US Youth Soccer Championship Cup BU18 SEMI-FINALISTS
Back Row: Dylan Renkert (IHS), Graham Humphries (IHS), James Pulse (WHS), Joe Bellefeuille (WHS), Andrew Veith (IHS), Shane Lervold (BHS), Dillon Reller (WHS), Alan Villavicencio (BHS), Josh Bear (BHS), Andy Townsend (IHS), Wes Sagawa (WHS)
Front Row: Ryan Schroeder (BHS), Brandon Rise (BHS), Nick Schroeder (BHS), Mike Kunz (Bellevue HS), Brady Olson (WHS), Keegan Bubar, Jonathan Wiedemann (BHS)
Coached by: Jeff Renkert, Steve Pulse
Good luck in the Boys HS season!!
NYSA College Scholarships Available
NYSA presents a $1000.00 College Scholarship to one male and one female high school senior each year. Applications are accepted from High School seniors that plan to enter an accredited institution of higher learning during the next 12 calendar months. Any college applicant that has participated in the NYSA program at any level is eligible for the award. To be considered, the Applications must be received in the NYSA office (12810 NE 178th St. Suite 202, Woodinville, WA 98072) by April 14.
FC Alliance recognizes the values of teamwork and cooperative spirit. Encouraging teams to help the community develops each player into a strong, confident soccer player and person. We are proud to recognize our Alliance Girls ’97 Gold players that gave back to the community in November and December by working at Northwest Harvest. These girls collected 14 bags of canned and non-perishable goods, and at the warehouse, sorted 15,000 lbs of canned food to be distributed to various foodbanks in the Northwest!
We’re known to be more than just a soccer club. We’re a community of families that help our youth realize that they can make a difference on and off the field.
Team pictured accepting their Championship Trophy after winning the NW Spokane Cup.
Sounders FC seek Ball Managers for 2010 Season
The countdown has begun – the 2010 Seattle Sounders FC season is almost here and you have an opportunity to join them on the pitch!! Washington Youth Soccer has the distinct privilege of providing our players with the opportunity to be Ball Managers for the 2010 Seattle Sounders FC Season. This is only open to teams with players over the age of 14.
All applications must be electronically submitted by March 15th, 2010
This year Hopelink has seen a 50% increase in demand at their food banks. Hopelink needs your gift to help the thousands of families in need. FCA Teams are being asked to collect goods over the next 2 weeks and give them to their team representative. Team Reps will bring the donations to the next board meetings on February 8th and March 15th. Thanks to all our FCA families for their support!
2010 US Youth Soccer Washington State Tournaments
Championship Cup
Schedules/Scores/Standings Boys U15-U18 - Click Here Boys U12-U14 and Girls U12-U18 - Click Here
Challenge Cup
Schedules/Scores/Standings Boys U15-U18 - Click Here Boys U11-U14 and Girls U11-U18 - Click Here
FC Alliance Scarfs - JUST 20 REMAINING!
Turn orders into your team representative. Make checks payable to NYSA/FCA.
The Junior and Youth Academy were designed by the NYSA and FC Alliance Premier coaching staff with your child in mind. Whether you have a novice player or a skilled individual, we are ready to teach and challenge them further. These Academy programs are designed for all players that are interested in learning more skills.Register Today!
A total of 14 Washington Youth Soccer scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded for the 2010-11 school year, to one male and one female student from each of the seven statewide districts that comprise Washington Youth Soccer. Apply by March 15, 2010.
The Washington Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program proudly announces its selections for its 2009-2010 ODP State Pools. The talented boys and girls who have been chosen for this honor have been training over the past 2 months in the RTC program and will continue training in preparation for the US Youth Soccer ODP Region IV Championships, which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona from January 15-18, 2010.
Alliance Girls Excel in High School Soccer
As the High School girls soccer season concludes, the FC Alliance board would like to congratulations all our girls and coaches that excelled in their High School programs. We are proud of the over forty-three Alliance players that participated on their school teams, and were influential in helping their High School teams win division titles and move up in state tournaments.
A special recognition to our players at the Archbishop Murphy School (State 2A Champions), and The Overlake School (State 1A Finalists). In addition, we congratulate those awarded special recognition as part of the Kingco All-league Girls Soccer teams. One of our objectives is to provide the high quality training necessary to produce players capable of playing at the high school and collegiate levels.
