The Women’s Sounders are coming to FC Alliance on Monday, June 24th! The Sounders players and staff are coming to conduct a private training - FC Alliance kids and families are invited to meet and greet the players after, get autographs, and win merchandise! Following the training session on Sunday, June 30th, is our anual FCA @ Sounders Day! The Sounders Women will battle against the Colorado Rapids. The last time the two teams met, the Sounders won 3-2 in Denver. This will be an exciting match as the Sounders Women strive to maintain the Western Conference lead.

Women’s Sounders Train @ FC Alliance   |   Monday, June 24th, 2013    |   6:30-8:30 PM   |   Pop Keeney Stadium   |   9809 NE 188th Street, Bothell, WA 98011
FC Alliance @ Women’s Sounders Day     |   Sunday, June 30th, 7:PM    |   Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids   |   Starfire Sports   |   14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila, WA 98188

***Tickets are $10. Check your email for promo code and more information on purchasing tickets!

FC Alliance would like you to SAVE THE DATES as we personally invite you to all three of these Professional Matches. FC Alliance will be ‘taking over’ the Women’s Sounders match on Sunday, June 30^th, the Reign FC match on Thursday, July 25^th, and the Men’s Sounders match on Sunday, August 25^th. 

Don’t purchase your tickets yet -- save the dates and an email containing discounted links will be sent to you shortly!

We are looking for a couple more goalkeepers for the Boys U14 A Team and the Girls U13 B for the upcoming 2013-14 season. If you are a goalkeeper and are interested in a Tryout, please email the following coaches.

• U14 A Team Head Coach Rikky Falagan  
• rikkygol@hotmail.com 

• U13 B Team Head Coach Walt Antoniuk
• waltske@msn.com

Congratulations to our players of the year 2012-13!!!!

Girls Player of the Year: Megan Tveit, GU15 A
Girls Junior Player of the Year: Brooke Schultz, GU11 A
Boys Player of the Year: Gus Rasch, BU18 A
Boys Junior Player of the Year: Brian Guzman, BU11 A
Girls Goalkeeper of the Year: Katie Gresham, GU12 A
Boys Goalkeeper of the Year: Sebastian Farris, BU12 A

This past Saturday, the GU12 A Team went to sleep dreaming of becoming a State Champion after defeating Eastside in the semi-finals. On Sunday, April 28th, that dream became a reality as the GU12 A Team defeated Crossfire. FC Alliance and Crossfire played a close, tough match in the 2013 Challenge Cup State Championship, but a late goal by FCA sealed the win, 1-0.

The two teams played an even first half; both showing great defense, as the score remained 0-0 going into halftime.

The game was appearing to go into overtime until the 56th minute when Erin Simmons was able to convert on a ball played by center midfielder, Madison Meiring. Simmons took on 2 players, using her size and speed to beat both of them and creating a 1v1 with the goalkeeper. Simmons was able to maintain composure as she placed the ball in the back of the net for the game-winning goal. Congratulations to our FC Alliance GU12 Team for reaching their dreams and becoming State Champions!

one. Soccer Schools is coming to Woodinville with 3 of its most compelling camps and is offering a special price for FC Alliance players. Each program is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills to get you to the next level, develop confidence and deliver results!

one. Premier (ages 10-18): 5 days, technical, tactical, physical & mental aspects of soccer $229
one. GK Premier (ages 10-18): 5-days, guiding Goalkeepers through a step-by-step process to excel in this critical position $229
one. Juniors (u10): 5-days, learning the fundamentals $169

Register at www.onesoccerschools.com. To get FC Alliance’s special prices, use the promo code when you check-out: For Premier and Goalkeeper Camp, use FCAPGK13; for Juniors use FCAJ13

We are pleased to announce our coaching staff for the u10 age group for the 2013-14 season. For coaching biographies, go to the Premier Coaches tab on the left. If you are interested in our u10 program, please join us on Tuesday, April 23rd, 7:pm at the Woodinville Fire Station for an introduction to the program, tryout and team formation process, review of the 2013-14 calendar, program fee structure, question and answer, and to meet our awesome u10 coaches!

Girls coaches: Alex Zahajko, Jorge Barrera, Emma Stolz and Jordan Salisbury

Boys coaches: Hugo Alcaraz, Rikky Falagan, Evan Spong and Chris Kane

As you know, the theme for our first inaugural auction was: "Set a Goal; Score a Goal." For the Auction we set a goal of $50,000. Incredibly, and beyond our wildest dreams, we raised over $100,000 for FC Alliance --- doubling our goal!

A big thank you to all those who donated items and came to purchase them -- we could not have done it without you.

The future couldn't be brighter and in better hands!

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We had a wonderful turnout last night at our Tony DiCicco Goalkeeper Clinic. Tony has a wealth of experience and knowledge in both playing and coaching. There aren’t many of us who can say they were coached by The Women’s National Team coach, a Pro Team coach, a sports commentator, a National Team Member... you name it, Tony has done it. The keepers were put through an extensive warm up, dealt with a lot of ball handling, and focused on the four different types of catches. They progressed into some stations where they were run through basic shot stopping, 1v1’s, dealing with crosses, and distribution. At the end of the three hour session, all the keepers left with more tools in their tool box and were exhausted!

A big thank you goes out to Tony DiCicco and his staff for the time they took out of their busy lives to come to FC Alliance to help better our keepers!

A 2008 SU graduate with a history degree, Santa Maria Rivera is a voice of hope for the Washington State Latino community. As a first generation Mexican American living in Yakima, he had few college-educated role models. He started his college career at Wenatchee Community College where he caught the attention of Redhawk soccer coach Pete Fewing.

Rivera soon after joined the Seattle U soccer team where he led the Redhawks to a National Championship in his freshman season. After graduating, he played two years for the Seattle Sounders and now uses what he learned at Seattle U to change the lives of others in the community. Rivera has dedicated himself to helping at risk students by giving them the educational support that he did not have growing up. He currently works for and acts as spokesperson for Golazo, an all-natural sports drink company that encourages young soccer players to pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. Rivera embodies Seattle University’s vision by being a leader for a just and humane world. 

FC Alliance would like to congratulate Santa on this well-earned honor. We are proud of you Santa, and very pleased to have you a part of FC Alliance.

FC Alliance’s Edgar Guzman, BU12 A and Jesus Maynez Jr, BU13 A have been selected for the EPD Travel Team 2013.

Coach Hugo Alcaraz speaks very highly of both players, “Guzman is a very creative, unselfish and exciting player to watch.  He trains 4 days a week, which demonstrates his commitment and passion for the game.” Additionally, “Maynez is a hard nosed player who can be very dynamic in the attack and possesses a great desire to compete and win.”

Both players will be outstanding representatives not only of FC Alliance, but also of the state of Washington. Good luck Edgar and Jesus!