Category Archives: Washington Crossfire
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
PDL Northwest opens this weekend as Pumas travel to Victoria
From USLsoccer.com The Northwest Division has been one of the most competitive in the PDL’s recent history, with two of the last three champions hailing from its ranks, and the … Continue reading
Washington Crossfire loads PDL roster with Huskies
KIRKLAND, Wash. – The Washington Crossfire are pleased to announce the addition of five players from the University of Washington for the club’s 2013 season in the PDL. Goalkeeper Spencer … Continue reading
Nik Besagno named new head coach of PDL Washington Crossfire
KIRKLAND, Wash. – (press release) The Washington Crossfire have named Nik Besagno as the new head coach for the 2013 season. The MLS veteran takes over the coaching reins after having … Continue reading
PDL 2013 Official Ball is spider-like Umbro Neo Trainer
The Victoria Highlanders have posted a photo described as showing the “official match balls” of the 2013 PDL season. Look out Kitsap, North Sound, Sounders U-23 and Washington Crossfire…there look … Continue reading
Washington’s pro / semi-pro clubs by US Soccer ‘division’
Around the world soccer (football, futbol, calcio, voetbol) uses FIFA and FA (Football Association) designated “divisions” to classify where clubs stand in the hierarchy of the scene. Generally these divisions … 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
PDL releases 2013 match schedule; Northwest down to seven teams
The Premier Development League’s 2013 schedule has been released and for followers of the Northwest Division there is a name absent: Abbotsford (Fraser Valley) Mariners. The club with the longest … Continue reading
PDL Northwest again tinkers with playoff set-up
In a brief Facebook post from the United Soccer Leagues Annual General Meetings the Kitsap Pumas have revealed that the PDL Northwest Division is again changing its playoff format. “The … Continue reading
These leagues gave us great value for money in 2012
Our latest 2012 Top Ten is called “Biggest Bang For Your Buck League.” We count down the best leagues from this year in terms of how much soccer fun you … 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
Final Standings: Washington clubs fare well in PDL, W-League, WPSL
Three of the leagues goalWA.net follows as we cover local soccer have completed their regular seasons. (The PCSL has one match to go. Bellingham United is assured entrance into two … Continue reading
PDL Northwest Division playoff matches this weekend
The 2011 United Soccer Leagues Annual General Meeting (AGM) produced a bit of a surprise for soccer fans in the state of Washington. Alex Silva, owner / operator / head … Continue reading
PDL regular season wraps, playoffs this weekend in NW
The Premier Development League regular season is over for the Northwest, and the July 11 results have finalized the playoffs within the division. The Portland Timbers U-23′s beat Washington Crossfire … Continue reading
Sounders U-23′s rally late to beat Kitsap Pumas
The Sounders U-23′s waited until it was almost too late, but in the end they had enough time to score two late strikes to beat the Kitsap Pumas for the first … Continue reading
PDL campaign reaching historic climax: who will take the division?
The Premier Development League Northwest Division has rarely seen such a tight battle amongst so many clubs. On Friday night in Bremerton the Kitsap Pumas host the Sounders U-23′s in … 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
Quinn’s 88th-minute score puts Sounders U-23′s into PDL playoffs
Aodhan Quinn scored the lone marker of the match in Redmond on Sunday evening as Washington Crossfire hosted and fell 1:0 to the Sounders U-23′s.
Kitsap Pumas clinch playoff spot with win over SeaWolves
It wasn’t easy, and once again the Kitsap Pumas had to battle from behind, but they managed another 2:1 win over a Puget Sound rival on Sunday in Bremerton to … 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
Washington Crossfire beats Caps, jumps to top of Northwest Division
In what has the makings of an incredible division finish, the latest twist sees Washington Crossfire jump to the top of the PDL Northwest after a 2:1 victory over the … 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
Where we stand: Updated tables for MLS, PDL, PCSL, W-League, WPSL
How are Washington State’s higher level adult soccer clubs doing right now? Check out the tables dated June 25 at the link below.
