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Sounders Beat Heat, El Paso in OT
August 27, 1997

Down 2-nil and battling 98-degree heat, the Sounders surge past host El Paso in the second half to win for the fourth time in five games. Mike Gailey's goal six minutes into overtime beats the Patriots, 3-2, and elevates Seattle to 18-8-0 with two games to go. David Hoggan ignites the comeback in the 51st minute, and newcomer Henry Gutierrez ties it four minutes later. Dusty Hudock makes nine saves.
In the End, Stars Eliminated
April 4, 1992

Going down to the wire for a playoff berth, the Tacoma Stars bow to Baltimore, 7-2, in what proves to be the final game in the MISL franchise's nine seasons. Domenic Mobilio scores his fourth hat trick of the season as the Blast wrap-up fourth place, one game in front of the Stars (18-22), to finish the regular season. Jim Gabarra and Mark Karpun tally Tacoma's goals.
Special Awards at Association Banquet
May 1, 1959

Trophies and other awards are celebrated and distributed at the annual Washington State Soccer Football Association banquet. Norselander Vikings are presented the silver bowl for the league championship, and it is promptly filled with champagne for the players to partake. Tore Voland is is honored as the Vikings' top player and Bob Simonsen, 49, is recognized for completing his 25th season with the team.
PLU Men Keep Kicking, Advance
November 12, 2022

Pacific Lutheran pushes its way into the NCAA Division III second round by upsetting Mary Hardin-Baylor, 4-2, at Belton, Texas. The Lutes, who earned an at-large berth following a runner-up finish in the NWC, begin to take control in the final half-hour. Trevor Thompson provides a 2-1 lead in the 62nd minute, and Cole Dobson doubles it at 75'. PLU is held scoreless for the first time in a 2-0 loss to St. Thomas (Tx.) the next day.
Pausing to Remember JFK
November 24, 1963

Play is postponed throughout the state league and the Hungarians’ PCL match is also called off as the nation mourns the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas two days earlier.
Bond Breaks NASL Penalty Record
August 1, 1981

With a penalty kick on the half-hour, Kevin Bond sets a new NASL record for spot kicks and lifts the Sounders to their first league victory in four weeks, 1-0 over Tulsa. Following a Roughnecks handball, Bond boots the penalty into the upper left corner. The NASL mark of eight has stood since 1976. Bond has not missed from the spot, with conversions in five of the last seven games. It snaps Seattle's three-game losing streak (one by shootout).

 Tacoma FC effectively replaced the Spokane Shadow in the PDL in 2006. The team would later be renamed the Tide.
2006
 Eight months after being donated by tea magnate Sir Thomas Lipton, the Lipton trophy goes to Colegrove's Purple Pups, 1928 senior youth champions. Seattle restauranteur Clare Colgrove offered complete dinners for 50 cents and lunches starting at 25 cents. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1949
2009
 Seattle's St. James Cathedral faced a tough challenge for the local CYO crown before advancing to play for (and eventually win) the Oldershaw trophy. (Courtesy Seattle Times)
1955
 Jordan Morris scored to win the second leg of the Western Conference final, 1-0, at Colorado and clinch the series, 3-1 on aggregate. (Courtesy Sounders FC)
2016
 Vasco Rubio's 12 goals led Seattle Pacific to the NCSC Olympic Division championship and a runner-up finish in NCAA Division II. (Joanie Komura photo)
1990
 Seattle Pacific celebrates a golden goal from Janae Godoy (raised hand) in the NCAA Division II final at Tampa. (Courtesy NCAA)
2008
 Mom joins the girls in the Sizzlers' practice at Lower Woodland.
1978
 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
 Seattle Sounders celebrate their second USL championship in two years after defeating Atlanta, 4-0, before nearly 5,000 fans at Starfire. (Courtesy USL)
2007
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