Washington Youth Soccer Approved to Host Three National-Level Courses In 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (February 23 , 2010) - Washington Youth Soccer, the largest youth soccer organization in the state, announced Tuesday that the association has received approval from U.S. Soccer and US Youth Soccer to host three national-level coaching courses in 2010 — including two prestigious National “C” License courses and a National Youth License. |
Sounders FC Names Dick McCormick as Academy Manager/Head Coach
Friday, February 12, 2010 RENTON, WASH. – The Seattle Sounders FC today named longtime professional player and local youth coach Dick McCormick as Manager/Head Coach of the Sounders FC Youth Academy. Read the full press release, click Read More. Players interested in trying out for the Sounders FC USSDA teams need to visit the www.soundersfc.com website and look under youth. |
Two Washington Youth Soccer Teams Named Region IV ODP Champions
Thursday, January 21, 2010 1995 and 1996 Boys ODP Teams Sweep Region IV ODP Championships in Phoenix AZ FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday January 21, 2010) — Washington Youth Soccer’s 1995 and 1996 Boys Olympic Development Program (ODP) Teams were crowned champions Tuesday at the 2010 US Youth Soccer Region IV ODP Championships in Phoenix, Ariz. Read More. |
Bill Hurme, Bill Nuttall Elected to Washington Youth Soccer Board
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, December 17) – Washington Youth Soccer President Doug Andreassen announced Thursday that Bill Hurme and Bill Nuttall have been elected to three-year terms on the Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors. |
Dairy Farmers of Washington President's Cup Winners Announced
Friday, December 18, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (December 18, 2009) — Eighteen recreational youth soccer teams from across the state of Washington were crowned champions of the 2009 Dairy Farmers of Washington President’s Cup last weekend, capping an exciting month of competition in Washington Youth Soccer’s largest recreational tournament. |
New State Partner Helps Soccer Parents Find Lost Gear, Provides Fundraising Opportunity For Teams
Monday, December 14, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, December 14, 2009) – Washington Youth Soccer today announced a new partnership with Lost And Returned, an Internet-based recover service that allows members to locate and retrieve lost gear, clothing, and equipment through a simple, anonymous system. Through the new partnership, Washington Youth Soccer members will also have access to Lost And Returned’s fundraising program, which provides the opportunity for members to continue earning proceeds for up to three years from the start of the program. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces Gary White as Technical Director
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, October 6, 2009) – Washington Youth Soccer proudly announces soccer industry talent Gary White joins the staff as Technical Director. White, a USSF National ‘A’ License coach and USSF National instructor who has been an Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup and a CONCACAF Gold Cup Head Coach, will now lead the daily technical operations and technical coaching staff of all Washington Youth Soccer player and coaching programs. He will also oversee the implementation of the strategic change plan in all existing and new programs. |
State Office Welcomes David Griffiths to the team!
Monday, September 21, 2009 Washington Youth Soccer welcomes David Griffiths to the State Office staff to oversee membership development and community outreach programs. Griffiths will support, expand and execute current and new member programs and facilitate new community outreach programs to promote physical fitness and local soccer opportunities to all children across Washington State. Click here to learn more. |
Washington Youth Soccer Partners with Shutterfly
Monday, September 14, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, September 14, 2009) –Washington Youth Soccer today announced that Shutterfly, Inc.(NASDAQ:SFLY), the leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, is bringing easy photo sharing capabilities to Washington Youth Soccer members. Shutterfly’s FREE Youth Sports Share sites allow team parents to share photos, communicate, create team memories and more. Shutterfly will also be offering a free team poster to every Washington Youth Soccer member who signs up on a team website. To start your own Shutterfly Share site today, click here. |
SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC LAUNCHES NEW ELITE YOUTH SYSTEM
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer Join to Advance Youth Soccer Development Programs in Washington State FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, July 30) – Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer have partnered to enhance and expand the youth soccer development system in Washington State. The partnership between Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer on youth development programs will create a system that provides additional levels and avenues to elite play. Seattle Sounders FC y La Asociacion de Fútbol Juvenil de Washington se unen para mejorar los programas de desarrollo de Fútbol en el Estado de Washington FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Jueves 30 de Julio) – Seattle Sounders FC y la Asociación de Fútbol Juvenil se han unido para mejorar y expandir el sistema de desarrollo de jóvenes futbolistas del Estado de Washington. Esta unión creará un sistema de programas para dar acceso a niveles de entrenamiento profesional para los jóvenes futbolistas con talento Click here to read more in English.
