Hispanic Leagues Growing Fast
August 4, 1991
Leagues are becoming increasingly popular in eastern Washington, from Tri-Cities to Wenatchee. Migrant farm workers from Mexico and Central America flock to teams. Combined, the Yakima and Lower Valley leagues have about 30 teams and 600 players since starting in mid-Eighties.
Akers Erupts for Record 5 Goals
November 24, 1991
Michelle Akers scores a record five goals in the first 47 minutes and the U.S. routs Chinese Taipei, 7-0, in the quarterfinals in Foshan. Akers’ masterpiece features two rebounds, a free kick, a penalty and a header.
Falcons Notch 8th Straight Shutout
October 27, 1991
Top-ranked Seattle Pacific, getting early goals from Jason Dunn and Jason Farrell, wins its eighth straight – all by Marcus Hahnemann shutout – over Whitworth, 4-0, at Newport High School in Bellevue.
U.S. Opens World Cup Play
November 17, 1991
USWNT opens play at first FIFA Women's World Cup in Panyu, China, defeating Sweden, 3-2. Washington natives Shannon Higgins and Michelle Akers are in the starting XI, and Higgins clears a Swede shot off the line. Thrilling experience, she says, "My heart was about to leap out of my body."
Huskies Win Women's Debut
September 9, 1991
Washington wins its women’s varsity debut at San Diego State, 2-0, as freshman Rhonda Klein of Puyallup scores in the 65th minute and Amy Hamamoto adds insurance goal
Wazzu Rallies to Beat Western
November 2, 1991
Freshman Brittni Estep strikes twice in the first period of overtime to seal a 4-2 comeback, season-ending win for Washington State over Western Washington in Richland. Kim Lynass's 25th goal of the season equalizes for the Cougars with seven minutes left in regulation. Amanda Coulter and Stephanie Arnesto twice put the Vikings on top.
UW Men Shock UCLA
September 15, 1991
Eric Penner scores in the 111th minute as Washington shocks top-ranked and defending NCAA champ UCLA, 2-1, in the Husky Classic title game at Interlake High School. Shannon Murray scores equalizer before 1,165.
Falcons Go Out of NCAA on PKs
November 23, 1991
Third-ranked Seattle Pacific draws 3-3 with Cal Poly SLO but falls 3-1 on penalties in NCAA quarterfinal that is later overturned as forfeit.
Stars' Beating Begets Beating
March 30, 1991
Forty-eight hours after being blasted, 11-2, in San Diego, the Tacoma Stars respond by beating the Sockers, 10-2, behind Bill Crook’s first career hat trick. The win clinches the West's third and final playoff berth.
Seattle University coach Peter Fewing after a 1-0 exhibition result vs. Washington
The irony is that game (against UW) counts for nothing, not in the league, not in the NAIA. But it means everything to our players, that they can play with big teams. They're shaking the image of the past.
Washington U23s Wins Donnelly Cup
July 28, 1991
Tom Fuegmann of Seattle University scores a pair of goals and Jason Dunn, a transfer from Washington to SPU, gets the third as the Washington state U23 team wins the George F. Donnelly Cup, 3-2, over host New Jersey in Newark. Fuegmann, Jason Farrell and James Dunn all receive invitations to the Olympic Sports Festival. Washington was unbeaten (12-0-2) during its run through regionals and nationals.
Seattle Pacific Win Streak Reaches 9
October 30, 1991
Two goals from Jason Farrell spark 6-0 SPU win over Seattle University at Shoreline Stadium, the Falcons’ longest single-season win streak at nine games.
First Apple Cup Goes to WSU
September 20, 1991
The first-ever meeting between varsity women's teams from Washington and Washington State is won convincingly by the Cougars, 3-0 in the first round of the WSU Invitational at Martin Stadium in Pullman. Freshman Jenni Druffel puts the hosts ahead in the fifth minute and they cruise from there, later getting goals from Kim Lynass and Brittni Estep. It's the third year of varsity play in Pullman while the Huskies are playing just the fifth match of their inaugural season.
