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Seattle Utd Center of Excellence Announced
posted on 12/01/2009
Seattle United FC has announced the introduction of its Center of Excellence (COE). A 16-week program on Fridays evenings this winter and spring designed as one level up from the Development Academy. While the Development Academy is open to all interested players, the COE is placement-only. There will be three (3) COE Training and Assessments sessions in December (4th, 11th, 18th). See flyer below for details. Please go to www.seattleunited.com and click REGISTRATION to
participate in one, two or three of the sessions.
Seattle Utd Opens Winter Academy
posted on 11/28/2009
Seattle United FC has announced the Winter 2009 Development Academy. It consists of 6 sessions on Friday evenings this winter, starting January 15th. The Winter 2010 SEATTLE UNITED Development Academy provides an outstanding opportunity for serious, young soccer players to challenge themselves and develop the skills necessary for higher level competition. Through games focused on dribbling, ball mastery, precise passing and receiving, shooting and small sided games, players will develop the fundamental skills and techniques essential to moving their game to the next level. Back by popular demand, SEATTLE UNITED is proud to bring you the Coerver® Coaching method, used by top clubs worldwide such as Real Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United. Go
to www.seattleunited.com and click REGISTRATION to
sign up.
Westside Coach Alum Joins WA Youth Soccer
posted on 09/21/2009
Westside United is proud to inform you that former Westside United Technical Director David Griffiths has been selected by Washington Youth Soccer to oversee membership develompent 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. Congratulations to Coach Griffiths for this great leadership role within the state!
Seattle United FC Opens Development Academy
posted on 09/14/2009
Seattle United FC has announced the Fall 2009 Development Academy. It consists of 9 sessions on Friday evenings this fall, starting September 18th. Designed to supplement players’ current training and matches, it is a great training for ball mastery at younger ages..
G96 Black win Sky River Tournament
posted on 08/30/2009
For the second consecutive time, the GU13 squad made it to the finals in their tournament bracket. However, at the Sky River Tournament this weekend, they won their bracket! In an exciting shootout end to a spirited match, the girls bested the NW Nationals G96 Blue team. Over the course of their undefeated weekend, Coach Chalise's G96 Black won 4 and tied one while beating teams from Evergreen, Westsound and NW Nationals. Coach Supang's BU12 also had a noteworthy tournament outing, finishing 3rd in their 7-team bracket. Well done!
North Puget Sound League Brackets Posted
posted on 08/22/2009
The newly formed North Puget Sound League (NPSL) has published its brackets for fall 2009 league play.
Westside Player Helps Kids On Other Continent
posted on 08/20/2009
It has been said that participation in the game of soccer can give one many valuable life lessons. If that is true, then Westside United's Karim P. has demonstrated that through his actions.
Coach Cobb Secures USSF National B License
posted on 08/18/2009
Coach Stefan Cobb this summer secured his USSF National "B" License. Congratulations to Coach Cobb for reaching this milestone in his development.
G96 Black are U13 Finalists at Shoreline Classic
posted on 08/16/2009
The GU13 ladies were a finalist at the Shoreline Classic Tournament. They tallied the highest point count of any GU13 team in the pool round of play while only conceding a single goal. In the championship match, Coach Chalise’s ladies came up 1 goals short but ended a superb tournament weekend as finalists. Excellent showing ladies!
B98 Reds Win U11 Shoreline Classic
posted on 08/16/2009
The BU11 Red team finished off their summer tournament play in fine fashion, winning the U11 Championship at the Shoreline Classic tournament. The boys tallied 15 goals while only conceding 3! Great finish to Coach Chris and his boys!
B98 Cobb B are U11 Dev Bigfoot Champions
posted on 08/16/2009
Westside United B98 Cobb B won the U11 Dev Championship, overpowering Mt Rainier FC 3-1 in the final. Coach Stefan’s boys outscored their opponents this past weekend 31-8 and had the highest points tally during pool play of teams in the two BU11 Dev divisions!
B98 Cobb A are U11 Gold Bigfoot Semifinalists
posted on 08/16/2009
Westside B98 Cobb A continued their winning ways. They logged an excellent weekend at the Bigfoot tournament. The boys went undefeated during pool play and lost in the semifinals to eventual BU11 Gold Champion GRFC B98 Blue. As with their brother squad, B98 Cobb A also had the highest point tally during pool play of the teams in the four BU11 Gold divisions. Great work by the boys and Coach Stefan!
BU96 Red Has Opening for Goalkeeper
posted on 08/14/2009
Westside United B96 Red (BU13) is looking for a full-time Goalkeeper to complete its roster for Fall season and State Cup play. The team will be playing in the newly formed North Puget Sound League in the Fall season. The program also provides GK training twice per week. Please contact Head Coach Lance White ldw9256@comcast.net for more details.
