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Kaitlyn Johnson provides the go-ahead goal in the 52nd minute as Washington State snaps a 10-year winless stretch vs. UCLA with a 4-2 win in Pullman. Johnson pounces on the rebound of an initial shot by Cara Wegner, lifting the 1,305 Lower Field spectators to their feet. Wegner's fifth goal of the year opens the scoring. Nearly double that amount – a record 2,225–support WSU for its next home match.
Five WA natives play in Dallas-Colorado game at Cotton Bowl. Wade Webber starts, and Peter Hattrup is a substitute for the Burn while Chris Henderson starts, brother Sean Henderson plays a half and Marcus Hahnemann makes his debut for the Rapids.
Ryan Wittstruck makes six saves and Anthony Fioretti scores twice to lead Puget Sound over Pacific Lutheran, 2-0, to cap the regular season at East Athletic Field. The Loggers win their final five games, all with Wittstruck in goal. In an injury-shortened season, he earns two shutouts, bringing his career record total to 30.
A partnership between the Bremerton School District and the newly formed Kitsap Soccer Club brings professional soccer to Kitsap County. Owner Robin Waite, previously a part-owner of the USL Seattle Sounders, says the franchise has been approved and will play home matches at the school district's Bremerton Memorial Stadium. A video scoreboard and an additional 1,500 seats are among the planned renovations for Memorial Stadium, which seats about 3,000.
At its annual meeting Bellevue, the Washington State Referees Association honors eight for outstanding career service: Doug Howard, John Hart, Jim Simmons, Vern Warren, Ray McLean, George Clifton, Sid Ryles and the late Emmett Brennan.
Alan Hinton's Promised 'Flying Machine' attack was delayed two months for takeoff but is now performing acrobatics. After sputtering early, Seattle is averaging over three goals during a six-match run after beating San Jose, 5-4. Outcome lifts Sounders above the playoff red line for the first time. Steve Daley ties a team record with three assists and Mark Peterson's brace gives him five goals in six games. Says coach Alan Hinton: “We’re the hottest team in soccer.”