey (13'), Ashly Berge (70') and Alexandra Akers (89') supply goals. Crossfire finishes the tournament 5-0-0 with a goal differential of 22-1. Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious U.S. youth tournament, had not previously conducted a girls' division.

Olys Clinch First-Half Title
November 18, 1973

Mikko Niemela nets the winner as the Olympia Olys capture the state league first division first-half title by rallying past the Rainier Brewers, 2-1, at Interbay. An own goal gives the Brewers the lead but Tim Allen equalizes.

Liberty Ends on Top of Boys' State AA
May 31, 1986

Marty Lackey delivers the decisive goal with just over six minutes remaining to give Liberty the state boys' AA championship, 3-2 over Fife at Memorial Stadium. The Trojans twice tied it up and last pulled level in the 69th minute through J.R. Voshell. Fife had upset defending champion Nathan Hale in the semifinals. Lackey, who scored in a semi win over North Kitsap, scores the Patriots' opener, and Cliff Lewis made it 2-1 at 32'.

Whitworth Streak Reaches 11
October 4, 1992

Jim Martinson and Zane Higgins each contribute hat tricks as Whitworth wins its 11th game in a row with a 13-1 rout of British Columbia's Selkirk College. The Pirates, who move up to No. 3 in NAIA afterwards, outscored opponents 43-6 during the unbeaten start.

A birdseye view of Alex Freeman heading in a rebound to put the United States up 2-nil on Australia just before halftime of their Group D World Cup match on Juneteenth. (Corky Trewin)
2026
Sandra Hunt was among 31 officials selected by FIFA for the 1999 World Cup. (Courtesy Sandra Hunt)
1999
Pacific Lutheran advanced to the NCAA Division III tournament's second round for the first time in 2017. The 17 wins was the most for PLU in 25 seasons. (Courtesy Pacific Lutheran Athletics)
2017
Western Washington poses with the prize, the 2022 NCAA Division II Women's Championship trophy. (Courtesy Michael Potash/Western Washington)
2022
Tara Bilanski led Washington with eight goals in 1993. (Courtesy UW Athletics)
1995
Washington won the first Pac-10 men's championship in 2000. (Courtesy University of Washington Athletics)
2000
1955
In advance of the Goodwill Games coming to Seattle in 1990, the Tacoma Stars staged a rare international exhibition with Lokomotiv Moscow. (Courtesy Shanaman Museum)
1989
1976
Tina Ellertson wins her challenge in for the USA vs Ukraine in Portland. (Courtesy John Todd / ISI Photos)
2005