Tag Archives: History
Original Sounders: OMG! Pepe Fernandez, AstroTurf and a broken leg
1974 was a marvelous year filled with OMG’s. Even before the first ball was booted OMG’s were happening. But you knew that. We lost the league season opener 2-1 on May 5th … Continue reading
April 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
John Best built Original Sounders
The Best There Is by Doug Thiel / Catch up on earlier Original Sounders stories HERE. No pun intended but John Best does fit the billing. And so he was from day … Continue reading
April 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Original Sounders: (Mike) England is Forever
by Doug Thiel / Catch up on earlier Original Sounders stories HERE. During the first few minutes of a match it’s common for players to test one another. True in … Continue reading
March 12, 2013 · 4 Comments
Original Sounders with Doug Thiel debuts on goalWA.net
goalWA.net is very pleased to introduce a new column that allows writer Doug Thiel a forum to share his memories of our “Original Sounders,” the North American Soccer League (NASL) … Continue reading
January 29, 2013 · 3 Comments
Soccer history revealed in Seattle Times ebay photos
A collection of Seattle Times soccer photos from the mid 1980′s to early 1990′s are currently for sale on ebay. goalWA.net grabbed the watermarked versions in our ongoing efforts to … Continue reading
December 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Seattle-area soccer at the turn of the last century
by Emmett O’Connell This isn’t a thorough history of high level Puget Sound area soccer, but rather a quick overview of what I could find in a few places about … Continue reading
November 25, 2012 · 2 Comments
Washington Youth Soccer debuts ‘History Book’
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Washington Youth Soccer has just established the baseline book for its history in the state of Washington in a document collection of names, notes, stories, results, … Continue reading
November 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment
FC Seattle and Tacoma Stars historical galleries up on Facebook
Now uploaded to the goalWA Facebook page are galleries from FC Seattle (Storm) and the MISL Tacoma Stars.
December 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Catching up with 1980′s Husky Soccer star Jeff Aumell
Jeff Aumell played soccer for the Washington Huskies from 1985-1988. He graduated from Inglemoor High in 1985. I was excited to recently see some videos of Jeff as a Husky and … Continue reading
December 1, 2011 · 1 Comment
Olympia FC was part of 1980′s Western Washington City League
Back in the 1980′s there was a time when soccer in America was without a first division. The North American Soccer League (NASL) had folded in 1984 and Major League … Continue reading
October 9, 2011 · 2 Comments
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- Instant Ruffneck Classic: Pumas, Sounders U23 split six goals
- State scores: These schools advance to the Finals
- Reign get Hope Solo back in time for Portland Thorns visit
- 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
Major League Soccer News
- Thierry Henry says New York Red Bulls' ugly wins "won't last long"
- Out for revenge: Houston Dynamo ready to take on Sporting Kansas City in latest chapter in rivalry
- Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid faces tough lineup choices as team gets healthy
- 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
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
- Sounders at LA Galaxy - Somersaults and Backflips May 25, 2013 Dave Clark
- 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
Prost Amerika
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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
