Frank MacDonald
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WA soccer history. Frmr PR/reporter: Sounders, UW, SPU. Exec Dir
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@WALegends. Weakness for sunsets. frankmacdonald.net
That 14-game, 2027 spring transition season will feel much like early NASL or even Western Soccer League days. It also will be less forgiving for slow starts.
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
That 14-game, 2027 spring transition season will feel much like early NASL or even Western Soccer League days. It also will be less forgiving for slow starts.
Hall of Famer Tobin Heath's final goal.
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Tobin Heath Goal: Angel City FC vs. OL Reign | July 30th, 2022
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November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Hall of Famer Tobin Heath's final goal.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK5u...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK5u...
Georgetown Brewing will debut its new, limited edition Schmetzer-inspired beer at Eras of Legends next Tuesday, Nov. 18 (tickets still available!). So what better time to segue and dial back 99 years to Seattle's city youth champion, the 1926 Georgetown Merchants. #TBT
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Georgetown Brewing will debut its new, limited edition Schmetzer-inspired beer at Eras of Legends next Tuesday, Nov. 18 (tickets still available!). So what better time to segue and dial back 99 years to Seattle's city youth champion, the 1926 Georgetown Merchants. #TBT
OTD 2007 – Major League Soccer grants expansion franchise to Seattle that will begin play in 2009. On 75th floor of Columbia Center, ownership group of Hollywood exec Joe Roth, USL Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and comedian Drew Carey introduced.
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
OTD 2007 – Major League Soccer grants expansion franchise to Seattle that will begin play in 2009. On 75th floor of Columbia Center, ownership group of Hollywood exec Joe Roth, USL Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and comedian Drew Carey introduced.
#OTD 1998 – Seventh-ranked Washington gets 1st-half goals from Chris Wolff & Viet Nguyen to upset defending NCAA champions and No. 1 UCLA 2-0 on road to all but clinch MPSF title. Huskies clinch conference two days later at Sacramento State, 2-0.
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1998 – Seventh-ranked Washington gets 1st-half goals from Chris Wolff & Viet Nguyen to upset defending NCAA champions and No. 1 UCLA 2-0 on road to all but clinch MPSF title. Huskies clinch conference two days later at Sacramento State, 2-0.
#OTD 1981 – Meadowdale wins 1st WIAA girls' state championship over previously unbeaten Hazen at Auburn. Chiefs, who took 3rd in Wesco, come from behind in regulation on two Linda DeBoer goals, then prevail on penalties, 2-2 (4-3).
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1981 – Meadowdale wins 1st WIAA girls' state championship over previously unbeaten Hazen at Auburn. Chiefs, who took 3rd in Wesco, come from behind in regulation on two Linda DeBoer goals, then prevail on penalties, 2-2 (4-3).
And just added: Frank Barton
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
And just added: Frank Barton
#OTD 2017 – No. 23 Seattle University punches its ticket to NCAA tournament by claiming WAC automatic berth with 2-1 win over San Jose State in conference final at Las Vegas. Nathan Aune (35') and Alex Roldan (75') supply offense for Redhawks.
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2017 – No. 23 Seattle University punches its ticket to NCAA tournament by claiming WAC automatic berth with 2-1 win over San Jose State in conference final at Las Vegas. Nathan Aune (35') and Alex Roldan (75') supply offense for Redhawks.
#OTD 1986 – Tacoma native Brent Goulet scores 107th goal of his career, a collegiate record, in Warner Pacific College’s 3-0 win over Pacific (Ore.). Goulet surpasses the 106 of Erskine’s Sam McGinty, set in 1970. He finishes with 108.
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1986 – Tacoma native Brent Goulet scores 107th goal of his career, a collegiate record, in Warner Pacific College’s 3-0 win over Pacific (Ore.). Goulet surpasses the 106 of Erskine’s Sam McGinty, set in 1970. He finishes with 108.
#OTD 1982 – Hazen rides late goal from Cissy Shopshire to win girls' WIAA state championship, 1-0 over Shorecrest, at Auburn's Troy Field. Shopshire scores from 10 yards at 64'. It's first loss of year for Scots (15-1-1). Hazen had won 2 unofficial state titles in '79 & '80.
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1982 – Hazen rides late goal from Cissy Shopshire to win girls' WIAA state championship, 1-0 over Shorecrest, at Auburn's Troy Field. Shopshire scores from 10 yards at 64'. It's first loss of year for Scots (15-1-1). Hazen had won 2 unofficial state titles in '79 & '80.
A few of these (condensing areas you can be offside or an official clock) are amusing because in 70s & 80s pros & colleges in North America implemented such rules. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Reinventing Football: Fans have their say on which laws should change
BBC Sport asked football fans to rip up the rulebook and suggest one change to the game. Here are the top five talking points from thousands of replies.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A few of these (condensing areas you can be offside or an official clock) are amusing because in 70s & 80s pros & colleges in North America implemented such rules. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
One week from tonight, and attendees will be the first to sip/gulp Georgetown's new Schmetzer-inspired brew.
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
One week from tonight, and attendees will be the first to sip/gulp Georgetown's new Schmetzer-inspired brew.
#OTD 2004 – Everett's Chris Henderson is named MLS Humanitarian of the Year for his extensive charitable work with Colorado Rapids and his own Chris Henderson Foundation, a charitable organization that grants to aid underprivileged kids.
