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Sportsmanlike Soviet Summit
July 4, 1978

Locals and visiting Soviets play “sportsmanlike” soccer at Lakeside School as organized by peace activist Dick Carbray. Tour arranged by youth travel agency Sputnik in USSR and Council of American-Soviet Friendship in U.S. It ends in 6-6 tie.

Taylor Brace Puts Reign Back in Playoffs
August 21, 2018

Jodie Taylor bags her first brace on this side of the Atlantic to put Seattle Reign back into the NWSL playoffs. The Reign beats Houston, 2-0, on a night thick with haze from wildfires in British Columbia and California. Taylor strikes twice, three minutes apart, early in the second half. She has nine goals, including four during the current four-game unbeaten run.

Four Washington Selections to Pan Am Team
June 30, 1979

Four young Washingtonians plying for NASL clubs are named to the United States team for the Pan American Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tony Crudo, 20, is a starting defender for Tampa Bay. Bernie James, 20, Mark Peterson, 19, and Jeff Stock, 18, are with the Seattle Sounders. The team finishes fifth.

Sounders Surrender 3-Goal Lead
July 16, 2025

For the first time, the Sounders blow a 3-nil lead in drawing, 3-3, with Colorado. Albert Rusnak's second goal puts Seattle seemingly comfortably on top in the 47th minute. But the Rapids convert two penalty kicks within four minutes and find a 70' equalizer.

Van Gaver Ties Seattle U Record
October 6, 1973

Steve Van Gaver and Seattle University pull no punches in an 11-0 beating of Puget Sound in a steady rain at Lower Woodland Park. Van Gaver, a freshman, ties the Chieftains record by scoring four goals. Scott Shoemaker, Tim Allen and Mikko Niemela each add two goals.

Cougars Win, Ending Miserable Huskies' Campaign
November 4, 2005

Carmen Anderson heads home a first-half corner kick as Washington State wins the Apple Cup, 1-0, to complete a winless Washington campaign at Husky Soccer Field. Losing their last 10 in a row, the Huskies finish 0-17-3, 13 of those losses by one goal. UW had reached the NCAA quarterfinal the previous season and posted seven consecutive seasons at .500 or above, including five postseason appearances.

With the distinctive star over their heart, E&E Meats delivered one of the few blemishes to the Bakers' 1953 championship campaign. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1953
Sounders defender Mike England. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1979
1965
The Seattle Reign’s Laura Harvey is congratulated by players and staff moments after becoming the first NWSL coach with 100regular season wins in 2024. (Seattle Reign/Jane Gershovich)
2024
The University of Washington varsity, playing its final season under Mike Ryan, far left. (Frank MacDonald Collection)
1976
Seattle Hibernian Saints won the 2001 West Regional championship.
2001
(Courtesy Seattle Times)
1957
(Courtesy Seattle Times)
1982
Seattle Pacific raises the NCAA trophy after defeating Southern Connecticut, 1-0, in the NCAA Division II Championship game. (Courtesy Seattle Pacific)
1993
Adrian Webster, Sounders captain in NASL era, raises the Golden Scarf to celebrate the Soccer Bowl '77 run's 40th anniversary. (Courtesy Sounders FC)
2017