Congratulations to our FC Spokane players who are graduating to play college soccer. We wish the girls success and look forward to following their careers.
We have 4 girls staying local to play at the community colleges of Spokane and we hope to keep these four girls involved in our FC Spokane programs. Below from left to right: Emily Fejeran, Maya Anger, Jim Martinson (CCS Head Coach, Sydni Thomas, Sarah Marro.
Below from left to right: Hailey Baird, Taylor Lang, Kaylee Tate.
Below is the complete list of players moving on to play college soccer.
Emily Fejeran (Ferris HS) - Community Colleges of Spokane
Maya Anger (Central Valley HS) - Community Colleges of Spokane
Sydni Thomas (Central Valley HS) - Community Colleges of Spokane
Sarah Marro (West Valley HS) - Community Colleges of Spokane
Taylor Lang (University) - Central Washington University
Kaylee Tate (West Valley HS) - Columbia Basin College
Hailey Baird (Ferris HS) - Columbia Basin College
Congratulations to the three FC Spokane teams who competed in the 2013 Las Vegas Mayors Cup. All 3 teams competed well at this top class event in Las Vegas Nevada.
Our G-96 Black team competed against Las Vegas Premier of the ECNL losing 3-1, Colorado Edge Of Denver winning 3-2 and Current Michigan state Champions Vardar red
who also play ECNL playing to a draw 1-1. The G-96 Black team finished 2nd in their bracket.
Our G-96 White team drew three of their group play matches. 0-0 Vs. Colorado Storm and Nevada Wonders and 1-1 Vs. La Roca of Utah. They played a hard game and lost to Sherwood Park Phoenix of Canada. The G-96 White team showed well in a tough bracket.
Our B-97 Black team fresh from playing in the state cup semi final the weekend before started out with a loss to Sherwood Park Phoenix from Canada. Losing a game they dominated statistically but gave up a goal to lose 1-0. They followed up their loss with wins of 3-0, 1-0 and 5-0 against Elk Grove Everton of Canada, Westminster AFC of Colorado and Patterson YSA of Canada to setup a rematch of their opening game Vs. Sherwood Park Phoenix of Canada. The boys dominated the championship game and came out worthy 1-0 winners to bring home the championship.
Congratulations to our FC Spokane B-97 Black team for their great run in the Virginia Mason 2013 Washington State Championship Cup.
The boys topped last years quarter final result with a tremendous effort in the semi final match at Starfire Complex on February 9th versus a very strong Crossfire U15 Academy team. The boys held their own and looked dangerous throughout the match with several chances to score. Both Goalkeepers were in top form with FC Spokane only succumbing in the last seconds of stoppage time at the end of the game.
Congratulations on the outstanding effort boys. You commanded the attention from many people around the State with your tenacity and hard work.
To View The Bracket and group play results CLICK HERE
FC Spokane is happy to announce that Jacob Bloomfeldt has been selected to the 2012/13 WYS EPD team for boys born in 2000. The EPD program serves as the training ground for Washington's most elite youth soccer players. The EPD program develops players who will have the technical and tactical skills combined with the creativity to compete at the highest levels. The Washington Youth Soccer/Sounders FC EPD program will develop male and female elite athletes ages 10-17 years old from all communities across our state.
Jacob recently attended the U.S Soccer Training Center in Tukwila WA. U.S Soccer Training Centers are designed to replicate national team training camps. And are operated by the United States Soccer Federation.
This is a first for FC Spokane!
Well done Jacob!
6 FC Spokane Players Make State Teams After Boise Tryouts
6 players representing FC Spokane were selected to the Idaho Olympic Development State team at their respective age groups. Look for these players to continue to represent FC Spokane on a regional and national level at events around the country.
B-99:
Jake Levine
Caleb Atkins
Avery Clark
B-00:
Conner Wold
Andrew Bertone
Brendan Bertone
These talented players will now vie for spots on the Region IV team at various events over the upcoming year. Congratulations to all of the above players and good luck!
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY & FREE FOOTSKILLS MONDAYS
THE RIGHT PEOPLE, TEACHING THE RIGHT THINGS, IN THE RIGHT WAY
WWW.FCSPOKANE.COM
FREE FOOTSKILLS MONDAY
FC Spokane free Monday footskill classes are a free introduction to our Youth Development Academy which is our own in-house youth development program designed for players ages 5-10 who want to be coached by the clubs professional staff. Additionally, this program is designed to prepare players for our FC Spokane Premier and Select programs.
The aim of free footskills Monday is to build comfort with the soccer ball in a fun environment. By teaching skills and techniques in a non-threatening environment that allows every player the opportunity to develop at his/her own rate.
