October 19, 2026
Wazzu keeps October 19, 2026 in one place: 2 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Six Cougs on MLS rosters and a few more knocking on the door” and “Four Cougs holding it down in the pros this season”. Six Cougs on MLS rosters right now. Four Cougs are out there right now, doing the thing in pro sports, and it's worth a minute of your time. The unofficial read for people who left Pullman and stayed Cougs. The list below is every October 19, 2026 story on Wazzu, newest first.
Six Cougs on MLS rosters and a few more knocking on the door
Six Cougs on MLS rosters right now. That's not a trivia stat. That's a real number, and it keeps climbing. For a program that doesn't get the national shine it should, Washington State soccer is quietly putting players into the top league in the country. And it's not just the guys who made it. A few more are close enough to knock, and you have to think the door opens for at least one or two this season. This isn't a fluke year. The pipeline has been building, and the proof is in the rosters. For anyone who spent a gray October Saturday watching on the Palouse, it feels good to see Cougs on those broadcasts. It's not always the flashy story, but it's the kind of steady, earned success that fits Pullman. If you want the full rundown on who's where and how they're doing, we wrote up *Four Cougs finding their footing in pro soccer this season* a little while back. It's a good companion piece. This latest group just shows the list is getting longer. It's not a surprise to anyone who was paying attention on game day. These guys work. They always have. Now they're getting the chance to prove it at the next level. Go Cougs.
Four Cougs holding it down in the pros this season
Four Cougs are out there right now, doing the thing in pro sports, and it's worth a minute of your time. We're not talking about guys riding the bench in hopes of a jersey sale. These are Cougs holding down real roles, getting real minutes, and representing Pullman on a bigger stage. One is in the NFL, another is in the NBA, and a couple more are grinding in pro soccer. Each took a different path out of WSU, but they all share that same stubborn, wind-in-your-face mentality you learn on the Palouse. You can't fake that. You can't buy it. You either have it or you don't, and these four do. We've been tracking this kind of thing all season. If you missed it, go back and read "Six Cougs on MLS rosters and a few more knocking on the door." That one gives you the full soccer picture, and it pairs well with what we've got here. Same pride, different leagues. These guys aren't just making appearances. They're making plays. And for those of us who remember when Pullman felt like the edge of the world, seeing a Coug catch a touchdown or drop a bucket in a pro arena hits different. It's proof the place matters, even when the national media forgets. Go Cougs.