The GU16 Blacks shutout Crossfire 4-0 in the semi-finals to reach the state finals. The girls then blanked the Spokane Shadow one to nil to be crowned the 2013 Virginia Mason Challenge Cup Champions.

The GU18 Blacks also advanced to the semi-finals, only to lose a close match to Highline FC one nil.

We are proud of all our team’s achievements during the 2012-13 season and with seven championship titles (the most since 2002),  two finalist (BU12 White and GU12 White), two semi-finalist (GU18 black and BU13 White), and seven quarter-finalist (BU16 White, BU15 Black, BU15 White, GU13 Navy, GU11 Black, GU10 Black, and GU10 White) the future continues to look bright for WPFC.

2013  Virginia Mason US Youth Soccer WA State Championships Boys ’96 Black Coached by John Yorke

2013  Virginia Mason US Youth Soccer WA State Championships Boys ’98 Black coached by Wade Webber

2013  Virginia Mason US Youth Soccer WA State Championships Boys ’99 Black coached by Wade Webber

2013  Virginia Mason Challenge Cup Championships Girls ’96 Black coached by Randy Hanson 2013  Virginia Mason Challenge Cup Championships Boys ’01 Black coached by Peter Voiles  2013  Virginia Mason Challenge Cup Championships Girls ’01 Black coached by Todd Murray 2013  Virginia Mason Challenge Cup Championships Boys ’02 White coached by Steve Tollan   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.  "Creating champions on the field and in life," is more than just motto at Washington Premier F.C. Please visit our legacy section to learn more.

WPFC owns the best field complex in Washington State. From late spring to early fall teams are able to spread out over the 20 acres providing an incomparable training and game experience. Unfortunately, from late September to May, we are at the mercy of the weather, and during that time, we are forced onto one turf field for both training and games. Please click here to read the entire message from WPFC BoD President & Technical Director.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, April 5^th 2013

WCDA ANNOUNCES THE EXPANSION OF THEIR ELITE SOCCER PROGRAM

WCDA Director Greg Ion Is Pleased To Announce the Introduction of the Girls WCDA Program

“After 3 years of establishing the Boys WCDA, we knew it was time to bring the girls into the program," states Ion. "We are looking forward to the opportunity of supporting and growing the Girls WCDA into an elite and premiere program." 

(Seattle, WA) - Western College Development Association, a premier youth soccer program focused on established and elite clubs, delivers consistent, high-quality competition and college readiness services for its members. WCDA is proud to welcome into this program Arsenal (CO), Colorado Storm (CO), Boulder FC (CO), New Mexico Rush (NM), Rio Soccer Club (NM), La Roca (UT), Crossfire Premier (WA), Washington Premier (WA), FC Portland (OR), Oswego Southside Soccer Academy (OR), San Juan SC (CA), Juventus (CA), Diablo (CA), De Anza (CA), Eastside FC (WA), FC Nova (ID), Santa Barbra (CA), Fullerton Rangers (CA), Albion (CA), San Diego (CA), Carlsbad (CA), Downtown Las Vegas (NV), Central Cal Blue (CA), Players SC (NV), LA Premier FC (CA) and South Bay Force (CA) as one of the founding members of the Girls initiative. More Clubs to be announced in the next few weeks. Each of these clubs has done outstanding work, and WCDA is thrilled to begin working with the girls teams. They join the thirty youth Boys soccer clubs that currently form the WCDA, with teams representing clubs in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Oklahoma and Colorado.

"Washington Premier is excited to hear about of the expansion of the WCDA to the girls side.  Our boy’s teams have benefited from the competition and I am pleased that our girl’s program will have additional opportunities to showcase and test their talent beyond the state of Washington”, says Seth Spidahl, Technical Director of Washington Premier Football Club.   

In place is a solid foundation of WCDA clubs, and it is anticipated to have 25-30 Girls programs in year one. WCDA currently has three conferences - Mountain, North Pacific and Southwest Pacific. The top teams from each conference will be invited to Seattle in May 2014 for the College Showcase Finals. 

WCDA has partnered with some of the top college Showcases including SOCAL Showcase (LA Premier), Carlsbad November Nights (Carlsbad SC), and Players College Showcase (Players Club). These showcases attract soccer coaches from numerous elite colleges, and all WCDA teams participate in these prestigious events.

