Tag: NWAC

NWAC’s Highline Thunderbirds break free to bruise Bellevue Bulldogs 6-0

NWAC’s Highline Thunderbirds break free to bruise Bellevue Bulldogs 6-0

BELLEVUE, WA---(submission to goalWA.net) The Thunderbirds of Highline College traveled east last Tuesday to take on long-­‐ time rival Bellevue. The ‘Birds would look to keep their momentum going as they have not dropped any points in their last five matches and will stop at nothing to retain their hard fought Western Division Crown. Bellevue, … Continue reading NWAC’s Highline Thunderbirds break free to bruise Bellevue Bulldogs 6-0

Picture Perfect: Edmonds v. Everett Men and Women (NWAC)

Picture Perfect: Edmonds v. Everett Men and Women (NWAC)

EDMONDS, WA--- Everett's Trojans and Edmond's Tritons split a Saturday of NWAC soccer on October 17 as the Everett Women won 3-0 and the Edmonds Men won 3-2. Wilson Tsoi shot the matches for Edmonds CC Athletics. See his gallery here! Women's box score Emily Sorenson (Everett) recorded the shutout Goals: Allison, Lauren (Everett) at … Continue reading Picture Perfect: Edmonds v. Everett Men and Women (NWAC)

NWAC Update: Current standings; matches coming this week

NWAC Update: Current standings; matches coming this week

NWAC MEN'S SOCCER: Peninsula, Spokane, Highline and Clark lead their divisions, though none of them are running away from the second place schools. The Highline Thunderbirds are ranked 16th in the USA in the most-recent coaches poll. ScoreCzar has them #1 in the NWAC. HCC got a big win over Tacoma recently. The school with … Continue reading NWAC Update: Current standings; matches coming this week

Social Buzz: Charity Cup Sunday at Shoreline for Sergio Martinez

Social Buzz: Charity Cup Sunday at Shoreline for Sergio Martinez

Welcome to a new feature on goalWA.net called “Social Buzz” where we will highlight soccer topics that are trending in social media in the state of Washington! FOLLOW-UP: In a September 22, 2015 goalWA.net Social Buzz post we featured the (Facebook group page) ongoing treatment of soccer player Sergio Martinez who is battling Leukemia. Now we can … Continue reading Social Buzz: Charity Cup Sunday at Shoreline for Sergio Martinez

Shoreline Dolphins get playoff-boosting win over Everett Trojans

Shoreline Dolphins get playoff-boosting win over Everett Trojans

by Donold Brady, photos by Wilson Tsoi Shoreline Men’s Soccer entered Saturday’s match trailing Edmonds by two points for the final NWAC playoff spot. In the first round of league the Phins defeated Everett 5-1 and needed all 3 points from the return fixture to keep pace with Edmonds. PHOTOS: Wilson Tsoi Gallery at Facebook.com/goalWA … Continue reading Shoreline Dolphins get playoff-boosting win over Everett Trojans

Nationally-ranked Highline T-Birds shut out Tacoma Titans

Nationally-ranked Highline T-Birds shut out Tacoma Titans

TUKWILA, WA --- (submission to goalWA.net) The two top teams in the Western Division of the NWAC, Highline and Tacoma, tangled last Saturday afternoon in a battle of elites. Last time these two teams played at Tacoma, the Titans were able to edge the Thunderbirds by a score line of 3-2. This time around the Thunderbirds … Continue reading Nationally-ranked Highline T-Birds shut out Tacoma Titans

ScoreCzar ranks NWAC Men, Women through October 11 results

ScoreCzar ranks NWAC Men, Women through October 11 results

The NWAC (Northwest Athletic Conference) soccer season is well underway and ScoreCzar.org has just posted the latest rankings for the community colleges. See the ScoreCzar Top Ten's for Men and Women below. The beginning of October saw the NWAC Alaska Airlines Coaches soccer polls released for Men and Women. Click those links to compare ScoreCzar's … Continue reading ScoreCzar ranks NWAC Men, Women through October 11 results

Thunderbirds blank Clippers

Thunderbirds blank Clippers

TUKWILA, WA--- (submission to goalWA.net) The Highline College Men’s soccer team got back on track last Wednesday, coming out big 5­‐0 winners against the Clippers of South Puget Sound. The ‘Birds got a hat trick from Sophomore Alvaro Osornio, as well as goals from Jandjamuje Maharero and Alex Lewis. In the Thunderbird goal Freshman Admir … Continue reading Thunderbirds blank Clippers

