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From left: Lori Henry, Amy Griffin, Anson Dorrance and Shannon Cirovski. (Photo by David Inman)

Anyone who attended the sold-out From Washington to the World Cup on August 31 will attest to impactful and amazing stories told by our guest panelists. The entire world can share in those memories with the video now edited and available on YouTube.

Our forum featured eight Washingtonians who were chosen to the U.S. Women’s National Team in the years leading up to and just after the 1991 FIFA World Cup, including two – Shannon Cirovski (nee Higgins) and Amy Griffin (nee Allmann) – who, along with Michelle Akers and Lori Henry, made that triumphant trip to China. Our special guest panelist was Anson Dorrance, the first USWNT head coach.

Our thanks again to emcee Amy Griffin and moderator Lesle Gallimore, plus event presenting sponsor Kaizen Financial Group and both Bruner Orthodontics and Crossfire Premier.

Our first WA Legends/Alan Hinton Scholarship recipients recently completed their freshman season at Everett Community College. Christopher Mendez (left) and Lisa Rakuro are the first in their respective families to attend college.

The scholarships are funded by the generous donations of those who attended WA Legends Presents: A Night with Alan Hinton & Friends last March.

Chris played in 19 games for Everett CC, and the Trojans advanced to the NWAC quarterfinals before finishing 13-5-4. Lisa played in 19 games for the women’s team which was 9-6-5.

In this year...

1950

George P. “Barney” Kempton, a native of Ireland who came to Seattle in 1914, is inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame as a charter member of the first class in Philadelphia. Kempton starred in the state league, then served many years as secretary to the state association, founded the CYO leagues and covered the sport for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. For more than four decades he was Washington’s Mr. Soccer.

2007

Amidst swirling rumors of Major League Soccer naming Seattle as its next expansion franchise, Sounders beat Atlanta Ruckus, 4-0, before a sold-out Starfire Stadium for club’s fourth championship.

1996

FC Royals of Pierce County claim two USYSA National Championships, winning both the girls U17 and U18 titles in Indianapolis. The U18s defeat McLean, Va., 1-0, and U17s prevail in penalties (1-1; 3-2) over Cincinnati GSE Cardinals.

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From Washington to the World Cup

The NINETY Sat, August 31, 2019 406 Occidental Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98104 Ticket required

Reign FC / WA Legends Women's World Cup Watch Parties

Rhein Haus (Seattle and Tacoma locations) Fri, 12pm (and all USWNT matchdays) 912 12th Ave E, Seattle and 649 Division Ave, Tacoma Free admission; Doors open 45 minutes before kickoff.

A Night with Alan Hinton and Friends

Kirkland Performance Center Tue, Mar 19, 2019 350 Kirkland Ave. Kirkland, WA 98033 Watch a very special evening of laughs and touching stories:

Tacoma Stars Heritage Night/WA Youth Soccer Hall of Fame

ShoWare Center Sun, Feb 24, 2019 625 James St. Kent, WA 98032 Watch the induction ceremony:

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