WPFC is proud to announce our 2010 Spring Junior Development Academy. All children between the ages of 7 and 10 are welcome to attend and have a great time learning the beautiful game.

OUR PROGRAM  

Wade Webber, our Youth Development Director, has specially crafted each training session to include lots of touches on the ball in a fun and creative environment. Each session is designed to help players with the on-going development of their individual technical skills, field awareness and creativity on and off the ball in a fun, player-centric environment. Wade will oversee all training sessions and will be joined by other members of WPFC’s coaching staff.  Get all of the details after the jump.

WPFC is holding tryouts in March for Boys U16-U18 teams. Tryouts will be held at the WPFC Field Complex on River Road.

Please click the name of a coach to read his bio and learn more about him.  Please visit our Tryout Information page for more details.

Age Groups	Dates	Time	Age Group Coaching Staff
BU16	Friday, Mar. 12 Sunday, Mar. 14	6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm	Gary Heale Joe Birklid Wade Webber
BU17	Friday, Mar. 12 Sunday, Mar. 14	8:00 pm - 9:30 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Wade Webber Gary Heale
BU18	Friday, Mar. 12 Sunday, Mar. 14	8:00 pm - 9:30 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Dan Leeming

Over the past few weeks Seattle Soccer Examiner has been searching and researching to gather as many Washington State Youth Soccer Club crests as they could find. they ended up looking at well over fifty before narrowing the final ballot to the six choices below with the help local graphic designer Kristian Themstrup of SeattleLogoDesign.com to give his professional feedback as to why each design can stand on its own merits. Vote Now!

February 19, 2010 - We’re excited to announce that WPFC has been accepted into the Elite Clubs National League. The ECNL is a national youth soccer league founded in 2009 for U-15, U-16 and U-17 girls’ teams for the purpose of providing the highest level of competition and the best developmental environment for American female youth soccer players.  Congrats ladies... Go Premier!

(January 23, 2010) - The U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team continued play at the Copa Chivas tournament in Guadalajara with a 1-1 draw against Brazil. After a scoreless first half, Brazil strung quick passes together just moments after the second half opening whistle and got behind the U.S. defense.

Congratulations to the ladies of WPFC 91 Black who have committed to the following universities:

Name	University	Division
Hannah Anderson	Oregon State University	Division I
Alli Beard	Saint Mary’s University	Division I
Kristen Brown	Western Washington University	Division II
Ali Clarkson	Boise State University	Division I
Holland Crook	Arizona State University	Division I
Frederike Dubeau	Cleveland State University	Division I
Amber Fenton	Portland State University	Division I
Josie Graybeal	Arizona State University	Division I
Sarah Ketterhagen	Portland State University	Division I
Shelby Hutton	Eastern Washington University	Division I
Sara Ives	St. Mary’s University	Division I
Sarah Ketterhagen	Portland State University	Division I
Marissa Monson	Portland State University	Division I
Kaitlyn Pavlovich	Arizona State University	Division I
Natalie Powell	St. Mary’s University	Division I
Aspen Riley	Montana State Univ. Billings	Division II
Haley Shaw	Oregon State University	Division I
Teal Sigler	Portland State University	Division I
Taylor Swenson	Montana State University	Division I
Sierra Wang	Oregon State University	Division I

A big day for Washington state’s boys 1995 and 1996 Washington State/Sounders FC ODP teams. The 1995 team defeated Cal South 1-0 on a goal from EFC’s James Elliot in the first half. WPFC’s Connor Adkisson fended off a barrage of shots to keep the clean sheet! Also, the 96 team beat Cal South 3-2 to earn Washington state two Regional ODP Champions.

(January 19, 2010) - Congratulations to WPFC USSDA U-18 Midfielder Nick Palodichuk who was named to the 2009 NSCAA/adidas Youth All-America Team. The team was announced Friday during the NSCAA Convention from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Nick we are so happy for you congrats on all your derseved recent accomplishments.

