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Sounders FC earns road point in 2-2 decision at LA Galaxy

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CARSON, CALIF. – In its third game in an eight-day span, Sounders FC (11-9-7, 40 points) on Saturday earned a 2-2 road draw at Western Conference foe LA Galaxy (14-11-2, 44 points). Raúl Ruidíaz scored his team-leading ninth goal of the season, while a late own goal secured the equalizer. Source: MATCH RECAP: Sounders FC earns road point in 2-2 decision at LA Galaxy Continue reading Sounders FC earns road point in 2-2 decision at LA Galaxy

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El Paso Locomotive, Tacoma soccer teams pay tribute to shooting victims

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The El Paso Locomotive hope never again to have a match like the one Saturday against Tacoma that was played in honor and remembrance of the 22 victims of the Aug. 3 Walmart shooting. Instead of a celebration of soccer at Southwest University Park, the 2-0 Locomotive victory was a celebration of the lives of those lost, and it gave the game a meaning that made it the most important game in the franchise’s brief existence. Source: El Paso Locomotive, Tacoma soccer teams pay tribute to shooting victims “This is a game we didn’t know we were ever going to play, … Continue reading El Paso Locomotive, Tacoma soccer teams pay tribute to shooting victims

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Get on a shirt, Washington: goalWA.net logo on sleeve of WWPL Champ Steelheads

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SMOKEY POINT, WA— There is a saying about ‘wearing your heart on your sleeve.’ It means putting yourself out there, taking a risk, letting the world know that you love someone or something enough to declare that love publicly. In … Continue reading Get on a shirt, Washington: goalWA.net logo on sleeve of WWPL Champ Steelheads

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Passion fuels Alex Hernandez’s will to stay on the pitch | Kitsap Daily News

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Take a look around at the summer soccer leagues across Washington. Many of them have rosters filled with college players looking to stay in shape and get on the pitch with skilled players to keep sharp during their break from school. Source: Passion fuels Alex Hernandez’s will to stay on the pitch | Kitsap Daily News Continue reading Passion fuels Alex Hernandez’s will to stay on the pitch | Kitsap Daily News

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Bremerton’s Gabe Threadgold is ready to make an impact at University of Washington | Kitsap Daily News

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EAST BREMERTON — One of Kitsap’s own is getting ready to join a University of Washington men’s soccer team that has quickly risen to national prominence in the last eight years. Source: Bremerton’s Gabe Threadgold is ready to make an impact at University of Washington | Kitsap Daily News Continue reading Bremerton’s Gabe Threadgold is ready to make an impact at University of Washington | Kitsap Daily News

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Seattle Sounders, New England Revolution battle to eventful 3-3 draw at CenturyLink Field

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The Seattle Sounders got a pair of goals from Harry Shipp and another from Nicolás Lodeiro, but settled for a 3-3 draw against the New England Revolution at CenturyLink Field on Saturday. Source: Seattle Sounders, New England Revolution battle to … Continue reading Seattle Sounders, New England Revolution battle to eventful 3-3 draw at CenturyLink Field

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Washington Huskies: 2019 Forwards

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The Huskies will have all but three of their goals from 2018 back on the roster this year. A dangerous crop of forwards will contribute heavily to that returning offense: six forwards return from 2018, with five of those having scored goals and all six having recorded points. Ruby Hellstrom, Makena Carr, Kennedy Smith, Asia Brisco, Mireya Grey, and Summer Yates all bring potent offense to the table. Washington welcomes four new forwards to the team as well. Two of those newcomers, Margaux Clarke and Thao Nguyen, will not play this year as they recover from injuries. Maryland transfer Mary … Continue reading Washington Huskies: 2019 Forwards

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Storm King dominates Dungeness Cup | Sequim Gazette

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50 teams turn out for biggest Dungeness Cup yet The Dungeness Cup returned to the Albert Haller Playfields at Carrie Blake Park this past weekend, with 50 teams from all across western Washington participating. After three days of highly competitive soccer tournament play, in the end Sequim-based select soccer club Storm King dominated the standings, winning eight of the 10 divisions up for grabs on the weekend. Source: Storm King dominates Dungeness Cup | Sequim Gazette Continue reading Storm King dominates Dungeness Cup | Sequim Gazette

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Trailblazers Set Out in Search of New Beginnings

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Kick to Start: Centralia College Hopes New Coach and Recruits Can Change Culture By Jordan Nailon Talking about last season is a bit of a taboo for the Trailblazers women’s soccer team, and for good reason. The team’s former coach resigned at the end of the season and a battalion of experienced players followed him out the door. Source: College Soccer: Trailblazers Set Out in Search of New Beginnings Continue reading Trailblazers Set Out in Search of New Beginnings

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Walla Walla U Men’s Soccer Welcomes 17 to Complete 2019 Recruiting Class

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College Place, Wash. – Walla Walla University (WWU) men’s soccer head coach William Burns has completed his roster by announcing the signing of 17 student-athletes to Cascade Conference Letters of Intent for the upcoming 2019 season. Source: Men’s Soccer Welcomes 17 to Complete 2019 Recruiting Class Continue reading Walla Walla U Men’s Soccer Welcomes 17 to Complete 2019 Recruiting Class

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Flint City Bucks win USL Two National Title

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The Bucks won the USL League Two national soccer championship during their first season based on Flint Source: Flint City Bucks’ national title gives beleaguered city reason to be proud The Flint City Bucks certainly gave local folks a reason to be stand a bit taller Saturday night, when they beat Reading United FC to win the USL League Two championship with a 1-0 overtime victory before a season-high 7,198 fans at Atwood Stadium. Continue reading Flint City Bucks win USL Two National Title