Free Monday footskills allows our coaches to build a relationship with players and parents that we hope will last for the player's entire soccer career.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Free Monday footskills classes will be run by our Youth Development Director Jason Quintero.
Jason Quintero has been coaching soccer at various levels and ages since 1998. Jason holds a National Soccer Coaches Association of America Premier Diploma the NSCAA equivalent to the USSF "A License) Jason has served as the River City Soccer Club Director of Coaching since 2007 and has been extremely influential in the growth and development of the club.
Previously Jason served as assistant coach at Eastern Washington University with the girls' soccer program and currently Jason is the head coach of the Spokane Shine in the WPSL the highest level of women's soccer available in the USA.
Our professional Youth Development Academy staff aim to make it fun to learn soccer by providing an enjoyable, safe, competitive environment that fosters learning through games approach to the sport. We aim to provide every player with the best soccer experience in the Spokane area and beyond.
WHERE & WHEN
Free Monday footskill classes will be held at Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex on the following dates:
Monday - April 23
Monday - April 30
Monday - May 7
Monday - May 14
Monday - May 21
Monday - May 28
Sessions will run from 6-7 pm
If you have additional questions about our free footskills classes please contact our Youth Development Director Jason Quintero at:
Phone: 509-389-7212
Email: jquintero@fcspokane.com
If you have any other questions or comments for FC Spokane you can visit our website or contact our admin at:
Email: registrar@fcspokane.com
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
The FC Spokane Youth Development Academy is our own in-house youth development program designed for players ages 5-10 who want to be coached by the clubs professional staff. Additionally, this program is designed to prepare players for our FC Spokane Premier and Select programs. Training will take place once weekly for an hour with FC Spokane professional staff coaches.
Part of the Academy will incorporate games played in-house in 3 Vs 3, or, 4 Vs 4 "street soccer" format that the coaching staff can adjust according to the week's lesson. The "street soccer" format allows the coaching staff to rearrange teams, adjust fields and goals to create an environment that best challenges players. The FC Spokane model is designed to allow as many Youth Development Academy players to advance to the FC Spokane Premier and Select programs as possible.
The ethos of the Youth Development Academy will be to build the players technical skills in a fun, safe and rewarding environment. The program will be offered seasonally in the fall, winter and spring and will offer camps in the summer.
FC Spokane understands that to build a strong future we have to invest in our brightest and best resources. Our best resources are our players and by building our Youth Development Academy we can ensure our players will be served for years to com.
Why Choose FC Spokane Player Development Academy?
- FC Spokane will provide the best training and most positive soccer environment in the Spokane area and beyond for players to learn the beautiful game of soccer.
- FC Spokane will in addition to teaching soccer skills, offer leadership and direction to players building strong core values for life.
- FC Spokane will offer guidance to parents of recreational players to ensure no matter what level of play is desired beyond the recreational provider the correct path is followed.
- No player will be left behind! FC Spokane will provide training for all ability levels in a developmentally appropriate setting.
Who can attend the FC Spokane Youth Development Academy?
- player aged 5 thru 10 who wishes to learn and play the sport of soccer in a fun and rewarding environment.
How can you register for the FC Spokane Youth Development Academy?
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click Here Registration will open on April 10th for the Spring session
Cost to Participate in the FC Spokane Youth Development Academy:
FC Spokane will charge only $60 which will include:
- 8 spring sessions led by Jason Quintero FC Spokane Youth Development Director and other FC Spokane professional coaching staff.
- Spring session starts Friday April 20th.
- Priority registration for additional indoor winter academy sessions
- FC Spokane Academy jersey
- Spring end of session party/cookout at academy location
Youth Development Director - Jason Quintero
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America Premier Diploma (USSF "A" equivalent)
- Head Coach, Spokane Shine (WPSL)
- Assistant Coach, Eastern Washington University Women's Soccer (2004-2006)
- Director of Coaching, River City Soccer Club 2007-2012
- Has worked with players of every skill level from age 3 through adult since 1998
If you have questions about the FC Spokane Youth Development Academy or about financial assistance you can contact Jason at jquintero@fcspokane.com or 509-389-7212
| AGE | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| U-5 & U6 | 20-Apr | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-5 & U6 | 27-Apr | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-5 & U6 | 4-May | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-5 & U6 | 11-May | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-5 & U6 | 25-May | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-5 & U6 | 1-Jun | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-5 & U6 | 8-Jun | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-5 & U6 | 15-Jun | 4.00 - 5.00 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| AGE | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| U-7 & U-8 | 20-Apr | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-7 & U-8 | 27-Apr | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-7 & U-8 | 4-May | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-7 & U-8 | 11-May | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-7 & U-8 | 25-May | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-7 & U-8 | 1-Jun | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-7 & U-8 | 8-Jun | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-7 & U-8 | 15-Jun | 5.15 - 6.15 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| AGE | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| U-9 & U-10 | 20-Apr | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-9 & U-10 | 27-Apr | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-9 & U-10 | 4-May | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-9 & U-10 | 11-May | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-9 & U-10 | 25-May | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-9 & U-10 | 1-Jun | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-9 & U-10 | 8-Jun | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
| U-9 & U-10 | 15-Jun | 6.30 - 7.30 pm | Valley 4th Memorial Church |
Online registration for the FC Spokane Youth Development Academy is at our website: WWW.FCSPOKANE.COM
FC Spokane is proud to support the Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association. Our Youth Development Academy is designed to complement recreational soccer programs and not to replace them.
