Frank MacDonald
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WA soccer history. Frmr PR/reporter: Sounders, UW, SPU. Exec Dir
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Frosty morning to finish November.
November 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Frosty morning to finish November.
And again
Huskies’ D: Stop, stop, go
November 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
And again
Huskies’ D: Stop, stop, go
November 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Huskies’ D: Stop, stop, go
#OTD 2019 – Washington State slays #2 seed South Carolina 1-0 in overtime at Columbia, S.C. to reach NCAA College Cup finals. Mykiaa Minniss roofs a volley to end quarterfinal, and Ella Dederick earns her 29th career shutout.
WSU Soccer: Cougs top Gamecocks in OT! College Cup Next! 11/29/19
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November 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#OTD 2019 – Washington State slays #2 seed South Carolina 1-0 in overtime at Columbia, S.C. to reach NCAA College Cup finals. Mykiaa Minniss roofs a volley to end quarterfinal, and Ella Dederick earns her 29th career shutout.
#OTD 2001 – Brian Schmetzer, 39, Sounders player in both NASL & A-League eras and Seattle native, is named Sounders head coach. He served as player/assistant coach with Seattle SeaDogs from 1995-97 and is coaching director of Emerald City FC.
November 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#OTD 2001 – Brian Schmetzer, 39, Sounders player in both NASL & A-League eras and Seattle native, is named Sounders head coach. He served as player/assistant coach with Seattle SeaDogs from 1995-97 and is coaching director of Emerald City FC.
#OTD 1997 – Seattle University wins NAIA championship, beating Rockhurst (Mo.) 2-1 at Birmingham. George Czarnowski’s 12-yard shot 17 minutes into overtime is the difference. Kurt Swanson opens scoring for SU in 7th minute. Jason Palmer makes 11 saves.
1997 NAIA Championship Highlights - Seattle University vs Rockhurst College
Highlights of Seattle University vs Rockhurst College in the 1997 NAIA Championships.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#OTD 1997 – Seattle University wins NAIA championship, beating Rockhurst (Mo.) 2-1 at Birmingham. George Czarnowski’s 12-yard shot 17 minutes into overtime is the difference. Kurt Swanson opens scoring for SU in 7th minute. Jason Palmer makes 11 saves.
'Soccer Everywhere for Everyone' would be much more believable if national team home tickets were priced with everyone in mind, or at the least for friendlies. apnews.com/article/us-s...
US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy
The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
'Soccer Everywhere for Everyone' would be much more believable if national team home tickets were priced with everyone in mind, or at the least for friendlies. apnews.com/article/us-s...
Domed stadium is presumed since avg high between June 1-Sept 1 is 103° or more. arizonasports.com/phoenix-risi...
City of Mesa attempting to land MLS, NWSL teams, new stadium
The Mesa City Council voted unanimously to approve the formation of the Palo District in an attempt to bring an MLS and NWSL team to Mesa.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Domed stadium is presumed since avg high between June 1-Sept 1 is 103° or more. arizonasports.com/phoenix-risi...
Let's Go Dawgs! Beat Duke. Make History!
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Women's Soccer - 2025 UW Women's Soccer Tournament Central
2025 UW Women's Soccer Tournament Central for University of Washington Huskies Women's Soccer
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November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Let's Go Dawgs! Beat Duke. Make History!
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#OTD 2012 – Three-way Cascadia run-off for MLS Goal of the Year is won by Sounders' Patrick Ianni. His scissor volley vs. Sporting Kansas City earns 33% of vote. Portland's Darlington Nagbe is runner-up (31%) and Fredy Montero 3rd.
Great Goal! Flying Volley from Patrick Ianni of the Seattle Sounders
Patrick Ianni of the Seattle Sounders scores a great goal on a flying volley that ties the game against Sporting Kansas City.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2012 – Three-way Cascadia run-off for MLS Goal of the Year is won by Sounders' Patrick Ianni. His scissor volley vs. Sporting Kansas City earns 33% of vote. Portland's Darlington Nagbe is runner-up (31%) and Fredy Montero 3rd.
#OTD 1974 – Rebound conversion by Jose Reyes in 144th minute lifts Seattle Pacific over Eastern Illinois, 3-2, in 4-overtime NCAA D2 semifinal thriller in St. Louis. Had game been tied after 4th overtime, tiebreaker of most corner kicks would apply; Eastern held a 4-1 advantage.
November 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1974 – Rebound conversion by Jose Reyes in 144th minute lifts Seattle Pacific over Eastern Illinois, 3-2, in 4-overtime NCAA D2 semifinal thriller in St. Louis. Had game been tied after 4th overtime, tiebreaker of most corner kicks would apply; Eastern held a 4-1 advantage.
#OTD 1974 – Rebound conversion by Jose Reyes in 144th minute lifts Seattle Pacific over Eastern Illinois, 3-2, in 4-overtime NCAA D2 semifinal thriller in St. Louis. Had game been tied after 4th overtime, tiebreaker of most corner kicks would apply; Eastern held a 4-1 advantage.
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1974 – Rebound conversion by Jose Reyes in 144th minute lifts Seattle Pacific over Eastern Illinois, 3-2, in 4-overtime NCAA D2 semifinal thriller in St. Louis. Had game been tied after 4th overtime, tiebreaker of most corner kicks would apply; Eastern held a 4-1 advantage.
