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Dotson's Strong Start Cut Short
April 22, 2022

Hassani Dotson of Federal Way sustains a season-ending ACL tear just as he was enjoying arguably his best start in four pro seasons with Minnesota United. Dotson, after scoring a goal and adding two assists in the first seven games, is injured during a training session.

Mount Rainier Three-Peats in AA Boys
May 27, 1989

Ron Lalime saves two penalty kicks in the shootout, lifting Mount Rainier to an unprecedented third consecutive state boys' AA championship, 1-1 (3-1), over Lakeside at Memorial Stadium. Lakeside goes ahead two minutes into the second half when John Streidl intercepts a pass from Lalime and converts. thirty seconds later, Ben Erickson ties it. The Rams had beaten Cascade, the AAA victor, during the regular season.

Chursky, Seattle U Hammer Fresno Pacific
September 8, 2000

Sophomore Ian Chursky stretches the nets for four goals in Seattle University's 5-3 win at Fresno Pacific. It's the first four-goal game by a Redhawks player in 14 years. Chursky, a transfer from Tacoma CC, made his SU debut with a brace against Cal Poly Pomona.

Western Stunned in Postseason Opener
November 22, 2025

Western Washington's home field advantage in the NCAA tournament goes for naught in a 1-1 (6-5) shootout loss to Azusa Pacific in the second round at Harrington Field. Claire Potter's opener appears to be the winner until APU scores with 65 seconds left in regulation. Western plays without top scorer Morgan Manalili (17 goals), who sustained an ankle injury in the GNAC semifinals. Unbeaten at home, WWU finishes with just one loss (14-1-7).

Velocity Victorious in Sixth Straight
May 18, 2025

Ten-man Spokane Velocity is victorious for a record sixth straight match across all competitions, 1-0 over Richmond, before 2,644 at One Spokane Stadium. The streak includes five league wins for the Velocity (6-1-2). Anuar Peláez stabs home his USL One-leading sixth goal in the 44th minute after a Luis Gil free kick creates chaos in the box. Spokane plays the final 77 minutes shorthanded following Cameron Miller's 13' red card.

Fort Lewis Moves into First
February 7, 1965

Fort Lewis takes over first place in the state league following a 7-0 beating of Buchan, coupled with Loyal Realty's 3-1 loss to Seattle Hungarians. Geoff Wall nets a hat trick for the unbeaten Rangers (3-0-2). Goals from Tommy Major and Les Mueller in the final five minutes are the difference for the Hungarians.

Kasey Keller celebrates after his second World Cup qualifier shutout in four days following the United States 6-0 rout of Panama in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy John Todd / ISI Photos)
2004
Thousands of Bosnia and Herezgovina supporters sing, rally and march at Seattle's Waterfront Park prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup match versus Qatar on June 24. (Frank MacDonald)
2026
Vikings keeper Perry Stangvik was beaten here, but he always had another sport to fall back upon. Stangvik, who starred at Seattle Pacific College from 1949-52, then signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1953
In advance of the Goodwill Games coming to Seattle in 1990, the Tacoma Stars staged a rare international exhibition with Lokomotiv Moscow. (Courtesy Shanaman Museum)
1989
Camas won its second 4A and third state girls' championship overall with a perfect 22-0-0 season in 2021-22. (Courtesy Camas High School)
2021
The Tacoma Stars defeated eventual MASL co-champion Monterrey, 7-6, during a pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season. (Courtesy MASL)
2020
Hope Solo earned her 150th international cap in goal as the USWNT defeated China, 3-0, in San Diego. (Courtesy Michael Janosz / ISI Photos)
2014
Before hundreds of fans and family members, the afternoon after beating N.C. State the Huskies delivered their NCAA championship trophy back home to Husky Stadium. (UW Athletics)
2025
Ivan Raznjevich, Seattle Croatia coach, lifts the U.S. Amateur Cup trophy. (Courtesy Soccer America)
1982
Pacific Lutheran successfully repeated as NAIA champions in 1989. (Courtesy Stacy Waterworth)
1989