Category: WWPL

History

Clutch Goals, Weekend Sweep Lift Steelheads To Second Place Finish

SNOHOMISH, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads earned back-to-back 1-0 away wins on September 11 and 12 to secure second place for the season in the Western Washington Premier League (WWPL). In two seasons of competition in organized league play the Fish now have one championship (2019) and one runners up spot (2021). MORE: Final 2021 Player Stats Snohomish County 1-0 Federal Way FC (September 11) The Steelheads battled back and forth with Federal Way FC on Saturday September 11 at Saghalie Park. The Fish defense was called upon several times to keep the match scoreless. It stayed that way until

September 13, 2021 1 Comment

Cascadia

SnoCo FC will compete in Cascadia Premier League starting in 2022

SNOHOMISH, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads are excited to announce their intention to join the Cascadia Premier League as a founding member for the 2022 outdoor elite adult soccer season. “The Steelheads have had many internal and external discussions with staff, players, clubs and leagues over the past few months,” says Club President David Falk. “From our experiences in those interactions and the details we have gleaned, we feel the CPL offers the best combination of local leadership and national connections for SnoCo FC.” The Cascadia Premier League was recently announced as an evolution of the Western Washington Premier League

August 30, 2021 No Comments

Champions

Steelheads shoot for second as Wenatchee completes unbeaten season

WENATCHEE, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads will set their aim for second place in the Western Washington Premier League (WWPL) after the Fish dropped a 3-0 match to Wenatchee All-Stars FC on August 28 at the Apple Bowl. Wenatchee also won on August 29 by a score of 1-0 over Nido Aguila Club America Seattle. This completed an unbeaten league season for the champions with 13 wins and a single draw. The previous two WWPL champions also went unbeaten. In 2018 Kirkland FC won it with 12 wins and a draw. In 2019 SnoCo FC took the trophy with 7

August 30, 2021 1 Comment

Matches

Steelheads rock The Block then shutout Lacey

SNOHOMISH, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads beat the Lacey Pocket Gophers 2-0 on Sunday night August 22 at Snohomish Veterans Memorial Stadium in a Western Washington Premier League soccer match. Earlier in the day the Fish spent time representing the club at the 2021 Snohomish Block Party. SnoCo FC got a goal in each half. Morgan West put the Fish up 1-0 in the first half. It was West’s fifth goal of the season. Tyler Sharp added a second in the second half. It was Sharp’s first goal for the Fish after dishing out two assists in earlier matches. Both

August 23, 2021 No Comments

Matches

New Fish shine with vets in latest draw with Kirkland

ISSAQUAH, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads and Kirkland FC Goats played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon August 14 at Beaver Lake Middle School in a WWPL match. It was the third straight draw between the clubs dating back to 2019 (1-1, 2-2, 2-2.) The sides also drew 2-2 in April in Smokey Point. Carlos Rodriguez put the Steelheads up 1-0 early on. He struck in the 9th minute with a volley from around 18 yards out. The play built up down the sideline. Andrew Escalante received the ball and delivered it to Rodriguez for the assist. The first

August 14, 2021 No Comments

Players

College players boost Steelheads, now vets will be called on to finish strong

SMOKEY POINT, WA— The Snohomish County FC Steelheads are defending Western Washington Premier League (WWPL) Champions. A handful of college players have supplied a boost to the hopes of repeating in 2021. As they return to school the Fish will call on veteran players to chase down table-toppers Wenatchee All-Stars FC. 4 Straight Wins The arrival of guys home from college coincided with the Steelheads 2021 league season getting on track. Since then the Fish have outscored their opponents 10-1 and reeled off 4 straight league wins. The increased depth and infusion of young talent helped put a 5-3 loss

July 5, 2021 No Comments

Players

Harbor’s Jaisen Zurfluh faces surgery after injury against Steelheads

SMOKEY POINT, WA—Harbor Force player Jaisen Zurfluh (PLU, 2020) will have surgery on his right knee after a collision with Snohomish County goalkeeper Dorian Lair on a penalty kick sequence late in Sunday’s WWPL match at Dick Cardinal Stadium. In the 88th minute of play with the Steelheads leading 1-0, Zurfluh stood at the penalty kick spot in an effort to draw the match level for the visiting Harbor Force. His try was blocked by Lair. The ball bounced free and Jaisen pounced to try to knock in the rebound. The resulting collision left Lair with a knock near his