Click here to read more in Spanish. |
Washington Youth Soccer Launches Concussion Educational Materials
Monday, July 20, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, July 20) – On May 14, 2009 Governor Christine Gregoire signed House Bill 1824 – also known as the Zackery Lystedt Law – which will directly affect youth sports and head injury policies. In preparation of the law becoming effective on July 26, 2009, Washington Youth Soccer has launched a concussion education section on its website. Here you will be able to find resources that explain the law in detail, describe the signs and symptoms of concussion, and outline the steps clubs, associations, coaches, parents and athletes need to take to ensure they are in compliance with the law. CLICK HERE to view the material |
Washington Youth Soccer Names Terry Fisher Executive Director
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASH. (June 1) – Washington Youth Soccer President Doug Andreassen announced Monday that Terry Fisher has been named the association’s Executive Director, effective immediately. As Executive Director, Fisher will oversee all day-to-day operations of the sixth-largest state youth soccer association under the US Youth Soccer umbrella, including budget, operations, tournaments and office management. Read the full press release here. |
Washington Youth Soccer participates in Signing of Concussion Bill
Friday, May 15, 2009 
Washington approves law that prohibits sports play after concussion
Experts say: “When in doubt, sit them out” OLYMPIA – The Brain Injury Association of Washington (BIAWA) today applauded Gov. Christine Gregoire for signing the nation’s toughest return-to-play law, requiring medical clearance of youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion, before sending them back in the game, practice or training.
Learn more by reading the entire BIAWA press release and look for more information to come soon from Washington Youth Soccer. |
Washington Youth Soccer Awards $19,000 To Scholarship Winners
Thursday, April 16, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, April 13) –Washington Youth Soccer today announced the winners of the Scholarship Program. In total Washington Youth Soccer will award the sum of $19,000 to help provide financial support to young student athletes faced with rising college costs. |
Washington Youth Soccer’s Alum, Chris Henderson Inducted to WIAA Hall of Fame
Thursday, March 26, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, March 19) – On Wednesday, April 15, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and The Seattle Times will induct its 2009 class into the Hall of Fame. Included in this elite class of coaches, administrators, officials and professional athletes is Washington Youth Soccer alumni and local soccer phenom Chris Henderson. |
SoccerPalooza Awards Dinner Keynote Speaker Announced
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASH. (Mar. 10) – Washington Youth Soccer announced Tuesday that Sounders FC Senior Vice President of Business Operations Gary Wright will deliver the keynote address at the association’s annual SoccerPalooza, Awards Dinner and Sounders Celebration, Sat., May 9 at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces signed agreement with Labor and Industries
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Washington Youth Soccer has signed an agreement with the State of Washington Labor and Industries (L&I). The agreement states Washington Youth Soccer will be responsible for reporting and paying the L&I premiums for all youth soccer games played under the Washington Youth Soccer banner effective January 1, 2009. Please note: Associations are NOT required to pay or report to Labor and Industry for referee activity for this calendar year. Associations ARE required to report wages for other people considered employees. Washington Youth Soccer will report to L&I a list of all member associations and clubs so that L&I can cross reference and effectively not bill the Association and/or club but rather only bill Washington Youth Soccer.
Click learn more to read the agreement. |
Washington Youth Soccer Donates Funds to Help Michelle French
Thursday, February 12, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, February 12) – After its two and half month fundraising campaign to raise money for Kent-born Olympian and local soccer coach Michelle French in her battle against a rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Washington Youth Soccer will present a check for $5,170 to Michelle at Starfire Sports on Sunday, February 15th. Click learn more to read the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Partners With MVP Physical Therapy To Ensure Soccer Safety
Monday, January 19, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, January 19) – With over 125,000 youth soccer players actively competing in matches and tournaments this year, Washington Youth Soccer has recently teamed up with MVP Physical Therapy, a private, locally owned and operated multi-specialty therapy practice, to help keep players safe on and off the pitch. Click learn more to read the entire press release. |
Seattle Sounders FC Youth Development Program 2009
Monday, December 29, 2008 Seattle Sounders FC, in cooperation with Washington Youth Soccer, presents the first 2009 Youth Development Program at Starfire Sports. The YDP will start January 12, 2009 and run for six consecutive Monday nights listed below. The sessions will be split into position specific groups and are designed to complement the current club soccer training experience of the participants. Click read more for the entire press release. |
Official Partnership Sets a New Challenge for Washington Youth Soccer Players
Friday, December 19, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Friday, December 19) – In an effort to improve players’ soccer skills and overall development, Washington Youth soccer has joined forces with a new partner, Star 1 Soccer. As the “Official Soccer Skills Challenger” for youth soccer players in Washington State players will now be able to practice and test their fundamental game skills with the various fun Star 1 Soccer Skills Challenges and be eligible to receive certificates and prizes. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces New Electronic Newsletter For Soccer Members
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, December 17) – As an integral part of its strategic plan to effectively and consistently communicate with its members and the larger soccer community, Washington Youth Soccer will debut the inaugural edition of its electronic newsletter in January 2009. The new e-newsletter will be emailed to all registered Washington Youth Soccer members in alternating months and enhance the information currently provided by the state’s home website (www.wsysa.com) and hard copy publication, Play On! |
Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors Special Announcement
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (November 4, 2008) –The Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors is officially announcing the resignation of Mr. Todd McGann, who has been the association's full-time Executive Director, effective the 28th of October. Mr. McGann held the association's highest staff leadership position in the organization in recent years and is now pursuing a new professional direction. Washington Youth Soccer will seek a suitable replacement with a regional and national-level executive search without delay.Click learn more to read the full press release. |
Nomination Forms Now Available for Washington Youth Soccer’s Annual Awards
Thursday, October 30, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, October 30) – Washington Youth Soccer is currently accepting nominations for several awards to be presented at its 2009 Annual Awards Dinner next April. Held in conjunction with SoccerPalooza, Washington Youth Soccer’s highly attended community event, the annual awards dinner celebrates the accomplishments of statewide nominees in nine categories. Click learn more to read the full press release. Click here to download the nomination forms. |
Swedish Star Freddie Ljungberg Signs On
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 RENTON, WASH.- The Seattle Sounders FC has signed midfielder Freddie Ljungberg to a multi-year contract, the team announced today. Ljungberg starred for 10 seasons in the English Premier League and served as captain of Sweden during this past summer's European Championships. Click learn more to read the full press release.   |
Washington Youth Soccer Unveils New U11-U14 Spring League
Monday, October 13, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, October 8) – In an effort to provide players with more opportunities to remain competitive throughout the entire soccer season, Washington Youth Soccer recently announced the establishment of a U11-U14 Spring League for Boys and Girls. Scheduled to run throughout February and March, the Spring League was developed to coincide with the recent changes to the soccer calendar that were approved last fall. Click learn more to read the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces Special Council Meeting To Present New Infrastructure
Friday, October 03, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, September 25) – After months of extensive evaluation, the Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors, with the assistance of Jan Glick & Associates, has successfully developed the organizational framework for the Constitutional Convention. In order to share the Board of Directors’ new strategy, initiatives and benefits to its members, Washington Youth Soccer will host a Special Council meeting for association presidents and MAR representatives on Saturday, November 8th at the SeaTac Courtyard by Marriott from 1:30 pm – 5 pm. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces State Cup Dates
Monday, September 29, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, September 25) – With tournament season set to kick off in 2009, Washington Youth Soccer recently announced dates for three of its highly anticipated State Cup tournaments; the Fred Meyer Commissioners’ Cup, the Challenge Cup and the elite US Youth Soccer Washington State Championships (Championship Cup). |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces the 08-09 Olympic Development Coaching Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, September 16) – In partnership with the Seattle Sounders FC, Washington Youth Soccer has infused new energy into one of its most elite programs by announcing the 2008-2009 Coaching Staff for the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Click Read or Learn More for the complete list of coaches and full press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Players Selected for 2008 Regional and National Teams
Thursday, September 04, 2008 Correction- Inadvertently we failed to recognize Lily Hanson for her achievement in making the Girls '92 Regional ODP Pool. We apologize for this error. Congratulations Lily! Please see the corrected press release below. FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, September 4) – Proving that once again Washington Youth Soccer has some of the nation’s most elite talent, a total of 25 local Olympic Development Players (ODP) were recently named to the US Youth Soccer Region IV player pools and National player pools. Click Learn or Read More for the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces Its 2008-2009 Volunteer Committee Chairs
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, August 26) – Since inception, Washington Youth Soccer has relied on the work and dedication of volunteer State Committees Chairs in order to fulfill its mission of fostering the growth and development of youths through the sport of soccer. These positions are critical to the success of Washington Youth Soccer and therefore play a prominent role in the execution of state procedure and policy. Click Learn or Read more to view the entire press release. |
Ten Game Fall Season Set For Washington Youth Soccer’s State League
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, August 19) – Washington Youth Soccer’s Board of Directors approved to change the Fall State League season format from fourteen games to ten games starting in September 2008. This new format will impact more than 4,000 players participating in the Washington State Premier League (WSPL) and Washington State Youth Development League (WSYDL), at the Girls Under-13 through Under-14 age groups and the Boys Under-13 through Under-19 age groups. |
Washington Youth Soccer Conducts Comprehensive Strategic Review with Plans for Future Success
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, August 19) – Over the past forty years, Washington Youth Soccer has established itself as one of the most successful and progressive state youth soccer associations in the country. To continue this precedence and ensure positive strategic growth for the next forty plus years, Washington Youth Soccer has secured the assistance of Jan Glick & Associates, a management consulting company specializing in nonprofit organizations. Over the course of the project, Jan Glick & Associates will evaluate, revamp and augment Washington Youth Soccer’s current operating procedures, governing documents, infrastructure, and systems. |
