A Leader of the Pack
November 15, 1994
Fernando Clavijo becomes head coach of Seattle's expansion entry in the Continental Indoor Soccer League (CISL). Clavijo brings championship playing experience from the indoor game and earlier in the summer represented the U.S. in the World Cup.
Huskies Tap Gallimore
February 28, 1994
Washington names Lesle Gallimore, women's soccer coach at San Diego State University for four seasons, as Huskies' new coach. Gallimore, 30, replaces the Dang Pibulvech, who had started the program and guided it to a No. 19 national ranking after three years.
Cougs Reach Postseason
November 9, 1994
Washington and Washington State each post road upsets in their NCAA women's tournament debuts. The 18th-ranked Huskies blank No. 15 Oregon State, 3-0, and the No. 19 Cougars oust No. 11 Wisconsin, 3-1.
Akers, U.S. Punch WC Ticket
August 19, 1994
Seattle's Michelle Akers scored two and assisted on two other goals as the defending champion USWNT secured passage to Sweden '95 by drubbing Jamaica, 10-0, in a CONCACAF semifinal in Montreal. Akers was later named tournament MVP following 6-0 victory over Canada in the final.
Keller Shut-Out
May 4, 1994
Olympia's Kasey Keller, voted MVP of Millwall in the English League First Division, is denied a tryout for the USMNT. The U.S. will host the World Cup. Keller had served as a back-up goalkeeper in 1990.
Native Sons Earn First Caps
November 19, 1994
Jason Dunn and Marcus Hahnemann, former teammates at Seattle Pacific and fellow rookies for the Sounders, earn call-ins for the national team. Bellevue's Hahnemann starts and Olympia's Dunn comes off the bench in a 1-0 friendly at Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
U-Dub Puts Facility on Hold
May 23, 1994
Confronted with a price tag double of previous estimates, Washington AD Barbara Hedges suspends plans to build a 3,000-seat soccer stadium. Originally slated to open for the 1994 men's and women's seasons, construction estimates climbed to $3 million. The budget was $1.2M.
Dunn, Hinton Earn Awards
October 4, 1994
Jason Dunn is named A-League Rookie of the Year after scoring 10 goals in his first season out of Seattle Pacific, and Alan Hinton is voted Coach of the Year for guiding the Sounders to the regular season title.
Title Repeat Denied
December 1, 1994
Defending champion Seattle Pacific surrenders a 2-goal, second-half lead and the title to Oakland (Mich.) in overtime, 6-4, at the NCAA Division II semifinal in Tampa. The 5th-ranked Falcons had taken a 4-2 lead in the 59th minute on Phil Bullard's third goal.
Not For Men Only
May 10, 1994
Among the assistants named by Sounders head coach Alan Hinton is Gina Casella, former prep All-American and U.S. National Team member. Casella has coached both varsity girls and boys at Bothell High School. Other assistants are Tony Chursky, Tommy Jenkins, Frank Barton and Bernie James.
Fans Flock to TV Screens
June 17, 1994
Throughout the state, fans of all ages begin flocking to TV screens as World Cup USA begins. Anticipating increased interest, ethnic restaurants, taverns and clubs extend hours and upgrade their big screens. The July 17 final rates a 9.5 rating in Seattle.
Cougs Make Change
June 14, 1994
Lisa Gozley is hired as women's coach at Washington State, replacing Lisa Fraser, who resigned to take over at Arizona.
Dang, UW Coach Leaves
January 18, 1994
Dang Pibulvech resigns as Washington women's coach to take the same position at Texas. Pibulvech (27-21-6) leaves the Huskies three years after becoming the school's first women's soccer coach. He built the program into a national power, achieving top 20 rankings each season.
Shorecrest Girls' Streak Snapped
November 12, 1994
Unbeaten for 57 games over three seasons–the best run in the nation–Shorecrest's streak of girls state championships comes to an end. Kennedy
upsets the Scots, 2-1, in a 2A state quarterfinal playoff at Highline Stadium. Shorecrest had allowed only two goals the entire season.
