SEATTLE – Former Seattle Pacific standouts Marcus Hahnemann and Peter Hattrup were featured this week on a list of 18 men honored as the best players in the history of the Washington Youth Soccer organization.
 
As part of its 50th Anniversary, Washington Youth Soccer polled the public to collect a list of the all-time finest local soccer players. That list was examined by a panel of long-time Washington soccer experts to create the roster of best 18 men that the state has produced.
 
Seattle Pacific tied UCLA and Portland as the most prolific colleges in training this elite Northwest youth talent, each with two selections. Washington, Stanford, Akron and Warner Pacific each contributed one member to the state all-star squad.

 

A product of Bellevue's Newport High School, Hahnemann starred in goal to help the Falcons capture the 1993 NCAA Division II national championship. He lettered from 1990-93, helping the team compile a 64-9-5 record and post 46 shutouts during his four seasons as a starter.
 
Following his graduation from SPU, Hahnemann joined the Sounders A-League franchise in 1994 and then played over a decade in the English Premier League with stints at Fulham, Reading, Wolverhampton and Everton.
 
Hahnemann returned to Seattle to complete his career with the Sounders, playing three MLS seasons.
 
In addition to his 300-plus games as a goalkeeper in England, Hahnemann also earned nine caps for the U.S. national team, and was on the 2006 and 2010 World Cup rosters.

 

Hattrup is a high-scoring forward, who played from 1982-85 on the Falcons men's soccer juggernaut that won two NCAA titles. They were victorious in 1983 and won again in 1985 as Hattrup scored two first-half goals in a 3-2 victory over Florida International in Miami.
 
He racked up 59 goals and 31 assists during his SPU career. The goal total included 26 during his final campaign, five of which came during a single half against Gonzaga. He was named the 1985 National Player of the Year by Soccer America magazine.
 
Following his collegiate career, Hattrup was the No. 1 draft pick by the Tacoma Stars of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), where he played from 1986-88. He played 16 years as a professional soccer player including seasons with the Portland Timbers, the MLS Dallas Burn, and the Seattle Sounders.
 
Hattrup was an assistant coach at SPU from 2000-03 and also served on the Seattle Sounders staff. He is still active in soccer, serving locally as the technical director for the Crossfire Premier club. He is a graduate of Seattle Prep High School.
 
The Washington Youth Soccer organization was formed by a few passionate volunteers working out of their garage in 1966 and has grown into one of the largest soccer state associations in the nation.
 
This year's celebration is highlighted by a 50th Anniversary Gala, on Sept. 9. The events starts at 6 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and features a gourmet meal, live and silent auctions, celebrity emcee and guest speaker to be announced at a later date, as well as video presentations and awards celebrating the past 50 years of Washington Youth Soccer.
 
For more information, please contact Matt Moran by email (Matt@WashingtonYouthSoccer.org) or phone (253-944-1619).
 
 
WASHINGTON YOUTH SOCCER 50TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM
 
Player, Birth Year, Hometown, High School, College
Bill Crook, 1964, Kent, Kent-Meridian
Jeff Durgan, 1961, Tacoma, Stadium
Chance Fry, 1964, Bellevue, Sammamish
Brent Goulet, 1964, Tacoma, Foss, Warner Pacific
Marcus Hahnemann, 1972, Bellevue, Newport, SPU
Peter Hattrup, 1964, Seattle, Seattle Prep, SPU
Chris Henderson, 1970, Everett, Cascade, UCLA
Kasey Keller, 1969, Olympia, North Thurston, Portland
Jimmy McAllister, 1957, Seattle, Kennedy
Jordan Morris, 1994, Mercer Island, Mercer Island, Stanford
Lamar Neagle, 1987, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson
Mark Peterson, 1960, Tacoma, Wilson
Kelyn Rowe, 1991, Federal Way, Federal Way, UCLA
Brian Schmetzer, 1962, Seattle, Nathan Hale
Jeff Stock, 1960, Tacoma, Stadium
Craig Waibel, 1975, Spokane, Lewis & Clark, Washington
Wade Webber, 1967, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson, Portland
DeAndre Yedlin, 1993, Seattle, O'Dea, Akron