Picture Perfect: Orcas clip Dolphins in Shoreline

Picture Perfect: Orcas clip Dolphins in Shoreline

by Donald Brady SHORELINE, WA--- (school release) The Phins came into the game trailing Edmonds by one point for the 3rd playoff spot in the North region. A mostly quiet first half exploded into an up and down second half. Match Photos: by Wilson Tsoi for Shoreline Athletics The Orcas struck first with a goal … Continue reading Picture Perfect: Orcas clip Dolphins in Shoreline

Miller’s goal lifts Lady Phins over Whatcom

Miller’s goal lifts Lady Phins over Whatcom

by Donald Brady SHORELINE, WA--- (Shoreline release) Women’s soccer hosted the Orcas of Whatcom Community College on Saturday, September 26th. Shoreline came into the game tied with Edmonds for 3rd place and the final NWAC playoff spot. Match Photos: See a gallery from Wilson Tsoi Neither team created much in the first half as only … Continue reading Miller’s goal lifts Lady Phins over Whatcom

Tacoma CC Titans top Highline, take over first in NWAC West

Tacoma CC Titans top Highline, take over first in NWAC West

TACOMA, WA--- (submission to goalWA.net) Highline dropped their first match of the season in a 3-­2 decision away at Tacoma. In what was a highly anticipated and hotly contested game, the Titans were able to find a way past the Thunderbirds and take over first place in the Western Division. Tacoma registered goals from Jordan … Continue reading Tacoma CC Titans top Highline, take over first in NWAC West

Picture Perfect: Lady Dolphins overcome 0-2 halftime deficit to defeat Edmonds CC

Picture Perfect: Lady Dolphins overcome 0-2 halftime deficit to defeat Edmonds CC

by Donald Brady SHORELINE, WA--On Saturday, September 19th the Women’s Soccer team hosted their North Region rival the Tritons of Edmonds Community College. This was a huge game in the North Region as Shoreline sat tied for 3rd place with Edmonds and Whatcom at 3 points. Edmonds struck twice in the first half on dead … Continue reading Picture Perfect: Lady Dolphins overcome 0-2 halftime deficit to defeat Edmonds CC

Peninsula Pirates hire Cale Rodriguez as new mens soccer head coach

Peninsula Pirates hire Cale Rodriguez as new mens soccer head coach

PORT ANGELES – Cale Rodriguez of Redlands, California this week became the fourth head coach in the storied history of Peninsula College men's soccer. The Pirates, winners of three Northwest Athletic Conference championships and six West Division titles, will now be guided by Rodriguez, who brings significant soccer experience to the program. “We are very … Continue reading Peninsula Pirates hire Cale Rodriguez as new mens soccer head coach

Job Announcement: Pierce College Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Job Announcement: Pierce College Men’s Soccer Head Coach

SALARY: Annual Stipend, to be determined based on experience OPENING DATE: April 10, 2015 CLOSING DATE: Review of applicants will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Pierce College is accepting applications for the position of Head Coach for Men’s Soccer. This position reports to the Director of Athletics for the Pierce College District and … Continue reading Job Announcement: Pierce College Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Picture Perfect: Jeff Halstead shoots NWAC Women’s Final between Everett, Peninsula

Picture Perfect: Jeff Halstead shoots NWAC Women’s Final between Everett, Peninsula

The Everett Trojans and Peninsula Pirates battled on Sunday at Starfire in the NWAC Women's Soccer Final. The match finished 1-0 in favor of Everett, who stopped the Pirates string of titles at two. The Trojans began their soccer program in 1998. This is the school's first-ever title in the sport. Jeff Halstead shot the … Continue reading Picture Perfect: Jeff Halstead shoots NWAC Women’s Final between Everett, Peninsula

Everett, Highline hoist NWAC trophies

Everett, Highline hoist NWAC trophies

TUKWILA, WA---(NWACSports.org) One streak ends and another begins as Everett Community College finds a late game winning goal to see off two-time defending NWAC champion Peninsula College 1-0 in the women’s final on Sunday evening. Jeff Halstead: Everett v. Peninsula match gallery! The lone goal came in the 80th minute from freshman midfielder Alma Manao … Continue reading Everett, Highline hoist NWAC trophies