Pursuit Begins
February 3, 1994
The Sports and Events Council of Seattle/King County organizes a "soccer summit" and notifies Major League Soccer it will begin the process of bidding for a charter franchise. Meanwhile, the Sounders report orders for 1,500 season tickets, despite not having a home or schedule.
Ireland's Seattleite Honored
June 18, 1994
Seattle's Bernadette Noonan, a native of Ireland, is honored as one of 24 foreign-born U.S. residents who made outstanding contributions to the growth of soccer prior to the Italy-Ireland World Cup match at East Rutherford, N.J. Earlier in the week, she met soccer legend Pele at a reception, and Noonan, the only woman honored as a "soccer ambassador," received the most applause.
Bid Sealed and Delivered
June 14, 1994
Seattle submits its bid for an MLS club backed by 1,300 season ticket deposits. However, the area lacks a suitable long-term stadium option.
Carolina Comes to Town
October 30, 1994
Before a record crowd of 3,155 at Husky Soccer Field, 8-time defending NCAA champion North Carolina ends Washington's 15-game home win streak, 2-0. "We had our chances," UW coach Lesle Gallimore said. "We weren't nervous or intimidated. We didn't panic. The best thing about this match is that is shows us we can play with the best of them."
Sales Pitch Begins
March 30, 1994
Kicking off the MLS bid campaign in earnest, local organizers mail some 70,000 ticket sales brochures to Seattle soccer fans in hopes of gaining their support. If they can reach the goal of 10,000 ticket deposits by May 15, they will be eligible to gain one of 12 charter franchises in the new league.
First Place, First Season
September 24, 1994
A sellout crowd of 11,874 in Memorial Stadium cheers Seattle to a 3-0 victory over Vancouver, clinching the A-League regular season title in the Sounders' first season. Nineteen of the 25 roster players came through Washington Youth Soccer Association.
Kingdome Revival
January 29, 1994
Before the game's largest Washington audience in nearly 14 years–43,651–the United States battles Russia to a friendly 1-1 draw, kickstarting a late bid for a Major League Soccer franchise. Everett's Chris Henderson starts for the USMNT.
Debut in the Woodshed
July 23, 1994
After playing their first four away, the Sounders make their home debut in the Tacoma Dome. David Hoggan and Gary Heale, who once starred for the Tacoma Stars, score in a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Foxes.
Longtime Conference Disbands
January 15, 1994
The Northwest Collegiate Soccer Conference disbands after 23 seasons. The NCSC featured divisional alignments for Division I, II, III and NAIA men's, women's and club programs, including a promotion/relegation format.
SPU Gifted $2M for Facility
May 23, 1994
Seattle Pacific University receives a $2 million gift for construction of a soccer/track facility from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The gift equals the largest ever given by the trust and the largest single cash gift ever received by SPU. Since starting in 1968, SPU men's soccer has never had a home field.
Hinton Hires Hinton
April 6, 1994
Sounders club president Alan Hinton, as expected, names himself head coach. Hinton, 51, previously coached both the NASL Sounders and Tacoma Stars.
Sounders End in Shootout
October 2, 1994
Despite beating Colorado 4-1 in the second game of the semifinal, the Sounders' playoff run ends in a series-determining shootout, 2-1. Dick McCormick and Jason Dunn each scored twice in regulation.
Sounders Born Again
March 8, 1994
Seattle becomes the eighth team in the American Professional Soccer League, otherwise know as the A-League, and takes the name of the former NASL club, the Sounders.
MLS Passes
November 16, 1994
Lacking a suitable facility, Seattle is bypassed by Major League Soccer in determining its final cities for its inaugural season of play, in 1996.
Henderson Cut
June 1, 1994
Chris Henderson, 23, of Everett is one of three final cuts to the U.S. roster for the World Cup. "No matter what happens, I've got a career," Henderson, the youngest member of the 1990 team. "I'm going to be playing for a long time."
Kids need to see soccer on a high level. That's what kept me going and focused on making a pro team. Kids need something to shoot for.
— Chris Henderson, Everett native and USMNT player
More kids try it when they are young and stick with it. I can tell it's growing. There is always a shortage of fields, and it's hard to get coaches, but there is never a shortage of players.
