The STATE of Soccer in Washington
Over 3,000 votes were cast in the first round of the 2017 LogoWARS on goalWA.net. You can see the percentage results by visiting the page with the initial set of polls here. Our seeding was nearly perfect as all but one of the top 8 seeds advanced to the elite eight. Washington Timbers FC took... Continue Reading →
Do you know the secret to move beyond positions and into solutions when you are in conflict? This week’s goalWA.net bi-weekly “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson outlines the three steps for addressing and resolving conflict, including the secret behind moving beyond positions and into solutions. Ruth is an internationally-certified facilitator, trained mediator, and... Continue Reading →
SEATTLE, WA--- Goals from Chad Marshall and Clint Dempsey propelled Seattle Sounders FC (11-7-7, 40 points) to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC (6-14-4, 22 points) in a primetime Sunday night matchup on the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field. With the win, Seattle extends the club's unbeaten streak to nine games (6-0-3), equaling the... Continue Reading →
The Crossfire Premier U-15 Development Academy Boys (Kirkland, WA) under head coach Bernie James have been in Sittard, Netherlands and surrounding areas over the weekend playing in the City Resort Football Cup against high level competition from around the world. The club's twitter page has followed the exploits of the team. https://twitter.com/CrossfirePrmr/status/899258209570914304 Crossfire advanced all the way... Continue Reading →
NEW JERSEY---In the final regular season meeting with Sky Blue FC, Seattle Reign FC fell 5-4 on the road at Yurcak Field. This marks the first time in club history Reign FC has allowed five goals in match. Seattle’s all-time record against Sky Blue FC is now even at 4-4-5. Despite the loss, it marks... Continue Reading →
SEATTLE, WA--- In its final exhibition outing, Seattle University men’s soccer blanked British Columbia, 1-0, Saturday afternoon. Sergio Rivas scored in the first half and the Redhawk defense made it stand in the shutout at Championship Field. "I was pleased with the combinations today," said Coach Pete Fewing. "We played better through the midfield. It's... Continue Reading →
Just what we needed, right? Another Forbes probe into soccer that enlightens us all on the state of the pro game in Cascadia. Well, here it is: Major League Soccer's Best Fans: Two Rivals Have To Learn To Share. Let's look at a few segments. Both clubs can thank their supporters' groups for leading their... Continue Reading →
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Collegiate Soccer Championship (www.wcsc.soccer), an event that matched the best collegiate teams in the United States with the best collegiate teams from abroad for nine straight years, will return to the U.S. soccer calendar in 2018. San Antonio Sports led the successful bid, securing the championship... Continue Reading →
SEATTLE, WA---This Sunday, as Sounders FC prepares to host expansion side Minnesota United FC, the home club wishes to encourage fans and media to arrive early for a prompt 7:05 p.m. PT kickoff at CenturyLink Field (FS1, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM). Photos: Vintage Sounders by Scott Butner As part of matchday,... Continue Reading →
Seattle Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey was also once the gaffer of the Arsenal Women. During the National Women's Soccer League off season Harvey keeps busy teaching and talking soccer around the country. She also is featured on several videos on the Inside Soccer YouTube channel. We've picked out a couple of them below... Continue Reading →
