Frank MacDonald
@frankmsounders.bsky.social
WA soccer history. Frmr PR/reporter: Sounders, UW, SPU. Exec Dir
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#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 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.
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).
Let the accumulation begin.
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Let the accumulation begin.
#OTD 2014 – Spencer Richey saves 9th-round penalty shootout and Beau Blanchard converts for No. 12 Washington, which advances to NCAA round of 16 over Furman, 0-0 (6-5), on Montlake.
November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#OTD 2014 – Spencer Richey saves 9th-round penalty shootout and Beau Blanchard converts for No. 12 Washington, which advances to NCAA round of 16 over Furman, 0-0 (6-5), on Montlake.
Postcard sunrise to start Thanksgiving week.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Postcard sunrise to start Thanksgiving week.
#OTD 1987 – Shannon Higgins scores lone goal and Lori Henry leads North Carolina defense as Tar Heels win 5th NCAA D1 championship in 6 years, 1-0 over Massachusetts at Amherst. UNC gets 53' winner on tourney MVP Higgins's 12-yd shot. Henry (pic) is ACC defensive player of year.
November 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1987 – Shannon Higgins scores lone goal and Lori Henry leads North Carolina defense as Tar Heels win 5th NCAA D1 championship in 6 years, 1-0 over Massachusetts at Amherst. UNC gets 53' winner on tourney MVP Higgins's 12-yd shot. Henry (pic) is ACC defensive player of year.
#OTD 1981 – Dori Kovanen, frosh sweeper from Tacoma, plays prime role in North Carolina winning its 1st women's national championship. Kovanen, 1st team All-American, is voted to AIAW all-tournament team following Tar Heels' 1-0 victory over Central Florida in title game.
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#OTD 1981 – Dori Kovanen, frosh sweeper from Tacoma, plays prime role in North Carolina winning its 1st women's national championship. Kovanen, 1st team All-American, is voted to AIAW all-tournament team following Tar Heels' 1-0 victory over Central Florida in title game.
Only collegiate match being played in WA this weekend will be 3pm today in Bellingham, with Western Washington women hosting Azusa Pacific in NCAA D2 2nd round. Seattle Pacific men play 2nd round D2 game at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls at 1pm PST. Washington men & women back in action Sunday.
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Only collegiate match being played in WA this weekend will be 3pm today in Bellingham, with Western Washington women hosting Azusa Pacific in NCAA D2 2nd round. Seattle Pacific men play 2nd round D2 game at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls at 1pm PST. Washington men & women back in action Sunday.
#OTD 1998 – Behind Hope Solo's 2 goals, Richland wins WA girls' 4A championship over Curtis, 3-1. Solo, U18 YNT's goalkeeper, scores her 37th & 38th goals of her senior season as Bombers finish 20-0-0. Richland, ranked #4 nationally, only 2nd 4A team from 509 to win state.
November 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#OTD 1998 – Behind Hope Solo's 2 goals, Richland wins WA girls' 4A championship over Curtis, 3-1. Solo, U18 YNT's goalkeeper, scores her 37th & 38th goals of her senior season as Bombers finish 20-0-0. Richland, ranked #4 nationally, only 2nd 4A team from 509 to win state.
#OTD 1992 – Justi Baumgardt & Federal Way complete perfect (19-0-0) year with 3-0 triumph over defending champ Sammamish in AAA state final. Baumgardt, playing w/fracture in right arm, sets-up Jill Bruyere's opener and scores her 98th career goal for Eagles, ranked #1 in nation.
November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#OTD 1992 – Justi Baumgardt & Federal Way complete perfect (19-0-0) year with 3-0 triumph over defending champ Sammamish in AAA state final. Baumgardt, playing w/fracture in right arm, sets-up Jill Bruyere's opener and scores her 98th career goal for Eagles, ranked #1 in nation.
#OTD 1983 – Seattle's Joan Dunlap scores and adds assist in North Carolina's convincing 4-0 victory over George Mason for NCAA championship in Orlando. Dunlap figures in two of three UNC goals during 11-minute span. Tar Heels finish 19-1-0.
November 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#OTD 1983 – Seattle's Joan Dunlap scores and adds assist in North Carolina's convincing 4-0 victory over George Mason for NCAA championship in Orlando. Dunlap figures in two of three UNC goals during 11-minute span. Tar Heels finish 19-1-0.
State finals for high school girls begin Friday, and Issaquah is back in the 4A semifinals for the fifth year in a row and the top-seeded Eagles seek their first championship since 2017. #TBT
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
State finals for high school girls begin Friday, and Issaquah is back in the 4A semifinals for the fifth year in a row and the top-seeded Eagles seek their first championship since 2017. #TBT
#OTD 1988 – Pacific Lutheran becomes WA’s 1st women’s collegiate champions, taking NAIA title, 2-0, over Hardin-Simmons, in Abilene, Texas. Laura Dutt & Sonya Brandt score in 2nd half – Brandt scoring her record 127th career goal and 32nd of season.
November 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD 1988 – Pacific Lutheran becomes WA’s 1st women’s collegiate champions, taking NAIA title, 2-0, over Hardin-Simmons, in Abilene, Texas. Laura Dutt & Sonya Brandt score in 2nd half – Brandt scoring her record 127th career goal and 32nd of season.
Paul recounts how he’s been coached by 4 former Sounders players, including Wade Webber bring Lord of the Rings quotes to the pregame message.
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Paul recounts how he’s been coached by 4 former Sounders players, including Wade Webber bring Lord of the Rings quotes to the pregame message.
‘I was a fan of the team for a long time and when I went to that first MLS game that I knew I wanted to be part this team, this history.’
November 19, 2025 at 4:19 AM
‘I was a fan of the team for a long time and when I went to that first MLS game that I knew I wanted to be part this team, this history.’
One of these four once came to a party disguised as Sammy and waited the better part of an hour to reveal his identity.
November 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
One of these four once came to a party disguised as Sammy and waited the better part of an hour to reveal his identity.
Outstanding in his field!
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Outstanding in his field!
Isn’t it lovely? And Yum. @walengends #ErasofLegends
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Isn’t it lovely? And Yum. @walengends #ErasofLegends
Telling y'all for the last time.
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Telling y'all for the last time.
#OTD 2025 – You make your best decision of the year, buying a ticket for tonight's Eras of Legends, hosted by Brian Schmetzer, at the Sounders HQ. You get stories to share with your friends, you support a great cause, and get that first taste of Schmetzhaus IPA.
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#OTD 2025 – You make your best decision of the year, buying a ticket for tonight's Eras of Legends, hosted by Brian Schmetzer, at the Sounders HQ. You get stories to share with your friends, you support a great cause, and get that first taste of Schmetzhaus IPA.