August Club News — Aug. 5, 2026

Happy campers at Waskowitz. Photo credit: Julia Owen

ECFC CLUB CALENDAR

Aug. 3–7: Practice resumes for most teams

Aug. 10–13: Summer Goalkeeper Camp

Late August: Fall league play begins for BU15–BU19 WPL teams and all EA teams

Thursday, Sept. 3: Emerald City Night at UW Men’s Soccer (details below)

Saturday, Sept. 12: Fall league play begins for U11–U14 boys’ and girls’ WPL teams

All fall: GU15–GU19 teams on break for the school soccer season

Waskowitz Report from Coach Lucas

Camp was awesome! Nearly 80 players — from Devs, WPL teams and EA teams — arrived at Waskowitz ready to work hard, challenge themselves and make lasting memories! Campers displayed a high level of energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness, matched by their inspiring sportsmanship and genuine care for each other. This is what makes ECFC so special. Seeing so many players grow in confidence, improve their skills and have so much fun was a great reminder that we are more than a soccer club — we’re a family! Thank you to all the players, coaches and families who made this year’s camp such a memorable success!

Hats! Hats! Get Your ECFC hats!

Rep your club on the sideline, during chilly-weather practices, at the grocery store. Emerald City’s hat fundraiser offers beanies and baseball caps in a range of colors and styles — and supports our Bobby Howe Scholarship Fund!

ECFC Night at UW Men’s Soccer

Join with our Emerald City community on Thursday, Sept. 3, to cheer on defending national champions UW Men’s Soccer as the team takes on Cal State Fullerton. Tickets are $7 and kickoff time is 7:30 pm. Gather your teammates and make it a team-bonding night! Let’s go DAWGS!

Fitness, Technical, Goalkeeping: ECFC’s Supplemental Trainings

One feature that sets Emerald City apart from other soccer clubs is the range of supplemental specialty trainings offered, all designed to suppourt our players’ efforts to improve their game. The Club offers optional Fitness training, Technical training and Goalkeeper training.

Goalkeeper trainings are organized and led by Coach Alex Jessup. Sessions are open to current and aspiring goalkeepers. Talk to your coach if your player is not on the goalkeeper roster but is interested in joining the optional trainings. Sessions are offered a few times per week when field space and Coach Alex’s schedule allow.

Fitness is led by Coach Elston and two sessions are offered most Fridays. Fitness sessions are open to all current ECFC players.

Technical training is offered most Fridays, with two sessions: the first session is for U11–U14 players, and the second for U15–U19 players. Technical trainings are led by Coach Henry and Coach Drew.

🔥Air Quality Policy

The Club will cancel outdoor practices and games when the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches 120 according to AirNow.gov. When a day’s forecast indicpredicts an AQI of 120 or higher at practice time, ECFC leadership will message families no later than 3:30 pm to communicate whether practices will go forth or be cancelled. If your player is sensitive to air quality and won’t attend on a day practice is being held, just message your coach. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the current fires in the Spokane area and other parts of our state.

Introducing our new Board members, Erin and Arne

We are excited to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors!

Erin Papworth brings extensive non-profit experience to our Board. Through her consulting firm, she has crafted strategic plans for non-profits of all sizes, from local to global. She has also served on the board of the North Seattle French School and is a passionate athlete who values the impact of sports in our community.

Arne Klubberud joins our board as a former player and coach with a remarkable Seattle soccer legacy. As a youth, Arne played for Emerald City and regional ODP teams, then went on to play for Seattle University where he captained the 1997 NAIA championship Redhawks. Arne’s background in sales, administration and business bring practical expertise to our Board.

Questions about the Club?

Do you have a question about ECFC, or about club soccer in general? Do you have a suggestion? Send your questions /ideas to Club communications director Nancy Chaney.

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