The Girls WCDA will also highlight players in the U16 and U17 division of the program. An All WCDA Team will be chosen to participate in the Finals Showcase in May. Players invited to the All WCDA team will only contribute to travels costs, and WCDA will cover all other expenses.

The WCDA will continue to create a solid platform of high quality competition and enhanced college readiness opportunities for the Boys WCDA and is thrilled to instill and foster this base for the new Girls program. 

21st Annual Rainier Challenge Tournament

Girls Registration Deadline: May 27th
Boy’s Registration Deadline: June 3rd

Age Groups: Girls and Boys U11 Dev through U19
Girl’s Weekend: Thursday, June 6th – Sunday, June 9th
Boys Weekend: Thursday, June 14th – Sunday, June 16th

2nd Annual River Jam Challenge Tournament
Age Groups: Boys and Girls U10-U18 Thursday (if needed),
August 8th - Sunday, August 11th
Registration Deadline: July 29th Costs: $450 (includes parking)

Bio: Defender/midfielder Wetzel was a four-year starter for Oregon State University from 2007-10 and earned a call up to the U.S Women’s U-23 National Team in 2010. The Pacific Northwest native joined Thorns FC as a Discovery Player signing on April 5, 2013. 

2010: Made two substitute appearances for the U.S. Women’s U-23 National Team in friendlies against Oregon State (April 22, 2010) and the University of Portland (April 26, 2010).

2012: Tallied one goal and two assists in seven appearances (4 starts) for the semi-professional Ottawa Fury of the USL W-League, helping the Fury capture its first-ever W-League championship … 2011: Scored one goal in three appearances (2 starts) for Ottawa during the 2011 W-League season … 2010: Registered two goals and one assist in nine matches (5 starts) for Ottawa … 2009: Appeared in five matches for the Fury, logging 258 minutes played … 2008: Netted two goals and one assist in 10 matches (5 starts) for Ottawa.

Set the Oregon State single-season record with 12 assists during her senior campaign in 2010 … Finished the year with two goals and 12 assists and also recorded a team-high 74 shots … Finished her career ranked fifth on the team’s all-time chart with 138 shots and tied for third with 81 games played … Ranks second all-time in Beavers history with 22 career assists, one shy of the top mark of 23 set by Jenna Leavitt (1990-94) … Was an NSCAA All-Pacific Region Second-Team honoree as a senior … Named to the All-PAC-10 Conference Second-Team list … Finished her collegiate career with seven goals and 22 assists … Helped guide the Beavers to a second straight NCAA Tournament berth …Scored twice against Ohio State in a NCAA First Round match on Nov. 13, 2009 … Defensive efforts helped guide the Beavers to a school-record 0.90 goals-against average for the season … 2008: Played in 19 games (all starts) … Registered a team-high three assists … 2007: Appeared in 19 games as a true freshman (15 starts) … Ranked third on the team with three assists.  click here for Courtney complete College Bio.

The ECNL All-Event Teams are selected based upon nominations from coaches and scouts based upon individual and team performances over the course of the three-game event. At the Dallas event, three clubs placed at least three players on All-Event Teams. A total of 25 different ECNL Member Clubs were represented among the 44 honored players.

For a complete listing of the  Dallas All-Event Teams for the 2012-2013 ECNL National Event Series - Click Here

Please mail completed applications to: Washington Premier F.C., Attn: Athena Scholar Athlete Award, PO Box 111643 Tacoma, WA 98411. Applications must be post marked by May 15^th. All applicants will be notified of acceptance of their application and award winners will be recognized at our Club’s Rainier Challenge soccer tournament in June, 2013.

Black:  2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 - Gk Jersey no number

White:  16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 - GK Jersey no number

Navy:  30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43 - GK Jersey no number

Gold:  44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57 - GK Jersey no number

All U11 teams will use the following numbering system:

• Each team is provided with one goalie jersey; numbers can be 0, 00, 1, 18
• Numbers that are available for field players are 1-19

Age groups with multiple teams that play  11 v 11 will use the following numbering system:

• U12 through U16 that can have 18 players rostered, the numbers that are available are 1-19 with the GK’s being either number 0, 00, 1, or 18.
   
• U17 through U19 that can have 22 players rostered, the numbers that are available are 1-22 with the GK’s being either number 0, 00, 1, or 18.
   
