Wenatchee Fire withdraw from 2015-16 WISL season; indoor league to go with 7 clubs

WENATCHEE, WA--- The Wenatchee Fire have withdrawn from the 2015-16 Western Indoor Soccer League season. The WISL is now developing a schedule based on 7 clubs with hopes of releasing the fixture list next week. Until Wednesday there was hope that the Fire would continue their string of seasons that dates back to 2005. "They …

Evergreen Premier League set for third AGM Friday in Seattle

SEATTLE, WA --- The Evergreen Premier League will hold its third annual general meeting Friday October 16 in Seattle as the independent but well-affiliated statewide men's soccer league prepares for its 2016 campaign. Club owners and operators will meet at the headquarters of Seattle Sounders FC, who are hosting the league at The NINETY near …

Shoreline Dolphins get playoff-boosting win over Everett Trojans

by Donold Brady, photos by Wilson Tsoi Shoreline Men’s Soccer entered Saturday’s match trailing Edmonds by two points for the final NWAC playoff spot. In the first round of league the Phins defeated Everett 5-1 and needed all 3 points from the return fixture to keep pace with Edmonds. PHOTOS: Wilson Tsoi Gallery at Facebook.com/goalWA …

Tacoma Stars sign indoor / outdoor veterans Beasley, Antoniuk

TACOMA, WA -- (club release) The Tacoma Stars have signed midfielder Jamar Beasley and forward Dan Antoniuk, Head Coach and General Manager Darren Sawatzky announced today. UPDATE: See Stars latest roster Beasley and Antoniuk join the Stars as the club prepares to begin its first full season in the Major Arena Soccer League later this month. …

Five Reign FC players head overseas for NWSL offseason

SEATTLE, WA – (club release) Seattle Reign FC announced today that five Reign FC players will spend the NWSL offseason overseas with various clubs from Australia’s W-League and the Scottish Premier League. Midfielder Keelin Winters has been loaned to the Western Sydney Wanderers FC, defender Kendall Fletcher to Canberra United FC, defender Rachel Corsie to …

Issaquah High gets love in national polls; Camas, Mercer Island, Seattle Prep, Seattle Academy ranked regionally

The Issaquah High School Eagles Girls are currently ranked #1 in Washington by ScoreCzar.org. The praise for the Eagles is a national thing as well. TopDrawerSoccer.com lists Issaquah in its Top 20. The nation's soccer coaches chime in as well, putting the Eagles at #14. In the regional poll the Eagles are ranked #3. Joining …

Brendan Quilici tabbed as head coach of WISL Bellingham United

BELLINHGAM, WA--- (club release) Long-time fan favorite and Bellingham United midfielder Brendan Quilici has been announced as the Bellingham United indoor squad's head coach. Quilici, who has been playing for the Bellingham indoor squads WSA Rapids and Bellingham United for the past five years, has accepted the position as a head coach of the indoor …

Zakuani headlines Sunday’s Kingdom Hope charity match at Starfire

TUKWILA, WA --- (event release) Steve Zakuani will be back on the pitch this Sunday at Starfire, playing in a charity match for the organization he founded. Benefitting Steve Zakuani's non-profit Kingdom Hope, the match will feature some of your favorite former Sounders players as well as players from S2, Seattle Reign, and Sounders Women. …

Kitsap Pumas sign Liviu Bird as goalkeeper coach

BREMERTON, WA — (club release) The Kitsap Pumas today announced the addition of Liviu Bird as the club’s goalkeeper coach for the first team. Bird trained with the Pumas as a collegiate player in 2009 and 2010 before signing a professional contract in 2012. Bird, 25, enters his first season as part of the Pumas …

ScoreCzar’s Girls High School Top Tens through October 6, 2015

The latest ScoreCzar.org WIAA Girls Soccer rankings are online and we a change at the top spot in the 4A as Issaquah moves to the top and Kamiak falls to #3. The Camas Papermakers hold at #2 after a win and a draw recently. Mercer Island jumps from 9 to 6 in 3A as the …

Tacoma Stars sign Bader, Jensen, Vickers

TACOMA, WA - (club release)Tacoma Stars Head Coach and General Manager Darren Sawatzky announced today the signing of defender Jeff Bader, defender Trevor Jensen, and midfielder Cam Vickers to the club’s 2015-16 roster. The three join the Stars as they continue to prepare for their first full season in the Major Arena Soccer League. Tacoma …

College Scoreboard: Big wins for Huskies, Redhawks, Zags, Geoducks, Eagles

Washington 1-0 San Diego State (recap) SEATTLE – It was getting late and the Dawgs needed a goal. The Husky defense had another clean sheet, but Washington needed to find the back of the net to avoid a fourth 0-0 tie of the season. Enter Danny Gavin and a sensational diving header (video) in the …

