SOCCER: Special USA vs. Australia match in West Seattle on Thursday

Next FIFA World Cup match in Seattle is USA vs. Australia at noon Friday. The day before that, different USA and Australia teams will meet on a West Seattle field! Just announced by the owners of West Seattle Rhodies FC and West Seattle Junction FC:

The road to the FIFA World Cup comes through West Seattle this Thursday. West Seattle Junction FC and Rhodies FC are proud to host a special international friendly. This unique soccer match will feature members of the Washington State Legislature and representatives from the Australian Parliament, celebrating the friendship between the United States and Australia through the world’s game. This free community event offers fans a rare opportunity to enjoy soccer in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere while welcoming international guests to our city.

Event Details
-Thursday, June 18
-Kickoff: 2:30 PM
-Gates Open: 2:00 PM
-Nino Cantu Athletic Complex
2801 SW Thistle Street

🎟️ Admission is FREE and open to the public.

As Seattle plays a major role in the FIFA World Cup, this special match highlights the global connections that soccer creates and celebrates the longstanding friendship between the United States and Australia.

Bring your family, wear your national colors, and join us as the stars and stripes meet the green and gold for an afternoon of community, culture, and soccer.

Whether you’re cheering for Team USA, Team Australia, or simply the beautiful game, this is a unique event you won’t want to miss.

We look forward to welcoming our Australian guests and showcasing the passion, hospitality, and soccer culture of West Seattle.

See you at kickoff

ADDED TUESDAY: Here’s the roster so far, including at least four West Seattle elected officials.

9 Replies to "SOCCER: Special USA vs. Australia match in West Seattle on Thursday"

  • Matt June 15, 2026 (3:32 pm)

    The outcome of this match should decide once and for all whether “WA” stands for Western Australia, or Washington.

  • Jim June 15, 2026 (6:32 pm)

    Someone really has problems reading the calendar or the proof reader was drunk or high. The match between the USA and Australia is on Friday NOT Thursday. The title says: “SOCCER: Special USA vs. Australia match in West Seattle on Thursday” but the actual text say it is on Friday which is actually correct.The proof reader needs to be sobered up before checking the next article he or she checks. This level of incompetence is unforgivable in journalism. My 10 year old granddaughter would have caught that. 

    • WSB June 15, 2026 (9:02 pm)

      Hi, this particular match is indeed on Thursday, according to the announcement sent to me by the Rhodies/JFC owner, and published above verbatim (in blue-blocked italics if you are reading on a full-size computer or laptop, indented italics if you are reading on a mobile device). The actual USA vs. Australia WORLD CUP match is Friday. This is a “day before” special event. – TR

    • LyndaB June 15, 2026 (9:25 pm)

      Daaaang, Jim.  What’s with the attitude here?  Please check yourself before you embarrass your granddaughter.  Sheesh. 

    • Derp June 16, 2026 (9:31 am)

      Wow Jim really, have you made any mistakes in your life that we can come scold you about.  Grow up dudeFeel sorry for your granddaughter 

    • Another One June 16, 2026 (9:47 am)

      Oh my goodness. This is the funniest thing I’ve read on WSB in a long time. 

  • Apologies June 15, 2026 (9:38 pm)

    Yes Jim, you may admit your mistakes and apologize. It would be good to do so. Your post read as incredibly rude, and was absolutely missing the facts and the point of the post. Maybe you could take a lesson from your granddaughter in how to read, analyze, sum up and respond. WSB, thank you for all you do. You are unmatched, going above and beyond, in our community.

  • LiouxLioux June 16, 2026 (7:35 am)

    Maybe there can be a fundraiser at the THURSDAY special match to  buy Jim some reading comprehension lessons. 

  • Fern June 17, 2026 (2:52 pm)

    This is really awesome! I hope the community can participate and enjoy a rare treat. …I don’t know of anyone who is going to the (expensive) ticketed match on Friday.

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