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The latest over at the new goalWA – October 26, 2015
The latest news over at the new goalWA site, http://www.goalWA.net: Sounders romp over RSL, Galaxy next in playoffs Eastern Eagles notch big win on Senior Day Oly Town Artesians announce WISL schedule Weaver brace leads Northwest Eagles Na-Na for Lutes in win over Whotworth
OUR GAME: The cold, wet truth about weather and soccer
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Most of the world plays its professional soccer (football) during the winter months. In the northwest that time of year sees college soccer, the end of the Major League Soccer season, high school soccer, and plenty of youth soccer. Don’t forget to add in various adult leagues, too. All of the players suit up knowing they could be in for a cold, perhaps even rainy match. It’s part of the sport around here.
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But how does weather affect the soccer player and the soccer itself?
Even if the temperature isn’t all that cold at the start of a match, if it is raining, uniforms get soaked and halftime becomes danger time. The body starts cooling down in wet clothes and needs to be stretched again before the restart of play.
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Our Game: So you want to start a football club? (A few resources)
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There is tons of romance associated with soccer (football), and feelings often trump reality as owners set off to build their own FC’s around the world. What soccer fans wouldn’t want to own their own club? Make the big decisions? Live and breathe for a badge they helped create?
The clubs that last are the ones that can garner local support and meet their bills. I wonder if prospective club founders see romance in the business side of things? Have they ever googled “How to start a football club? We did.
Creating a club (TheFA.com) / Setting up a club (TheFA.com)
As a new club, it will be important to raise funds quickly to cover the essential expenditure such as affiliation fees, league membership fee, pitch hire charges and kit. Decide on the fee for annual player subscription and set up a…
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Picture Perfect: Tsoi and Halstead shoot US Women v. Brazil
We have nearly 400 photos for you to enjoy from the recent US "Victory Tour" Women's soccer match in Seattle against Brazil. The 1-1 draw before over 23,000 fans was a thrill to watch and a joy for Jeff Halstead and Wilson Tsoi to shoot. So head over to their huge Facebook galleries right away! … Continue reading Picture Perfect: Tsoi and Halstead shoot US Women v. Brazil
Skyline tops Issaquah in KingCo overtime thriller
SAMMAMISH, WA--- A rivalry match full of drama went the distance before a boisterous gathering on Thursday night at Skyline High School. A penalty kick before the final whistle allowed the Skyline Spartans back in the match, and then they won it 8 minutes into overtime, 2-1 over the Issaquah Eagles. See a Seattle Times … Continue reading Skyline tops Issaquah in KingCo overtime thriller
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
WISL releases schedule for 2015-16 season
TACOMA, WA --- The Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL) has released its 2015-16 season schedule of matches as Futbol Rapido once again takes over Washington this winter. The season features 35 intense indoor matches played by 7 clubs from November 21st through February 13th. Each WISL club will play 10 matches, 5 home and 5 away. Each … Continue reading WISL releases schedule for 2015-16 season
US Women get late draw against Brazil in Seattle
SEATTLE, WA --- The US Women's National Team got a late goal from Carli Lloyd to draw 1-1 with Brazil on Wednesday night at CenturyLink Field. Here are a few reports: US Soccer, Seattle Times, Equalizer Soccer, SounderAtHeart, TNT. goalWA.net had two photographers at the match. We will be featuring galleries from Wilson Tsoi and … Continue reading US Women get late draw against Brazil in Seattle
Sounders FC to face Club America in Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals
SEATTLE, WA - (club release) Seattle Sounders FC learned today that it will face Liga MX side Club America in the 2015-2016 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals. Following tonight's SCCL Group Stage results, the Rave Green have secured the eighth seed in the Knockout Stage, while America - the defending SCCL champion - clinched the top … Continue reading Sounders FC to face Club America in Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals
Saints stun Vikings early on, but #2 Western rallies late to win
LACEY, WA – (WWUVikings.com) The No. 2 Western Washington University Women’s Soccer team overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit to pull off a 3-2 comeback victory over Saint Martin’s Tuesday afternoon in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference contest. Read the Saint Martin's match report here. Freshman forward Gabriela Pelogi (Federal Way, WA) scored a pair of second-half … Continue reading Saints stun Vikings early on, but #2 Western rallies late to win
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)
Redhawks nip Spartans on Olsen header
