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Jana Wilson's brace and Jeanne Rein's goal and two assists pace Washington to its biggest margin of victory in a Pac-10 game, 7-0 over Oregon State at Husky Soccer Field. It's the Huskies largest overall margin since an 8-0 win over Gonzaga in 1994.
Jake Sagare scores twice to send Washington into the second round of the NCAA tournament with a 3-2 victory over Portland at Husky Soccer Field. Sagare, who had only scored two goals previously, puts UW up, 3-1, in the 83rd minute. It's the third unanswered goal for the Huskies, winners of 10 straight. Portland scores in the first minute, but Washington gets goals from Sagare and Rees Bettinger six minutes apart to take the lead by halftime.
In a World Cup classic, Hope Solo helps the shorthanded United States fight back to eliminate Brazil, 2-2 (5-3) in Dresden, Germany, and move onto the semifinals. Playing with 10 following a red card in the 68th minute, the USWNT extends Brazil to overtime and then, on Abby Wambach's equalizer in stoppage time, penalties. Solo makes a one-handed stop of Daiane in the third round, allowing Ali Krieger to convert the winning shootout attempt.
A promising campaign is collapsing for Tacoma Defiance. The team is in free fall after losing its record seventh straight, 1-0, at Austin. Once second in the division, Tacoma has sunk to seventh, one game out of a playoff position, with six matches remaining. The Defiance has scored just four times during the skid.
Reclaiming their throne after a two-year absence in the PCL, Seattle Hungarians are crowned Northwest champions for a third time by beating Portland's Steinhaus Kickers, 3-1, in overtime at West Seattle. Steinhaus's Willie Heckel wipes out Steve Furjesi's opener to force extra time. Tommy Major and Alex Lennox deliver in overtime.
Fire destroys the original Sports Specialties soccer shop at 1530 1st Avenue South, Seattle. More than a uniform and equipment supplier Denzil Miskell’s store was the de facto hub of soccer activity and discussion. In addition to the shop’s inventory, also lost were four State League trophies, including the Eddie Craggs Memorial Cup.