VOTE: Biggest 2011 soccer stories in Washington
We are approaching the end of a calendar year and looking back brings with it a chance to vote for the biggest soccer stories in Washington for 2011.
by David Falk
I have come up with 15 news stories from which you can vote for your top three. (See poll below). What were the biggest soccer stories this year in Washington? You can also write in your own choices, too. Poll closes New Years Day, 2012.
These stories have been covered over the months here on www.goalWA.net and elsewhere. Here are links (in random order) to refresh your memories!
Kasey Keller plays his final season
Camas Papermakers win 3rd 3A Boys soccer state title in six years
Dean Wurzberger resigns at UW after 19 seasons
Hope Solo’s rise to fame: goalkeeper, dancer, magazine model
Skyline Spartans win 3rd 4A Girls soccer state title
Seattle U head coach Julie Woodward wins 200th match
Tacoma Tide and Sounders Women sold to local owners, will continue to play
Federal Way’s Kelyn Rowe is named Pac-12 Player of Year
Bellingham United FC is founded
Issaquah Soccer Club founds a new Women’s Premier Soccer League club
Walla Walla CC Women three-peat as NWAACC champions
Kitsap Pumas win 2011 PDL National Championship
Seattle Sounders FC three-peat as US Open Cup champions
Seattle Sounders FC advance to the final 8 in Champions League
Washington Youth Soccer announces new Referee Program Director position
4 Comments on “VOTE: Biggest 2011 soccer stories in Washington”
Leave a Reply
Title Sponsor
Title Sponsor
One for all. All for sports.Title Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Community Partners
Tacoma Soccer Center Year-Round Indoor Soccer Field Turf Surface 
WPS-Soccer.com
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor Links
Check out soccerpro.com for all the latest soccer jerseys including Ronaldo jerseys. Free shipping on all orders over $65!
Soccer.com
Let SoccerStop help you prepare for the game in fashion! Find all your Soccer Gear needs here!
Visit your favorite Seattle soccer spots when you find your own timeshare relief. Don't waste time trying to sell timeshare weeks. The best way to get out of a timeshare is to go through Transfer America They will make sure you are free of timeshare fees once and for all.
Sounders FC soccer on Verizon FIOS TV in Washington
Grab the brand new Seattle Sounders jersey at soccerpro.com
Get your Soccer Cleats at soccerstop.com
Soccer.com
Let SoccerStop help you prepare for the game in fashion! Find all your Soccer Gear needs here!
Visit your favorite Seattle soccer spots when you find your own timeshare relief. Don't waste time trying to sell timeshare weeks. The best way to get out of a timeshare is to go through Transfer America They will make sure you are free of timeshare fees once and for all.
Sounders FC soccer on Verizon FIOS TV in Washington
Grab the brand new Seattle Sounders jersey at soccerpro.com
Get your Soccer Cleats at soccerstop.com
goalWA.net
- Washington WPSL derby: Help us pick a name!
- Emerald City FC players arrive to prepare for WPSL kickoff
- AC Seattle update; Why Italian women love American soccer
- Plenty of buzz around Husky recruit Cristian Roldan
- West Seattle Soccer Club hosting Champions League Final watch in local theater
- W-League Western Conference preview: Sounders Women hope to excel
- Picture Perfect: Emerald City Supporters FC in GSSL
- Reign FC players named to roster for USA-Canada friendly
- Sounders U-23′s bounced out of Open Cup in Charlotte
- Picture Perfect: SeaWolves home opener at Edmonds Stadium
Major League Soccer News
- Report: Robbie Rogers to join LA Galaxy; trade to send Mike Magee to Chicago Fire
- Bakary Soumare may make Chicago Fire debut at RSL: "If Frank Klopas picks me, I'm ready"
- Sporting Kansas City's Ike Opara relishes change of scenery: "It's nice to be with a club that wants you"
- Juan Agudelo figures he's made his best case for first New England Revolution start vs. Toronto
- Montreal Impact's depth boosted by return of Alessandro Nesta vs. Philadelphia
- At start of another grueling stretch for Philadelphia Union, Jeff Parke ready to return vs. Montreal
- Portland Timbers reveal secret to reversal of fortunes in road matches during 2013 season
- MLS Stream of the Week: Watch Montreal Impact vs. Philadelphia Union, Saturday, 7 pm ET
- Sporting Kansas City vs. Houston Dynamo | MLS Match Preview
- Return of Nick DeLeon, Chris Pontius has DC United's Ben Olsen breathing easier: "We're almost there"
WPSL News
- WPSL Eastern Conference 2013 Divisional Previews
- The WPSL Announces New Teams to Join the 2013 Line-Up
- California Storm Moves to Elk Grove with Plans to Play there Permanently.