June 24, 2021 1 Comment

Matches

Late Lair PK save preserves 1-0 win for Steelheads over Harbor Force

SMOKEY POINT, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads have climbed back into second place in the Western Washington Premier League First Division table after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Gig Harbor side Harbor Force on Sunday June 20 at Dick Cardinal Stadium. A noisy, supportive crowd backed the Fish as they tried to solve the Harbor defense in the first half. Chances were few and the match was 0-0 at the break. There were defensive moments for both sides but the goalkeepers were not pressed into making saves. MATCH GALLERY: See all the photos on our official Facebook page Jacen Stein

June 21, 2021 1 Comment

Gala FC Pro Focus

Gala FC goal is winning now while raising future Steelheads

MILL CREEK, WA—Gala Football Club of Mill Creek are winners in the youth game in tournaments and the Puget Sound Premier League. The club was founded by Daghan Kesim back in 2013 and prides itself on providing opportunities for players that might not get them elsewhere. The debut of the Gala FC Men in the Western Washington Premier League Second Division (WWPL 2) in 2021 is an outgrowth of Kesim’s role as Technical Director of Soccer and Head Coach of the Snohomish County FC Steelheads of the WWPL First Division. The two clubs have helped each other from the very

June 12, 2021 No Comments

Matches

Steelheads jump into second with win at Nido Seattle

SEATTLE, WA— The Snohomish County FC Steelheads jumped into second place in the Western Washington Premier League table with a 3-1 away victory over Nido Aguila Club America Seattle on Saturday June 5 at Nathan Hale High School. Kojo Dadzie scored two more goals to raise his total to six in just four matches. The Eagles pressured the Fish for much of the match but it was SnoCo FC who had the final answers in front of goal. Kojo Dadzie gave the Steelheads a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute with a perfectly placed header. The set-up was another long

June 6, 2021 2 Comments

Gala FC Pro Focus

Steelheads rise up to stop Nido’s unbeaten streak

SMOKEY POINT, WA— The Snohomish County FC Steelheads edged Nido Aguila Club America Seattle 1-0 on Sunday May 16 at Dick Cardinal Stadium. New and returning players led the charge as the defense recorded its first shutout of the season. The result ended Nido’s 15-match unbeaten streak in WWPL play, dating back to April 2019. Defender Cade Cooke made his first appearance of 2021 now that his Seattle Pacific University season has ended. Defenders John Troka, Gunnar Stohl, Garret Robinson and Hector Palomera were all back. Adding depth at the goalkeeper position, Luke Brezak returned from college as well. Dorian

May 17, 2021 1 Comment

Gala FC Pro Focus

Gala FC breaks through with first win in WWPL Second Division

SMOKEY POINT, WA—Gala FC Men’s Team, the Official Second Team of the Steelheads, scored their first Western Washington Premier League (WWPL) Second Division win on Sunday May 9 at Dick Cardinal Stadium. Earlier in the day the Steelheads lost 5-3 to Wenatchee, then Gala took the pitch and claimed a 2-0 win over ISC Gunners. It was a scoreless first half but Gala created numerous chances, including an agonizing sequence where the ball rolled slowly across the open Issaquah goal line only to skim off of the far post and stay out. Match Gallery: See photos on Steelheads Facebook. Head

May 11, 2021 2 Comments

Matches

Wenatchee stops Steelheads league unbeaten streak at 13

SMOKEY POINT, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads saw their 2-year 13-match Western Washington Premier League unbeaten streak (8-0-5) end at 13 on sunny Mother’s Day at Dick Cardinal Stadium on May 9th. Wenatchee All-Stars FC scored a 5-3 win over the Steelheads. In the second match of the day, Gala FC earned their first WWPL 2 win 2-0 over ISC Gunners. Wenatchee Strikes First For the third straight home match SnoCo FC gave up the first goal. Eleazar Galván put the visitors up 1-0 before the 10-minute mark. The Fish answered back about half an hour later when Rio Alcorta