Sounders FC Signs Celebrated Goalkeeper
Friday, August 15, 2008 Washington native Kasey Keller returns home to play for MLS team KIRKLAND, WASH. – The Seattle Sounders FC signed American goalkeeper Kasey Keller to a multi-year contract, the team announced today. Keller is the second player to sign with the club, whose inaugural season begins in 2009. Keller is a four-time World Cup participant and one of the first American goalkeepers to become a regular in the English Premier League. He was named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year an unprecedented three times (1997, 1999 and 2005). “Kasey is arguably the top goalkeeper that the United States has ever produced,” said General Manager Adrian Hanauer. “He is a natural leader and those leadership qualities should be of enormous value to Sounders FC.” Born in Olympia, Keller has played more than 600 matches for club and country. He has earned an American goalkeeper record of 102 international caps and 53 wins for USA, including 47 shutouts. In his only previous professional appearances in Seattle, Keller did not allow a goal in three international wins, including two at Qwest Field. |
Seattle Sounders FC Teams Up with Washington Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program
Friday, August 01, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, July 30) – The new Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer have teamed up once again; this time to strengthen the development process for players participating in the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Working together, this partnership will provide the perfect opportunity for the state to enhance the skill level of some of its most elite players while evaluating every aspect of the ODP program including its infrastructure, processes, and the role it plays in the ever-changing soccer landscape. Click here to take a closer look into the New ODP and Youth Development Programs. |
Washington Youth Soccer Revises Age Verification Process
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, July 22) – In an effort to minimize potential threats of identity theft, Washington Youth Soccer has recently revised its age verification procedure to safeguard its 128,000 players and families. By partnering with its online registration system provider, Bonzi, Washington Youth Soccer is now able to provide hundreds of Association and Club Registrars a more efficient way to verify and protect sensitive registration information. To read the complete Press Release please click here
To download the Age Verification Form visit the Forms & Publications section of our website. [READMORE] |
Seattle Sounders FC Launch Youth Development Program
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Friday, July 18) – The Seattle Sounders FC, in cooperation with Washington Youth Soccer, introduces the Youth Development Program (YDP). Supplementing the current youth soccer club experience, the YDP will run for boys and girls ages 8-17 in six week increments at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila working on the technical aspects of soccer in a professional and enjoyable environment. |
Washington Youth Soccer reminds Members of Website and Photo release policy importance
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Washington Youth Soccer takes the issue of website security and website practices very seriously. In 2002, Washington Youth Soccer initiated its own Web Site/Home Page Policy (7004-2) that outlines not only the minimum requirements for the Washington Youth Soccer Website, but also any websites operated by any of its members (District/Association/Club/Team). Click here to read the complete letter from the Risk Management Committee Chair To view Washington Youth Soccer’s Website Policy #7004-2 go to about us drop down menu, records, policy and procedures, look for policy #7004-2. [READMORE] |
Washington Youth Soccer Awards Inaugural Cliff McCrath Cup
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, June 4) – Monday night, Washington Youth Soccer fans witnessed history as the Highline Premier FC (HPFC) Heat ‘88 Boys team defeated Crossfire Premier ’88 – Fewing, 3-1, to become the Boys Under-19 US Youth Soccer Washington State Champions and win the inaugural Cliff McCrath Cup. As part of the larger tournament earlier this spring, the Under-19 Championships were held over May 30th – June 1st at the Washington Premier Soccer Complex in Puyallup.  
Click Learn more to read the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Awards $19,000 To Inaugural Scholarship Winners
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, June 4) – After months of comprehensive review and deliberation, Washington Youth Soccer today announced the winners of its inaugural Scholarship Program. In total Washington Youth Soccer will award an unprecedented sum of $19,000 to help provide financial support to young student athletes faced with rising college costs. Click Learn more to read the entire press release. |
The Seattle Sounders and Washington Youth Soccer Announce Additional Summer Soccer Camps
Thursday, May 29, 2008 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (Thursday, May 29) – Due to a growing demand, the Seattle Sounders Soccer Club and Washington Youth Soccer have added an additional summer soccer camp to the original schedule announced this past March. The new camp will be held indoor at The Tacoma Soccer Center from August 4th-8th from 9:00 am to noon every day. Camp registration will be limited to the first 60 participants. Click Seattle Sounders logo for the complete camp listing. 
Click Learn more to read the complete press release. |
Seattle Sounders FC Announce Sponsorship with Microsoft and Xbox 360
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 |
Of The Year Winners Announced
Monday, April 28, 2008 On Saturday, April 26th, Washington Youth Soccer bestowed awards and special recognition upon its most dedicated volunteers and coaches at the 2008 Annual Awards Dinner. Held in conjunction with SoccerPalooza, Washington Youth Soccer’s highly attended community event, more than 500 guests attended the dinner held at the Tacoma Convention Center to celebrate the accomplishments of state-wide nominees in eleven different award categories. To see the list of winners, please click the learn more button below. |
The World's Game Comes to Seattle - Seattle Scores Major League Soccer Team
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 SEATTLE, WASH. - Major League Soccer (MLS) announced today Seattle as the 15th club to begin play during the 2009 season. The Seattle team will play all home matches at Qwest Field. To read the full press release click here. 
