SPORTS: New soccer club West Seattle Junction FC to debut next year. Here’s one simple way to assist

Love soccer? Get ready to support the newly formed West Seattle Junction FC. Here’s the announcement about the team, which starts play next spring, but needs a show of community support right now:

West Seattle Junction FC, a pre-pro U-23 soccer club, is forming in our community and will debut in a series of 14 home/away matches and friendlies starting in mid-May 2024. Formed by a team of soccer enthusiasts that have supported our youth soccer community for over 25 years, this venture will bring a much needed platform for our most talented athletes to showcase their skills. The Club’s men’s team is planned for 2024 and the women’s team in 2025, competing in the USL W league.

The club aims to foster a strong connection to a hyper-local fanbase and create a memorable experience for fans, players, and everyone involved. They also intend to have a positive impact both on and off the field. Ticket sales will begin in early February with their schedule announcements and will be priced between $13.00 – $15.00 per ticket with a block of tickets set aside at no cost to provide accessibility to the entire fan base.

The team has already begun preparations for the upcoming season and will announce early January tryouts at Delridge Playfield within the next week through their social media pages. The coaching staff is currently being assembled, and they promise to bring a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring that West Seattle Junction FC is well-prepared for the challenges and triumphs of USL2 competition. Competitors will include Ballard FC, the 2023 National Champions, OlyTown FC, PDX FC, and many more Northwest Division teams.

West Seattle Junction FC invites the community to join them on this exciting journey. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements, events, and opportunities to get involved. Follow the team on social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses as they prepare to make their mark in USL2.

Special note: Formation is not without its challenges. Their desired home field, Southwest Athletic Complex, a perfect location to host the West Seattle community and a soccer match, requires an application process through Parks and SPS.

Questions and concerns related to the Club’s use of the field persist and they have been unable to properly secure the 7 field reservations needed to host their home matches. The club would greatly appreciate a community show of support by providing written support in the Blog comments and/or an email that can be forwarded by the Club to the parties reviewing their application with your vote of support. Highline Soccer Association and its board members have all rendered full letters of support to the decision makers and now it’s time for the community to weigh in.

Email address is info@junctionfc.org – website (as linked above) is junctionfc.org.

JMP December 16, 2023 (2:39 pm)

Bout time!! LOL. I have been very jealous of Ballard FC and all the fun they’re having over there. Thanks to whomever is putting all this together. XOXO The Pierce’s

USL2 FAN December 16, 2023 (3:11 pm)

Ballard FC fans are the best fans in the USL2! Up the bridges folks.

JFC December 16, 2023 (3:56 pm)

Until now! It’ll will be fun that’s for sure!

AMD December 16, 2023 (3:59 pm)

F*&$ yeah!! I will be a strong supporter in the stands!!

JFC December 17, 2023 (7:59 am)

Sounds like you need to lead our Supporters section!

Lux December 16, 2023 (4:43 pm)

What questions and concerns would SPS and Parks have about a men’s soccer team. Hooliganism?

JFC December 16, 2023 (6:42 pm)

They’re not sure this is a community event. Hmmmm and yes, maybe hooliganism. Way we see it, there is a big SPS cash deficit and we’re here to help with in any way we can!
Jeepney December 16, 2023 (6:45 pm)

lol, hooliganism? If this is like Ballard FC all you have to worry about is a lot of pretentious hipsters sipping IPA’s and arguing about the “beautiful game”. You will see more passion and vitriol on the pickle ball courts of Lincoln Park.
- JFC December 17, 2023 (8:03 am)
  
  I’m not sure you know WS Soccer Fans that well?! Rec Soccer moms are LOUD! I should know, I’ve been one of them. :-)

Batty December 16, 2023 (7:24 pm)

This is brilliant – WS has a huge community of soccer fans and players and it’s only getting bigger. Been watching the Ballard FC bring the community together, this is the way for our island. I hope this gets approved!

Rick December 16, 2023 (8:05 pm)

Is merch available yet? Great way to get the word out. I constantly get asked about my Fishsticks t-shirt.

JFC December 16, 2023 (10:08 pm)

Coolest merch ever!! We need a more weeks in “design land” but we’ll post some teasers on social media soon! Funny enough, owners of Fishsticks reached out today to have coffee with us. Love the local sports support ♥️
- Pete December 17, 2023 (2:53 pm)
  
  Please have cheap beer and some crow themed merch.
  - JFC December 17, 2023 (3:59 pm)
    
    I get the beer but crows? Do tell!

Lina December 16, 2023 (8:49 pm)

So psyched! We do love Ballard FC and I have wished they were in Seattle! Love that there is such a great soccer culture in our region! futbol is life!

JFC December 17, 2023 (12:39 pm)

Nice Lasso quote there! See you on the pitch!

Barb December 16, 2023 (9:49 pm)

I am excited to support this team.

ttt December 16, 2023 (9:53 pm)

Our household is in support of this!

JFC December 17, 2023 (8:01 am)

Thanks triple T! Look forward to having you and the family out!

Jon December 16, 2023 (10:06 pm)

Hey WS blog, what are the Q’s & C’s preventing them from securing the SW athletic complex?

WSB December 16, 2023 (10:28 pm)

I’m talking to them about that in hopes of a followup.
JFC December 17, 2023 (8:04 am)

Emails of support to info@junctionfc.org are much appreciated. The Blog will keep you updated so stay tuned!

