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Bert Smyser’s Contribution to Soccer in and around Fife

By fhmAdmin | June 9, 2026 |

building that currently houses Tacoma Soccer Center

With the FIFA World Cup games coming to our region this month, let’s dive into another story about what links Fife, WA to the world of soccer. In 1931, construction of the New Exposition Hall at 2610 E Bay Street in Tacoma began with the original intent of turning the building into an indoor ice…

Don Paul: From Fife High School to “Soccer City”

By fhmAdmin | May 6, 2026 |

Don Paul speaking at the press conference announcing the approval of a Portland-based NASL team

Discover the incredible journey of Don Paul, the Fife High School athlete who played for the Cleveland Browns before becoming the visionary General Manager who founded the Portland Timbers and coined the iconic nickname “Soccer City.”