#OTD 2022 – Ballard FC names former Sounder Jason Farrell as USL League Two team's 1st head coach. Farrell played for Seattle A-League club over two stints separated by 4 seasons in MLS. Recently he served as technical director & coach for Seattle United & Sound FC ops director.

#OTD 1919 – Seattle all-stars defeat Victoria Fragments of France (Canadians who fought in WWI) 4-2 before overflow crowd at Liberty Park. Proceeds benefit Overseas Club which cares for returned soldiers & sailors.

FWIW, pretty confident she's 1st Seattle pro player born in the 00s.

While Sounders took much of the 80s off, Sonics invented the NBA rainout. #OTD 1986 they completed rain delayed game vs Phoenix, playing final 34 minutes of 114-97 loss after a Coliseum roof patch job.

Bringing footy folks together since 2016, that's @walegends.bsky.social. Also, now apparently helping keep homegrown at home. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/01/paul...

#OTD 2012 – Michelle French, who grew up in Burien, is named Sounders Women head coach. French, 34, who played several seasons for W-League team, is their first female coach. She replaces Leighton O'Brien.

#OTD 1995 – Vacant lot between SeaTac & Kent is identified as potential site of $20 million, 20,000-seat soccer stadium. City of SeaTac has filed to annex land near Orillia Road & South 200th Street, adjacent to Interstate 5. Vince Coluccio, former NASL Sounders owner, owns land.

He's done everything right, including spelling his name – just needs to capitalize that first D. Because it's all about the D.

Of all the managers to follow SAF, Amorim seemed a misfit from the outset and more so as time wore on. Beyond his tactics, his vibe just seemed off. True, it's been a dysfunctional club for some time, and maybe he just said/did everything to escape it ASAP.

#OTD 2006 – Puget Sound's Cortney Kjar is named Division III National Women’s Player of the Year by NSCAA. Kjar lead UPS to NCAA Sectionals for 4th straight year.. She scored 22 goals in 22 games.

#OTD 1996 – Monthlong holdout by Michelle Akers and 8 USWNT standouts ends with agreement of new contract with U.S. Soccer. Women will still earn far less than USMNT players ($28k-42k compared to $50-$75k).

Yes, Fifa, by beating the Niners the Hawks have postponed our lawn installation until at least late January. And no, you can't sell jacked up tickets to watch grass grow.

When the rain stops and the skies clear, it's just ...

The mountains are out.

#OTD 2005 – Seattle University's Bobby McAlister is named 2004 NCAA D2 Player of the Year by NSCAA. McAlister set SU season records for goals (22), points (49) and game-winning goals (11) while leading Redhawks to 22-0-1 record and D2 national title.

#OTD 1970 – Balint Ducz announces he will no longer serve as manager and sponsor of Seattle Hungarians. Under Ducz's 11-year stewardship, Hungarians won 7 state championships, 6 NW championships and became 1st WA club to contend for National Challenge Cup.

#OTD 2004 – Following WUSA's folding, Hope Solo signs with Kopparbergs/Goteborg FC of Sweden's Damallsvenskan. Solo posts 3 shutouts in her first 4 games and finishes season with 6vshutouts.

#OTD 1955 – State league match between Scandia and Greek-Americans at Lower Woodland Park is halted in 72nd minute when ball goes flat. With no other ball available game is abandoned with Scandia leading 3-1.

Near top of bucket list for 2026 is updated photo op with World Cup mascot. #TBT

#OTD 1928 – With West Seattle's Hiawatha playfield covered in 2 inches of snow, Washington all-stars defeat Oregon counterparts 5-2 in 1st such WA-OR meeting for bragging rights.

#OTD 1964 – Seattle Hungarians are awarded forfeit over San Francisco Vikings after Californians refuse to travel north for Jan. 10 2nd round National Challenge Cup match.

It's all for charity – except the lawyers' cut. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

IOW ...

Well done, Son of Seattle.

#OTD 2022 – Pelé, universally considered top player of his generation, dies at age 82 in São Paulo, Brazil, from colon cancer. Pelé's last competitive match was for Cosmos in NASL championship vs Sounders in 1977. Following game, he gave jersey to Seattle rookie Jimmy McAlister.

#OTD 1905 – Northwestern Senior League forms with Seattle AFC, Wanderers, Thistles, Fort Lawton and Tacoma. Seattle would finish first season unbeaten and atop table.

#OTD 1905 – Northwestern Senior League forms with Seattle AFC, Wanderers, Thistles, Fort Lawton and Tacoma. Seattle would finish first season unbeaten and atop table.

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Jane, love all these and particularly two Huitema shots and 'We are All Lu' lineup. www.reignfc.com/news/2025-ph...

#OTD 1999 – Sports Illustrated names U.S. national team stars Michelle Akers, Kasey Keller and Jeff Durgan to its all-20th Century list of top Washington sports personalities. Shoreline's Akers is 9th, Olympia's Keller 28th and Tacoma's Durgan 46th.

#OTD 1986 – Steve Zungul scores overtime winner in Tacoma Stars' 6-5 victory over San Diego before 18,441. Stars battle back from 5-3 deficit in 4th quarter on goals by Fran O'Brien and Gary Heale. Tacoma starts season 12-2.

Trump Announces New Visa Tier For Immigrants Who Will Be Friends With Barron https://theonion.com/trump-announces-new-visa-tier-for-immigrants-who-will-be-friends-with-barron/

About time for The Shining's Dick Halloren to get in the snow cat and plow that path to the lodge.

Wakey, wakey. It's the final weekend of 2025 and a bit chilly.

Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression https://theonion.com/trump-says-recession-unfortunate-but-necessary-step-to-get-to-depression/

New this Boxing Day from WA Legends: Our conversation with an icon in local footy, the one and only Denzil Miskell, who owned and operated Sports Specialties for 33 years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLj...

#OTD 1909 – Boxing Day league match between Seattle and Tacoma transitions to a friendly when Seattle arrives with just 8 players. Three Rangers players join as guests to make it 11v11 in 0-0 draw.

Meanwhile, some folks made their white Christmas happen at Paradise.

New & improved Christmas Day high tide on Alki.

Despite their age, their ball control is amazing. #TBT

#OTD 1890 – Cascadia Cup's origin story may well begin 135 years ago in the City of Destiny, with a bonfire. Portland proves no match for Tacoma. Afterward, a shared Christmas dinner.

Christmas Day high tide on Alki.

Four in the back half once played in Seattle. Of Reign's current roster, there could be at least a couple candidates for future top 50s. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Two straight late December days with sunsets in Seattle. Make it three and it's a miracle.

#OTD 1991 – Michelle Akers, Amy Allmann, Lori Henry & Shannon Higgins return from winning WorldCup to Mercer Island reception with hundreds of local fans, including Gov. Gardner. Allmann, Henry and Higgins all announce they are retiring. USWNT players earned only $1000 per month.

#OTD 1980 – Sounders visits Timbers for Christmas Eve afternoon with seattle topping Portland 10-5. Mark Peterson collects hat trick.

And there's your Festivus sunset, Seattle.

It's there ... it's here. And that's about it for now. Enjoy!

#OTD 1997 – Three teams leave Continental Indoor Soccer League, forcing it to fold and leaving champion Seattle SeaDogs’ future uncertain. In, fact they had played their final game.

Your overpriced ticket aside, it will prove most challenging just getting to or between the venues in a reasonable amount of time. Public transportation will be stretched thin. Take Dallas-Houston: biking make take less time than Amtrak? www.politico.com/news/2025/12...