DON'T FORGET... We are hosting tryouts for our girls GU16-GU18 on Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th. If you, or someone you know is interested and has not pre-registered walk-ups will be accepted during tryouts. We encourage anyone who wasn’t selected to try out for our partners WPFC Fury; their tryout information link on the left under our tryout dates and times.
Washington Premier F.C. is pleased to announce the Fall Junior Program for boys and girls at the U8 and U9 ages. The WPFC Junior Program is intended for recreational players that are looking for a more soccer-intensive environment. Interested players will participate in evaluation sessions on June 2, 2012 in order to determine which team is most appropriate for their level of play. WPFC is planning on forming two teams in each age group for boys and girls, but that is dependent upon the number of interested players. Registration is now open.
The Rainier Challenge Tournament is proud to be celebrating its 20th year of competitive soccer for boys and girls around the Pacific Northwest. The boys weekend will be held June 7th-10th with the girls weekend June 14th-17th. To read more about this year’s tournament and to register click here.
2012-13 WPFC ECNL
Estimated Costs,Tryout Dates, and Coaching Assignments
We would like to thank all those who participated in our girls ECNL tryouts for the U14-U18 age groups. Tryouts are complete and the results can be viewed here. We encourage anyone who wasn’t selected for the U16-U18 age group to try out for our non ECNL club teams, their tryouts can be found on the tryout information link on the left under our tryout dates and times.
Latest installment in the state tournament saga...
Here's a recap of the U17 weekend's action
In our club’s last state title run for the 2011-12 season, Peter Voiles’ GU-17 96 Black fell to the Spokane Shadow 2-1 in the semi-finals on Saturday afternoon at Starfire sports complex. Even though the loss ends the girls run in the U17 Challenge Cup. We would like to congratulate them on an excellent season.
K. French, R. DeGroot, M. Clarke, R. Schaefer, B. Willis, J. Skifstad and T. Black
We are pleased to announce that Seattle Sounders F.C. have selected seven players from Washington Premier F.C. to join their youth academy. Join us in congratulating Kasey French, Ryan DeGroot, MacArthur Clarke, Ryan Schaefer, Ben Willis, Jaeger Skifstad and Tyler Black on this prestigious honor. This group of young men joins a long list of WPFC players who have moved on to the highest level of boy’s soccer in the United States.
WPFC Boys U8s (pictured above) playing in the PSPL represented in strong fashion this past weekend with a strong 6-0 win versus Emerald City FC elevating them to third in the table. Boys U9s beat up on Islander FC 3-1 to remain unbeaten and a top of the table in the U9 Div. 2. While the Girls U8s defeated Emerald City FC 7-0. Girls U9s, who currently sit second in their table, were idle. Three excellent performances from no doubt some of our future WPFC stars!
WPFC Fury
Invited to join the US Club Washington Premier League
Set to kick off in Fall, US Club Soccer has announced that the Washington Premier League has become the newest addition to the organization’s National Premier Leagues (NPL).The NPL has been created to provide a unified, league-based national developmental platform with the highest level of competition in given geographic areas, and to elevate and change the competitive youth soccer landscape based upon fundamental principles outlined in US Club Soccer’s 10-year vision.
The class is highlighted by WPFC Alumnus Darwin Jones
WPFC is built upon the combined traditions of F.C. Royals and F.C. United, which share a rich history of, "creating champions on the field and in life". We take great pride in our Washington Premier F.C. student-athletes who come from diverse backgrounds and enjoy a wide variety of expertise in soccer. We proud to announce our fifteen 2012 Collegiate Commitments.
WPFC earned its first two USYS Washington State Championships of the 2011-2012 season as B93 Black shut out Whatcom Rangers 3-0, while B96 Black topped Crossfire 96A Black in an epic 5-4 win in kicks from the mark. The Cinderella seasons of B95 Black and B96 White came to an end as B95 Black fell 0-3 to Crossfire 95 Collings in overtime in the finals and B96 White fell to Wenatchee Fire 2-5 in the Challege Cup semi-finals. Follow the link to view video recaps of each match.
In the first match of the 2012 season, the Seattle Sounders Women amused a near sell-out crowd at Starfire with five goals led by Alumna Lyndsey Patterson (pictured on bottom row 2nd from the left). The largest crowd in Sounders Women history was on hand to watch the Sounders Women defeat Seattle Pacific University by a score of 5-0.
Washington Premier Football Club & Franklin Pierce Soccer Club
Enter into a strategic alliance
Washington Premier Football Club (WPFC) and Franklin Pierce Soccer Club (FPSC) are pleased to announce the clubs have entered into a strategic alliance. The guiding principle behind this agreement is the shared belief that there is a better way to develop kids as soccer players at every level. Our ultimate goal is to create a love and understanding of the game that lasts a lifetime. Please click here for more info.
WPFC.com Reporters Let us hear from ya!
WPFC players, parents, and fans we need your help! A club as large and successful as ours makes it difficult sometimes to keep track of all the things happening with each and every team. We do our best but with your help we can do even better. Please feel free to submit pictures and write-ups of happenings whether on or off the pitch to our Webmaster.