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Washington Youth Soccer Approved to Host Three National-Level Courses In 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (February 23 , 2010) - Washington Youth Soccer, the largest youth soccer organization in the state, announced Tuesday that the association has received approval from U.S. Soccer and US Youth Soccer to host three national-level coaching courses in 2010 — including two prestigious National “C” License courses and a National Youth License. |
Sounders FC Names Dick McCormick as Academy Manager/Head Coach
Friday, February 12, 2010 RENTON, WASH. – The Seattle Sounders FC today named longtime professional player and local youth coach Dick McCormick as Manager/Head Coach of the Sounders FC Youth Academy. Read the full press release, click Read More. Players interested in trying out for the Sounders FC USSDA teams need to visit the www.soundersfc.com website and look under youth. |
Two Washington Youth Soccer Teams Named Region IV ODP Champions
Thursday, January 21, 2010 1995 and 1996 Boys ODP Teams Sweep Region IV ODP Championships in Phoenix AZ FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday January 21, 2010) — Washington Youth Soccer’s 1995 and 1996 Boys Olympic Development Program (ODP) Teams were crowned champions Tuesday at the 2010 US Youth Soccer Region IV ODP Championships in Phoenix, Ariz. Read More. |
Bill Hurme, Bill Nuttall Elected to Washington Youth Soccer Board
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, December 17) – Washington Youth Soccer President Doug Andreassen announced Thursday that Bill Hurme and Bill Nuttall have been elected to three-year terms on the Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors. |
Dairy Farmers of Washington President's Cup Winners Announced
Friday, December 18, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (December 18, 2009) — Eighteen recreational youth soccer teams from across the state of Washington were crowned champions of the 2009 Dairy Farmers of Washington President’s Cup last weekend, capping an exciting month of competition in Washington Youth Soccer’s largest recreational tournament. |
New State Partner Helps Soccer Parents Find Lost Gear, Provides Fundraising Opportunity For Teams
Monday, December 14, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, December 14, 2009) – Washington Youth Soccer today announced a new partnership with Lost And Returned, an Internet-based recover service that allows members to locate and retrieve lost gear, clothing, and equipment through a simple, anonymous system. Through the new partnership, Washington Youth Soccer members will also have access to Lost And Returned’s fundraising program, which provides the opportunity for members to continue earning proceeds for up to three years from the start of the program. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces Gary White as Technical Director
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, October 6, 2009) – Washington Youth Soccer proudly announces soccer industry talent Gary White joins the staff as Technical Director. White, a USSF National ‘A’ License coach and USSF National instructor who has been an Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup and a CONCACAF Gold Cup Head Coach, will now lead the daily technical operations and technical coaching staff of all Washington Youth Soccer player and coaching programs. He will also oversee the implementation of the strategic change plan in all existing and new programs. |
State Office Welcomes David Griffiths to the team!
Monday, September 21, 2009 Washington Youth Soccer welcomes David Griffiths to the State Office staff to oversee membership development and community outreach programs. Griffiths will support, expand and execute current and new member programs and facilitate new community outreach programs to promote physical fitness and local soccer opportunities to all children across Washington State. Click here to learn more. |
Washington Youth Soccer Partners with Shutterfly
Monday, September 14, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, September 14, 2009) –Washington Youth Soccer today announced that Shutterfly, Inc.(NASDAQ:SFLY), the leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, is bringing easy photo sharing capabilities to Washington Youth Soccer members. Shutterfly’s FREE Youth Sports Share sites allow team parents to share photos, communicate, create team memories and more. Shutterfly will also be offering a free team poster to every Washington Youth Soccer member who signs up on a team website. To start your own Shutterfly Share site today, click here. |
SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC LAUNCHES NEW ELITE YOUTH SYSTEM
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer Join to Advance Youth Soccer Development Programs in Washington State FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, July 30) – Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer have partnered to enhance and expand the youth soccer development system in Washington State. The partnership between Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer on youth development programs will create a system that provides additional levels and avenues to elite play. Seattle Sounders FC y La Asociacion de Fútbol Juvenil de Washington se unen para mejorar los programas de desarrollo de Fútbol en el Estado de Washington FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Jueves 30 de Julio) – Seattle Sounders FC y la Asociación de Fútbol Juvenil se han unido para mejorar y expandir el sistema de desarrollo de jóvenes futbolistas del Estado de Washington. Esta unión creará un sistema de programas para dar acceso a niveles de entrenamiento profesional para los jóvenes futbolistas con talento Click here to read more in English.