2009 Tad Duncan Sportsmanship Award Winners
Congratulations to the following Alliance teams for earning the Tad Duncan Sportsmanship Award
FC Alliance G95 White - GU14, coached by Bill Umana
FC Alliance B95 White - BU14, coached by Hadji
FC Alliance B93 Gold - BU16, coached by Mark Korn
The Tad Duncan Sportsmanship Award was established to honor longtime NYSA Volunteer, Tad Duncan. Tad started coaching his son Michael’s soccer team in 1977 when NYSA was called Northshore Junior Soccer Association, and went on to coach both of his daughters’ teams as well. In 1988, Tad was elected President of the United Club where he served for 18 years. He remained active with NYSA until his passing in 2009.
Schumacher Named Director of Player Development
October 14, 2009 -- FC Alliance is pleased to announce that Dave Schumacher has been named Director of Player Development. Schumacher will oversee the club’s coaching curriculum and team development programs.
Schumacher holds a National USSF “A” license, and joins Alliance from Washington State Youth Soccer, where he was Director of Coaching for the past thirteen years. His career spans over three decades, and includes positions within the Seattle Sounders organization, recreational and premier club administration, head coaching responsibilities for club, high school and Olympic Development teams, as well as, currently as an active member of the National Instructional Staff for US Soccer and US Youth soccer.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Dave into our organization”, commented Dave Wymer. "His understanding of the sport is unrivaled, and his familiarity with every aspect of youth soccer makes him an invaluable asset and important addition to our staff as we continue to develop the skills of the brightest young players within Washington."
"Dave comes to Alliance with a veteran presence, including experience as a player, coach and ODP trainer," said John Olson, President. "Alliance has always been committed to providing the best possible resources to develop our players, and now with Dave Schumacher, we are acting on that commitment."
In the newly expanded role, Schumacher will work with our existing coaches to develop an overall strategic approach to best identify and develop future champions. He will provide on-field guidance and coaching to both coaches and players, with a mission to build and maintain an elite player development coaching staff at the highest level.
During the next few months you’ll see Dave on the turf evaluating coaches and players, so be sure to personally welcome him to our club.
Drop-In Academy of Excellence Training
Every Tuesday Wednesday Night!!
Join Academy Director, Dayo Oyetuga on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for "individual skills" training
Shooting, Passing, Dribbling, Small Sided Games
Drop-in registration every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Cost: $15 per session, make checks payable to NYSA/FCA
Tuesday, 3/16 Field: Canyon Park JH 5:30-6:30
Wednesday, 3/17 Field: Canyon Park JH 5:30-6:30
FC Alliance G97 Gold - GU12
Congratulations to the FCA GU12 Gold team, coached by Alex Zahajko, on taking 1st place in all tournaments this summer
The FCA GU15 Gold team has worked hard all summer and have been finalists in all of their tournaments
Next on the schedule Vegas Mayor’s Cup - bring home the gold!!
Snohomish Bigfoot 8/13 - 8/16
Xtreme Starfire 8/7 - 8/9
Skagit River Cup 7/24 - 7/26
Snohomish United 7/10 - 7/12
GU18-Gold 2009 Challenge Cup State Champions!!
(May 3, 2009) Congratulations to FC Alliance G90 Gold, the 2009 GU18 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Under the guidance of coaches Jose Quiray and Dennis Gunnell, these talented Alliance players demonstrated great team chemistry, dedication and determination in achieving their goal. This was a total team effort. The Championship match was played Sunday at Starfire with FC Alliance winning 4-3 (PKs) over FC Crush. After trailing by 3 goals our FCA team fought back hard to tie the game 3-3 in regulation play. No goals were scored in overtime taking the teams to kicks from the mark. The kicks went into the sixth round with FCA goalkeeper Katrina Kingmaking the stop. Tremendous effort by all the girls - Congratulations!! Read their inspiring story ....
FC Alliance is proud to have many alumni currently and formerly, playing collegiate, semi-professional and adult soccer. Here are just a few of our players that are playing at the collegiate level today. Kate Lilly at Chapman University. Ashley Porter and Leah Wymerat Seattle University; Jeannie Webster at Seattle Pacific University; Megan Murray at Stoney Brook University; Ashley McDougallat Western Washington University; and Austen Everett at UC Santa Barbara.
From our boys teams, we are proud to recognize FC Alliance alumnus, Nick Loveless and Stefan Tangen at the University of Washington; Jeff Hallenbeck and Nathan Elmenhurstat Seattle Pacific University;Jira Cooley and Osric Flores at Marshall University; Greg McKeever at Montana State - Billings; Joe Dunn at the University of Washington playing Baseball (played with FCA until U17 then played baseball full time); Brandon Henry at University of Puget Sound; and Blake Bernhard at California Lutheran University.
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