Frank MacDonald
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WA soccer history. Frmr PR/reporter: Sounders, UW, SPU. Exec Dir
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#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.
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.
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 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.
Handful of grand, old giants have gone down to disease this year, so to see this 80-footer in all its glory made for a good morning’s walk.
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Handful of grand, old giants have gone down to disease this year, so to see this 80-footer in all its glory made for a good morning’s walk.
#OTD 2004 – Pair of late Joe Gjertsen goals deliver Evergreen State College to NAIA national tournament for 1st time following 2-0 victory over Warner Pacific at Portland's Delta Park. Geoducks goalkeeper Tommy Kneeshaw get shutout.
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2004 – Pair of late Joe Gjertsen goals deliver Evergreen State College to NAIA national tournament for 1st time following 2-0 victory over Warner Pacific at Portland's Delta Park. Geoducks goalkeeper Tommy Kneeshaw get shutout.
#OTD 1991 – Behind goal+2 assists of Jason Farrell, Seattle Pacific beats Washington 3-2 to repeat as NCSC champion at Memorial Stadium. Huskies' Chris Sarver snaps Marcus Hahnemann’s record 10-game shutout streak (989 min). It's final game for UW coach Ron Carter who retires.
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1991 – Behind goal+2 assists of Jason Farrell, Seattle Pacific beats Washington 3-2 to repeat as NCSC champion at Memorial Stadium. Huskies' Chris Sarver snaps Marcus Hahnemann’s record 10-game shutout streak (989 min). It's final game for UW coach Ron Carter who retires.
#OTD 1984 – Booth Gardner, founder and coach of Tacoma Cozars and past owner of pro franchises, is elected 19th Governor of Washington. Gardner, 48, defeats incumbent John Spellman by 56%. Gardner first owned ASL Tacoma Tides before becoming part owner of NASL Colorado Caribous.
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1984 – Booth Gardner, founder and coach of Tacoma Cozars and past owner of pro franchises, is elected 19th Governor of Washington. Gardner, 48, defeats incumbent John Spellman by 56%. Gardner first owned ASL Tacoma Tides before becoming part owner of NASL Colorado Caribous.
Memorial Stadium: Last stand standing is Section 16
November 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Memorial Stadium: Last stand standing is Section 16
#OTD 1983 – Crowd of 12,284 sees inaugural Tacoma Stars game in Tacoma Dome. Danko Grgic scores Stars' 1st goal in 2nd qtr for early lead, but LA Lazers prevail 6-2. Pregame intros feature green fog & neon green laser lights pulsating to Star Wars theme, w/20-ft inflatable star.
November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1983 – Crowd of 12,284 sees inaugural Tacoma Stars game in Tacoma Dome. Danko Grgic scores Stars' 1st goal in 2nd qtr for early lead, but LA Lazers prevail 6-2. Pregame intros feature green fog & neon green laser lights pulsating to Star Wars theme, w/20-ft inflatable star.
#OTD 2012 – Puget Sound's dominance of Northwest Conference goes on and on, with Loggers clinching 11th straight women's title by beating Pacific 4-0 on final day of regular season. It's longest stretch of league championships in Division III.
November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 2012 – Puget Sound's dominance of Northwest Conference goes on and on, with Loggers clinching 11th straight women's title by beating Pacific 4-0 on final day of regular season. It's longest stretch of league championships in Division III.
#OTD 1988 – Crowd of 12,218 greets resurrected Tacoma Stars on opening night. Stars, featuring Schmetzer brothers, Brian, Andy & Walter (pic), fall to Dallas 6-5 in triple overtime. Peter Ward scores 3 goals for Tacoma.
November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1988 – Crowd of 12,218 greets resurrected Tacoma Stars on opening night. Stars, featuring Schmetzer brothers, Brian, Andy & Walter (pic), fall to Dallas 6-5 in triple overtime. Peter Ward scores 3 goals for Tacoma.
#OTD 2018 – David Chavarin's goal early in 2nd half proves gives Whitman a 3-1 victory over rival Whitworth and share of its first Northwest League title in 37 years.
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2018 – David Chavarin's goal early in 2nd half proves gives Whitman a 3-1 victory over rival Whitworth and share of its first Northwest League title in 37 years.
#OTD 2015 – Randy Hanson becomes WA's 1st collegiate women's coach to achieve 300 wins with Puget Sound's 3-0 victory over Whitman. Hanson's 16th-ranked Loggers get two goals+assist from Amalia Acorda-Fey.
November 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#OTD 2015 – Randy Hanson becomes WA's 1st collegiate women's coach to achieve 300 wins with Puget Sound's 3-0 victory over Whitman. Hanson's 16th-ranked Loggers get two goals+assist from Amalia Acorda-Fey.
#OTD 1974 – Seattle Parks Department installs cinder surface made from crushed brick at Lower Woodland Park. Branded as Cintrex, it promises to alleviate puddling and muddy playing surface but proves abrasive on legs and arms.
November 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
#OTD 1974 – Seattle Parks Department installs cinder surface made from crushed brick at Lower Woodland Park. Branded as Cintrex, it promises to alleviate puddling and muddy playing surface but proves abrasive on legs and arms.
#OTD 2009 – Five years after arriving as a defender, Janece Levien leaves as Puget Sound scoring queen. Levien scores her record 71st career goal to compete a brace at George Fox in 4-0 victory. Her 2007 total of 25 goals is also a standard.
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#OTD 2009 – Five years after arriving as a defender, Janece Levien leaves as Puget Sound scoring queen. Levien scores her record 71st career goal to compete a brace at George Fox in 4-0 victory. Her 2007 total of 25 goals is also a standard.
#OTD 1979 – Bruce Raney figures in all 3 goals as Seattle Pacific regains Sounders Cup by beating Washington 3-1 at Memorial. Raney’s second goal, an intercepted back pass, proves to be the winner in 51st minute. He scores game’s first goal and is brought down to set-up late pk.
October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
#OTD 1979 – Bruce Raney figures in all 3 goals as Seattle Pacific regains Sounders Cup by beating Washington 3-1 at Memorial. Raney’s second goal, an intercepted back pass, proves to be the winner in 51st minute. He scores game’s first goal and is brought down to set-up late pk.
One played with socks up, the other let 'em slide. Together, Jimmy McAlister and David Gillett helped the Sounders reach their first league final, Soccer Bowl '77. Both will be sharing anecdotes of those NASL days at WA Legends' Eras of Legends, Nov. 18. Tickets still available but going fast. #TBT
October 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
One played with socks up, the other let 'em slide. Together, Jimmy McAlister and David Gillett helped the Sounders reach their first league final, Soccer Bowl '77. Both will be sharing anecdotes of those NASL days at WA Legends' Eras of Legends, Nov. 18. Tickets still available but going fast. #TBT