Falling Stars Close-Out Year
December 29, 1991
After losing their fourth straight, 7-6 in overtime at Dallas, the Tacoma Stars head into 1992 with a 5-10 record, with five of those losses by one goal, three in overtime.
Lynass Brace, McDowell 20 Saves Help WSU Edge PLU
October 20, 1991
Washington State's Kim Lynass scores a pair of goals as the Cougars defeat NAIA third-ranked Pacific Lutheran, 2-1, in Tacoma. It’s the sixth WSU win in seven matches. Kim Alexander scores for the Lutes, who force Natalie McDowell to make a record 20 saves.
Hundreds Greet WA's World Cup 4
December 24, 1991
Michelle Akers, Amy Allmann, Lori Henry and Shannon Higgins return to Seattle and a reception with hundreds of local fans, including Governor Booth Gardner, at Mercer Island Community Center. Allmann, Henry and Higgins all announce they are retiring. They and Akers, regarded as the best female player in the world, earned only $1,000 per month from U.S. Soccer.
FC Seattle Opts Out of APSL Season
January 17, 1991
FC Seattle Storm joins a growing list of teams opting out of playing the 1991 APSL season. More than half of the 11 teams that made up the APSL's Western Soccer League Conference last year are expected to join Seattle on the sidelines. Portland, San Diego, New Mexico, California and Los Angeles are already out, and Santa Barbara is is doubtful. It leaves any survivors in a smaller league with increased travel costs. Coaching director Clive Charles and coach Stuart Lee remain on the payroll and will head up the Storm's summer camp and academy. Eight players are under contract, including APSL scoring champ Chance Fry.
Storm's Sage Named U.S. Soccer Consultant
April 10, 1991
FC Seattle president Bill Sage is announced as a consultant to the U.S. Soccer Federation. Sage, who will be unpaid, will work on a five-year business plan for the new U.S. league due to begin play following the 1994 World Cup.
Dunn, SPU Upsets Portland
October 5, 1991
Jason Dunn’s goal in the 68th minute gives D2 Seattle Pacific the 1-0 upset defeat of Portland, ranked 20th in D1. It’s Cliff McCrath’s 300th win with the Falcons.
SPU Edges UW for NCSC Crown
November 6, 1991
Seattle Pacific beats Washington, 3-2, to decide NCSC title behind Jason Farrell’s goal and two assists. Huskies Chris Sarver’s brace does snap Marcus Hahnemann’s record 10-game shutout streak (989 minutes).
Hat Trick Has Few Witnesses
April 11, 1991
Gary Heale scores three goals as the Tacoma Stars square their first-round MISL playoff series with a 4-3 overtime home win before only 2,760. The Storm, featuring former Tacoma standout Preki and Brian Schmetzer, win the series decider, 9-2, two days later in St. Louis.
Lynass-Fueled Cougs Rout Zags
October 30, 1991
Kim Lynass scores four times while playing just over 45 minutes and Washington State routs Gonzaga, 15-0, at Martin Stadium. Only four goals separated the teams earlier in the season. The win snaps a three-game losing skein for the Cougars, all in southern California.
Federal Way, Kennedy Win State
November 23, 1991
Defending 2A girls champ Kennedy beats previously perfect (20-0-0) Seattle Prep, 4-0, in the championship game. Behind Sheralyn Stackhouse (2) and Justi Baumgardt goals, Federal Way halts high-scoring Mercer Island, 5-1, for the 3A crown at Shoreline Stadium. Bellevue Christian wins the boys A-B title, 3-2 in overtime, over Charles Wright.
