Sunday, October 11, 2009

Cougar Soccer Seattle Weekend





10-09 WSU Cougars 1 UW Huskies 1 (2 OT) (NCAA D1 Women's Soccer - PAC 10 Regular Season - Husky Soccer Field)

This was a really exciting game between two really solid teams. Washington was ranked 14 and the Cougs have been ranked this season. Both teams will be dancing in a month. I had the opportunity to sit with many of the parents in a Cougar section that just erupted when the Cougs finally tied the game late.

I have noted this as "2 OT" and not "AET" because that is how the box score reads.

10-11 WSU Cougars 3 Seattle U Redhawks 2 (NCAA D1 Women's Soccer - Non-Conference - Championship Field)

A beautiful day and another good game. This time I hung out with Tim. If only the sun had been on us and not the shade it would have been warmer. But, at one point an actual hawk circled overhead ...

We are fortunate here in Seattle to not only have Qwest Field and the Sounders FC, but to have three - yes three - really nice little college soccer parks with good teams. It is also nice to see the crowds turn up and fill these little parks. 1500 or so on Friday night and 500ish on Sunday in these parks is spirited and exciting.

Plus, the combined total ticket cost for this was $11, with the Dawgs charging a whole dollar more than Seattle does. Excellent value.