SEATTLE, WA--- (GoSeattleU.com) In a hard-fought Western Athletic Conference men’s soccer match, Seattle University received an early goal as well as great defense the rest of the way to defeat San Jose State, 1-0, Sunday afternoon at Championship Field. Wilson Tsoi shot the match for SU Athletics. See his gallery here! Seattle U held possession … Continue reading Redhawks nip Spartans on Olsen header
Huskies get big win over Oregon State on Blanchard goal
Box Score | Pac-12 Networks Highlights | Blanchard Interview | More Highlights SEATTLE, WA --- (GoHuskies.com) Washington improved to 6-2-5 and 2-1-2 in the Pac-12 with a crucial conference victory over Oregon State. The Dawgs got an early goal from Beau Blanchard and that would be all that was needed as the Washington recorded their 10th … Continue reading Huskies get big win over Oregon State on Blanchard goal
Washington schools try to hang in the CCC races
Washington's schools in the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) are trying to hang with the leaders as the race heads towards November. The Evergreen State College Geoducks Men are having a fine season at 7-2 in league. Likewise the Northwest University Eagles are very competitive at 6-3. The Wolves of Walla Walla University are in their … Continue reading Washington schools try to hang in the CCC races
Picture Perfect: WISL clubs in tryouts, training
The Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL) is preparing for its second season and clubs are holding tryouts and starting training. The season will start in late November. In Olympia, the Oly Town Artesians have posted this gallery from tryouts. In Bremerton the Olympic Force are training for their first season in the WISL and second … Continue reading Picture Perfect: WISL clubs in tryouts, training
Reign FC defender Stephanie Cox announces retirement
SEATTLE, WA--- (club release) - Seattle Reign FC and former U.S. Women's National Team defender Stephanie Cox today announced her retirement from professional soccer. “I am sure that it will take me awhile to fully process that my playing career is over, but I know that after such a special season that now is the right … Continue reading Reign FC defender Stephanie Cox announces retirement
Seattle U Men, Women looking for WAC titles
SEATTLE, WA--- (GoSeattleU.com) In a hard-fought Western Athletic Conference men’s soccer match, Seattle University received an early goal as well as great defense the rest of the way to defeat San Jose State, 1-0, Sunday afternoon at Championship Field. Seattle U held possession early on in the match, as Sam Langston (Sammamish, Wash.) directed a … Continue reading Seattle U Men, Women looking for WAC titles
GNAC Update: Current standings; matches coming this week
2015 GNAC WOMEN'S SOCCER STANDINGS AS OF OCTOBER 17, 2015 SCHOOL CONF PTS OVERALL PCT HOME AWAY Western Washington 8-0-0 24 13-1-0 .929 7-0-0 6-1-0 Concordia 6-1-1 19 9-2-2 .769 6-0-0 2-2-2 Seattle Pacific 5-3-1 16 9-3-1 .731 4-1-1 5-2-0 Simon Fraser 4-3-1 13 6-3-2 .636 4-2-0 1-1-2 Montana State Billings 4-4-1 13 6-5-2 .538 … Continue reading GNAC 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
Tacoma Stars scrimmage ahead of MASL season
TACOMA, WA--- The Tacoma Stars held a scrimmage on Friday night at the Tacoma Soccer Center as they continue to prepare for the 2015-16 Major Arena Soccer League season. The club tweeted photos from the scrimmage. See a collection of them here. In the scrimmage Stars White edged Stars Blue 3-2. The stand-out Star was … Continue reading Tacoma Stars scrimmage ahead of MASL season
Videos, Photos: Evergreen Premier League meeting brings State to Seattle
SEATTLE, WA--- The 2016 Season Evergreen Premier League Annual General Meeting (photo gallery) was held Friday October 16, 2015 at The Ninety, near the offices of Seattle Sounders FC. Nineteen league owners / operators / officers from around the state of Washington attended and there were three special guests. The group voted to start the 2016 … Continue reading Videos, Photos: Evergreen Premier League meeting brings State to Seattle
Picture Perfect: Familiar faces in Kingdom Hope benefit match
TUKWILA, WA--- There were plenty of familiar faces at Starfire Sports Stadium on Sunday October 11 for the Kingdom Hope Charity match. Francine Scott has a gallery of shots at Facebook.com/goalWA.
Othello Soccer League crowns champions
OTHELLO, WA ---- (report from WSASA Facebook page) WSASA staff were on hand this past Saturday evening at Othello High School to witness the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd division finals of the Othello Soccer League. Congratulations to all winners, participants, and league officials on hosting such a wonderful ocassion. Cobras (of Royal City) defeated Imperio … Continue reading Othello Soccer League crowns champions
Wenatchee Fire withdraw from 2015-16 WISL season; indoor league to go with 7 clubs
WENATCHEE, WA--- The Wenatchee Fire have withdrawn from the 2015-16 Western Indoor Soccer League season. The WISL is now developing a schedule based on 7 clubs with hopes of releasing the fixture list next week. Until Wednesday there was hope that the Fire would continue their string of seasons that dates back to 2005. "They … Continue reading Wenatchee Fire withdraw from 2015-16 WISL season; indoor league to go with 7 clubs
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