Donna December 17, 2023 (5:57 am)

Local soccer, how can this NOT be considered a community event? Look at the huge crowds of followers, all ages, of the Sounders and Reign. Location and cost would make it more accessible and especially once it expands to a women’s team adults can get vicarious thrills and even more importantly kids can see role models for their futures.

JFC December 17, 2023 (3:20 pm)

Exactly Lisa. Ownership is local, we will have many local athletes playing, our coaches are local, community business’ will hopefully support us through sponsorship (info@junctionfc.org is you know anyone!), everything about us is community! Our league, USL2, at it’s core is hyper-local soccer and they are committed to doing really great things in the communities they serve. It’s also set up properly, akin to what you will see in the UK, with Premier league and levels within it. Promotion, relegation, the neighborhood club friendly rivalries, oh what FUN! BTW, 2 of the 3 founders are women right here in your community and I can tell you we are VERY excited for the USL W team formation!! Sadly, it’s been such an issue to book just 7 – 3 hour blocks for our home matches, that we had to push our women’s team to next year as we’re running out of time. We believe in the strength of our community and our right to use this property for community events. Tax dollars go here right? Please continue to send me your emails of support. Special thanks to the Blog for allowing us to speak as a community about our desire to bring this to West Seattle!

Kathleen December 17, 2023 (8:23 am)

Go team! I support the soccer team and hope they secure the field!!

Ryan December 17, 2023 (11:51 am)

Love this idea and hope they can get the field reserved! Would be awesome to have our own team!

JFC December 17, 2023 (12:44 pm)

Ryan, email us at info@junctionfc.com addressed to SPS Athletic & Facilities Department. I’m collecting and forwarding everyone’s support. The reasons they have not approved yet continue to change and do not match the allowed use in the current JUA and application. We’ve provided Tracy the details and will let the Blog share more. They’re better writers than us and that’s why we ♥️ them so!

snowskier December 18, 2023 (8:39 am)

Love this idea and after seeing the attendance at Fishsticks games and seeing the support for Ballard FC, I know it’ll be welcomed by all. Come on SPS, find a way to let something good happen here.

Conjunction Junction December 18, 2023 (12:19 pm)

Yes, one more soccer club to edge out every other sport on West Seattle fields, thanks. Please remember that when you aren’t getting a reservation, its because we (other youth sports and activities requiring fields) worked very long and hard to get our turn for little slivers of time. We would love to practice and game on local fields too. I’m not hating on your club, but please consider this going forward.

JFC December 19, 2023 (11:19 am)
- Your voice is very much heard! Our soccer league is a bit different. We do not have a platform like this for our High School to College age players to showcase locally except for what Ballard FC has done in their community and it’s been a wild success. They sent a few players up to the pros last season, even 1 into the MLS! Some facts about our field needs:
- We practice 3x a week starting 2nd week of May, in the a.m., while kids are still in school
- Our Games- 7 annual home games will be late afternoons and evenings. We will travel to Bellevue, Ballard, Tacoma, Olympia, and even PDX and Eugene for the others. End of May to early July is also low use times for youth sports on these fields. I happen to live near SWAC and it sits vacant most nights of the week.
- Our Soccer matches are only 90 minutes with 1-15 minute break! As compared to baseball or football, these are short periods of time. We love both those sports, I’m just saying, they are longer.
We believe in the right for our community, and especially our youth athletes, to have a platform that affords them the spotlight they deserve at no cost for the player and an affordable price for the fan. It gives our youngest role models to look up to! We hope more sports consider forming teams like this in our community and we can band together to create lots of fun for West Seattle! The Fishsticks are a fine example of this and have created an awesome fun events for our community! Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated.
Curtis December 19, 2023 (8:31 pm)

Just curious which sport you support without field space? West Seattle is blessed with 6 turf fields (3 brand new now) and 2 more new ones on the way (South Park + Madison) = 8. Not to mention all the grass.

JFC December 20, 2023 (8:14 am)

Update: No Change on our ask for 8 discreet annual field reservations for 3 hours each. Wewanted to give all our fans an update that your amazing emails have been forwarded, our councilwoman Lisa H is full field pressing them, KNKX is in contact, and of course our Blog. None of the 3 gentlemen with SPS Athletics and Facilities have responded. We do know that they are working and are not on holiday break. If you follow us on social media, you see we are pressing on! Tryouts are posted and we’re seeing some great prospects registering! We are community members, just like you, bringing a community event to the stadium our collective taxpayer $$ funds We are also all clear from the news and press that SPS needs a big surge of money in their budget. Communities events are a small but safe way but to chip away. Every bit counts right! Enjoy your holidays everyone and we will ask Tracy to update as soon as we have news. Keep those letters of support coming!

bradley December 26, 2023 (1:06 pm)

Georgetown is another “off-site” option too. Maybe Highline SD and Renton SD and parks would be more generous with their stadiums until SWAC gets figured out.

Jon January 3, 2024 (7:31 pm)

Pumped for a local soccer team, looking forward to going to games!

BriGuy January 3, 2024 (8:41 pm)

My family and I are very excited about this and we cannot really to support you all. Will there be season tickets available in the beginning? Also, I checked with my friends who work at SPS. They told me Seattle Parks handles these types of field reservations. I will check with my friends at Seattle Parks.

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