- SEALIONS ADD BIG NAME TO BACK LINE
- BUSA ANNOUNCES WPSL TEAM!
PASL Arena Soccer News
- Sockers to be honored with ceremonial first pitch at Petco Park
- Sockers Agree to Two-Year Contract Extension with Three-Time PASL MVP Kraig Chiles
- Professional Arena Soccer League Coming to Laredo Energy Arena
- Detroit's Magical Run Ends Just Short of Title San Diego Takes National Championship 8-6
- Sockers win fourth straight PASL championship, 8-6 over Detroit Waza Flo
Ruffneck Scarves News
- US Soccer set for a summer of intriguing matches
- Top 5 Summer transfer rumors in world soccer
- Custom soccer scarves show team spirit
- Custom scarves are the new tradition at Wentworth Military College
- Soccer scarves: A tradition like no other
- College soccer and scarves growing in popularity
- Scarves up....On the wall
- Top 5 most successful DP's in MLS history
- Ruffneck Scarves plays a key role in US v. Costa Rica match
- Custom scarves and March Madness
Sounder At Heart
- Seattle Reign activate Hope Solo from injured list ahead of match against Portland Thorns May 25, 2013 Jeremiah Oshan
- Suddenly near full health, Sounders have tough choices ahead May 24, 2013 Jeremiah Oshan
- Major Link Soccer: Euro 'silly season' starts MLS rumor mill May 24, 2013 scott47a
- Sounders at LA Galaxy - Three Questions May 24, 2013 Dave Clark
- Inside The Numbers: Who's Handling Seattle's Defensive Workload? May 23, 2013 aolsh
Prost Amerika
- The Last Day the Germans Owned Wembley May 24, 2013 Editor
- Der Sigi and Mike Gspurning Opt for Bayern, but Der Schmetz Hopes for ‘One Little Piece of Quality’ May 24, 2013 Editor
- Hubert’s Hub: German Sides have Added Flair to Pragmatism May 24, 2013 Editor
- Six-Shooting the UCL Final: Westphalia or Bavaria? May 24, 2013 Michael Ligot
- One New Yorker has High Hopes for New York City FC May 23, 2013 Editor
Bellingham United FC
- Hammers at home May 26 against defending league champs, Vancouver May 22, 2013
- "College Day" is Sunday, May 26 @3pm Civic Stadium May 23, 2013
- Charity Shield Match recap May 20, 2013
- Bellingham United v. Kitsap Pumas on Sunday, May 19 May 14, 2013
- Kellan Brown's hat trick leads to 3-1 win at Kamloops May 11, 2013
Washington Men
- Roldan Named Gatorade National Player Of The Year May 20, 2013
- Three Join Men's Soccer For Spring Season March 29, 2013
- Men's Soccer Announces Spring Schedule March 20, 2013
Washington Women
- Women's Soccer Announces 2013 Schedule May 21, 2013
- Dawgs Earn Draw With Sounders Women May 11, 2013
- Dawgs Wrap Up Spring Season At Sounders Women May 8, 2013
- Dawgs Earn Draw, Win In Spring Doubleheader April 18, 2013
- Dawgs Host Spring Doubleheader On Wednesday April 15, 2013
Korrio News
- Sports Tryouts Prep
- Teaching Defensive Principles
- University of Washington takes CPR message to heart
- Parent to Parent: Youth sports safety
- Kristine Lilly – Favorite exercise of the stars: Stadium Stairs
- Backyard Soccer Drills
- Kristine Lilly’s Ebook “Girls Soccer: Dream, Believe, Achieve”
- New feature: Bulk Email for Club Admins
- Sounders FC Youth Program Benefits with Korrio