Click here to read more in Spanish. |
Washington Youth Soccer Launches Concussion Educational Materials
Monday, July 20, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, July 20) – On May 14, 2009 Governor Christine Gregoire signed House Bill 1824 – also known as the Zackery Lystedt Law – which will directly affect youth sports and head injury policies. In preparation of the law becoming effective on July 26, 2009, Washington Youth Soccer has launched a concussion education section on its website. Here you will be able to find resources that explain the law in detail, describe the signs and symptoms of concussion, and outline the steps clubs, associations, coaches, parents and athletes need to take to ensure they are in compliance with the law. CLICK HERE to view the material |
Washington Youth Soccer Names Terry Fisher Executive Director
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASH. (June 1) – Washington Youth Soccer President Doug Andreassen announced Monday that Terry Fisher has been named the association’s Executive Director, effective immediately. As Executive Director, Fisher will oversee all day-to-day operations of the sixth-largest state youth soccer association under the US Youth Soccer umbrella, including budget, operations, tournaments and office management. Read the full press release here. |
Washington Youth Soccer participates in Signing of Concussion Bill
Friday, May 15, 2009
Washington approves law that prohibits sports play after concussion
Experts say: “When in doubt, sit them out” OLYMPIA – The Brain Injury Association of Washington (BIAWA) today applauded Gov. Christine Gregoire for signing the nation’s toughest return-to-play law, requiring medical clearance of youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion, before sending them back in the game, practice or training.
Learn more by reading the entire BIAWA press release and look for more information to come soon from Washington Youth Soccer. |
Washington Youth Soccer Awards $19,000 To Scholarship Winners
Thursday, April 16, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, April 13) –Washington Youth Soccer today announced the winners of the Scholarship Program. In total Washington Youth Soccer will award the sum of $19,000 to help provide financial support to young student athletes faced with rising college costs. |
Washington Youth Soccer’s Alum, Chris Henderson Inducted to WIAA Hall of Fame
Thursday, March 26, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, March 19) – On Wednesday, April 15, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and The Seattle Times will induct its 2009 class into the Hall of Fame. Included in this elite class of coaches, administrators, officials and professional athletes is Washington Youth Soccer alumni and local soccer phenom Chris Henderson. |
SoccerPalooza Awards Dinner Keynote Speaker Announced
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASH. (Mar. 10) – Washington Youth Soccer announced Tuesday that Sounders FC Senior Vice President of Business Operations Gary Wright will deliver the keynote address at the association’s annual SoccerPalooza, Awards Dinner and Sounders Celebration, Sat., May 9 at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces signed agreement with Labor and Industries
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Washington Youth Soccer has signed an agreement with the State of Washington Labor and Industries (L&I). The agreement states Washington Youth Soccer will be responsible for reporting and paying the L&I premiums for all youth soccer games played under the Washington Youth Soccer banner effective January 1, 2009. Please note: Associations are NOT required to pay or report to Labor and Industry for referee activity for this calendar year. Associations ARE required to report wages for other people considered employees. Washington Youth Soccer will report to L&I a list of all member associations and clubs so that L&I can cross reference and effectively not bill the Association and/or club but rather only bill Washington Youth Soccer.
Click learn more to read the agreement. |
Washington Youth Soccer Donates Funds to Help Michelle French
Thursday, February 12, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, February 12) – After its two and half month fundraising campaign to raise money for Kent-born Olympian and local soccer coach Michelle French in her battle against a rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Washington Youth Soccer will present a check for $5,170 to Michelle at Starfire Sports on Sunday, February 15th. Click learn more to read the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Partners With MVP Physical Therapy To Ensure Soccer Safety
Monday, January 19, 2009 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Monday, January 19) – With over 125,000 youth soccer players actively competing in matches and tournaments this year, Washington Youth Soccer has recently teamed up with MVP Physical Therapy, a private, locally owned and operated multi-specialty therapy practice, to help keep players safe on and off the pitch. Click learn more to read the entire press release. |
Seattle Sounders FC Youth Development Program 2009
Monday, December 29, 2008 Seattle Sounders FC, in cooperation with Washington Youth Soccer, presents the first 2009 Youth Development Program at Starfire Sports. The YDP will start January 12, 2009 and run for six consecutive Monday nights listed below. The sessions will be split into position specific groups and are designed to complement the current club soccer training experience of the participants. Click read more for the entire press release. |
Official Partnership Sets a New Challenge for Washington Youth Soccer Players
Friday, December 19, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Friday, December 19) – In an effort to improve players’ soccer skills and overall development, Washington Youth soccer has joined forces with a new partner, Star 1 Soccer. As the “Official Soccer Skills Challenger” for youth soccer players in Washington State players will now be able to practice and test their fundamental game skills with the various fun Star 1 Soccer Skills Challenges and be eligible to receive certificates and prizes. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces New Electronic Newsletter For Soccer Members
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, December 17) – As an integral part of its strategic plan to effectively and consistently communicate with its members and the larger soccer community, Washington Youth Soccer will debut the inaugural edition of its electronic newsletter in January 2009. The new e-newsletter will be emailed to all registered Washington Youth Soccer members in alternating months and enhance the information currently provided by the state’s home website (www.wsysa.com) and hard copy publication, Play On! |
Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors Special Announcement
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (November 4, 2008) –The Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors is officially announcing the resignation of Mr. Todd McGann, who has been the association's full-time Executive Director, effective the 28th of October. Mr. McGann held the association's highest staff leadership position in the organization in recent years and is now pursuing a new professional direction. Washington Youth Soccer will seek a suitable replacement with a regional and national-level executive search without delay.Click learn more to read the full press release. |
Nomination Forms Now Available for Washington Youth Soccer’s Annual Awards
Thursday, October 30, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, October 30) – Washington Youth Soccer is currently accepting nominations for several awards to be presented at its 2009 Annual Awards Dinner next April. Held in conjunction with SoccerPalooza, Washington Youth Soccer’s highly attended community event, the annual awards dinner celebrates the accomplishments of statewide nominees in nine categories. Click learn more to read the full press release. Click here to download the nomination forms. |
Swedish Star Freddie Ljungberg Signs On
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 RENTON, WASH.- The Seattle Sounders FC has signed midfielder Freddie Ljungberg to a multi-year contract, the team announced today. Ljungberg starred for 10 seasons in the English Premier League and served as captain of Sweden during this past summer's European Championships. Click learn more to read the full press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Unveils New U11-U14 Spring League
Monday, October 13, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, October 8) – In an effort to provide players with more opportunities to remain competitive throughout the entire soccer season, Washington Youth Soccer recently announced the establishment of a U11-U14 Spring League for Boys and Girls. Scheduled to run throughout February and March, the Spring League was developed to coincide with the recent changes to the soccer calendar that were approved last fall. Click learn more to read the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces Special Council Meeting To Present New Infrastructure
Friday, October 03, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, September 25) – After months of extensive evaluation, the Washington Youth Soccer Board of Directors, with the assistance of Jan Glick & Associates, has successfully developed the organizational framework for the Constitutional Convention. In order to share the Board of Directors’ new strategy, initiatives and benefits to its members, Washington Youth Soccer will host a Special Council meeting for association presidents and MAR representatives on Saturday, November 8th at the SeaTac Courtyard by Marriott from 1:30 pm – 5 pm. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces State Cup Dates
Monday, September 29, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, September 25) – With tournament season set to kick off in 2009, Washington Youth Soccer recently announced dates for three of its highly anticipated State Cup tournaments; the Fred Meyer Commissioners’ Cup, the Challenge Cup and the elite US Youth Soccer Washington State Championships (Championship Cup). |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces the 08-09 Olympic Development Coaching Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, September 16) – In partnership with the Seattle Sounders FC, Washington Youth Soccer has infused new energy into one of its most elite programs by announcing the 2008-2009 Coaching Staff for the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Click Read or Learn More for the complete list of coaches and full press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Players Selected for 2008 Regional and National Teams
Thursday, September 04, 2008 Correction- Inadvertently we failed to recognize Lily Hanson for her achievement in making the Girls '92 Regional ODP Pool. We apologize for this error. Congratulations Lily! Please see the corrected press release below. FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Thursday, September 4) – Proving that once again Washington Youth Soccer has some of the nation’s most elite talent, a total of 25 local Olympic Development Players (ODP) were recently named to the US Youth Soccer Region IV player pools and National player pools. Click Learn or Read More for the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Announces Its 2008-2009 Volunteer Committee Chairs
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, August 26) – Since inception, Washington Youth Soccer has relied on the work and dedication of volunteer State Committees Chairs in order to fulfill its mission of fostering the growth and development of youths through the sport of soccer. These positions are critical to the success of Washington Youth Soccer and therefore play a prominent role in the execution of state procedure and policy. Click Learn or Read more to view the entire press release. |
Ten Game Fall Season Set For Washington Youth Soccer’s State League
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, August 19) – Washington Youth Soccer’s Board of Directors approved to change the Fall State League season format from fourteen games to ten games starting in September 2008. This new format will impact more than 4,000 players participating in the Washington State Premier League (WSPL) and Washington State Youth Development League (WSYDL), at the Girls Under-13 through Under-14 age groups and the Boys Under-13 through Under-19 age groups. |
Washington Youth Soccer Conducts Comprehensive Strategic Review with Plans for Future Success
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, August 19) – Over the past forty years, Washington Youth Soccer has established itself as one of the most successful and progressive state youth soccer associations in the country. To continue this precedence and ensure positive strategic growth for the next forty plus years, Washington Youth Soccer has secured the assistance of Jan Glick & Associates, a management consulting company specializing in nonprofit organizations. Over the course of the project, Jan Glick & Associates will evaluate, revamp and augment Washington Youth Soccer’s current operating procedures, governing documents, infrastructure, and systems. |
Sounders FC Signs Celebrated Goalkeeper