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2004 – Everett's Chris Henderson is named MLS Humanitarian of the Year for his extensive charitable work with Colorado Rapids and his own Chris Henderson Foundation, a charitable organization that grants to aid underprivileged kids.
#OTD 1989 – Peter LaBarge & Mike Miller score to send Western Washington to its 1st NAIA national finals with 2-0 upset of #16 Warner Pacific in Portland. LaBarge knocks in rebound at 40'', and Miller intercepts a pass and beats Knights keeper at 65'.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1989 – Peter LaBarge & Mike Miller score to send Western Washington to its 1st NAIA national finals with 2-0 upset of #16 Warner Pacific in Portland. LaBarge knocks in rebound at 40'', and Miller intercepts a pass and beats Knights keeper at 65'.
#OTD 1983 – Runner-up a year earlier, Shorecrest wins WIAA girls' state tournament behind a Michelle Akers goal, 1-0 over Cascade at Auburn's Troy Field. Akers fires left-footed from 20 yards in 2nd half. Wendy Stubenrauch get Scots' shutout.
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1983 – Runner-up a year earlier, Shorecrest wins WIAA girls' state tournament behind a Michelle Akers goal, 1-0 over Cascade at Auburn's Troy Field. Akers fires left-footed from 20 yards in 2nd half. Wendy Stubenrauch get Scots' shutout.
Donating blood is one of those unselfish acts we do to help another in dire need. Today I gave again, alongside neighbors at a mobile site, and the Bloodworks NW team took great care of us. It took just over a half-hour. Please consider making a donation.
November 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Donating blood is one of those unselfish acts we do to help another in dire need. Today I gave again, alongside neighbors at a mobile site, and the Bloodworks NW team took great care of us. It took just over a half-hour. Please consider making a donation.
Paying tribute to my father, grandfather, uncle, nephew and all who have served our country in uniform. Thank you. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Paying tribute to my father, grandfather, uncle, nephew and all who have served our country in uniform. Thank you. #VeteransDay
It's all-inclusive. Like Schmetz's program, scarf, food, drinks (special Georgetown brew unveiling), etc. So, just commit already!
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It's all-inclusive. Like Schmetz's program, scarf, food, drinks (special Georgetown brew unveiling), etc. So, just commit already!
#OTD 2019 – Sounders capitalize on 2nd-half opportunities to win 2nd MLS Cup in 4 years, 3-1 over Toronto at CenturyLink Field. Crowd of 69,274 shakes stadium when Kelvin Leerdam's 57' shot caroms in. Victor Rodriguez (76') and Raul Ruidiaz (90') tack on.
HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Toronto FC | November 10, 2019
For the second time in four years, the Seattle Sounders are MLS Cup champions.
Kelvin Leerdam scored the opening goal in the 57th minute, Victor Rodriguez added a second in the 76th and Raul Ruidiaz…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2019 – Sounders capitalize on 2nd-half opportunities to win 2nd MLS Cup in 4 years, 3-1 over Toronto at CenturyLink Field. Crowd of 69,274 shakes stadium when Kelvin Leerdam's 57' shot caroms in. Victor Rodriguez (76') and Raul Ruidiaz (90') tack on.
#OTD 2009 – It was a safe bet a Sounder would win MLS Newcomer of the Year. Seattle’s Fredy Montero indeed does, after scoring 12 goals in inaugural season. Montero’s teammates, Freddie Ljungberg & Kasey Keller were other finalists for award.
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 2009 – It was a safe bet a Sounder would win MLS Newcomer of the Year. Seattle’s Fredy Montero indeed does, after scoring 12 goals in inaugural season. Montero’s teammates, Freddie Ljungberg & Kasey Keller were other finalists for award.
#OTD 2006 – Kevin Forrest scores 3 times in Washington's NCAA tournament opener, a 3-0 home victory over #21 Creighton. Forrest breaks game open just past half-hour, first scoring from penalty spot and then, 75 seconds later, rocketing shot from 14 yards.
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 2006 – Kevin Forrest scores 3 times in Washington's NCAA tournament opener, a 3-0 home victory over #21 Creighton. Forrest breaks game open just past half-hour, first scoring from penalty spot and then, 75 seconds later, rocketing shot from 14 yards.
Undefeated Whitman men to make NCAA D3 tournament debut vs Texas Lutheran in San Antonio, while Puget Sound women pitted against Claremont Mudd Scripps in Pomona. Both Blues and Loggers won NWC titles.
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Undefeated Whitman men to make NCAA D3 tournament debut vs Texas Lutheran in San Antonio, while Puget Sound women pitted against Claremont Mudd Scripps in Pomona. Both Blues and Loggers won NWC titles.
More than just Mr. Sonic, one of the classiest sportsmen our community has ever known. www.seattletimes.com/sports/sonic...
Lenny Wilkens, godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who led the Sonics to their only NBA title and was an ambassador of Seattle basketball for more than 50 years, has died at 88.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
More than just Mr. Sonic, one of the classiest sportsmen our community has ever known. www.seattletimes.com/sports/sonic...
Tanner Ijams stones Michigan State in 2 of first 3 shootout attempts and Washington claims B1G double by winning tournament final, 1-1 (4-1). #ForMia
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Tanner Ijams stones Michigan State in 2 of first 3 shootout attempts and Washington claims B1G double by winning tournament final, 1-1 (4-1). #ForMia