• ECNL U14 through U18 that can have 26 players rostered, the numbers numbers that are available are 1-26 with the GK’s being either number 0, 00, 1, or 18.

WPFC HS Girls participating in Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) fall soccer earned one state MVP Kaylie Rozell, 2A, Sumner High School and over 15 other state selections.  Congratulations to all players selected and you make WPFC proud. Please click here to see the full list of honors.

USYS Far West Regional

2011 US Youth Soccer National President’s Cup Finalist

The girls G95 Black team recently completed a memorable season by playing for a National Championship in Des Moines, Iowa participating in the National Presidents Cup falling 2-0 to FC Fusion of Kansas.

The journey began in  January with RCL league play where the team won the 2nd Division posting a 9-0-1 mark with hard fought wins over bitter rivals Crossfire and Eastside along the way.  A milestone was crossed as this team will be the first “B” team to advance to Division 1 play with the league crown.  Next up came the Challenge Cup and a chance to erase the past 2 years of bitter exits losing in the semi-finals last year to Eastside on kicks from the mark and a finals defeat to Crossfire in 2009.  This year’s group took those losses to heart  and earned a Championship rematch facing arch rival Crossfire in what turned out to be a slugfest with WPFC claiming the crown 2-1, going 6-0 in Challenge Cup play.

Next in the journey came a trip to Salt Lake City and a chance to perform against the Regions finest.  Facing teams from Utah, Alaska, Northern and Southern California, and of course our nemesis Crossfire, the team buried the competition going 5-0 winning the Region Championship with a 4-0 blistering of Real So Cal Blues.  That day will remain fresh in everyone’s minds as the weather turned into perfect WPFC conditions with gusty winds, 50 degree temperatures and sideways rain.  So Cal stayed in their tent until game time watching our girls warm up as if it was a Thursday night in November.  We knew we had them when the whistle blew to start the match……

With that victory the dream of playing for a National Championship was becoming a reality.  Frantic planning and short lead times were met by a team of supporters to make the trip to Iowa a reality and off we went.  The saying “you just can’t get there from here” kept ringing in my ears as we had players, families and friends scattered all across the US trying to get to Des Moines.  Arriving a day early was a blessing as it allowed the team to acclimate to the heat, humidity and time changes.  Up first was a match against Texas (a team that many thought would be the team to beat) at 8am.  Thankfully, the games were all early and helped offset the hot and humid climate.  The team came out firing on all cylinders and overwhelmed the Texans with 3 first half goals from Whitney Lowe, Madison Adams and Gabriela Pelogi.  Defense has been the strong suit all season and this game was no different with Lauren Crimi, Sierra Shugarts, Chanelle Pederson, Brittney Martin and Alicia Williams shutting down the Texas attack.  The second half was more of the same with Madison Adams adding another goal to put the team up 4-0 and allowing Coach Dan Leeming to take the foot off the gas.  Final score 4-2.  Day two’s match was against New York on a hot, muggy day.  The team was sluggish to start and the New Yorkers were dominating play.  Once the team woke up and realized they were in a fight the game turned quickly in favor of WPFC.  Gabriela Pelogi strikes first getting the 1-0 lead but New York ties it up 15 minutes later.  Whitney Lowe scores in the waning moment of the half to make it 2-1 at the break.  Second half was all WPFC as the team steamrolled their way home with goals from Madison Adams, Zoe Keskey, Sierra Shugarts and another from Whitney Lowe with Ashleigh Cade and Lindsey Hanbidge assisting .  Again, the defense gets feisty and shuts down the Capitals with Crimi, Sierra Shugarts and Brittney Martin playing big in the back.  Final 6-1.  Day three pits the River Road gals against KC Fusion from Kansas.  From the start we see that Kansas is fast, athletic and aggressive.  The fist fight is on and both teams go toe to toe with plenty of physical play.  Megan Charlton playing big in goal.  The second half finds Kansas scoring in the 8th minute to take the 1-0 lead.  Twenty minutes later Ashleigh Cade makes a beautiful diagonal pass to Gabriela Pelogi who is able to drive it home for the goal.  1-1 final with a rematch of the same teams teeing it up for the National Championship.  We wake up to 95 degree temperatures and humidity in the 100% range making it the worst weather day of the tournament.  This doesn’t bode well for the team and the Kansan’s take full advantage scoring in the second minute for a quick 1-0 lead.  The next 76 minutes was knock down, physical play with both teams having a difficult time getting any offensive attack going as the defenses were playing huge!  With time running out, Dan pushes several additional players forward trying to get the equalizer but to no avail.  In the 78th minute Fusion strikes again on the counter attack catching WPFC in an outmanned position and their striker finds the net to put the final touches on a hard fought match.  2-0 final and the dream of claiming the National Championship if over.

