This year Hopelink has seen a 50% increase in demand at their food banks. Hopelink needs your gift to help the thousands of families in need.  FCA Teams are being asked to collect goods over the next 2 weeks and give them to their team representative.  Team Reps will bring the donations to the next board meetings on February 8th and March 15th.   Thanks to all our FCA families for their support!

(Feb 8, 2010) Congratulations to the following teams as they advance in state cup play.

 Championship Cup

FC Alliance B94 Gold - Hadji BU15, competes in the ELIMINATION ROUND on 2/21
FC Alliance B91 Gold - Renkert BU18, competes in the ELIMINATION ROUND on 2/21

 Challenge Cup

FC Alliance B94 White - Alcaraz BU15, competes in the ELIMINATION ROUND on 2/21
FC Alliance B93 White - Antoniuk BU16, competes in the ELIMINATION ROUND on 2/21
FC Alliance B92 Gold - McAlister BU17, competes in the ELIMINATION ROUND on 2/21

Championship Cup

Schedules/Scores/Standings
Boys U15-U18 - Click Here
Boys U12-U14 and Girls U12-U18 - Click Here

 Challenge Cup

Schedules/Scores/Standings
Boys U15-U18 - Click Here
Boys U11-U14 and Girls U11-U18 - Click Here

• Turn orders into your team representative. Make checks payable to NYSA/FCA. 
  
• Questions please contact Jodee Shish @  jshish@fcalliance.net

The Junior and Youth Academy were designed by the NYSA and FC Alliance Premier coaching staff with your child in mind. Whether you have a novice player or a skilled individual, we are ready to teach and challenge them further. These Academy programs are designed for all players that are interested in learning more skills. Register Today!

A total of 14 Washington Youth Soccer scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded for the 2010-11 school year, to one male and one female student from each of the seven statewide districts that comprise Washington Youth Soccer. Apply by March 15, 2010.

The Washington Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program proudly announces its selections for its 2009-2010 ODP State Pools. The talented boys and girls who have been chosen for this honor have been training over the past 2 months in the RTC program and will continue training in preparation for the US Youth Soccer ODP Region IV Championships, which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona from January 15-18, 2010.

The Executive Board is excited to announce the new FC Alliance Logo and contest winner!  The clubs new crest, which will soon grace this website and all promotional literature, signage, letterhead and uniforms was created by Christian Matthews.

Christian plays soccer on the BU15 Celtic’s within the Northshore Youth Soccer Association and is a 9th grade student in the Northshore School District.   As our Grand Prize Winner,  Christian will receive a $500 gift certificate to SoccerWest.  

All the logos submitted were amazing and extremely well done, making the job of selecting only one extremely difficult.  "We were thrilled with the number of applicants and the quality, boldness and creativity of the concepts.” said Jim Neir, VP Competition. "While the designs were all unique and special in their own way, Christian’s design succeeded impressively in projecting a bold image that will represent our clubs premier status both beautifully and professionally. The sheer simplicity of his concept is what makes it stand out."

The FC Alliance Board would like to thank all who participated in the competition, and to congratulate Christian on his winning design.  Stay tuned as we rollout the logo over next few months and on every uniform beginning with the 2011 season.  

As the High School girls soccer season concludes, the FC Alliance board would like to congratulations all our girls and coaches that excelled in their High School programs.  We are proud of the over forty-three Alliance players that participated on their school teams, and were influential in helping their High School teams win division titles and move up in state tournaments.   

A special recognition to our players at the Archbishop Murphy School (State 2A Champions), and The Overlake School (State 1A Finalists).  In addition, we congratulate those awarded special recognition as part of the Kingco All-league Girls Soccer teams. One of our objectives is to provide the high quality training necessary to produce players capable of playing at the high school and collegiate levels. 

Congratulations to the following Alliance teams for earning the Tad Duncan Sportsmanship Award

• FC Alliance G95 White - GU14, coached by Bill Umana
• FC Alliance B95 White - BU14, coached by Hadji
• FC Alliance B93 Gold - BU16, coached by Mark Korn

The Tad Duncan Sportsmanship Award was established to honor longtime NYSA Volunteer, Tad Duncan.  Tad started coaching his son Michael’s soccer team in 1977 when NYSA was called Northshore Junior Soccer Association, and went on to coach both of his daughters’ teams as well.  In 1988, Tad was elected President of the United Club where he served for 18 years. He remained active with NYSA until his passing in 2009.

October 14, 2009 -- FC Alliance is pleased to announce that Dave Schumacher has been named Director of Player Development.  Schumacher will oversee the club’s coaching curriculum and team development programs.

Schumacher holds a National USSF “A” license, and joins Alliance from Washington State Youth Soccer, where he was Director of Coaching for the past thirteen years.  His career spans over three decades, and includes positions within the Seattle Sounders organization, recreational and premier club administration, head coaching responsibilities for club, high school and Olympic Development teams, as well as, currently as an active member of the National Instructional Staff for US Soccer and US Youth soccer.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Dave into our organization”, commented Dave Wymer.  "His understanding of the sport is unrivaled, and his familiarity with every aspect of youth soccer makes him an invaluable asset and important addition to our staff as we continue to develop the skills of the brightest young players within Washington."

"Dave comes to Alliance with a veteran presence, including experience as a player, coach and ODP trainer," said John Olson, President. "Alliance has always been committed to providing the best possible resources to develop our players, and now with Dave Schumacher, we are acting on that commitment."

In the newly expanded role, Schumacher will work with our existing coaches to develop an overall strategic approach to best identify and develop future champions. He will provide on-field guidance and coaching to both coaches and players, with a mission to build and maintain an elite player development coaching staff at the highest level.

During the next few months you’ll see Dave on the turf evaluating coaches and players, so be sure to personally welcome him to our club.

Tuesday, 2/9 Field: 5:30-6:30 Canyon Park JH

Wednesday, 2/10 Field: 5:30-6:30 Canyon Park JH

There are still a few opportunities available to join Alliance. This season we’ve kept our team rosters smaller to ensure players get maximum game playing time. After all, isn’t that why you joined premier soccer? - to play at the highest level, not just practice. The Alliance A & B teams listed below have at least one opening for an athlete that will enhance the competitiveness of their team. If you’re ready to be taught by some of the best coaches in Washington state premier soccer, contact us now.

Congratulations to the FCA GU12 Gold team, coached by Alex Zahajko, on taking 1st place in all tournaments this summer

Great Job Girls!

	NW Spokane Cup 8/14 - 8/16 Champions!
Wa Games Starfire 7/30 - 8/1 Champions!
	Snohomish United 7/10 - 7/12 Champions!

The FCA GU15 Gold team has worked hard all summer and have been finalists in all of their tournaments

Next on the schedule Vegas Mayor’s Cup - bring home the gold!!

Snohomish Bigfoot 8/13 - 8/16
	Xtreme Starfire 8/7 - 8/9
Skagit River Cup 7/24 - 7/26
	Snohomish United 7/10 - 7/12