Lori Henry and Michelle Akers contribute goals in the 6-0 U.S. pummeling of Australia during the Chunghua Cup in Taipei, Taiwan. Henry and Akers join Shannon Higgins in the starting lineup. In all, five Washingtonians, which include Sandi Gordon and Amy Allmann, see action during the tournament as the U.S. goes 3-2-0. All but Gordon are 22 or under and still attending college. Akers finishes the trip with three goals and Henry two.

Washington State Legends of Soccer presents a free webinar featuring five local professionals discussing what it takes to reach the next level. The panel features Sam Hiatt (OL Reign), Katherine Reynolds (11-year veteran), Cristian Roldan (Sounders), Kelyn Rowe (Sounders) and Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns). Sportscaster Tom Glasgow serves as moderator.

A come from behind, 3-1, victory over Corban effectively puts Northwest University into the NAIA women's tournament for the first time at Springfield, Ore. The Eagles, getting goals from Rylee Rassier and Katie Michkiosky, make the Cascade Collegiate Conference final. This is the second straight year the Eagles have battled their way to the title game. They are eliminated by Vanguard, 4-0, in Costa Mesa, Calif. on Nov. 18.

Record snowfall twice postpones WIAA tournament semifinals, prompting a girls' soccer marathon in the Tacoma Dome. AAA and AA semifinals, consolation and finals are all played in a single day, stretching over 14 hours to just after midnight, when Highline blanks Thomas Jefferson, 1-0, for the AAA title. Pirates had been third in 1983 and runner-up in 1984. Shorecrest wins the AA, 3-2, over Lakeside, on an Alicia Jones header with 30 minutes left. It's the Scots' second title in three years, having won 1983 all-division tournament.

Evergreen State ends its 38-game winless streak, dominating Northwest College, 4-0, in a Cascade Conference game. The Geoducks had not won since Oct. 14, 1998, a 1-0 decision over Hawaii Pacific, and had lost each match (38 total, including five ties) since a 1-1 tie with Northwest on Sept. 3, 1999. Justin Connell scored two goals in the first 23 minutes against Northwest, which had just 10 players. Truman Read and Brian Cook also scored. Evergreen women's coach Arlene McMahon coached the team after Scott Martin was fired Aug. 24.

Three weeks prior to her 18th birthday, forward Emeri Adames of Dallas becomes the youngest Seattle Reign signee. Adames, who earlier committed to the University of North Carolina, inks a multi-year deal after training with the Reign throughout preseason. On July 19, Seattle signs another 17-year-old, defender Jordyn Bugg.