We are increasing our area of soccer coverage to the entire Northwest! As such the name “goalWA.net” will be changing to “GoalNW.com” going forward. We will be sharing stories and links from Washington, and now also from Oregon, Idaho, Montana … Continue reading goalWA.net is now GoalNW.com
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
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
Harrison, N.J. (August 18, 2019) – Just over a minute after falling behind Reign FC forward Jodie Taylor tied the game with her second goal of the season. That 1-1 score stood as Reign FC drew Sky Blue FC on the road at Red Bull Arena in front of a record crowd of 9,415. Source: Reign FC Take Road Point From Sky Blue FC — REIGN FC: THE BOLD Continue reading Reign FC Take Road Point From Sky Blue FC
TUKWILA, WA— The Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) will hold its annual Soccer Friendlies pre-season tournament August 22 and 23 at Starfire. For those who want to see a soccer buffet with all the trimmings, this is your chance. The 2-day … Continue reading NWAC Friendlies to provide 53 matches over 2 days at Starfire
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
Seattle Sounders FC ha added 11 new families to its ownership group, including Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Grammy Award-winner Ciara. Source: Russell Wilson, Ciara Among New Seattle Sounders FC Investors – Soccer Stadium Digest Continue reading Russell Wilson, Ciara Among New Seattle Sounders FC Investors – Soccer Stadium Digest
As Adidas begins to unveil new uniforms for all UW sports slowly throughout the academic year, catch up on all the new uniforms as we archive them here… Source: Adidas rollout continues: Adidas gives UW men’s soccer distinct pattern Continue reading Adidas rollout continues: Adidas gives UW men’s soccer distinct pattern
A group of 11 families will now jointly control Seattle Sounders FC. Source: Microsoft vets, Ciara, and Macklemore team up to own Seattle Sounders soccer club Continue reading Microsoft vets, Ciara, and Macklemore team up to own Seattle Sounders soccer club
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
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
TACOMA, WA— Reign FC fell 3-1 to Utah Royals FC in front of 5,939 at Cheney Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Forward Katie Stengel got the Royals on the board with an early goal, scoring in the 4th minute after a … Continue reading Utah stops Reign before another good crowd in Tacoma
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
TACOMA, WA— (club release) Tacoma Defiance (4-13-5, 17 points) on Friday defeated Orange County SC (6-8-9, 27 points) by a 2-1 margin for its second win in its last three games. Shandon Hopeau and Marlon Vargas each scored for Tacoma, … Continue reading Tacoma Defiance edge Orange County (video highlights)
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
SMOKEY POINT, WA— The 2019 Western Washington Premier League Champion Snohomish County FC Steelheads are about to take possession of the Championship medals crafted for the club by Bremerton,WA wood artist Dan Schiaffo at The Woodcraft Studio. Source: Championship medals being carved out for Steelheads Continue reading Championship medals being carved out for Steelheads
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
TACOMA, WA— (club release) For the second time this season, Reign FC shut out the NWSL’s highest-scoring offense, beating rivals Portland Thorns FC 1-0 at Cheney Stadium in front of a crowd of 5,865 on Wednesday night. Midfielder Rosie … Continue reading Reign FC Blanks Portland for Second Time in Home Win
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
United Soccer Coaches has released the preseason college rankings for men’s and women’s soccer in all divisions of NCAA and junior college competition. Source: United Soccer Coaches releases Preseason College Rankings – SoccerWire Continue reading United Soccer Coaches releases Preseason College Rankings – SoccerWire
BELLINGHAM, WA – (school release) The Western Washington University women’s soccer team will open the 2019 season ranked No. 11 nationally in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Preseason Poll. WWU is coming off a 17-3-3 season in 2018 that … Continue reading WWU Vikings open 2019 as Preseason No. 11 Team in the Nation
The Snohomish County Steelheads finished their first year in the WWPL as the 2019 League Champions after an incredible debut season where they finished undefeated, 7-3-0. North County Outlook: Steelheads are the 2019 WWPL champions Continue reading Steelheads are the 2019 WWPL champions
The United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) has divided its U 18-19 Boys Divisions into “Top” and “Lower” tiers in a move that was apparently revealed as the new season schedules were posted last week. Social media is buzzing about … Continue reading USSDA relegates Championship Crossfire team; social media responds
EVERETT, WA— There have been plenty of changes lately with Everett Youth Soccer Club. The club revealed a new crest in May. A new Micro program has been launched. New members have joined the Executive Board. The club has become hyperactive … Continue reading Everett Youth Soccer Club offers free play for Foster Kids
SEATTLE, WASH. – Seattle Sounders FC (11-7-5, 38 points) dropped a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Sporting Kansas City (7-9-7, 28 points) at CenturyLink Field on Sunday night. Despite two second-half strikes from forward Jordan Morris, the Rave Green could not … Continue reading Morris brace not enough as Sounders fall to Sporting KC
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
WEST SEATTLE, WA— Queen City Futsal is gearing up for its Fall season which will include a new Women’s division. “We are a Futsal League in West Seattle,” they tell us via Facebook message. “This will be our 4th season. … Continue reading Queen City Futsal gearing up for Fall season in West Seattle
