Fredy Montero and Mauro Rosales score in the 82nd and 84th minutes, spurring Sounders FC to a comeback win over the reigning MLS Cup champion Colorado, 4-3, in front of a national television audience and 36,424 fans. It is the first Seattle home match played on grass (installed for Manchester United friendly).

Tacoma Stars name Mike Jennings as the new head coach of the team ahead of the 2021-22 MASL season. Jennings has been with the Stars since 2016 season, both as an assistant and member of the medical staff. He replaces Nick Perera, who was player-coach since December 2018. Jennings previously was head coach of the PDL Tacoma Tide and Puget Sound women.

A less experienced side featuring Bellevue's Marcus Hahnemann in his first appearance for the USMNT in nine years, beats Cuba, 4-1, in its Gold Cup opener before 15,831 at Qwest Field. Cuba went ahead in the 18th minute. Clint Dempsey scores shortly before halftime. Landon Donovan comes on as a substitute to put the U.S. in front on an 87th-minute free kick. Costa Rica defeats Canada, 1-0, in the other half of the doubleheader.

Washington State Youth Soccer president Jim Hughes names Tony Screws as the organization's first executive director.

Following an opening night tiebreaker loss to Team America, 0-0 (2-1), the Sounders release four notable players, including captain and star midfielder Alan Hudson, who was earning a team-high $105,000. Also released are former league MVP Roger Davies ($90,000), Frank Barton and Robbie Zipp. Steve Buttle, a fan favorite since 1977, was sold Jan. 7. Starting keeper Paul Hammond was allowed to sign as a free agent with Team America.

Wickman’s Pies and Tacoma play 150 minutes without settling matters in George Washington Cup first-round match at Seattle’s Georgetown playfield. The teams are tied 2-2 after regulation, 3-3 after 30 minutes of extra time and 4-4 following another period. Players from both teams are exhausted and unable to play on.