PLU Women Win 3rd NAIA Title
November 29, 1991
Goals by Shari Rider and Wendy Johnson lead third-seeded Pacific Lutheran to its third NAIA national women's soccer championship in the past four years. The Lutes defeat Missouri Valley College, 4-0, in a cold, driving rain at Patch Reef Park, Boca Raton. The game is delayed for 25 minutes during the first half because of lightning, and when the game is finished, there is 4 inches of water on the field. Goalkeeper Brenda Lichtenwalter makes two saves as PLU becomes the first champion to not allow a goal during the tournament. Kirsten Brown opens the scoring in the 32nd minute, and Cheryl Kragness connects on a late penalty. Rider is named tournament MVP after scoring her career record 45th goal and Johnson graduates with a record 52 assists. The Lutes had upset host Lynn, 2-0, in the semifinals.
Huskies Win 10th Game of First Season
November 2, 1991
Behind Kathleen Juergens’s brace, Washington finishes its first varsity women’s season seven-game unbeaten run and 10-6-2 overall by beating Simon Fraser, 4-0, at Everett High School.
USWNT Wins World Cup on Akers Brace
November 30, 1991
Michelle Akers, 25 and 1984 Shorecrest graduate, scores both goals in 2-1 victory over Norway in first FIFA Women’s World Cup final before 59,000 in Canton. Akers intercepts a backpass for the winner into an empty net. She finishes with 10 goals in six games to lead the tournament. Shannon Higgins of Kent assists on the first U.S. goal. Winners will split $50,000.
Aviation West Boys Fly High
February 10, 1991
Aviation West of Highline SA soars to a fourth state cup in five years by going out winners of the boys U19 tournament. Three members of the team – Ben Erickson, Joey Mancuso and Rob LaBelle – are chosen for the U20 National Team.
Mt. Rainier, Mountain View Prevail
May 25, 1991
Mount Rainier claims its fourth 2A state boys championship via penalties (0-0, 5-4) at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Mountain View defeats Cascade, 1-0, on Jeremy Britton’s early second-half strike. The Bruins were playing in their fifth consecutive 3A state final.
Henderson Goes Distance in Gold Cup
July 7, 1991
Chris Henderson plays the full 120 as USMNT wins first major tournament, the inaugural Gold Cup in Los Angeles, beating Honduras (0-0, 4-3). The Everett native starts all five Gold Cup matches.
UW Women Fast Track to Top 20
September 19, 1991
Two weeks into their inaugural season, the Washington Huskies receive a No. 20 national ranking after drawing, 1-1, at No. 16 Portland.
Henderson Goes Pro
August 8, 1991
Chris Henderson announces he will sign with the USMNT and forego his final two years at UCLA. Henderson has started the last 16 games for the U.S. He was the fourth-youngest player on the 1990 World Cup team.
I think 10 years from now we will look back on a win here and see it as a beginning,
— Michelle Akers after only a handful of people greet team upon its arrival home from a victorious World Cup in China.
They were complaining that we had some of the best female soccer talent in the country, and the UW didn't have a (varsity) soccer team.
— Ken Hutchinson, state representative and proponent of providing women athletes more opportunities to play varsity sports
Our potential is unlimited. We can easily be national champions - not this year, but it's a very realistic goal in the future.
— Washington’s Jeannine Jensen, a transfer from PLU and member of the Huskies’ first-year varsity
It is one of the best sites we have seen. I think it would fit well into our program.
— FIFA's Guido Tognoni after inspecting Husky Stadium as a potential 1994 World Cup site
After we won the World Cup, I didn't expect America to realize what we had done. The people who were closest to me, the ones who knew how hard I'd worked and how much I'd sacrificed, were the ones who were really disappointed. All I was hoping for was a bigger glimmer in the eyes of Americans when they looked at soccer.
— Michelle Akers at a Mercer Island reception for the four Washington players on the USWNT squad
I used to go to Sounder games and thought Dave Gillett was the most handsome guy in the world. I've got a picture of just his butt in my scrapbook.
— Michelle Akers on her soccer idol as a Seattle area youth
We have the support of the university, but the details are significant and still must be worked out. It's a bit of a burnout from the Goodwill Games, but this is 1994 we are talking about, not 1992.
— Gov. Booth Gardner, optimistic that Seattle will be a World Cup site despite lagging support from the community and University of Washington
What's most impressive is the variety of ways she can beat a defender. She's so physical she just overpowers a smaller defender. If they put a bigger player on her she has the quickness to just blow past her.
