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Alan Hudson assists on an NASL record seven goals as Seattle and San Diego combine for 19 goals in the Sounders' third straight indoor win. Seattle goes up 7-3 in the third quarter only to see the Sockers pull even on Julie Veee's shorthanded score. Roger Davies scores a hat trick, his third goal restoring the lead to 9-7 in the fourth period. Tony Crudo's rebound poke proves to be the decisive goal with 2:05 remaining.
An intracity competition to be known as Sounders Cup is introduced, with Seattle Pacific, Seattle University and Washington vying for trophy in existing home-and-home regular season series between teams.
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.
Missing several of the major cogs in their machine, the Seattle Reign lose just their third home game in three seasons, 2-1 to Chicago, to continue a sluggish start. Megan Rapinoe (torn knee ligament) and Jessica Fishlock (fractured tibia) and Manon Melis (tibia fracture) remain out, and Hope Solo misses the match while at her grandmother's funeral. The Red Stars' Jen Hoy gets free for second-half goals 11 minutes apart. Kim Little's 89' penalty is the only solace as Seattle sags to 2-3-1.
Mercer Island cruises to the 3A girls' championship behind the hat trick of Jessie Stenberg, beating previously perfect Stadium, 4-1, at Sparks Stadium. Stenberg opens the scoring in the 15th minute and makes it 2-nil in the 23rd. Stadium responds on Ella Nadeau's tally a minute later but before halftime Emily Arron restores the MI margin. Stenberg completes her hat trick in the 75th minute. It's Mercer Island's first title after twice finishing runner-up.
Kingdom Hope awards its first Soccer on Us scholarship to Madison Still of Pac Northwest. Still will receive $500 to support her ability to play for her club. Kingdom Hope is a non-profit organization that specializes in leadership and personal development in the fields of education and soccer. It was founded by retired Sounders player Steve Zakuani.