Tag Archives: North American Soccer League
Original Sounders: And Here Is Cliff (Uncle Nubby) McCrath
Stories like this one never start at the beginning because there isn’t one. More likely we’re looking at a series of somewhat purposeful, kind of ambiguous happenings fortunately directed by … Continue reading
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
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
Original Sounders: Soccer Bowl ’77 memories remain in Technicolor
by Doug Thiel / Catch up on earlier Original Sounders stories HERE. The Seattle Sounders, now ending their fourth season, were about to face off against the New York Cosmos. And it … Continue reading
Original Sounders: Chursky’s Chicks
goalWA.net is very pleased to feature an ongoing column that allows writer Doug Thiel a forum to share his memories of our “Original Sounders,” the North American Soccer League (NASL) club that played … Continue reading
Sounder legend Jimmy McAlister: 1977 NASL Rookie of the Year
Jimmy McAlister’s father had been telling his son that season tickets weren’t necessary. “Who will go anyway?” he kept repeating. The day before the Denver game Jimmy’s father died. Jimmy … Continue reading
Jimmy Gabriel is “All the Best” of Sounders
goalWA.net is very pleased to feature an ongoing column that allows writer Doug Thiel a forum to share his memories of our “Original Sounders,” the North American Soccer League (NASL) club that played … Continue reading
1974: How about we call them the Seattle “Sounders?”
1974: A Name & Much More by Doug Thiel But first the name. What would it be? Hal Childs, PR Director, referred to Seattle’s unnamed team as, “The team from … Continue reading
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
Sounders break from league play to host Champions League winners Chelsea
While Seattle Sounders FC take a break from league play, English giants and Champions League winners Chelsea FC visit the Pacific Northwest for a friendly on Wednesday evening. A huge … Continue reading
Countdown in History: 1978 Seattle Sounders
How would the Sounders follow-up their dynamic, cinderella season of 1977? As it turns out, with a playoff loss to the same club that beat them in Soccer Bowl ’77. … Continue reading
Countdown in History: 1975 Seattle Sounders
Let the record show that the North American Soccer League Seattle Sounders made the playoffs in their second season of existence (1975). What happened next is the stuff of rivalries.
Stevie Buttle: Heart of the NASL Sounders
I just can’t seem to stop calling Steve Buttle “Stevie.” That’s the way it was back then, in the late 1970′s as the slight, talented midfielder created goals for the … Continue reading
Sounders begin latest US Open Cup drive with a 5:1 win over Atlanta of the NASL
TUKWILA, Wash. – Sounders FC began its run for a fourth straight Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a third-round win over the Atlanta Silverbacks, 5-1 on Wednesday evening at … Continue reading
The Wash: Time for Sounders FC to fully embrace their NASL roots
The successful launch of Sounders FC back in 2009 was due in part to the club following the blueprint of Toronto FC’s launch in 2007. In the latest The Wash … Continue reading
NASL Seattle Sounders gallery debuts on Facebook
goalWA.net has debuted a gallery of North American Soccer League (NASL) Seattle Sounders artifacts in a new gallery on our Facebook page.
NASL Seattle Sounders photos bring first generation back to life
Scott Butner and Jenni Conner share their North American Soccer League Seattle Sounders photos with http://www.goalWA.net, bringing the past back to life for multi-generational fans in the Northwest.
Led Zeppelin and the Seattle Sounders of 1977
It was July 17, 1977. The Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League had yet to make their cinderella run to the Final (Soccer Bowl ’77) against Pele and … Continue reading
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- State Soccer Champions crowned on super Saturday
- 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
Major League Soccer News
- FC Dallas credit San Jose win to Walker Zimmerman's quick thinking – and Adam Jahn's yellow card
- San Jose Earthquakes "barely treading water" after Dallas loss: "We seem to be meeting the guys in form"
- Never too late to be a hero: Chicago Fire's Quincy Amarikwa makes most of limited chances
- Calling foul? Real Salt Lake's Jason Kreis says Chicago Fire goal should have been whistled
- Colorado Rapids cruise to another win, but coach Oscar Pareja is concerned: "We're praying that Martin [Rivero] is not hurt"
- Portland Timbers extend unbeaten streak despite being forced to alter lineup: "We're all one"
- Despite latest loss to Colorado Rapids, Chivas USA remain optimistic: "The situation is difficult now, but we're getting better"
- Struggling Toronto FC feeling the grind: "There has definitely got to be improvement"
- LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders | MLS Match Preview
- New England Revolution start strong, ride Diego Fagundez, Juan Agudelo goals to shutout win
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
- Reign Recap: Late Penalty the Difference vs Thorns May 26, 2013 sidereal
- Reign vs Thorns: Livestream and Game Thread May 26, 2013 sidereal
- MLS Gamethread: Week 13 May 25, 2013 Eric Flatness
- Galaxy Scouting Report: Why Does May Have To End? May 25, 2013 sidereal
- Sounders at LA Galaxy - Somersaults and Backflips May 25, 2013 Dave Clark
Prost Amerika
- RSL fails to put out the Fire in 1-1 draw May 26, 2013 Kali
- Portland Downs DC United May 26, 2013 Brenaldo
- Manchester City win at Yankee Stadium; signal start of New York City F.C. era May 26, 2013 Kim
- Photo Gallery: Colorado Rapids v Chivas USA May 26, 2013 Corbin Elliott
- Champions League Reflections: Relentlessness, Records and Robben May 26, 2013 Michael Ligot
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