Although losing in the National Championship match leaves a bitter taste in our mouths there is plenty of greatness to celebrate.  Winning the elusive Challenge Cup State title while beating a Crossfire team that always seemed to have our number.  Experiencing a Regional event for the first time seeing how awesome it is for the teams there and how well they are treated…..and winning it by beating the big bad So Cal Blues!  Nationals!  The word says it all.  Four teams vying to claim the National title and being able to say we had a shot!  Going 22-1-2 with the lone defeat and 1 of the ties coming at the hands of the eventual National Champion.  All of these memories and more will be placed in the memory banks of all of those that had the chance to participate in this great run. 

On behalf of the parents, WPFC staff and the entire organization a huge shout out goes to this team for a fantastic season.  On behalf of the players, they’d like to thank their parents for the undying support in this 15 month long season and a special “Thank You” to Charlie Dent for always believing in them, to coaches Bill and Mike White for building the foundation of this great team and to Coach Dan Leeming for asking them to dream big, believe in themselves and work hard to find that greatness he knew they all possessed.

Congratulations ladies you have made us all proud!

2011 US Club National X Cup Super Group Champions

Temperatures were not the only thing hot in Boise as the girls 96 ECNL team wrapped up the summer tournament schedule with a victory at the US Club National Cup held in Boise, Idaho, clinching the Super Group Title. Coach Seth Spidahl and the 96 ECNL squad had a great run at the National event defeating Bay Oaks SC Botafogo and Sonoma County Alliance, two very strong California teams in pool play. Those wins, guaranteed the team a spot in the finals where they faced the NSA Premier Jaguars, the reigning Illinois State Champions.   Having lost to the Jaguars 2-1 in preliminary play, the Premier girls took to the field and played a solid game, limiting the Jaguars to one goal off a set piece, while finding the back of the net twice. Check out the last day of action at the National Championships Championship Day Highlights. This is the first US Club National Title won by a Washington Premier Team. 

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. Alumni who come from diverse backgrounds and enjoy a wide variety of expertise in soccer. Please visit our Legacy section dedicated to the accomplishments of our players at the state, regional, and national level.

WPFC is excited to announce Kelly Bendixen has been hired to the position of GK coach, which encompasses the role of coaching for the entire program for the upcoming year. Seth Spidahl said, “I know last year it (coaching) was split between youth and senior GK’s... Kelly will now train every GK in the club as I wanted to get to one person for this position.“ All GK training will be every Monday starting this Monday 4/4.

Our coaching philosophy is heavily based around technique, because the more technical a goalkeeper becomes, the less prone to mistakes he or she is. By lessing the amount of mistakes, the goalkeeper becomes more consistent, and consistency in goalkeepers is an attribute desired at every level on the pitch

Kelly Bendixen has recently finished his 15th and final year as an Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach at the University of Puget Sound (UPS), serving for five years with the Men’s soccer program, and the last 10 years with the Women’s program. As a former All-Conference member of the Men’s team at UPS, he brings a wealth of experience and talent for developing goalkeepers. Bendixen has a U.S.S.F. National "A" Coaching License and a NSCAA National Level I Goalkeeping Diploma.

He is also a licensed Washington State staff Goalkeeper Instructor for youth ages 8-13 and 13-19. He has recently served as a staff goalkeeper coach for Tony DiCicco’s Soccer Plus Goalkeeping School and with various youth teams and organizations including FC Royals and FC United Premier Club, Norpoint Soccer Club, and the Washington State Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program.

Also, please visit our "Coaches" page to learn more about the rest of our coaching staff and view a coach’s bio.