WPFC BU-10 Gold and BU-11 White Looking to add to their rosters
WPFC BU-10 Gold and BU-11 White are both looking to add quality players to complete their rosters. If you are interested in playing, or know someone who might be please contact Coach Henry Robicheau.
Champions!!! Hopefully the first of many
Tim Bartro's WPFC DEV U9 were crowned PSPL Spring DEV Champions of division II with a combined record of 5-0-3 GF 21 | GA 9
WPFC ECNL Players C. Vaughn & S. Shimer Selected to the ECNL PDP event in San Francisco, CA
Congratulations to ECNL ’95 MDF Celia Vaughn & ECNL ’94 GK Sarah Shimer for being selected to the 2012 ECNL PDP event for the Northwest Conference. The ECNL PDP Event for the Northwest Conference will be held in San Franciso, CA April 14-15th. Both players have been chosen for their magnificent run of play in recent ECNL matches. Great job ladies!
Entering its third season, the WCDA has published the proposed calendar for 2012-2013, and WPFC will once again participate in the program. The WCDA is a premier youth soccer program composed of thirty premier soccer clubs across the western United States. The program provides its member clubs with high-quality competition on the field and college readiness services off the field. WPFC and Crossfire are founding members of the WCDA and are the only two participating clubs in Washington state. The WCDA is a supplemental program, and as a result, WPFC teams will continue to play in the RCL and in the Washington State Championships.
NSCAA College Showcase - Northwest Boys and Girls Ages U15-19
Elite Tournaments along with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) are expanding to the Northwest and have selected Washington Premier’s soccer complex to host their Northwest College Showcase event that will be held July 27th-29th. Elite Tournaments specializes in promoting and managing soccer tournaments with their showcase series of tournaments designed to maximize the exposure for young soccer athletes. This will be a great opportunity for many local teams and players as well as competition from Canada and bordering states. To learn more about this tournament, check out the Tournament Website.
College Corner Keeping up with our alumni (click square to view article)
ALUMNAE K. Cates leads GNAC academically N. Daniels Earns All-Horizon Women’s Soccer Honor K. Jenkins Voted 2011 GNAC Player of the Year T. Sawyer Voted 2011 GNAC Defensive Player of the Year R. Dobbs Voted 2011 GNAC Freshman of the Year J. Graybeal selected 1st team Regional All-American K. Jenkins selected 1st team Regional All-American M. Lindsey selected 1st team Regional All-American J. Salisbury selected 3rd team Regional All-American T. Sawyer selected as 2nd team National All-American K. Jenkins selected as 3rd team National All-American M. Lindsey selected as honorable mention National All-American
ALUMNI D. Jones, I. Lange, and D. Dismuke sign NOI for Univ., of Washington M. ’Keaton’ House signs NOI for Colorado State University-Pueblo B. Scott leads GNAC academically S. Okoli Earns All-ACC Men’s Soccer Honor N. Palodichuk Earns two All-ACC Men’s Soccer Honors T. Peterson Earns All-So Con Men’s Soccer Honor B. Brockaway transfers from Oregon State to UCSB
Join the WPFC 2012 Fantasy MLS come test your soccer IQ
Prepare to test your MLS knowledge against the best! We invite you to join our MLS Fantasy soccer where you will compete against WPFC players, coaches, parents & fans. The league winner will get a customized MLS jersey of their choice. If you can’t wait for the Major League Soccer to kickoff the new season, then we have fantastic news, there is still time for you to join our Premier Fantasy league where you will compete against WPFC players, coaches, parents & fans.
U.S. Nat’l Team Selections Keeping up with our alumni
Alumni Sean Okoli & Jalen Markey Selected to the US MNT U-20 & U-18 pools in Carson, CA
Two WPFC Alumni Jalen Markey and Sean Okli have been recalled for US national team youth pools for the second straight time. Jalen has been invited to attend the United States U18 National Team Camp by US Head Coach Javier Perez. While, Sean , was invited to attend the United States U20 National Team Camp by US Head Coach Tab Ramos. Both training camps will be March 25th-April 1st in Carson, CA.
Alumni Sean Okoli & Jalen Markey Selected to the US MNT U-20 & U-18 pools in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Sounders FC has gotten in the habit of adding players for their Academy to the list of contributors to the US National Teams youth pools. On Monday, two WPFC Alumni were added to the list as Jalen Markey and Sean Okoli received their calls to play with the U-18 National Team and U-20 National Team respectively in their January training camp that runs from January 2-9 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Alumni Paul Christensen
Makes the U-17 MNT roster for 2011 Fall Semester of U.S. Soccer Residency
Paul Christensen made the U-17 MNT roster for 2011 Fall Semester of U.S. Soccer Residency. The roster for the fall semester of U.S. Soccer’s Under-17 Men’s National Team Residency Program has been finalized with 32 players training in Bradenton, Fla., under head coach Wilmer Cabrera.
Elite Tournaments along with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) are expanding to the Northwest and have selected Washington Premier’s soccer complex to host their Northwest College Showcase event that will be held July 27th-29th. Elite Tournaments specializes in promoting and managing soccer tournaments with their showcase series of tournaments designed to maximize the exposure for young soccer athletes. This will be a great opportunity for many local teams and players as well as competition from Canada and bordering states. To learn more about this tournament, check out the 
