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Although loaded with attacking prowess, the State League All-Stars cannot beat Jock Copland. The St. Andrew's goalkeeper denies Andy Phillips and George Goers on seemingly sure chances and the Canadian club wins the friendly, 1-0, before one of the largest crowds of the season at Catholic Memorial.
Seattle-born Paul Rothrock connects on his first MLS goal of the season as the Sounders celebrate their 50th anniversary match with a 2-0 win over Minnesota United before 31,026. Rothrock, a 7th-minute substitute, draws the foul that results in Albert Rusnak’s free kick to the head of Jordan Morris for the opening goal in the 28th minute. Rothrock, finishes a Leo Chu cross in the 57th as the Rave rise above the playoff line for the first time since a 1-5-3 start.
Sounders original general manager Jack Daley resigns under pressure after eight seasons and amid declining attendance and community interest. He is immediately replaced as GM by Jack Rebney, a former network TV executive and Issaquah Youth Soccer Association president.
Portland wins its first NCAA women’s championship, 2-1 over Santa Clara in overtime in Austin, and a couple Washingtonians are part of the celebration. Seattle’s Jennifer Bosa is a reserve for the Pilots while Wynne McIntosh serves as an assistant coach. Portland coach Clive Charles had begun coaching women while with FC Seattle Cozars in 1988.
Behind Ward Forrest's hat trick, Olsen’s United defeats Highline Rebels, 3-1, in overtime of the state U17 final. A day earlier, the Newport Huskies won their fourth straight state title, taking the U13 final, 7-0, over Snohomish's Town & Country Chargers at Memorial Stadium. Stan Sawhill of U12 co-champs Newport Sharks is named the overall player of the championships, which started February 6 with 249 boys' teams across seven divisions.
Steve Furjesi scores as Value Metals of Seattle claims the Five-a-Side championship. Value Metals prevails, 1-0, over the Vancouver Spartans Bs at Memorial Stadium.