- Dribbling to Maintain Possession by Dr. Dina Gentile
Danny Jackson
- Danny Jackson on Soccer Player Development - Long-Term Planning Leads to Long-Term Success July 20, 2012
- Danny Jackson on Are We Pushing Too Hard? Protecting Youth Players From Overtraining June 8, 2012
- Danny Jackson on For Elite Players, Smarts Equal Success On The Soccer Field May 11, 2012
- Danny Jackson on The Power Of High School Soccer: What Academy Teams Can’t Replace April 22, 2012
- Danny Jackson: Youth Coaches Can Promote Sportsmanship March 18, 2012
WSU Cougars
- Jen Klein to Serve as ODP Head Coach May 6, 2013
- Kiersten Dallstream Playing in the Emerald City May 2, 2013
- Cougar Soccer Ends Spring Season With a Win April 22, 2013
- Spring Cougar Soccer Day April 17, 2013
- Spring Soccer Pits Cougars Against Cougars April 15, 2013
Gonzaga Men
- Bevans Pacing FC Tucson Early In Lamar Hunt Cup Play May 23, 2013
- Gonzaga Men's Soccer To Play Challenging Spring Schedule March 28, 2013
- Paul Meehan To Join Gonzaga Men's Soccer Coaching Staff March 28, 2013
- Bulldogs Matern Named Men's Soccer WCC All-Academic November 22, 2012
- Nick Hamer First Team, Lars Ludwigs Second For Zags November 14, 2012
Gonzaga Women
- Tournament Win Highlights Spring Season For Women's Soccer May 13, 2013
- Women's Soccer Adds Five Players For 2013 April 24, 2013
- Women's Soccer Spring Season Kicks Into High Gear April 5, 2013
- Saturday's Women's Soccer Game Rescheduled For April 7 March 22, 2013
- Women's Soccer Announces Spring Schedule February 25, 2013
Seattle U Men
- Redhawk Men's Soccer welcomes Nike Spring ID Camp April 28 March 19, 2013
- Nate Daligcon Hired as Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach March 12, 2013
- Seattle U Men’s Soccer Signs Six to NLIs March 7, 2013
- Six Redhawks Earn MPSF All-Academic Honors January 11, 2013
- Kosaka, Merlo Earn All-MPSF Recognition November 8, 2012
Seattle U Women
- Women's Soccer Announces 2013 Summer Camp Schedule May 21, 2013
- Busque Signs With Seattle Sounders Women April 24, 2013
- Women's Soccer to Partner With Special Olympics on Sunday April 20, 2013
- Women's Soccer Takes Spring Break Service Trip to Belize April 3, 2013
- Women's Soccer Releases Spring Schedule March 4, 2013
SPU Falcon Men
- SPU Men Have Six-Game Spring Schedule April 5, 2013
- Hahnemann, Sounders fall short April 2, 2013
- Hahnemann's high-stakes start for Sounders April 1, 2013
- SPU Men's Soccer Signs Five Fine Recruits February 22, 2013
- SPU's Pearman is All-Region Soccer Pick November 21, 2012
SPU Falcon Women
- In the wings on international soccer stage April 18, 2013
- Six-Game Spring Soccer Slate for SPU Women April 4, 2013
- Six Soccer Standouts Sign With SPU Women February 7, 2013
- Two Falcons Get All-Region Soccer Honors November 20, 2012
- Overtime Loss Drops SPU from Playoffs November 10, 2012
Have you voted yet?
Pingback: Top 5 most-viewed stories last week on goalWA.net | goalWA.net
Nice list. I’d love to see the Cascadia Cup as part of this list, but you hit the right Sounders topics already.
Cheers!
Voters are welcome to add the Cascadia Cup win under “other” and I will approve it.