Should you have any questions about being placed on a recreational team please contact SPVJSA directly at: spvjsaofc@spvjsa.org
A Message from FC Spokane Executive Board (Formerly River City Soccer Club)
To Our Players, Parents, Coaches, Team Managers and the community of Spokane:
We are pleased to announce that on Monday, February 27, 2012 the River City Soccer Club Board of Directors voted on a number of proposed changes to our club.
Moving forward the club will be called FC Spokane. The name change is a part of the extensive changes the club will make to our programming, club structure and club staff. The vision and mission of the club has been altered to afford more opportunities for players to develop in an appropriate environment and to make FC Spokane the leader in the Spokane soccer community and beyond.
The Board of Directors voted to amend the club By-Laws to positively change the structure of our club and to set in motion the clubs strategic plan to implement a new soccer development model. Our aim is to have a club model that other clubs will try to emulate and which will set us apart from other clubs locally, regionally and nationally. The amended club By-Laws will be available online soon.
The Board of Directors voted to amend our staff structure in order to ensure the club will have the infrastructure to develop and support Spokane soccer players with the end result being a club model that affords every member the opportunity to play soccer at the highest level available based on ability and desire to compete. The Structure will include:
- Boys Director of Coaching
- Girls Director of Coaching
- Youth Development Director (5-10)
- 2 Assistant Directors of Coaching
The Board of Directors voted to implement a Youth Development Academy for players aged 5 thru 10. This will ensure that our Youth Development Director with the assistance of the club coaching staff can build strong links with the local recreational soccer community and create a clear path for players to follow to become members of the FC Spokane program at the older/higher levels.
The Board of Directors wants to assure all current and prospective members that the amendments to the club model will provide the highest level of coaching, the best club structure and the best soccer experience available in the Spokane area.
FC Spokane will be welcoming a number of new professional coaches along with retaining the best professional coaches from the River City Soccer Club staff. A full list of coaches will be released in the coming days and weeks. Our growth is consistent with our commitment to provide the highest quality soccer programming in the Spokane area and beyond.
The commitment of the club moving forward is to be a unifying force in what has previously been a fractured Spokane soccer community. We are actively planning some events to allow for a smooth transition for players, parents and coaches this spring. Details of events will be released as they are finalized. We invite all Spokane soccer players, parents and fans to be part of the next evolution in Spokane soccer. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements over the coming days and weeks.
If you have more questions please contact us at fcspokane@gmail.com
Yours in Soccer
FC Spokane Executive Board
Jessica Sund, a long time soccer player and lover of the game, passed away suddenly this week on October 11, 2011, at the age of 12. Jessica suffered a severe inoperable brain aneurysm due to a congenital vessel malformation. She joined our Lord in heaven in the presence of her loving mother and father.
Loved by all, Jessica was a smart, beautiful young woman with an infectious smile and a twinkle in her eye. She was a member of the Catholic home schooling community and was an alter server. She was a violinist in theSpokane Youth Symphony's Sinfonietta Group, played club soccer, and snow skied. Jessica enjoyed volleyball, baking, sewing and(winning at) pinochle. She loved playing with and teasing her siblings, girl talking with her older sister, hunting with her dad, listening to her mom read books aloud, playing with her many close friends, and mothering her young cousins. She is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Jennifer Sund; sisters, Michaela, Abigail, and Katarina; and brother, Nicholas, all of Spokane.
Jessica will be sorely missed by family, friends, and her team.The first to befriend the friendless, the last to seek attention, full of empathy and smiles, sweetest Jessica we will miss you!
Hallie Vervair with Sounders player Lamar Neagle
Link to full story:
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/story.asp?story_id=5980
Award she received: Degree Cool & Confident Kid Award
River City Challenge 2011
July 29th-31st, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Select Tournament U6 - U14
River City Challenge Soccer Tournament 2011
August 22 & 28, Saturday and Sunday
U6 - U14 boys and girls select and recreational teams.
