MAKING SOCCER FUN
 

Happy New Year!

It was wonderful to end the calendar year with the enthusiasm and energy during the Holiday Jamboree. Over 100 participants enjoyed pleasant December weather to get a chance to kick the ball around and get some exercise at the UW.

 

As we enter 2024, there is lot going on. High school aged teams begin games early in January. U8-U14 teams began practicing, but their games do not start until February. Over 50 players have registered for Supplemental Tryouts, and we are adding one U11 boys’ team and 3 more Dev teams for spring season. In addition, Futsal sessions are being offered from mid-January through late February. We have teams traveling to Las Vegas on MLK and President’s Day weekends and in March to Arizona for tournaments, and high school aged boys’ teams have tryouts February 20th and 22nd. 


John Hamel

Director of Coaching

Club Updates
 
 

Futsal Sessions


Emerald City is hosting a Futsal sessions and it is a fantastic way to improve foot skills and quickness. This is also a great way to get more quality touches on the ball during the winter months. 

There will be five 1-hour sessions at Meadowbrook Community Center Gym on 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, and 2/25 from 3:00-5:00pm. 

Sessions for players born in 2012-14 will be from 3:00-4:00.

Sessions for players born in 2009-11 will be from 4:00-5:00. 


The cost is $100 per player and is open to non Emerald City players but each session is limited to 20 players. Players should wear flat shoes that will work on basketball court surface. 
Register Today
 
 

Coach's Corner


Want to kick the ball farther? Exercises that focus on strengthening your quads, hamstrings and lower body dynamic movements will help you build the strength in the right muscles to increase your length strength. These four exercises can all be done at home and you can add and gradually increase resistance by holding weights such as dumbbells or anything heavy you have at home.
Kick The Ball Farther
 

ECFC Overnight Camp



Camp Waskowitz is once again providing us with the overnight summer soccer camp in conjunction with Peter Fewing Soccer Camps. This is a great opportunity for players to get to bond with their teammates and other players by spending 3 nights at Camp Waskowitz in North Bend, WA. This camp is run by a combination of Camp Waskowitz staff, Peter Fewing Soccer Camp staff and coaches, and ECFC coaches. Players will spend time on the fields during each day grooming their skills and tactics, scrimmaging in the evenings, and having a fun summer camp experience at the same time.


This camp is for boys and girls ages 9-17 and friends and siblings of ECFC players who want to join are welcome. 
Learn More and Register

Supplemental Tryouts


We hold supplemental tryouts in early January to add players to certain rosters in some instances new teams for the remainder of the soccer year that ends in April at a prorated cost.


Tryouts are held during each age group's normal practice time and sessions will be run as a regular practice.


This is a great opportunity for those who finished the fall rec season and are interested in giving select soccer a try. If you know of anyone interested, please have them register.
Register Here

Girls Tryout Schedule


Girls born in 2016-2014 (Dev Program)

-Monday,1/15: 7:00-8:15 at Jane Addams 2 N/S

-Wednesday,1/17: 5:00-6:15 at Loyal Heights

 

Girls born in 2013 (U11)

-Monday, 1/8: 6:00-7:30 at Ingraham South

-Wednesday, 1/10: 5:00-6:30 at Magnuson 6

 

Girls born in 2012 (U12)

-Monday, 1/8: 6:00-7:30 at Ingraham South

-Wednesday, 1/10: 5:00-6:30 at Magnuson 6

 

Girls born in 2011 (U13)

-Monday, 1/8: 6:00-7:30 at Ingraham North

-Wednesday, 1/10: 5:00-6:30 at Magnuson 6

 

Girls born in 2010 (U14)

-Monday, 1/8: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham South

-Wednesday, 1/10: 6:30-8:00 at Magnuson 6

 

Girls born in 2009 (U15)

-Monday, 1/8:  7:30-9:00 at Ingraham North

-Wednesday, 1/10: 6:30-8:00 at Magnuson 6

 

Girls born in 2008 (U16)

-Monday, 1/8:  7:30-9:00 at Ingraham North

-Wednesday, 1/10: 5:00-6:30 at Magnuson 6

 

Girls born in 2007 (U17)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham North

-Friday, 1/12: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham North

 

Girls born in 2005/2006 (U18/19)

-Monday, 1/8: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham South

-Wednesday, 1/10: 6:30-8:00 at Magnuson 6

Boys Tryout Schedule:


Boys born in 2016-2014 (Dev Program)

-Monday, 1/15: 7:00-8:15 at Jane Addams 2 N/S

-Wednesday, 1/17: 5:00-6:15 at Loyal Heights

 

Boys born in 2013 (U11)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 5:00-6:30 at Magnuson 7

-Thursday, 1/11: 5:30-7:00 at Jane Addams 2

 

Boys born in 2012 (U12)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 5:00-6:30 at Magnuson 7

-Friday, 1/12: 6:00-7:30 at Ingraham North

 

Boys born in 2011 (U13)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 6:00-7:30 at Ingraham North

-Thursday, 1/11: 5:30-7:00 at Jane Addams 2

 

Boys born in 2010 (U14)

-Monday, 1/8: 6:00-7:30 at Ingraham South

-Friday, 1/12:  6:00-7:30 at Ingraham North

 

Boys born in 2009 (U15)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 6:30-8:00 at Magnuson 7

-Friday, 1/12: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham South

 

Boys born in 2008 (U16)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 6:30-8:00 at Magnuson 7

-Friday, 1/12: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham North

 

Boys born in 2007 (U17)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 6:30-8:00 at Magnuson 7

-Friday, 1/12: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham South

 

Boys born in 2005/2006 (U18/19)

-Tuesday, 1/9: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham North

-Friday, 1/12: 7:30-9:00 at Ingraham North

Congratulations to the M07 Green team who won the Holiday Classic Championship in Arizona in December. 

Welcome Coach James


We're excited to welcome our newest coach, James Ritchie. James is a high-level coach, having earned his NSCAA Premier and Advanced National Diplomas and on the cusp of earning his UEFA A license. James has expertise at all levels, including goalkeeper training, coach education, and curriculum development. His coaching roles have included several stints with semi-professional teams in different parts of the country. James will begin providing his assistance this month.
 

ECFC Calendar
 

January

8

Girls U11-U19 Practices Resume
 

January

9
 

Boys U11-U19 Practices Resume

January

15
 

Boys and Girls U8-U10 (Dev) Practices Resume

April

12
 

U11-U14 WA Cup

July

24
 

ECFC Overnight Camp at Camp Waskowitz

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