Seattle Chinooks

In 1903, the Seattle Chinooks became charter members of the Class A level Pacific National League, placing third in their only season of play.

[5] The Pacific National League began play with teams based in Seattle , Los Angeles (Los Angeles Nationals), Portland (Portland Green Gages) and San Francisco (San Francisco Pirates), cities which also had rival teams in the Pacific Coast League.

The Butte Miners, Helena Senators, Spokane Indians and Tacoma Tigers completed the league membership.

[6][4] With the Pacific National League ending the season with four teams, Seattle placed third in the final standings.

[10][11] Today, Championship Field soccer stadium of Seattle University occupies a large portion of the site of YMCA Park.