PDL Weekend Preview: Big matches in tight race
The Northwest Division of the Premier Development League (PDL) has a big weekend of matches ahead. It starts tonight when the Sounders U-23′s visit Portland Timbers U-23′s in a taster for … 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
Crossfire takes 3:2 thriller over North Sound, ties Kitsap for first place
Ben Fisk scored in the 89th minute as Washington Crossfire defeated North Sound to move into a first-place tie with the Kitsap Pumas in the PDL Northwest. The Pumas have … Continue reading
PDL Update: Pumas win again, Crossfire continues to surprise
The Kitsap Pumas topped the Fraser Valley Mariners 3:0 on Sunday in Abbotsford, BC to stay atop the PDL Northwest Division with 22 points. Close behind them are Washington Crossfire, … Continue reading
Picture Perfect: Garvey and Tsoi capture big PDL wins for local clubs
There’s no doubt that http://www.goalWA.net has the best soccer photos in the Northwest, perhaps even in the entire country. On Wednesday night Dale Garvey and Wilson Tsoi continued that trend … Continue reading
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- Kitsap Pumas get first win with Ruffneck triumph over Washington Crossfire
- Picture Perfect: Drama at State as Hanford tops Kennewick in PK’s
- ScoreCzar rankings continue as WIAA reaches semifinal stage
- Sounders double-up Dallas in entertaining spectacle
- SeaWolves fall a goal short in home opener
- Saturday state high school playoff scoreboard
- Sounders Women end pre-season with Whitecaps in scoreless draw
- Picture Perfect: Roosevelt Roughriders beat Richland Bombers to advance to state semis
- SeaWolves set for season opener Saturday against Portland Timbers U-23
- Sounders Women bring Huskies back as season approaches
Major League Soccer News
- American Exports: Clint Dempsey & Tottenham Hotspur fail to earn Champions League spot
- MLS Goal Timeline (May 18-19, 2013): Watch all the goals in MLS
- Toronto FC's Danny Koevermans edges closer to MLS return with Reserve League appearance
- No Collin, no Rosell, maybe no Besler: Sporting KC will be forced to adjust vs DC United
- American Exports: Clint Dempsey in starting XI for Tottenham Hotspur in $77M Champions League decider
- For Seattle Sounders GK Michael Gspurning, "Olimpico" goals aren't so rare
- Four goals again: Seattle Sounders' strikeforce proves "a handful" for second straight week
- Frustrated FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman: "Our guys lost their composure and emotions"
- Tepid home form doesn't change tone for San Jose Earthquakes: "We expect to win games"
- Finally at home, Colorado Rapids midfielder Nathan Sturgis makes most of his chance
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
- Legends to Host Superstars of Mexico in Orbis Cup
- 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
Ruffneck Scarves News
- 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
- Soccer scarves are a must have for your team's fans
Sounder At Heart
- Sounders vs. FC Dallas: Highlights, stats, quotes, photos May 19, 2013 Jeremiah Oshan
- Levy Films captures Lamar Neagle's goal May 19, 2013 Jeremiah Oshan
- Sounders FC vs. FC Dallas May 19, 2013 JaneGPhotography
- Sounders Entertain Masses, Brand Steer 4-2 May 19, 2013 Eric Flatness
- Sounders v FC Dallas - Gamethread May 19, 2013 Dave Clark
Prost Amerika
- Whitecaps v Timbers Match Gallery May 19, 2013 Editor
- Photo Gallery: Sounders vs. Dallas May 19, 2013 Mike Russell
- A Goal up, a Man up, and Caps Still Blow Derby May 19, 2013 Har Journalist
- Sounders 4-2 FC Dallas — Burn, Baby, Burn May 19, 2013 Michael Ligot
- Sounders Surge to Halt the Dallas Juggernaut – Just May 17, 2013 Editor
Bellingham United FC
- 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
- Hammers travel to face Kamloops on May 11 May 9, 2013
- 10 year old Hammer fan makes Bellingham United the subject of school project May 7, 2013
- Hammers suffer first loss of the season in front of record crowd May 6, 2013
Washington Men
- Three Join Men's Soccer For Spring Season March 29, 2013
- Men's Soccer Announces Spring Schedule March 20, 2013
Washington Women
- 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
- Archer Twins Tap Into Filipino Roots April 10, 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
- 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
- Caballero Makes Nine Saves But Men's Soccer Falls 1-0 At USF November 10, 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
- 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 Announces 2013 Summer Camp Schedule April 4, 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