— USWNT coach Anson Dorrance on Michelle Akers
We had some real momentum going. Our program and our fan base (3,500) had been growing year to year. I feel badly about missing a year, but I think in the long run what we're doing is the best thing.
— Bud Greer, FC Seattle owner, after deciding to go dormant for 1991
College & High School All-America (USC)
Player (Hometown) |
School (Div/Team/Pos) |
Kasey Keller (Olympia) |
Portland (D1/1st/G) |
Marcus Hahnemann (Bellevue) |
Seattle Pacific (D2/1st/G) |
Melissa Carlson |
Western Washington (NAIA/1st) |
Bill Colello (Des Moines) |
Seattle University (NAIA/3rd/M) |
Wendy Johnson |
Pacific Lutheran (NAIA/1st/F) |
Tami McDaniel (Seattle) |
Western Washington (NAIA/1st/F) |
Shari Rider (Renton) |
Pacific Lutheran (NAIA/1st/F) |
Joey Mancuso (Auburn) |
Auburn (F) |
Collegiate Men's Records
Central Washington |
10-6-1 |
Evergreen |
7-11-1 |
Gonzaga |
5-10-1 |
Pacific Lutheran |
11-7-2 |
Puget Sound |
7-8-2 |
Seattle University |
13-6-1 |
Seattle Pacific |
17-2-1 |
Washington |
8-8-1 |
Western Washington |
8-7-2 |
Whitman |
2-12-0 |
Whitworth |
8-9-0 |
Collegiate Women's Records
Central Washington |
1-8-1 |
Evergreen |
5-10-1 |
Gonzaga |
1-11-0 |
Pacific Lutheran |
18-2-4 |
Puget Sound |
4-7-0 |
Seattle University |
12-8-0 |
Seattle Pacific (club) |
0-8-0 |
Washington |
10-6-2 |
Washington State |
12-7-1 |
Western Washington |
10-7-3 |
Whitman |
5-6-2 |
Whitworth |
10-6-0 |
State Youth Recreational Cup Winners
Age |
Boys | Girls |
U11 |
Lions (FWSA) | FC Royals (TPCJSA) |
U12 |
Totem Cobras (FWSA) | Wildcats (GRJSA) |
U13 |
Adventurers (TPCJSA) | FC Rangers (WCYSA) |
U14 |
West Seattle Lazers (HSA) | Islanders (WIYSA) |
U15 |
Islanders (WIYSA) | Bad Girls (TCYSA) |
U16 |
FC Auburn (AYSA) | Dynamo Tacoma (TPCJSA) |
U17 |
LC Roadrunners (SYSA) | AVC Nitros (SSCJSA) |
U19 |
Spitfires (SYSA) | Turbos (TCYSA) |
Washington State Youth Champions
Age |
Boys | Girls |
U12 |
Jalisco (HAS) | Aviation West (HAS) |
U13 |
Nitros (FWSA) | FC Royals 78 (TPCJSA) |
U14 |
Heat 77 (HAS) | Star Shooters (FWSA) |
U15 |
Team SIR (FWSA) | Green River 76 (KYSA) |
U16 |
EC Force (SYSA) | FC Royals 75 (TPCJSA) |
U17 |
NC Alliance (NCYSA) | Team Score (SYSA) |
U19 |
Aviation West (HAS) | FC Royals 72 (TPCJSA) |
WIAA Championship Games
Boys 4A |
Mountain View 1 | Cascade 0 |
Boys 3A |
Mount Rainier 0 (5-3) | Lindbergh 0 |
Boys 1A |
Bellevue Christian 3 | Charles Wright 2 OT |
Girls 4A |
Federal Way 5 | Mercer Island 1 |
Girls 3A |
Kennedy 4 | Seattle Prep 0 |
Girls 1A |
Forest Ridge 3 | Seattle Christian 0 |
VIDEO: NAIA National Championship - Pacific Lutheran vs MVC