Seattle Hungarians thrill a big crowd at Lower Woodland with both style and scoring in winning the Pacific Coast Coal Cup, 3-1, over Norselander Vikings. The undefeated Hungarians go to the wings to avoid the Viks central defense and score after 15 minutes through Al Mraz. Charlie Boyer doubles it after scoring from a long defensive clearance. Thor Ronning mounts a comebacks for Norselander, but it's blunted when teenager Les Mueller gets the Magyars' third to clinch the knockout trophy, the first of many over the coming decade.

Less than four years since its launch, Washington State Legends of Soccer's online museum becomes fully operational and current. That is, the museum now spans the entire documented history of the game in Washington, from 1890 through 2021. The site originally launched in December 2018 with 14 years of curated content. The searchable database covers all levels of soccer and is constantly being updated and enhanced.

Seattle University earns its first varsity intercollegiate victory, 1-0, over Shoreline Community College on Joe Zavaglia’s goal at Lower Woodland. The Chieftains, who formed their program hastily in September, proceed to win the next five games.

Six weeks prior to the first game, the University of Washington names Mike Ryan as new men's varsity head coach. Ryan's Huskies will go 3-2-2, starting with an Oct. 21 loss to Victoria, 4-3, at Union Bay Field.

Sean Lambrecht scores both goals in Whitworth’s 2-1 NCAA Division III tournament victory over Colorado College in Spokane. Lambrecht's winner comes in the 73rd minute. Tied at 1-1, the Bucs' Todd Sabrowski serves a cross that is misjudged by the Colorado keeper. The ball scoots through to Lambrecht, who heads it cleanly into the net. Lambrecht's first goal comes seconds after a missed CC penalty kick, with Skye Henderson finding him on the counterattack for a far-post header. CC’s Patrick McGinnis scores his Div. III-record 39th goal of the season to bring the visitors level.

Cruz Azul, featuring five Mexican internationals, drubs Seattle Mitre Eagles, 9-0, in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The Eagles’ flights are delayed and connections missed. Instead of arriving the night before, their bus arrives at the stadium 20 minutes before kickoff, in 100-degree heat.