The STATE of Soccer in Washington
LOGO WARS are a longtime tradition on goalWA.net where club crests go up against each other in public voting polls spurred on by social media campaigns until only one is left standing. Previously goalWA.net did youth crests in Washington and then focused on adult club crests. This year we are going BEYOND BORDERS - and... Continue Reading →
The freshman scored her first collegiate goal in dramatic fashion. Source: Myers' Overtime Strike Wins It For Washington State PULLMAN, Wash. – Despite dominating the day at Lower Soccer Field, the No. 21 Washington State soccer team (2-0-0) needed extra time to come away with their second win of the season as a goal in... Continue Reading →
No. 22 Seattle University men's soccer settled for a 4-4 draw with Portland in an exhibition Saturday night. SU scored three goals in the first 17 minutes of the match at Championship Field. Source: Wild Night Ends in Draw Saturday https://www.facebook.com/goalWA/posts/1994475007281602?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDRmtJcouNmHoVBx2z90Rj67oIMUNxkPn2RE9nLw_M2BeD-v1uMqLACWBHIQ0vvR6oZU43z7q8Zw4CpJ3qxZMK_2T4MgBN2Ntmg_L2_sZYA3MWv4MYaBzRTBTr3ON78auv9qTSQzKbF&__tn__=-R
SEATTLE, WASH. - Seattle Sounders FC (10-9-5, 35 points) tied a club record for its largest margin of victory on Saturday afternoon, as the Rave Green stormed past the LA Galaxy (10-9-7, 37 points) with a 5-0 win at CenturyLink Field in front of 44,213 fans. Source: Sounders FC sets club-record six-match win streak with... Continue Reading →
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Gonzaga women's soccer team grabbed a 2-1 double-overtime win against Grand Canyon to open the 2018 season Friday. India Jencks converted on a diving header in the 102nd minute for the game-winner at Luger Field. Source: Zags Win Thriller in Season-Opener
The young Dawgs of Washington jumped to a 1-0 lead Friday night but fell 2-1 to the #7 Florida Gators in the regular season opener. Ruby Hellstrom scored her first career goal in the game less than ten minutes after entering the match, with Lisa Jensen earning an assist. Siena Ruelas made seven saves for... Continue Reading →
The junior came up with two goals and one assist in the 3-1 win over Seattle. Source: Weaver's Big Night Leads The Cougars To Victory
The Cougars play two over the weekend against Seattle U and Grand Canyon. Source: 2018 Season Opens Friday At Lower Soccer Field The 2018 season begins Friday at Lower Soccer Field with the #21/25 ranked Cougars hosting Seattle U. The Cougars have dominated the overall matchup with the Redhawks over the years with a 12-1-2... Continue Reading →
Evergreen warmed to the occasion of its 2018 men's soccer season opener, defeating visiting University of the Fraser Valley, 1-0, in a non-conference match played on a toasty Tuesday at Geoduck Pitch. Source: Geoducks Open 2018 Slate With 1-0 Victory
Stormy weather brought a deluge of Husky goals in the first action of the year as Washington triumphed 4-1 over the USF Bulls in an exhibition match. Four different Huskies scored in the 60-minute match, with Kennedy Smith and Sianna Siemonsma each putting up a goal and an assist. This was Washington's only exhibition before... Continue Reading →
SEATTLE --- Scott Menzies scored twice and Blake Bodily recorded a goal and an assist to lead the University of Washington men's soccer team to a 5-0 exhibition victory over Seattle Pacific University on Thursday night at Husky Soccer Stadium. Source: Huskies Roll Past Seattle Pacific 5-0 in Exhibition
VANCOUVER, BC – The No. 5-ranked Western Washington University women's soccer team opened the 2018 preseason with a 3-2 victory over the University of British Columbia Thursday afternoon at the Rashpal Dhillon Oval on the UBC campus. Source: Vikings Open Preseason With 3-2 Victory
Seattle Reign FC (10–4–7, 37 points) failed to score a goal in their draw with the Chicago Red Stars, but grabbed a crucial point to bring… Source: Scoreless Draw with Chicago Keeps Seattle in Second Place
On the heels of a 9-8-3 outing in 2017, the Washington women’s soccer team is prepared for another exciting season. Source: Women’s soccer heads to Florida to start 2018 season “It’s been a work in progress, to be honest, these first eight or nine days, because as coaches we’re away from our team for a... Continue Reading →
Four Pac-12 are schools ranked in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll, tied for the second-most of any conference. Defending NCAA Champion STANFORD and runner-up UCLA snagged the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, respectively. USC grabbed a spot in the top 15 at No. 12 while WASHINGTON STATE landed at No. 21, marking the... Continue Reading →
Nathan Aune was named to the preseason watch list for the Hermann Trophy, college soccer’s top honor. Source: Arlington alum a ‘ruthless’ competitor for Seattle men’s soccer | HeraldNet.com
There are currently no United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) clubs playing in the state of Washington. The league is growing in Idaho, Oregon and Alaska as it provides a place for adult soccer clubs establish themselves. goalWA.net sent some questions to UPSL Commissioner Yan Skwara to learn more about why over 200 clubs have joined... Continue Reading →
Nicolás Lodeiro scored a free-kick game-winner in the 63rd minute, pacing the Seattle Sounders to a 2-1 victory over Western Conference foe FC Dallas at CenturyLink Field on Sunday night. Chad Marshall netted Seattle’s other goal, the second tally of the season for the veteran center back. Source: Seattle Sounders defeat FC Dallas 2-1, extend... Continue Reading →
TACOMA, WASH. – Sounders FC 2 (5-14-2, 17 points) on Saturday earned a 3-2 victory over San Antonio FC (9-6-7, 34 points) for its second consecutive home win at Cheney Stadium. Source: MATCH RECAP: Wingo scores twice in 3-2 victory for S2 at Cheney Stadium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKA6kfKqizI
Jess Fishlock’s header goal in the 48th minute pushed Seattle Reign FC over Utah Royals FC 1-0 in Week 20 action in hot, smoky weather at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday. Source: Utah Royals FC vs. Seattle Reign FC The Reign picked up three points on the road to improve to 10-4-6 (36 pts) and... Continue Reading →
In the finale of their three-match series this season, Seattle Reign FC (9–4–6, 33 points) travels to Utah for a Saturday afternoon showdown with Utah Royals FC (7–6–7, 28 points). A win in its most recent performance put Seattle three points clear of Orlando for sole possession of second place in the league table. A victory... Continue Reading →
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Western Washington University men’s soccer team has been picked to place 4th in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for the upcoming 2018 season by the GNAC Preseason Coaches Poll, released Thursday by the conference office. Source: WWU Men's Soccer picked 4th in preseason GNAC coaches poll | 790 KGMI
The Centralia College women’s soccer team has been preparing in the heat for the beginning of the 2018 season. Source: Centralia College Soccer Hoping to Bounce Back From 2017
The Tacoma Stars have announced the return of International soccer player and Washington native Mike Ramos to the roster for the 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season. In 21 appearances for the Stars, Ramos netted 11 goals along with five assists during the 2015-16 MASL regular season and playoffs. Ramos dazzled MASL defenses, while becoming an instant fan... Continue Reading →