May 10, 2021 2 Comments

Matches

A little bit of everything in Steelheads draw with Federal Way

SMOKEY POINT, WA—The Snohomish County FC Steelheads drew 1-1 with Federal Way FC on Sunday April 25 at Dick Cardinal Stadium in a match that featured a little bit of everything: Penalty kick saves and misses, yellow cards, a red card, an ‘Olympico’ goal directly from a corner kick, and more. The visitors took an early lead when a cross found a header in the 5th minute of play. For a second straight home match the Fish were trailing in the first half and struggling to find momentum. Federal Way was winning the match and the overall play. It could

April 26, 2021 No Comments

Partners

Lair Athletic Company Steelhead of the Match gets large fishing hook

SMOKEY POINT, WA— The Snohomish County FC Steelheads announce that honorees of the Lair Athletic Company Steelhead of the Match will receive a 3 inch silver Tuna hook on an orange ribbon to remember their accomplishment by. “Play sharp, get something sharp” is the theme under recently announced sponsor Lair Athletic Company. The Steelheads have long had fun with their fishing theme and this adds another level for the player who is named “Steelhead of the Match” in consultation with the coaching staff and players. These are the three silver hook recipients so far this season.

April 21, 2021 1 Comment

Matches

Second half boosts Steelheads to a draw with Kirkland FC

SMOKEY POINT, WA— The Snohomish County FC Steelheads scored twice in the second half on Sunday at Dick Cardinal Stadium in Smokey Point and ended up battling to a 2-2 draw with the Goats of Kirkland FC. The Fish took to the shade of the main stand at halftime to listen to the advice of Head Coach Dagi Kesim. Kirkland played well from the beginning and SnoCo FC was having a hard time finding any rhythm. The Goats took a 1-0 lead when Leon Bormann assisted on a goal from Obi Esonu about midway through the first half. The talk

April 19, 2021 1 Comment

Gala FC Pro Focus

Mount Vernon’s Parker Van Driel earns Man of The Match in Steelheads debut

SMOKEY POINT, WA—Parker Van Driel likes to let his play do the talking. That worked out just fine in his Snohomish County FC debut back on April 3 as he was named Man of the Match in the Steelheads’ 4-1 win at Grays Harbor Gulls. Parker scored the match winner and looked dangerous on the wing all day long. His performance has earned him another “call up” from the SnoCo FC Second Team Gala FC Pro Focus. Van Driel is listed on the 18 man roster for Sunday April 18th’s home match against Kirkland FC. A Skagit Valley Steelhead Parker

April 16, 2021 No Comments

Outreach

Everett High alum Garret Robinson fits right in with Steelheads

SMOKEY POINT, WA—Garret Robinson looked right at home in the Snohomish County FC defense in the Steelheads’ 2021 Western Washington Premier League opening 4-1 win at Grays Harbor Gulls. His speed, calm and experience highlighted his Fish debut. His chill personality came through in a post-match interview during the car ride home. Garret is known in the Snohomish soccer scene for his stand-out seasons with the Everett High School Seagulls. Then came a 5-year run with Montana State Billings in the GNAC. Some called Garret by the nickname “G” at Everett. In college it eventually turned into “G-Rob.” Either way,

April 15, 2021 No Comments

Gala FC Pro Focus

Gala FC U-20 Men win PSPL Winter League, WWPL 2 challenge next

MILL CREEK, WA—The Gala FC Academy U20 Men have won the Puget Sound Premier League (PSPL) Winter League after winning 7 of 8 matches. Steelheads Director of Soccer and Head Coach Dagi Kesim coached Gala to this latest achievement. Gala outscored their opponents 36-13 in the title run. Next: WWPL 2 The Official Second Team of Snohomish County FC, Gala FC Pro Focus Academy will draw on players from the winning U20 roster to compete in the new Western Washington Premier League (WWPL) Second Division in 2021. The side will also mix in players from tryouts and occasionally a Steelhead

April 11, 2021 No Comments

Matches

625 Days Later: Steelheads at Gulls Highlight Reel

ABERDEEN, WA—July 18, 2019. That was the last Steelheads Western Washington Premier League match. A 1-0 win at Crossfire that won the Fish their first league championship. 625 days later (April 3, 2021) Snohomish County FC returned to league play with their 2021 WWPL opener in Aberdeen against the Grays Harbor Gulls. Below is a highlight reel that clocks in at under 7 minutes but was literally years in the making. More on the Match: Steelheads report on 4-1 win with goal replays and photos Live Video Stream: The Gulls shot the match for their Facebook Page

April 4, 2021 1 Comment

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