(January 19, 2010) - First year goalkeeper Coach Brian Gill, who is also the goalkeeper coach for Seattle University Redhawks soccer team, was a two-time team MVP at Rider University, helping the team reach the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship game in 2000 and 2003. Gill possesses NSCAA state, regional, and national goalkeeper licenses and a USSF “D” coaching license.

(January 18, 2010) - U.S. U-20 head coach Thomas Rongen has finalized a 20-player roster that will travel to Guadalajara, Mexico, to compete in the 2010 Copa Chivas tournament. The team will play first round games in Group B of the tournament with Brazil, and clubs from Atlas, Pachuca, Saprissa and Tigres.

(February 9, 2010) - The Executive Board of Washington Premier F.C is asking all artists to step forward and put their talent to work by designing our 2010 Rainier Challenge Logo.  This is your opportunity to be featured on all Literature, T-Shirts, Medals, Trophy’s, and Web correspondence.  Do you have any fantastic idea’s for this year’s logo?   Please submit your artistry to Trish Carter:  dtdscarter@comcast.net no later than 10 March 2010.  The board will review all entries, and choose a winner that will be announced on our Website during the month of March. We are anxiously awaiting our talented members’ submissions!  Good luck to all.

(February 1, 2010) - TopDrawerSoccer.com unveiled their initial 2011 National Top 100 Boys rankings and WPFC USSDA U-18 Midfielders Nicholas Palodichuk (#2), Jacob Bechtel (#48), along with USSDA U-16 Forward Sean Okoli (#52), and Midfielder Troy Peterson (#60) were selected.  TopDrawerSoccer.com stated that their national club soccer player rankings are based on input from our own scouts, staff and coaches at various levels. Both the numerical rankings and the star ratings are subject to update at least once per week.

(January 18, 2010) - Football is a funny game isn’t it? GU-13 Black more than held their own this weekend at the GRFC Winter Classic tournament. The girls believe it or not only gave up two goals the entire tourney and still fell out of the top spot after losing the in the finals 0-1 final V. ECFC F '96 Green .  Coach Fischbach we are so proud of your team’s efforts!

(February 8, 2010) - We are delighted to announce the dates for the 18th Annual Rainier Challenge.  This year’s event will again be held over the second and third weekends of June.  The Girls Weekend is June 11-13, and the Boys Weekend is June 18-20. We have more information available in the Rainier Challenge section of the website.

Girls Weekend - Friday, June 11th to Sunday, June 13th

Boys Weekend - Friday, June 18th to Sunday, June 20th

• Registration fee is $550 (club discount available for 5 or more teams)
• All games played at the WPFC Soccer Complex in Puyallup, WA
• Please Click here to visit our Rainier Challenge page and register online.

	(January 27, 2010) - Three WPFC were named to the All Tournament Teams at the 2010 US Youth Soccer Regiom IV ODP Championships held in Phoenix, Arizona, from January 16-19, 2010. Congratulations to the following WPFC players for their noteworthy contributions to the Washington Youth Soccer/Sounders FC ODP teams:
	1995 Boys 1st Team: Conner Adkisson & Jalen Markey
	1996 Boys 2nd Team: Jacob Kempf

Top DrawerSoccer.com National Top 10 Ranking
	USSDA U-17/18 team
(January 5, 2010)
1.	Concorde Fire SC
2.	Houston Dynamo
3.	Indiana United Academy
4.	FC Dallas
5.	IMG Soccer Academy
6.	Michigan Wolves
7.	New York Red Bulls
8.	Colorado Rush
9.	Vardar
10.	Washington Premier FC

(January 25, 2010) - TopDrawerSoccer.com unveiled their initial 2010 National Top 100 Boys rankings and WPFC USSDA U-18 forward Darwin Jones was selected #73.  TopDrawerSoccer.com stated that their national club soccer player rankings are based on input from our own scouts, staff and coaches at various levels. Both the numerical rankings and the star ratings are subject to update at least once per week.

