Category Archives: Ruffneck Cup
SeaWolves get first local win since 2011, jump into Ruffneck Cup race
REDMOND, WA— Tuesday June 21, 2011. That was the last time the North Sound SeaWolves won a match against another Puget Sound PDL side. On that night at the Stadium … Continue reading
Instant Ruffneck Classic: Pumas, Sounders U23 split six goals
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA–- The Sounders U23 scored three goals in the first and the Kitsap Pumas countered with three of their own in the second as the PDL rivals fought … Continue reading
Kitsap Pumas get first win with Ruffneck triumph over Washington Crossfire
REDMOND, WA — If there is one thing the Kitsap Pumas know how to do, it’s beating their local rivals. The Bremerton bunch rarely lose to Puget Sound’s other PDL … Continue reading
Scarves Across Washington: The gallery grows
It’s been a while—maybe too long—since we updated our “Scarves Across Washington” gallery. Today is the day to rectify that. Searching though the goalWA archives we have found historical scarves, … Continue reading
Balanced schedule highlights 2013 Ruffneck Cup competition
The 2013 Ruffneck Cup (home page) will be awarded to the Puget Sound club that can best accomplish the task of the cup slogan: “beat thy neighbor.” The Kitsap Pumas, … Continue reading
Video Buzz: Lots of “firsts” in 2012 for Washington soccer
The state of Washington is really the STATE of soccer, and 2012 provided many “firsts” for soccer players and followers. We’ve made a list of the goalWA.net Top Ten favorite … Continue reading
Puget Sound PDL clubs will all return in 2013
by David Falk Various sources from all four of the Puget Sound area’s Premier Development League (PDL) soccer clubs have confirmed they will all return in 2013. The Sounders U-23 … Continue reading
Ruffneck helps scarf West Seattle Soccer Club
WEST SEATTLE, Wash.—Former West Seattle Soccer Club President Bill Fry knew a little something was “missing.” Fry has seen West Seattle Soccer Club continue to grow its numbers, but when it … Continue reading
Ruffneck Cup Rewind: Highlight Videos
The 2012 Ruffneck Cup for best club in Puget Sound has gone to the Kitsap Pumas who remain undfeated against the Sounders U-23′s, Washington Crossfire and North Sound SeaWolves. See three … Continue reading
Picture Perfect: A Ruffneck Cup Night in Puget Sound
It was almost as if it was made to order. The Sounders U-23′s at the North Sound SeaWolves and Washington Crossfire at the Kitsap Pumas. All four of our Puget … Continue reading
Kitsap Pumas claim 1st-ever Ruffneck Cup as best in Puget Sound
The Kitsap Pumas rallied from behind on Friday night at Bremerton Memorial Stadium to pull out a 2:1 victory over Washington Crossfire to earn the club the Ruffneck Cup as well … Continue reading
Video Buzz: 85th-minute goal gives Kitsap Pumas the 2012 Ruffneck Cup
goalWA.net Match of the Week: Washington Crossfire at Kitsap Pumas
goalWA.net is starting a new tradition of highlighting one local match as our “Match of the Week.” It is a great time to do so as tonight in Bremerton one … Continue reading
Kitsap Pumas could claim Ruffneck Cup Friday against Washington Crossfire
The Kitsap Pumas have a chance to put their goal-less weekend far behind them when they host Washington Crossfire on Friday night at Bremerton Memorial Stadium. A Pumas victory would … Continue reading
Kitsap Pumas season will be decided during 5-match homestand
The Kitsap Pumas enter a five-match homestand Friday that could see the club solidify a playoff spot, clinch the PDL NW division and claim the Ruffneck Cup derby trophy as … Continue reading
Kitsap Pumas top two tables after 3:0 rout of Sounders U-23′s at Cheney
The Kitsap Pumas took control of the Ruffneck Cup race and jumped back into first place in the PDL Northwest after a convincing 3:0 throttling of the Sounders U-23′s on … Continue reading
Cheney Stadium to host top of table clash between Pumas, Sounders U-23′s Friday night
Tacoma, WA – First place will be on the line Friday night when the Sounders U-23 take on the Kitsap Pumas at Cheney Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The Sounders U-23 … Continue reading
Sounders U-23′s get first win over a Ruffneck Cup rival
Tacoma, WA – The Sounders U-23 kicked off their weekend double header with a strong showing as they took down the Washington Crossfire 2-0 Friday night at Franklin Pierce High … Continue reading
Sounders U-23′s invite fans out to two big weekend matches
Tacoma, WA – Come join the Sounders U-23 this weekend as they return home to Franklin Pierce High School in Tacoma to take on the Washington Crossfire Friday night at … Continue reading
Kitsap Pumas continue dominance over Ruffneck Cup foes
The Kitsap Pumas are now a perfect 3-0-0 this season in matches against Ruffneck Cup foes from around the Puget Sound. The defending PDL National Champs have now faced the … Continue reading
Crossfire tags home opener loss on SeaWolves
EDMONDS, Wash. — The North Sound SeaWolves went into halftime with plenty of momentum but a goal off a corner kick midway through the second half gave the Washington Crossfire … Continue reading
SeaWolves open home slate tonight in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash. — After opening the season with a pair of games on the road, the North Sound SeaWolves FC will play its first game in its new home stadium Friday … Continue reading
Kitsap Pumas take another Ruffneck Cup win 2:1 over Crossfire in Redmond
The Kitsap Pumas are now two for two in Ruffneck Cup matches as they remain undefeated against all Puget Sound area opposition after a 2:1 victory over Washington Crossfire on … Continue reading
Washington Crossfire wins Ruffneck Cup debut match over North Sound
Washington Crossfire have had a very nice week. The PDL club out of Redmond took 7 of 9 points, including a Wednesday night shut out over the North Sound SeaWolves … Continue reading
Pumas top Sounders U-23′s as Ruffneck Cup gets underway
The name and jersey colors have changed, but the result at Bremerton Memorial Stadium on Saturday night looked very familiar. The Kitsap Pumas took another one from a team that … Continue reading
Ruffneck Cup kicks off Saturday with Sounders U-23′s at Kitsap Pumas
Seattle, Wash. — Ruffneck Scarves and goalWA.net today announce the birth of the Ruffneck Cup, a derby rivalry cup between the Puget Sound’s Premier Development League (PDL) soccer clubs that … Continue reading
New Era: Sounders U23′s open tonight in Vancouver
Did you know that all of the four Puget Sound PDL clubs…used to be someone else? The sides that will battle for the new derby competition, The Ruffneck Cup, have … Continue reading
SeaWolves announce five signings
EDMONDS, Wash. — With preseason training about to begin, the North Sound SeaWolves FC has signed five more players for the upcoming Premier Development League season.
100 Champion Scarves will go to 2012 Ruffneck Cup winners
The Ruffneck Cup debuts in 2012 as a neighborhood battle between the four Premier Development League clubs in the greater Puget Sound area: Kitsap Pumas, North Sound SeaWolves, Sounders U23, … Continue reading
Danny Medina, seven others ink with Kitsap Pumas
The Kitsap Sun reports the Pumas of Bremerton have signed eight more players, including an early tryouts standout from Texas, midfielder Danny Medina. The Pumas start their pre-season match schedule … Continue reading
SeaWolves re-sign four players for 2012 PDL season
The North Sound SeaWolves of the Premier Development League today announce the return of four important players to their roster for the 2012 season. Seattle University provides three local guys … Continue reading
Picture Perfect: Pumas prowl the practice pitch
The Kitsap Pumas are off and prowling for the 2012 Premier Development League (PDL) season. On Monday April 2 at Gordon Field the defending national champs held their first practice. … Continue reading
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- The Wash: Catch a WPSL match while you can
- Holland Crook: Roots in the Sounders Family
- SeaWolves get first local win since 2011, jump into Ruffneck Cup race
- Washington Crossfire’s James Moberg is goalWA.net Washington PDL Player of Week
- AC Seattle’s Romina Pinna is goalWA.net Washington WPSL Player of Week
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Major League Soccer News
- Former LA Galaxy captain Peter Vagenas named team's academy director
- March to the Match Podcast: Michael Bradley is now the best player in CONCACAF
- Que tapadaza! New 'keeper Raul Fernandez has FC Dallas fans shouting for joy
- American Exports: Josh Gatt nets first of 2013 in Molde rout, Zarek Valentin picks up assist
- All-Star: Twitter voting opens Thursday at noon ET
- New England Revolution return to Newtown for fundraising friendly: "We wanted to help any way we could"
- No 'keeper controversy for Philadelphia Union: “MacMath is absolutely 100 percent still the starter"
- Pick 'Em: MLSsoccer.com editors pick Week 17 midweek matches
- Offensive changes paying off as Chicago Fire eye result against Colorado Rapids
- Beset by injuries, Columbus Crew set to welcome Agustin Viana back to lineup
WPSL News
- The Southern Conference is a Serious Force for the 2013 Season
- Newcomers to the WPSL are Strong Contenders in the Midwest
- East Starts to Take Shape
- Seattle Teams Top the Northwest
- Storm Elk Grove Leads the Pacific-North Division
PASL Arena Soccer News
- Local business owner unveils plan to keep professional indoor soccer in Wichita
- Professional Arena Soccer League Coming to Citizens Business Bank Arena
- Anaheim Bolts Suspend Operations for 2013-14
- 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
Ruffneck Scarves News
- Which came first: The Soccer Fan or the Soccer Scarf?