BOYS U11 DIVISION	GIRLS U11 DIVISION
Group A Crossfire Premier ’01 Black (WA) FC Alliance B01 Gold (WA) RSA Alliance WA) VUSA Timbers 01 Red (WA) FC Nova (ID) Washington Premier FC 01 Black (WA)	Group A Crossfire Premier G01 (WA) FC Crush (WA) FC Nova (ID) Northwest Nationals G99 Red (WA) VUSA Timbers G01 Red (WA) Washington Premier FC 01 Black (WA)
Group B Coquitlam Metro Ford B01 (BC) OPL Qualifier 1 (OR) OPL Qualifier 2 (OR)  OPL Qualifier 3 (OR)  OPL Qualifier 4 (OR)  OPL Qualifier 5 (OR)	Group B Coquitlam Metro Ford G01 (BC) OPL Qualifier 1 (OR) OPL Qualifier 2 (OR)  OPL Qualifier 3 (OR)  OPL Qualifier 4 (OR)    OPL Qualifier 5 (OR)
BOYS U12 DIVISION	GIRLS U12 DIVISION
Group A Boise Nationals (ID) Crossfire Premier B00 Black  (WA)  Crossfire Premier B00 Hattrup  (WA)  FC Alliance B00 Gold  (WA)  FC Nova - SuperNova  (WA)  ISC Gunners (WA) Washington Premier FC 00 Black (WA)	Group A Crossfire Premier G00 Reynolds (WA) FC Nova U12 Puma (ID) Idaho Rush (ID) ISC Gunners (WA) Northwest Nationals G00 Red (WA) Pacific Northwest SC G00 (WA) Washington Premier FC G00 Black (WA)
Group B Bridlemile SC Portland B00 (OR) Coquitlam Metro Ford B00 (BC) FC Portland 2000B Navy (OR) Magnuson Ford Mariners FC B00 (BC) Southside SC Azzuri (OR) VUSA Timbers B00 (WA) OPL Qualifier 5 (OR)	Group B Clackamas United (OR) Coquitlam Metro Ford G00 (BC) ESUFC Aston Villa (OR) FC Portland 2000G Navy (OR) FC Salmon Creek Nemesis G00 (WA) Magnuson Ford Mariners FC G00 (BC) VUSA Timbers Red Wolvert (WA)
BOYS U13 DIVISION	GIRLS U13 DIVISION
Group A Coquitlam Metro Ford B99 (WA) Crossfire Premier B99 James  (WA)  FC Alliance B99 Alcatraz  (WA) Washington Premier FC 99 Black  (WA) Magnuson Ford Mariners FC B99 (BC)  Northwest Nationals B99 Red  (WA) South Fraser SC (BC)	Group A Crossfire Premier G99 Crum A (WA) Crossfire Premier G99 Crum B (WA) FC Nova - SuperNova Puma (ID) FC Nova - TCC (ID) Northwest Nationals G99 Red (WA) Washington Premier FC G99 Black (WA) Washington Rush G98 Nike (WA)
Group B Boise Nationals Arsenal (ID) FC Portland 1999B Navy (OR) Hood River (OR) Northeast United NEU Roma (OR) Pacific Fire B99 (OR) VUSA Timbers B99 Red (WA) Westside Metros Barca (OR)	Group B Coquitlam Metro Ford G99 Aftershock (BC) Eugene Metro FC Athletica Blue (OR) FC Portland 1999G Navy (OR) Magnuson Ford Mariners FC G99 (BC) OPL Qualifier (OR) South Fraser SC (BC) Tualatin Hills United SC Zirconium (OR) VUSA Timbers G99 Red (WA)
BOYS U14 DIVISION	GIRLS U14 DIVISION
Group A Crossfire Premier B98 James (WA) Pacific Northwest SC B98  (WA)  VUSA Timbers B98 Red  (WA)  Washington Premier FC 98 Black  (WA)  WPFC Fury  (WA)  Washington Rush B98 Nike  (WA)	Group A Cobra Azzurri (WA) Crossfire Premier G98 Reece (WA) FC Nova (ID) Idaho Rush (ID) VUSA Timbers G98 Red (WA) Washington Premier FC G98 Black (WA)
Group B Boise Nationals Inter (ID) Eastside Timbers Alliance (OR) FC Portland 1998B Navy (OR) South Fraser SC (BC) Westside Metros Usonians (OR) OPL Qualifier	Group B FC Portland 1998G Navy (OR) FC Salmon Creek Nemesis 98 (WA) Mountain United (BC) South Fraser SC (BC) WST Copa TS (OR) Tualatin Hills United SC Onyx (OR)

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.