GU11s Host Supplemental Tryout in late July
posted on 07/03/2009
The Westside United GU11 teams are currently looking to add a few more quality players to their two team rosters. They will be hosting two open training sessions on Tuesday, July 21st and Thursday, July 23rd for all interested players
New Addition to 2009-10 Coaching Slate
posted on 06/03/2009
Westside United is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher Cadogan to our coaching slate for the 2009-20 season. Chris is a great find and someone that is well-suited to instruct our young players.
2009-10 Registration Open to WUTD Players
posted on 05/22/2009
Player registration is now open for all Westside United players for the 2009-2010 season. All players who have been offered and accepted a Westside team roster slot can now register. (Note: Players assigned to G98 Farrell or B98 Cobb must register through the McGilvra website).
Westside Kickoff Meeting May 31st
posted on 05/22/2009
On Sunday evening, May 31st, players are parents are invited to attend the Kickoff Meeting for the Westside United Select Soccer Program for 2009-10.
Westside United Kickoff Meeting
Sunday, May 31st, 6:30 - 8:00PM
Ballard Community Center Gymnasium
6020 28th Avenue NW
Ballard, WA 98107
Westside Recognizes Its Alumni Achievements
posted on 05/25/2009
With the start of a new program year, Westside United welcomes a group of new and returning players and families into our program. We also recognize players that have sucessfully completed their past year's training with Westside United and have been selected for placement in other WA Youth Soccer programs.
B96 Black Wins State Challenge Cup Title
Tops a year of cumulative success
posted on 05/22/2009
On May 9th, the Westside United B96 Black
team did what they have done all year ... found a way to win. They defeated the Eastside FC 96 White team to win the Washington Youth Soccer Challenge Cup for Boys U-12 title.
2009-10 Team Tryout Schedule Set
posted on 04/26/2009
Westside United would like to extend an invitation to Seattle youth to try out for Westside United teams for the 2009-10 season. Being a player for the Westside United can be a great experience and we hope you consider joining our club.
BU12s Secure Challenge Cup Finals Berth
posted on 05/03/2009
The Westside United B96 Black secured a berth in the WA Youth Soccer Challenge Cup finals. With great composure on the ball, the squad defeated FC Salmon Creek Juventus 3-0. The finals are Saturday, May 9th at Starfire Sports Complex.
2009-10 Coach & Trainer Appointments
posted on 04/26/2009
Westside United Select Soccer Club is pleased to announce the Westside Coaching and Training Staff appointment (pdf) for the 2009-10 Season. Westside United is dedicated to providing a coaching and training staff that is well qualified and technically superior to both train and inspire our players. Our staff consists of many experienced youth soccer coaches from the Northwest, several international coaches, as well as members of both the Seattle Sounders FC and the Seattle Sounders Women teams.
Sounders FC Players Join Trainer Pool
posted on 04/26/2009
The Westside United Select Soccer program is
pleased to announce that it has added members
of the Seattle Sounders FC professional soccer team
to its Club Trainer Pool for the 2009-10 season. This reflects great outreach on the part of these players, giving back to Seattle's local youth soccer community.
Top Youth Coaches Join Program
posted on 04/25/2009
Top youth coaches and trainers have joined the Westside United Select Soccer Club for the 2009-10 season. Chalise Baysa, Stefan Cobb, Joseph Supang and Shawn Farrell have joined the program. All join our existing coaches and trainers and bring additional skill sets and proven backgrounds as both players and youth soccer coaches. All coached in the WA Youth Soccer PDL league in the past year and some of them have been fortunate to have won previous WA Youth Soccer state championships with their teams. Welcome aboard!
New Collaboration with Other Clubs, Teams
posted on 04/29/2009
As part of the 2009-10 season, Westside United will be extending its youth training outside of its four affiliated youth soccer clubs in Seattle (Ballard, Magnolia, Queen Anne, Woodland).
BU12s Through to Challenge Cup Semifinals
posted on 04/25/2009
The Westside United B96 Black brought its
top game on Saturday to secure a 3-1 win over
CB United and a path into the semi-finals of
the WA Youth Soccer Challenge Cup.
Congratulations to the team and coaches for
a sustained level of play after a 3-week break! Next match is May 3rd.
BU12s Onto Challenge Cup Quarterfinals
posted on 04/04/2009
The Westside United B96 Black came out on the winning end of its 3rd and final preliminary round match against FC Alliance B96 White. The team advances in first place from its round and plays next in the Quarterfinals on April 25th.