Heartbreak Part II: Reign fall by a goal again in NWSL Final

PORTLAND, OR--- For a second straight season Seattle Reign FC will have to settle with a regular season shield. Again on Thursday night at Providence Park in Portland the Reign fell to FC Kansas City by a single goal in the NWSL Final. Last season at Starfire Seattle lost to FCKC 2-1 in the Final …

Tacoma Stars add Steve Zakuani as Assistant Coach

TACOMA, WA - (club release) The Tacoma Stars announced today the hiring of Steve Zakuani as the club’s Assistant Coach for the 2015-16 Major Arena Soccer League season. “Adding Steve to our coaching staff is incredible for the young players looking to work their way up the professional playing ladder,” Stars Head Coach and General …

Reign FC in Portland Thursday night to battle KC for NWSL crown

SEATTLE, WA (club release) – Seattle Reign FC (13-3-4) will attempt to win its first NWSL Championship in club history on Thursday, October 1 at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. against FC Kansas City (9-6-5) in the NWSL Championship match. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live across the …

Western Indoor Soccer League clubs schedule open tryouts

The Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL) season will kick off in November with at least seven clubs. Several of them have announced their open tryout information. See below. The Oly Town Artesians semi-professional indoor soccer club kicks off their 2015-2016 preseason with open tryouts on Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM and Sunday, October 4th …

Redhawks jump into rankings; Bjornethun named national player of week

(SU release) Seattle University men’s soccer’s Kyle Bjornethun (Snohomish, Wash.) has been named both the Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week as well as College Soccer News National Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2015. The junior defender netted both the equalizer and the game-winner in the final 1:36 …

Video Buzz: WA Youth Soccer introduces Regional Championship documentary film

TUKWILA, WA  – (release) Washington Youth Soccer is proud to release "PAC MEN," a documentary film on the experience of the Pacific Northwest SC 01 Maroon boys team at the 2015 US Youth Soccer Region IV (Far West) Championships last June in Boise, Idaho. Produced by Washington Youth Soccer and Levy Films, PAC MEN explores the characters that …

Inside-out soccer comes to WISL as Oly Town FC returns in unique venue

The Oly Town Artesians are back in the WISL for a second season after the league's other clubs approved a move to the Evergreen State University campus and The Evergreen Pavilion. The Artesians presented their case to the other teams after the Olympia Soccer Center closed, leaving Oly Town no place to play. The club …

Redhawks knock off Huskies before record crowd

SEATTLE, WA--- (school release) Seattle University men’s soccer (6-2-0) took the lead first and would regain the lead early in the second half for a 2-1 win over No. 10 Washington (4-1-2), handing the Huskies their first loss of the season. The record-breaking crowd of 1,700 plus was treated to the Redhawks’ first win vs. …

Sounders win Group F, advance in CCL with shutout of Whitecaps

SEATTLE, WA - (club release) A Lamar Neagle brace and a header from Nelson Valdez secured passage to the Knockout Round of the 2015-2016 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League, as Seattle Sounders FC earned three points and the Group F crown with a 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday evening, pushing the Rave Green through …

Snohomish Skyhawks join WISL, announce tryout dates

SNOHOMISH, WA---The Snohomish Skyhawks are the latest Washington state indoor soccer club to join the Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL). The Skyhawks will be celebrating their tenth season of indoor play after competing in the PASL since being founded back in 2006. The club, which calls the Snohomish Soccer Dome home, is looking forward to …

Tacoma Stars sign a trio of new players

TACOMA, WA--- (club release) The Tacoma Stars announced today the signing of defender Cory Keitz, striker Tyrone Hall, and midfielder Joseph Cairel. The Stars continue to fill out their initial roster in advance of the team’s first full season as a part of the Major Arena Soccer League. Tacoma opens its season on Oct. 24 with …

Picture Perfect: Husky Men v. Harvard, UPS Women v. Linfield

SEATTLE, WA---Wilson Tsoi was back roaming the sidelines on Sunday in Seattle as the Washington Husky Men hosted Harvard. The video above is a sample of his gallery from the match. See the photos here. The Huskies and Harvard ended up playing to a nil-nil draw. TACOMA, WA---Jeff Halstead shot the Puget Sound Women playing …

Sounders claim Cascadia Cup with 3-0 win at BC Place

VANCOUVER, BC - (club release) Goals from Andreas Ivanschitz, Gonzalo Pineda and Obafemi Martins secured a critical 3-0 road victory for Seattle Sounders FC (14-13-3, 45 points) at BC Place on Saturday afternoon against Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC (15-10-3, 48 points). With the win, Seattle claims its first Cascadia Cup title since 2011, and moves …