Victor Rodriguez returns from a long absence due to injury to figure in the late tie-breaking goal, and the largest Sounders supporter group walks-out halfway through a 4-2 win over New York Red Bulls. At halftime, an Emerald City Supporters leader is escorted out by CenturyLink Field security after waving an Iron Front flag, citing that the banner is political and thus against MLS policy. Hundreds of ECS members quickly empty the Brougham End. Despite a much less vibrant atmosphere, Seattle pulls away late when Rodriguez's 83' shot deflects into the net and Nicolas Lodeiro adds a stoppage time breakaway.

In a replay of the state league final, second-half winner Seattle Hungarians edge defending champion Loyal Realty, 2-1, at West Seattle Stadium. It marks the first state league title for the Magyars. The teams tied, 2-2, two weeks earlier. Alfonso Aquila and Les Farkas stake the Magyars to a 2-nil lead within the first 10 minutes. Fridy Kristiansen gets the lone Vikings goal on a second-half breakaway.

Hope Solo is among three players with Washington connections named by Pia Sundhage to the U.S. World Cup squad. Solo will play in her second World Cup when U.S. matches begin June 28. Gig Harbor resident Stephanie Cox and Amy LePeilbet, who was born in Spokane, will make their first appearance.

Seattle Sounders announce a partnership with Werder Bremen of the German Bundesliga. The relationship will include a player exchange program, youth camps, coaching clinics, matches and exchange of information. Bremen initiated the exchange by sending Alexander Nouri, a 19-year-old German midfielder, to the Sounders. The agreement is the most extensive of any U.S.-based team with a German club.

Tacoma's Brent Goulet, 21, starts in USMNT debut vs Canada (0:0) in Miami. A junior at Warner Pacific College, Goulet has scored 81 goals in his first three collegiate seasons.

Morgan Weaver plays in her first NWSL final and the Portland Thorns claim their league-best third title with a 2-0 win over Kansas City in Washington, D.C. Weaver nearly scores, rattling the crossbar in the 59th minute.