NWAC Champions: Highline Men, Everett Women

NWAC Champions: Highline Men, Everett Women

TUKWILA, WA --- The Highline Community College Thunderbird Men and Everett CC Trojan Women are the 2014 NWAC Soccer Champions. Brandon Madsen, Vinny Nguyen and Jacob Jones scored goals as Highline shut out top-ranked Northern Idaho 3-0. Alma Manoa scored the winner for the Trojans in the 80th minute as they edged Peninsula College 1-0. … Continue reading NWAC Champions: Highline Men, Everett Women

Highline Men conquer Whatcom; semifinal match with Skagit Valley next

Highline Men conquer Whatcom; semifinal match with Skagit Valley next

(written for goalWA by Highline team personnel) TUKWILA, WA--- The Highline College Men’s Soccer team continued their playoff march with a hard-fought 4-­‐2 victory of the Orcas of Whatcom College at Starfire. In a day in which Highline’s Western Conference counterparts, Peninsula and Tacoma, both got knocked out of the playoffs, the Thunderbirds were left … Continue reading Highline Men conquer Whatcom; semifinal match with Skagit Valley next

NWAC narrows field to semifinalists

NWAC narrows field to semifinalists

It's almost a complete field for the semifinals of the NWAC Soccer Championships that will take place next weekend at Starfire. (Click graphics to enlarge brackets.)   Sunday at 1 PM in Port Angeles the PCC Pirates Women will try to get the best of Treasure Valley to complete the women's semifinalists. Of the seven … Continue reading NWAC narrows field to semifinalists

NWAC playoffs: Elite Eight for Men, Women

NWAC playoffs: Elite Eight for Men, Women

The NWAC soccer playoffs have reached the Elite Eight stage after weekday matches whittled the field in both Men's and Women's play. Here are the quarterfinal matchups for the Men, with matches being played November 8: Peninsula v. North Idaho, Tacoma v. Edmonds, Skagit Valley v. Clark, and Whatcom v. Highline. Here are the quarterfinal … Continue reading NWAC playoffs: Elite Eight for Men, Women

Highline breaks through against Peninsula in soggy Port Angeles

Highline breaks through against Peninsula in soggy Port Angeles

(written for goalWA by Highline team personnel) PORT ANGELES, WA---Highline versus Peninsula was billed as the match of the season thus far in the NWAC and it played out exactly as advertised. The Thunderbirds left Port Angeles with a deserved 1-­‐0 result as they got the better of the top ranked Pirates on their home … Continue reading Highline breaks through against Peninsula in soggy Port Angeles

Highline, Peninsula Men battle for division lead on Wednesday

Highline, Peninsula Men battle for division lead on Wednesday

(written for goalWA by Highline team personnel) Highline versus Peninsula, one match to decide to Western Conference NWAC Champion, sounds about right. Quite simply put, if you were to pick only one NWAC Men’s Soccer Match you could see all season it would be Thunderbirds v Pirates. Whether they are playing in Des Moines, Port … Continue reading Highline, Peninsula Men battle for division lead on Wednesday

Highline T-Birds bury Bellevue in goals

Highline T-Birds bury Bellevue in goals

(written for goalWA by Highline team personnel) The Highline College men’s soccer team was at it again with a 6­‐0 result over the Bellevue Bulldogs on a beautiful day at the Starfire Sports Complex. In what was a resounding offensive display for the Thunderbirds, they showed their pedigree early and often to gain control of … Continue reading Highline T-Birds bury Bellevue in goals

Picture Perfect: Wilson Tsoi shoots Shoreline Dolphins soccer

Picture Perfect: Wilson Tsoi shoots Shoreline Dolphins soccer

Wilson Tsoi shoots officially for Shoreline CC Dolphins Athletics. In recent days he's sent us galleries from the Men and Women in NWAC soccer action. The Shoreline Men are currently 2-5-1 while the Women are 8-3-1. See links to galleries below! Shoreline Women v. Edmonds Shoreline Men v. Edmonds Shoreline Women v. Skagit Valley Shoreline … Continue reading Picture Perfect: Wilson Tsoi shoots Shoreline Dolphins soccer