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Seattle U Plays Varsity Opener
October 2, 1982

Seattle University plays its inaugural women's varsity game at Pullman, against the Washington State club. The Chieftains lose, 2-1, but get an 80th minute score from Theresa MacMillan. Seattle U goes 4-10-3 in its first season.

Chico State Rallies, Bounces SPU
November 19, 1980

Just when Seattle Pacific seemed destined for its fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA Division II finals, longtime nemesis Chico State pulls off an unlikely comeback in the Far West final at Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats rally from two goals behind and finally eliminate the Falcons in the 129th minute, in the third overtime, 3-2. After outscoring their last six opponents by a combined 26-2, SPU had jumped in front on goal from Brad Elmenhurst and Bruce Raney. It's the fourth time Chico State has bounced the Falcons from the playoffs.

Federal Way Recognizes Grosch
June 16, 2015

Federal Way City Council designates June 27 as Karl Grosch Day, honoring him for his many contributions to youth soccer and the city. Grosch, 90, is co-founder of Federal Way Youth Soccer and co-author of U.S. Youth Soccer's initial constitution and regulations. He also was a longtime member of the city's parks and recreation and civil service commissions.

Seattle-Tacoma Exhibition Benefits Soldiers
November 17, 1919

Six days after the WWI armistice, the league schedule is suspended to play an Intercity exhibition. Picked teams from Seattle and Tacoma play at Liberty Park, with the Pierce County visitors bringing 200-plus fans in large automobiles. Over $100 is raised for the United War Work Fund, to help boost American soldiers' morale and provide them with recreational activities.

SPU Women Finish Undefeated
May 12, 2021

With no postseason tournaments and their Senior Night match three days later canceled, Seattle Pacific puts everything into a second-half surge to beat rival Western Washington and finish the 2020 spring season undefeated. The Falcons come from behind to score four times in the final 35 minutes of a 4-1 victory at Interbay. Claire Neder sparks 7th-ranked Falcons' rally, scoring the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute and a penalty at 85'. SPU goes 8-0-1, its only blemish a 4-4 draw at Western. Only four other state varsity programs have completed undefeated seasons.

Snohomish Knocks Off Unbeaten Central Walley
May 30, 2015

Snohomish becomes the first 4A repeat state boys' champion in 13 years by knocking off previously unbeaten Central Valley, 3-1, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Long throw-ins from Blake Crutchfield figured in all three Panthers goals during a 10-minute span of the second half. Noah Whitman scores in the 19th minute for CV. Brennan Judy ties it in the 58th, then Hal Uderitz and Kristian Barney score after Crutchfield throws into the box in the 65th and 68th.

1992
Seattle's Mike England tackles the Cosmos' Seninho. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1978
In April 2021, the Sounders saw the return of fans after 11 months empty stadiums due to the pandemic. (Courtesy Sounders FC/Mike Fiechtner).
2021
1964
1989
Sounders U23 and Sounders Women rebranded as Sound FC in early 2020. (Courtesy Sounders U23)
2020
(Courtesy Seattle Times archives)
1973
(Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1956
Seattle University celebrates winning the NCAA Division II championship, 2-1 over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in Wichita Falls, Tex. (Courtesy Seattle University)
2004
In 2021 Sounders FC introduced its first adidas Community Kit, honoring Seattle’s music legend, Jimi Hendrix. (Courtesy Sounders FC)
2021