Seattle trades away one Designated Player to make room for its next big signing, acquiring German midfielder Christian Tiffert. To make room, the Sounders swap Alvaro Fernandez to Chicago for allocation money. Tiffert, 30, has played with the Bundesliga's Kaiserslautern since 2010.

Seattle University coach Peter Fewing earns his 200th career win as the undefeated Redhawks (15-0-1) beat Simon Fraser, 1-0, in Burnaby, B.C. Jeremiah Doyle gets his eighth straight shutout for Seattle U, ranked No. 1 in Division II. Alex Chursky's goal in the 71st minute decides it. Fewing is 200-119-26 since taking the helm in 1988.

In complete control from the opening whistle, 15th-ranked Washington State moves forward in the NCAA tournament with a resounding 3-0 win over Montana at Lower Soccer Field. For the third game in a row the WSU attack is buzzing. Marin Whieldon, Sydney Pulver and Grayson Lynch run the Cougars' total to 10 goals in those three victories.

Washington’s Aerie No. 1 FOE and Tacoma Cozars sweep the men’s and women’s open division championships at the Royal Hawaiian tournament in Honolulu. The Cozars beat Hawaii’s Leahi, 3-2, while the Eagles defeat Vaiete in penalties after drawing 0-0. The Seattle Pacemakers claim the men’s master’s, 3-1 over San Jose’s Zagreb.

Gov. Jay Inslee announces a set of protocols allowing for resumption of outdoor recreation, including youth soccer. Full training sessions and league games may be played provided the respective county's COVID-19 metrics are followed. All drills and small-sided games should have as little physical contact as possible. Tackling, shielding, etc. should not be included in small-sided games or drills. No high-fives, handshakes, or hugs are permitted. Players, coaches, and any spectators should wear a mask before, during, and after practice.

Western Washington's Shonna Hall is named Pacific Northwest Athletic Conference player of the year after leading her team with 18 goals and two assists. Hall, a senior from Renton, accounted for nearly half of the Vikings' 37 goals in a 10-5-1 season. Her 52 career goals are No. 2 all-time.