(December 31, 2009) - WPFC ’96 Black Goalee Paul Christensen was recently added to 20 player roster selected by head coach Manny Schellscheidt to play for the U-14 NDP team that is going to be competing in Guadalajara, Mexico on January 17-24, 2010 and represent the first group of ‘96s to enter the U.S. youth national team system. Paul is the second player for Washington Premier FC to be selected to play for the U-14 NDP,  WPFC ’96 Black defender Fischer Gallinger was selected earlier this month.

(December 19, 2009) - David Falk of the Seattle Soccer Examiner writes, "Washington Premier FC’s U 17-18 Development Academy club is turning heads this fall as they lead the Northwest Division after winning eight of nine division matches. In all competitions, totaling sixteen games, WPFC are supercharged by the twelve goals of Darwin Jones."

(December 15, 2009) - We are proud to announce that K.C. Phillips, Nico De La Cruz and Darwin Jones have been named to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) All-star team to play the US Men’s National U-20 team on December 20th in Chula Vista CA.  Darwin, K.C., Nico and their U-18 teammates are sitting atop the Northwest Division of the USSDA league with a record of 8-1 and seven points clear of second place Crossfire. 

(December 14, 2009) - Our boys U-12 Black team is looking for a full-time goalkeeper. The team plays in the PDL-Division 1 and is very competitive.  The boys fall season record was 9-2-3 and placed 1st in the division.   If you, or anyone you know, is interested in playing for the team, please contact coach Ralph Black at blackandblack@comcast.net or manager Lori Jones at loriannjones@comcast.net.

(December 13, 2009) - Fischer was picked to be one of the 20 players the U-14 NDP team is taking to Guadalajara, Mexico to compete January 17-24, 2010.

(December 12, 2009) - Two weeks ago we brought you the final PDL Fall standings for the boys. This week is the girls turn... Through competitive soccer and a commitment to excellence we provide young men and women an experience that will guide the development of their character, athletic, academic and leadership abilities and their sense of community is the mission statement of Washington Premier Football Club.

Take a look at the PDL Fall numbers.

(December 11, 2009) - Our girls U-12 Black team is looking for a full-time goalkeeper and a field player or two. The team is very competitive and plays in Division 1 of the PDL. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in playing for the team, please contact coach Lyndon Harrhy at joenneo@msn.com or manager Antwan Tinsley at tinsleys4@comcast.net.

(December 3, 2009) - Seattle Pacific senior Jocelyn Charette garnered second-team accolades on the NCAA Division II women’s soccer All-America team that was released Thursday by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

The Falcons forward was the 2009 Great Northwest Athletic Conference player of the year. She led the league in scoring with 37 points on 15 goals and seven assists.

(December 3, 2009) - Coinciding with the 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer ODP Interregional in Orlando, Fla., U-14 Boy’s NDP head coach Manny Schellscheidt will brought 36 players including WPFC ’95 Black defender Fischer Gallinger to Disney World to compete against some of the best regional teams in the country.

(December 1, 2009) - The WPFC BU-12 boys were grouped with host Nomads, Nomads Red and CSC Red.  Game 1 vs Nomads was an eye opener for both teams (Both fast, strong and aggressive)...WPFC takes the win 2-1. Later that day Game 2 vs Nomads Red .....WPFC wins 3-0.  Saturday morning game vs CSC Red....cold and windy ...WPFC wins 1-0. 

(November 30, 2009) - Four WPFC Alumni were honored, when the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-Far West Region squad was announced Monday. Sawyer anchored a defense that surrendered 0.51 goals per game. She was sidelined four games due to an injury and the Falcons definitely missed her. SPU yielded six goals in the 17 games Sawyer played while allowing five during the four games she was absent.

 

(November 30, 2009) - Paul Christensen (goalie), Jake Kempf (midfielder) and Fischer Gallinger (defender) from WPFC’s BU-14 Black traveled to Orlando over the Thanksgiving weekend to participate at the Interregional Soccer Tournament. Paul, Jake and Fischer represented the ODP 96 Regional Team. The boys had a great time playing in the tournament at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex.