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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
Sounders pick up a point, but it could have been three
SEATTLE, Wash. - (press release) Seattle Sounders FC picked up its first point of the season in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers in the first match of the 2013 … 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
Sounders edge RSL at Desert Diamond Cup
TUCSON, Ariz - (press release) Mario Martinez and Philip Lund each scored as Sounders FC (2-0-0, 6 points) defeated Real Salt Lake (0-1-1, 1 point), 2-1, in the second match of … 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 Sounder Roy Sinclair passes away at age 68
Roy Sinclair, one of the original 1974 Seattle Sounders, has passed away at age 68. This notice appeared in January in the Wirral News: TRANMERE officials and supporters are mourning … Continue reading
Original Sounders: Enter Jack Daley and John Best
goalWA.net is very pleased to continue a new column that allows writer Doug Thiel a forum to share his memories of our “Original Sounders,” the North American Soccer League (NASL) club … 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
Northwest Soccer Legends Night Friday in Tacoma; Levesque added
TACOMA Wash. – On Friday, November 9th, the Tacoma Soccer Center will host the 1st Annual, “Northwest Soccer Legends Night,” for fans to get another glimpse of the top talent … 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: 1976 Seattle Sounders
In 1976 the North American Soccer League Seattle Sounders grew up and graduated to the spacious new Kingdome. The club also got its first-ever playoff win, over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Five second-half goals propel Sounders over Cal FC in Open Cup
TUKWILA, Wash. - Osvaldo Alonso and Fredy Montero each scored a brace as Sounders FC defeated Cal FC, 5-0, in the fourth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Starfire Sports … Continue reading
Video Buzz: Santa Maria Rivera’s ‘Improbable Life’ in soccer on film
Santa Maria Rivera was once a player for the Seattle Sounders of the USL. That’s only part of his soccer and life story, though. Recently a 22-minute short film about … 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
New Coaching Directors at FC Alliance Provide Unique Leadership
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — There might not be a more unique – or significant – trio of leaders in any soccer club in Washington State than those just announced by FC … Continue reading
Peter Ward biography sheds light on his years with Sounders, Tacoma Stars
I was contacted by author Matthew Horner well over a year ago to share my recollections about Seattle Sounder and Tacoma Star player Peter Ward. Peter was the most valuable … 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.
Sounders new third uniform leak hits the internet
You knew eventually someone would slip up, and we’d get an early glimpse of the Sounders’ new third (alternate) kit. That time is now, and apparently that person was photographer … Continue reading
Tacoma Stars sign USL Sounder Nguyen and former Blackpooler Nowland
The Tacoma Stars of the Professional Arena Soccer League have announced the signings of Viet Nguyen and Adam Nowland. Nguyen is the third former Seattle Sounder the Stars have signed … Continue reading
Sounders stalwart Burpo hired as Montreal MLS goalkeeper coach
Preston Burpo played over 140 matches in goal for the Seattle Sounders of the United Soccer Leagues between 1997-2005. He left Seattle with a bang in 2005 when he helped the club … Continue reading
Video Buzz: Sounders’ James Riley on Comcast Newsmakers
Seattle Sounders FC defender James Riley is featured in this five minute interview from Comcast Newsmakers.
Sounders beat the heat and FC Dallas, climb up to second place
FRISCO, Texas – Mauro Rosales scored the first-half winner and Kasey Keller posted his eighth shutout as Seattle Sounders FC earned its first victory in Texas with a 1-0 win … Continue reading
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- 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
- Sounders Weekly News and Notes
Major League Soccer News
- MLS Fantasy: How will FIFA international dates and the U-20 World Cup affect your team?
- AT&T Goal of the Week: Rare corner kick goal by FC Dallas midfielder Michel takes Week 12 award
- Kick Off: Carlton Cole attracting interest from at least three MLS sides
- For LA Galaxy's Robbie Keane, dinner with U2's Bono is no fantasy | HEY DJ!
- Bakary Soumare trade opens up space for Philadelphia Union to go summer shopping
- British Invasion: Houston Dynamo boosted by additions of Giles Barnes, Andrew Driver
- American Exports: Edgar Castillo shines, but Tijuana let it slip vs. Ronaldinho & Co. in Libertadores
- Vancouver Whitecaps pour cold water on rumors of Kenny Miller's return to Glasgow Rangers
- Colorado Rapids vs. Chivas USA | MLS Match Preview
- Like/Don't Like: Assessing young strikers, golazos & the Chicago Fire's attack (or lack thereof)
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
- 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
- Major Link Soccer: New York hype explodes May 23, 2013 scott47a
- Three Reign Players Called Up For Canada May 22, 2013 sidereal
Prost Amerika
- 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
- Timbers Versus DC United: Reversal Of Fortunes May 23, 2013 Brenaldo
- CL Preview — 10 Reasons Why German Football is Succeeding May 23, 2013 Michael Ligot
- Obafemi Martins Heads for St Petersburg – Again! May 22, 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