BU12s Spotless Week 1 of Challenge Cup
posted on 03/29/2009
The Westside United BU12 Black continued their winning ways by delivering a spotless weekend in the preliminary round of WA Youth Soccer Challenge Cup. They turned in two clean slates, beating both SCFC 96 Blue and Emerald City FC B97 White by a 4-0 score! Final preliminary round match is at home on Saturday, April 4th.
Summer Camp Dates Announced
posted on 03/14/2009
Westside will be holding its Annual Summer Day Camp in early August. The program will again be partnering with Peter Fewing Soccer Camps to make residence camp options available to its players.
State Challenge Cup Draw Announced
posted on 03/10/2009
Westside United B96 Black has received its draw for the WA State Challenge Cup
SYSA Opens Seattle Development Academy
posted on 03/06/2009
SYSA has launched the 2009 Seattle Soccer Development Academy. It consists of 6 sessions on Friday evenings in the Spring. Designed to supplement players’ current training and matches, it is a great training preparation for players intending to participate in the upcoming SYSA select soccer team tryouts in early May.
BU11 Black Concludes Cup Play
posted on 02/01/2009
The BU11 Black team concluded its cup
play on January 31st, falling 2-1 against
Synergy in a hard-fought match. Synergy went on to finish as a semifinalist in Commissioner's Cup. Congratulations to the BU11 Black team for a very strong finish to its WA Youth Soccer play for the 2009 program year.
BU11 Black Advances in State Cup
posted on 01/25/2009
After a tough setback on the road in its first match, the BU11 Black team put together two very strong performances to advance to the elimination round of the Fred Meyer Commissioners Cup on January 31st. They came up 1 goal short to secure first place in their bracket. This marks another milestone for the Westside program ... the first team to advance past the first round of a State Cup. Well done boys!
2008 State Cup Match Page
posted on 01/01/2009
Here is the latest information on Westside United teams playing schedule for the 2009 Fred Meyer Commissioners Cup.
Westside Concludes Fall League Play
posted on 12/26/2008
All Westside United teams concluded their Washington Youth Soccer (WYS) District 1 Fall League play on or before December 13th. Congratulations to all program players and coaches for putting forward best efforts and applying what you learned in training to your fall league matches. Special team mention to the WUTD B97 Black team which went undefeated during league play. Well done!
Coach Griffiths Selected for Sounders FC YDP
posted on 12/01/2008
Coach David Griffiths has been named to the Seattle Sounders FC Youth Development Program (YDP) as a Staff Coach. Coach Griffiths will be amongst a select group of the finest coaches in the northwest that are tasked within the Sounders FC organization to design youth development programs that advance the instruction for area youth players. Sounders FC YDP is a supplementary program to compliment the current youth soccer club experience for the serious young soccer player. Congratulations Dave!
Westside Concludes Pre-Season Tourneys with Finalist and Semifinalist
posted on 09/01/2008
WUTD B96 Black went undefeated while finishing first in its bracket to advance to the finals of the Starfire Labor Day Cup in Tukwila, Aug 30 - Sep 1. Following a 15-2 goal advantage in pool play, the boys played in the finals against the Sun City Strikers. The championship ended regulation tied before Sun City prevailed 1-0 on a golden goal overtime finish. B96 Black caps a summer of results where every tournament appearance ended in the finals ... well done!
WUTD B97 Black was active at Skagit Labor Day Kick tournament Aug 30 - Sep 1. After winning its bracket in pool play which included a 23-3 goal advantage, the boys played semifinals against NW United (Wiersum). This back and forth match ended tied 3-3 at regulation and proceeded directly into penalty kicks. After going through 12 (yes, 12!) sets of penalty kicks to determine a winner, WUTD lost 4-3.
WUTD B97 Red, G97 Black and G97 Red also concluded their pre-season tournaments with showings at the Starfire Labor Day Cup but did not advance beyond pool play. WUTD B97 Red concluded its tournament play the prior week with its participation in the Sky River Tournament.
B96 Black Tops at Federal Way Blast
posted on 08/09/2008
The B96 Black team made it two in a row, winning their division in the Federal Way Blast soccer tournament this past weekend. The final was an exciting win over HPFC.
Westside BU12 Black - Federal Way Blast Champs!
Westside Captures Kent Cornucopia Championship
posted on 07/13/2008
WUTD had 6 teams at the Kent Cornucopia Cup and 2 advanced to the Final Round of their divisions. Congratulations to the Champions - Boys U12 Black. Great job to the Boys U12 Red for advancing to the finals of their bracket. Noteworthy mention to the Boys U11 Black and Girls U11 Black for delivering some outstanding wins and matches throughout the tournament.
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