— Steve Friebel, Northwest Soccer Camp co-director
What we're saying is, get 10,000 season tickets committed. Then we'll come in and make it work.
— Hank Steinbrecher, U.S. Soccer executive director, regarding Seattle's bid for an MLS franchise
They are sold on football (at UW), but there are days when football isn't playing. That's something that has to be a priority - selling them on all sports.
— Dang Pibulvech, departing UW women's coach
I wish we could play in front of this crowd every week. They're loud, they've got passion. Fans elsewhere could take a lesson from Seattle.
— Alexi Lalas, USMNT player after Russia friendly
Collegiate Men's Records
Central Washington |
7-11-2 |
Evergreen |
10-10-0 |
Gonzaga |
2-13-1 |
Pacific Lutheran |
11-5-3 |
Puget Sound |
11-9-0 |
Seattle University |
13-9-0 |
Seattle Pacific |
14-5-4 |
Washington |
10-7-2 |
Western Washington |
2-13-1 |
Whitman |
4-8-0 |
Whitworth |
11-6-2 |
Collegiate Women's Records
Central Washington |
6-5-4 |
Evergreen |
3-17-0 |
Gonzaga |
2-15-1 |
Pacific Lutheran |
14-6-1 |
Puget Sound |
9-9-3 |
Seattle University |
8-5-6 |
Washington |
13-6-2 |
Washington State |
12-7-1 |
Western Washington |
11-8-1 |
Whitman |
2-5-2 |
Whitworth |
6-6-1 |
Commissioners Cup Winners
Age |
Boys | Girls |
U11 |
Heat (FWSA) | FC Royals 82 (TPCJSA) |
U12 |
Cyclones (SkVJSA) | Team Pride (GRJSA) |
U13 |
CSC United (GRJSA) | Eclipse (TCJSA) |
U14 |
Quicksilver (MRSA) | Falcons (SpVJSA) |
U15 |
Sidekicks (WVJSA) | Eagles (HSA) |
U16 |
Troubleshooter (TPCJSA) | Arsenal (SYSA) |
U17 |
Challenge (TPCJSA) | Juventus (TPCJSA) |
U19 |
Americans (SYSA) | Dosveedonya (MRSA) |
State Youth Recreational Cup Winners
Age |
Boys | Girls |
U11 |
Pepsi (D6) | Strikers (D6) |
U12 |
Eagles (D4) | Bobcats (D6) |
U13 |
Bullets (D1) | Shooting Stars (D2) |
U14 |
Sprint (D4) | Phoenix (D4) |
U15 |
not awarded | Butterflies (D2) |
U16 |
Gators (D4) | Foxes (D5) |
U17 |
Arsenal (D4) | Classic Touch (D2) |
U19 |
not awarded | not awarded |
Washington State Youth Champions
Age |
Boys | Girls |
U12 |
Totem Xpress (FWSA) | FC Royals 80 (TPCJSA) |
U13 |
TriCity Rebels (TPCJSA) | Strikers (FWSA) |
U14 |
Lk Washington Crossfire (LWYSA) | Lady Phoenix 78 (KPYSA) |
U15 |
Emerald City Wings (SYSA) | Highline Eagles (HAS) |
U16 |
Spectre 77 (NYSA) | FC Royals 76 (TPCJSA) |
U17 |
Spectre 77 (NYSA) | FC Royals 75 (TPCJSA) |
U19 |
FC Storm (TPCJSA) | Auburn Soccer West (AYSA) |
WIAA Championship Games
Boys 4A |
Thomas Jefferson 2 | Mountain View 1 OT |
Boys 3A |
Mount Vernon 2 (3-1) | West Valley (Yakima) 2 |
Boys 1A |
Holy Cross 4 | Bellevue Christian 2 |
Girls 4A |
Bellarmine 2 | Kamiakin 0 |
Girls 3A |
Kennedy 2 | Gig Harbor 0 |
Girls 1A |
Seattle Christian 5 | Cedarcrest 0 |
VIDEO: USMNT vs Russia in Kingdome 1994
VIDEO: Marcus Hahnemann Interview 1994
VIDEO: 1994 Seattle Sounders APSL Soccer Highlight
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