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Henderson Goes Pro at 20
August 8, 1991

Chris Henderson announces he will sign a full-time contract with U.S. Soccer and forego his final two years at UCLA. In the run up to the 1994 World Cup he is the first player to sign. Henderson, 20, has started the last 16 games for the U.S. He was the fourth-youngest player on the 1990 World Cup team. He continues taking classes in Westwood and plays for L.A. Exiles while not with the national team.

Magyars Clinch Double
April 23, 1961

Seattle Hungarians defeat Husky Soccer Club in Knockout Cup final at West Seattle, 5-2, to retain the trophy. Alfonso Aquilar and Les Mueller, who combined for all five goals, make it 2-nil before the Huskies' Ivo Ceschi answers. In final half-hour, the Hungarians pull away behind two more Mueller scores. Aquilar bags a brace, and Joe Samra tallies the other UW goal. Buchan Bakers defeat Vancouver Irish in undercard, 2-1.

Stars' Surge Extends into MASL Playoffs
April 5, 2024

Stefan Mijatovic's hat trick is capped by the winning goal with 87 seconds remaining as the Tacoma Stars open the MASL Western Conference semifinals with a 6-5 comeback home win over the Chihuahua Savage 6-5 at the accesso ShoWare Center. Tacoma trails until Tyler John equalizes with two minutes to go. It's the Stars' 10th straight win. Chihuahua wins the series two days later in a mini game tiebreaker, 5-0.

WA Youth Coaches Nab Two National Awards
January 17, 2014

Zahra Lechak of Dos FC and Seattle United is selected 2013 USYSA Girls Competitive Coach of the Year, and Chris Twombley of West Seattle SC is named National Girls Recreation Coach of the Year by USYSA in Philadelphia. Twombley has been a WSSC coach for 12 years, most recently with the Blue Crew. Lechak, a USSF A License holder who is also a Sounders Women assistant, focuses on developing players to their full potential.

Archbishop Murphy Takes 2A Again
May 28, 2016

Archbishop Murphy of Everett turns back Quincy's upset bid with freshman Daniel Mycroft's shootout save to retain the boys' 2A title, 1-1 (4-3) at Sumner. Quincy strikes first at 51', with Kevin Rios tucking it inside the near post, the first goal allowed by Murphy in nine games. The Wildcats' Matt Williams responds quickly, tying it at 56'. They convert all four penalties, and Mycroft, who made two saves in the semifinal shootout with Sehome, stops the Jackrabbits' fifth attempt. In winning its last 20 games, Murphy is the first 2A repeat champion in 11 years and has four titles, including two in 1A (one as Holy Cross).

Yoder Saves 14 But Fullerton Scores 3
October 7, 1972

Seattle Pacific goalkeeper Rex Yoder saves a record 14 shots in vain as Cal State Fullerton completes a two-match sweep of the Huskies and Falcons with a 3-1 win at Interbay Field. Rafael Ramirez scores twice and sets-up the third for the Titans. Yoder ties his mark a month later in an NCAA tournament loss at Chico State.

Felix Chenkam of Sounders 2, who made Cheney Stadium their home in 2018. (Courtesy Sounders FC)
2018
Alex Morgan scored in her second regular season game for Sounders Women. (Courtesy Sounders Women)
2012
(Courtesy Mike Ryan family)
1971
Clint Dempsey scores the playoff opener vs. LA Galaxy. (Courtesy Corky Trewin/Sounders FC)
2015
Tacoma FC effectively replaced the Spokane Shadow in the PDL in 2006. The team would later be renamed the Tide.
2006
Clint Dempsey of the Sounders was voted 2017 MLS Comeback Player of the Year, returning to score 12 goals and five assists after missing the final 10 games of 2016 with an irregular heartbeat. (Courtesy Michael Mangum / Sounders FC)
2017
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1967
(Courtesy The Seattle Times)
1971
NCSC play between Seattle University and Western Washington. (Courtesy Western Washington Front archives)
1979