Friday, August 15, 2008 Washington native Kasey Keller returns home to play for MLS team KIRKLAND, WASH. – The Seattle Sounders FC signed American goalkeeper Kasey Keller to a multi-year contract, the team announced today. Keller is the second player to sign with the club, whose inaugural season begins in 2009. Keller is a four-time World Cup participant and one of the first American goalkeepers to become a regular in the English Premier League. He was named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year an unprecedented three times (1997, 1999 and 2005). “Kasey is arguably the top goalkeeper that the United States has ever produced,” said General Manager Adrian Hanauer. “He is a natural leader and those leadership qualities should be of enormous value to Sounders FC.” Born in Olympia, Keller has played more than 600 matches for club and country. He has earned an American goalkeeper record of 102 international caps and 53 wins for USA, including 47 shutouts. In his only previous professional appearances in Seattle, Keller did not allow a goal in three international wins, including two at Qwest Field. |
Seattle Sounders FC Teams Up with Washington Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program
Friday, August 01, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, July 30) – The new Seattle Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer have teamed up once again; this time to strengthen the development process for players participating in the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Working together, this partnership will provide the perfect opportunity for the state to enhance the skill level of some of its most elite players while evaluating every aspect of the ODP program including its infrastructure, processes, and the role it plays in the ever-changing soccer landscape. Click here to take a closer look into the New ODP and Youth Development Programs. |
Washington Youth Soccer Revises Age Verification Process
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Tuesday, July 22) – In an effort to minimize potential threats of identity theft, Washington Youth Soccer has recently revised its age verification procedure to safeguard its 128,000 players and families. By partnering with its online registration system provider, Bonzi, Washington Youth Soccer is now able to provide hundreds of Association and Club Registrars a more efficient way to verify and protect sensitive registration information. To read the complete Press Release please click here
To download the Age Verification Form visit the Forms & Publications section of our website. [READMORE] |
Seattle Sounders FC Launch Youth Development Program
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Friday, July 18) – The Seattle Sounders FC, in cooperation with Washington Youth Soccer, introduces the Youth Development Program (YDP). Supplementing the current youth soccer club experience, the YDP will run for boys and girls ages 8-17 in six week increments at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila working on the technical aspects of soccer in a professional and enjoyable environment. |
Washington Youth Soccer reminds Members of Website and Photo release policy importance
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Washington Youth Soccer takes the issue of website security and website practices very seriously. In 2002, Washington Youth Soccer initiated its own Web Site/Home Page Policy (7004-2) that outlines not only the minimum requirements for the Washington Youth Soccer Website, but also any websites operated by any of its members (District/Association/Club/Team). Click here to read the complete letter from the Risk Management Committee Chair To view Washington Youth Soccer’s Website Policy #7004-2 go to about us drop down menu, records, policy and procedures, look for policy #7004-2. [READMORE] |
Washington Youth Soccer Awards Inaugural Cliff McCrath Cup
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, June 4) – Monday night, Washington Youth Soccer fans witnessed history as the Highline Premier FC (HPFC) Heat ‘88 Boys team defeated Crossfire Premier ’88 – Fewing, 3-1, to become the Boys Under-19 US Youth Soccer Washington State Champions and win the inaugural Cliff McCrath Cup. As part of the larger tournament earlier this spring, the Under-19 Championships were held over May 30th – June 1st at the Washington Premier Soccer Complex in Puyallup.
Click Learn more to read the entire press release. |
Washington Youth Soccer Awards $19,000 To Inaugural Scholarship Winners
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON (Wednesday, June 4) – After months of comprehensive review and deliberation, Washington Youth Soccer today announced the winners of its inaugural Scholarship Program. In total Washington Youth Soccer will award an unprecedented sum of $19,000 to help provide financial support to young student athletes faced with rising college costs. Click Learn more to read the entire press release. |
The Seattle Sounders and Washington Youth Soccer Announce Additional Summer Soccer Camps
Thursday, May 29, 2008 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (Thursday, May 29) – Due to a growing demand, the Seattle Sounders Soccer Club and Washington Youth Soccer have added an additional summer soccer camp to the original schedule announced this past March. The new camp will be held indoor at The Tacoma Soccer Center from August 4th-8th from 9:00 am to noon every day. Camp registration will be limited to the first 60 participants. Click Seattle Sounders logo for the complete camp listing.
Click Learn more to read the complete press release. |
Seattle Sounders FC Announce Sponsorship with Microsoft and Xbox 360
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 |
Of The Year Winners Announced
Monday, April 28, 2008 On Saturday, April 26th, Washington Youth Soccer bestowed awards and special recognition upon its most dedicated volunteers and coaches at the 2008 Annual Awards Dinner. Held in conjunction with SoccerPalooza, Washington Youth Soccer’s highly attended community event, more than 500 guests attended the dinner held at the Tacoma Convention Center to celebrate the accomplishments of state-wide nominees in eleven different award categories. To see the list of winners, please click the learn more button below. |
The World's Game Comes to Seattle - Seattle Scores Major League Soccer Team
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 SEATTLE, WASH. - Major League Soccer (MLS) announced today Seattle as the 15th club to begin play during the 2009 season. The Seattle team will play all home matches at Qwest Field. To read the full press release click here.
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