#OTD 2021 – Dylan Teves completes his 2nd straight hat trick in extra time, sending Washington through to NCAA Elite 8 by rallying to beat Indiana 3-2. Teves twice levels it, then 6 minutes into overtime Lucas Meek leads Teves into space and he finds left corner.
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#OTD 2021 – Dylan Teves completes his 2nd straight hat trick in extra time, sending Washington through to NCAA Elite 8 by rallying to beat Indiana 3-2. Teves twice levels it, then 6 minutes into overtime Lucas Meek leads Teves into space and he finds left corner.
#OTD 2006 – Hope Solo earns the win as USWNT gets extra-time goal from Kristine Lilly and takes Concacaf Gold Cup final over Canada, 2-1 in Carson, Ca. Solo's most demanding save comes at 30', tipping Melanie Booth’s 20-yard effort over the bar.
WNT vs. Canada: Highlights - Nov. 26, 2006
ussoccer.com's all_access video presents...Highlights and post-game reaction from the USA's 2-1 Gold Cup title victory vs. Canada.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#OTD 2006 – Hope Solo earns the win as USWNT gets extra-time goal from Kristine Lilly and takes Concacaf Gold Cup final over Canada, 2-1 in Carson, Ca. Solo's most demanding save comes at 30', tipping Melanie Booth’s 20-yard effort over the bar.
#OTD 2004 – Puget Sound's bid for NCAA D3 women's championship goes to penalty kicks, where Loggers are denied by Wheaton, 1-1 (5-4). Elizabeth Pitman puts UPS (22-2) ahead at 36'. Wheaton, which had never trailed in regulation, ties it with in 61st minute.
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#OTD 2004 – Puget Sound's bid for NCAA D3 women's championship goes to penalty kicks, where Loggers are denied by Wheaton, 1-1 (5-4). Elizabeth Pitman puts UPS (22-2) ahead at 36'. Wheaton, which had never trailed in regulation, ties it with in 61st minute.
#OTD 1890 – Twenty years after Pres. Ulysses S. Grant signs the bill making Thanksgiving a federal holiday, it becomes a football occasion. Seattle AFC hosts Tacoma at Madison Park. Darling scores three goals in a 4-0 Seattle win before a large crowd, many of them females.
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1890 – Twenty years after Pres. Ulysses S. Grant signs the bill making Thanksgiving a federal holiday, it becomes a football occasion. Seattle AFC hosts Tacoma at Madison Park. Darling scores three goals in a 4-0 Seattle win before a large crowd, many of them females.
So many people and things to feel thankful for today and every day. Yesterday I was shown these clips from a 1976, whirlwind of Sounders clinics in Walla Walla. So thankful for how those originals like Pepe, Dave & Adrian showed us the way.
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
So many people and things to feel thankful for today and every day. Yesterday I was shown these clips from a 1976, whirlwind of Sounders clinics in Walla Walla. So thankful for how those originals like Pepe, Dave & Adrian showed us the way.
#OTD 2008 – Sounders FC technical director Chris Henderson & GM Adrian Hanauer select 10 players in MLS expansion draft: Brad Evans, Nate Jaqua, Stephen King, Jeff Parke, James Riley, Jarrod Smith, Khano Smith, Nathan Sturgis, Pete Vagenas and Tyson Wahl.
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2008 – Sounders FC technical director Chris Henderson & GM Adrian Hanauer select 10 players in MLS expansion draft: Brad Evans, Nate Jaqua, Stephen King, Jeff Parke, James Riley, Jarrod Smith, Khano Smith, Nathan Sturgis, Pete Vagenas and Tyson Wahl.
#OTD 1983 – Jerry Vick of Tacoma posts his 4th straight shutout of e NAIA finals as Simon Fraser wins a second straight national championship, 1-0 over host Midwestern State. Vick graduates as Clan's career leader in wins (36) and GAA (0.56).
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1983 – Jerry Vick of Tacoma posts his 4th straight shutout of e NAIA finals as Simon Fraser wins a second straight national championship, 1-0 over host Midwestern State. Vick graduates as Clan's career leader in wins (36) and GAA (0.56).
#OTD 2003 – Ten seconds into 2nd half Troy Ready connects on what proves to be game-winner in Washington's 1-0 second-round NCAA victory over Portland at Husky Soccer Field. It's 1st time Huskies have advanced to 3rd round. Danny Waltman makes 3 saves for shutout.
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 2003 – Ten seconds into 2nd half Troy Ready connects on what proves to be game-winner in Washington's 1-0 second-round NCAA victory over Portland at Husky Soccer Field. It's 1st time Huskies have advanced to 3rd round. Danny Waltman makes 3 saves for shutout.
“I’m so grateful. They made things happen so quickly.” www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Portland responders find home for homeless veteran’s 250-pound pig
A run of bad luck left the veteran Tony James without shelter in Portland. James and his animals were forced to live in his hatchback, relying on the kindness of strangers for food.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Let the accumulation begin.
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Let the accumulation begin.
#OTD 1992 – Andy Schmetzer scores opening United States goal and adds another in a 6-3 quarterfinal win over Argentina at FIFA Five-a-Side Championships in Hong Kong. Dale Ervine also scores a brace for Americans, who eventually finish runner-up to Brazil.
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1992 – Andy Schmetzer scores opening United States goal and adds another in a 6-3 quarterfinal win over Argentina at FIFA Five-a-Side Championships in Hong Kong. Dale Ervine also scores a brace for Americans, who eventually finish runner-up to Brazil.