- Summer scarves are cool
- Custom soccer scarves to unite a team
- Custom soccer scarves to unite a team
- Soccer scarves as an intimidation factor
- 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
Sounder At Heart
- Sounders will be forced to shuffle lineup, again, vs. Real Salt Lake June 19, 2013 Jeremiah Oshan
- Right back starter offers tactical options June 19, 2013 Dave Clark
- Audietis Amplius: Embracing the "In Sigi We Trust" philosophy June 19, 2013 Zach Woosley
- Major Link Soccer/MLS Midweek Gamethread: Martins Praises MLS, Rio Tinto Triumph June 19, 2013 Eric Flatness
- USA v Honduras World Cup Qualifier - Gamethread June 18, 2013 Dave Clark
Prost Amerika
- USA 1 : 0 Honduras – Tactical Analysis June 19, 2013 Editor
- Servando Carrasco: I knew I had to be patient. It’s a very, very deep squad. June 19, 2013 Editor
- Timbers Versus Galaxy: Los Angeles Litmus Test June 19, 2013 Brenaldo
- USA Player Ratings vs. Honduras June 19, 2013 Michael Ligot
- USA 1 : 0 Honduras – Picture Gallery June 19, 2013 Editor
Bellingham United FC
- Hammers face Khalsa on Sunday, June 23 and Car Show June 18, 2013
- Bellingham United remains in first place after 3-1 win over Victoria June 17, 2013
- Deja vu on the road in 2-1 win over Coquitlam June 13, 2013
- VV Zwammerdam players set to join the Hammers June 12, 2013
- Father's Day Special...Hammers v. Victoria United June 10, 2013
Washington Men
- Panama Trains At Husky Soccer Field June 10, 2013
- Roldan Named Gatorade National Player Of The Year May 20, 2013
- Three Join Men's Soccer For Spring Season March 29, 2013
Washington Women
- Dawgs Abroad: Seattle To New York To Milan June 18, 2013
- Women's Soccer Prepares For Foreign Tour To Italy June 13, 2013
- Panama Trains At Husky Soccer Field June 10, 2013
- Four Husky Sports Programs Earn NCAA APR Public Recognition Awards June 5, 2013
- Women's Soccer Announces 2013 Schedule May 21, 2013
Korrio News
- West Marin Youth Soccer League Teaches that “Better People, Makes Better Players.”
- Hood River Soccer Club Enjoys Reaching Their Members Easily with Korrio
- Friends make summer camp fun
- 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”
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
- Pac-12 Networks Scheduled to Televise Eight Cougar Soccer Matches June 19, 2013
- Brandi Vega Enjoying Professional Success June 18, 2013
- Cougar Soccer Announces 2013 Schedule June 7, 2013
- Jen Klein to Serve as ODP Head Coach May 6, 2013
- Kiersten Dallstream Playing in the Emerald City May 2, 2013
Gonzaga Men
- Gonzaga Men's Soccer Coaches Clinic Aug. 17 June 11, 2013
- 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
Gonzaga Women
- Meet The 2013 Freshmen Zags: Sarah Carter Up First June 13, 2013
- Women's Soccer Releases 2013 Schedule June 5, 2013
- Spots Still Available For Gonzaga Soccer Academy Camps May 27, 2013
- Tournament Win Highlights Spring Season For Women's Soccer May 13, 2013
- Women's Soccer Adds Five Players For 2013 April 24, 2013
Seattle U Men
- Seattle U to Host Nike Summer Soccer ID Camps June 3, 2013
- 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
Seattle U Women
- Women's Soccer Announces 2013 Schedule June 13, 2013
- Melissa Busque Called Up to Join Canadian National Team June 11, 2013
- 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
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
