The U.S. Soccer Federation proposes 18 potential sites, including Seattle's Husky Stadium, in its bid to stage the 1994 World Cup. A maximum of only 12 stadiums will be used. Brazil, Chile and Morocco are also expected to submit bids to FIFA, which will then conduct on-sight inspections and private hearings on each before announcing its decision in June 1988.

Roy Wegerle scores four goals and assists on two more as the Tacoma Stars crush the New York Cosmos, 11-4. Dale Mitchell is catalyst for record score, completing a hat trick in first quarter. Newly-acquired keeper Bob Rigby makes 15 saves and defense blocks a record 22 shots. It proves to be Freddie Goodwin's final win as coach. The Cosmos withdraw from the league and cease operations six days later. Many in the crowd 11,206 stayed for the postgame concert featuring Rail.

Tami Bennett delivers the crucial goal four minutes into overtime, and No. 6 Washington edges No. 7 UCLA, 1-0, before a program record crowd of 3,403 at Husky Soccer Stadium. Bennett now has 14 goals and UW's win streak extends to a record nine games. The Huskies remain unbeaten in Pac-10.

Bellevue's Bernie James moves to Edmonton and starts on defense for the Drillers in their first NASL playoff game in six seasons, 2-0 win over Houston. James, 21, spent the previous two seasons with the Sounders reserves. Elsewhere, Washington residents Tony Crudo (California) and Danny Vaughn (Memphis) are also regular starters.

Donning their new Orca kit while recognizing their 1995 A-League champions, the Sounders get a Danny Musovski brace and a 69' winner from Pedro de la Vega to beat San Jose, 3-2. Musovski comes off the bench following a shoulder injury to Jordan Morris early in the game.

Nick Perera of the Tacoma Stars is voted the Gold Ball after the United States reclaims the Concacaf Beach Soccer championship in Nassau, Bahamas. Perera scores in the 5-0 victory over Mexico in the final. He had back-to-back hat tricks during the group stage and finishes the tournament with nine goals. The U.S. wins its first regional title since 2013.