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GU14 Blue Win Silver Bracket of Skagit Firecracker
Our GU14 Blue team, coached by Sophie Spickard, won the Silver bracket of the Skagit Firecracker tournament June 19-20. The girls won the title by defeating HPFC 5-3 in the championship game. Way to go girls!
GU12 Red Team Fundraiser
(April 27th) Our GU-12 Red team is sponsoring a fundraiser car wash May 1st and May 22nd. Please click on this link to view details. Come on out and support a great cause!
Here is our Youth Technical Director Eugene Poublon in a Sounders FC soccer commercial!
Click the youtube link here to watch our great coach in action! Watch Eugene now!
BU12 Claim 2nd in Challenge Cup
Our NWN BU12 Blue team lost in penalty kicks to Crossfire Premier B97-Schmetzer (PDL 1st Division). Our boys have come a long way from starting the season with a small roster and playing both the fall and spring seasons in the PDL 4th Division. On the run to the Challenge Cup finals, these boys played and beat teams from the PDL 1st and 2nd Divisions. Congratulations on a fabulous ending to the season!
Please click on this link for a great team photo!
Heimbigner team photo
GU11 White Conclude Season With Spot In Challenge Cup Silver Final
The G98 white team had a long road to the Silver Challenge Cup finals. In the elimination round, the girls pulled out a last second goal to lift them over Crossfire-Reynolds 4-3. Next came the long trip to Vancouver where the team struggled to score on a grass field, but managed to edge the Cheetahs 1-0 to advance to the semifinals. At Starfire for the semifinals, the girls excelled going up 4-0 against Westsound Black. They eventually gave up a penalty kick and ended the game 4-1. The finals we against a very big and strong Columbia Timbers Blue team. The Nationals put pressure on early and had a few chances on goal that were unsuccessful. Then, against the run of play, the Timbers scored with a long shot. The two teams battled back and forth for the rest of the game, which included a huge penalty kick save by our NWN keeper and a great save by the Timbers keeper off of a free kick. The final score was Nationals 0 - Timbers 1.
GU12 Finish at top of PDL groups
Congratulations to two NWN GU12 teams: the GU12 Red team who won the PDL Division 1 championship outright for the forth time in a row, and the GU12 Blue team who finished in a tie for first place in PDL Division 3!
G98 Red Wins PDL Title
 Coach Eugene Poublon’s G98 Red’s finished off the Spring 2010 season in strong fashion by scoring three goals in each half en route to a 6-1 victory over the Snohomish United 98 Black team on March 6 at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish.
The win clinched the league championship for the Nationals, a marked improvement upon the squad’s 5th place finish during the Fall 2009 PDL season. The Nationals’ dominating play during the spring season was reflected in their 23-4 goal differential during the seven games.
The win completed the Nationals Spring 2010 PDL season with a record of 5-0-2. The team is unbeaten (9-0-2) over its past 11 games and improved to 27-11-4 overall with the result. They will now prepare to make a run at the State Championship as Washington State Challenge Cup play starts on March 13.
Auction Raises Nearly $39K
The Auction Committee wishes to thank the entire Northwest Nationals family for an incredible auction night on Nov 14th.
All told, we raised $38,920! Of that amount, $25,000 was directed toward our Club Scholarship Fund!!
It is unbelievable what our club can do together! We are most grateful to all of you for having a vision and making this happen for our kids!
Happy Holidays!
Steele, Wingo Make National Team
B94 Red Teammates to Join U.S. U14 Selection
 Huge news out of Boston! Michael Steele and Henry Wingo, both members of the Northwest Nationals B94 Red, have been selected for the United States U14 National Team. This is believed to be the first time that any NWN boys have made a national team pool. Michael and Henry did so after a week-long national camp involving 120 players (30 from each region) in Boston. Joe Mancini of NWN was also under consideration. "We are extremely proud of their accomplishments," says NWN coaching director Mark Collings. "I’m sure the entire Northwest Nationals family is excited for these boys, and it’s truly an occasion to celebrate." NWN B94 Red is coached by Nate Daligcon. The U.S. U14 National Team’s next event is a training camp in November in Orlando. Past U14 national team members include Freddy Adu, Maurice Edu and, more recently, Washington’s own Preston Zimmerman
2 NWN Girls in ODP Pool
 Emi Lawson and Kim Cooper of the Northwest Nationals have been selected to the regional pool for the Olympic Development Program. Both play for the G91 Red, coached by Scott Newman.
2 Teams Win Club Regionals
 Two Northwest Nationals teams came home with titles and two more reached the semifinal stage or beyond at the US Club Regional tournament held in Boise, July 5-8. The NWN G94 Blue edged Spokane Elite, 2-1, for the Premier Division crown, and NWN G96 won its division, defeating Utah’s La Roca Po, 1-0. Also making a final was NWN GU94 Red, falling to Federal Way United Reign, 2-0. For the NWN boys, the 94 Red made the Super Group semifinals.
ODP National Pool Features 3 Nationals
94 Red's Mancini, Steele & Wingo in Mass. Aug. 3-9
Joe Mancini, Michael Steele and Henry Wingo, all members of the Northwest Nationals 94 Red, are participating in the U.S. Soccer Federation 1995 ODP Youth National Team camp. The three boys are attending a week-long camp in Concord, Mass., from August. 3-9. Earlier, Mancini, Steele and Wingo made the Region IV player pool, along with 94 Red teammate Jesus Mendoza.
4 of State's 6 ODP Players are Nationals
Four of the six Washington Youth Soccer ’95 ODP players selected to the Region IV 95 player pool hail from the Northwest Nationals. Joe Mancini, Jesus Mendoza, Michael Steele and Henry Wingo are all members of the NWN 94 Red, coached by Nate Daligcon. Another teammate, Jacob Hauser, was also on the state ODP selection. The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) identifies and develops the outstanding youth soccer players in the state and presents them to the Regional ODP. Regional ODP players, in turn, become candidates for the National Youth Teams.
10 NWN Teams Bound for Boise
 A total of 10 Northwest Nationals teams are bound for the US Club Regional tournament, to be held July 5-7 in Boise, Idaho. Representing the club are the following: B91 Red, B92 Red, B93 Red, B94 Red, B95 Red, G92 Blue, G93 Red, G94 Blue, G94 Red and G96 Red. For a complete list of NWN matches at the regional, click here.
Nationals Fare Well in Texas
3 Girls Teams Showcase Skills in Houston
Judging from their results, three Northwest Nationals girls teams impressed hundreds of college coaches with their skills and savvy at the 2008 Texas Shootout during the weekend of May 30-June 1 in Houston. Over 350 college coaches were on hand for this prestigious showcase, and the NWN teams finished with a combined mark of 5-1-3. The G90 Red and G91 Red each won twice and tied once. The G92 Red was 1-1-1. 
State ODP Teams Feature 20 NWN Players
4 Coaches Also Among Teams Traveling to Oregon, Colorado
Two dozen Northwest Nationals players and coaches are featured in state Olympic Development Program teams traveling to Oregon and Colorado over the Memorial Day weekend. Four members of the NWN coaching staff are leading Washington squads, which include 20 NWN players, to the 24th annual Nike Friendship Cup in Beaverton, Ore., and the Colorado Showcase near Denver.
NW Nationals Claim GU16 State Cup
U17s Take 2nd, U15s Reach Semi of Washington Championships
We have a Winner! The Northwest Nationals Girls 91 Red claimed the state cup by winning in the penalty kick tiebreaker, 2-1 over Eastside FC Sunday (May 4) at Starfire Sports Complex. Next stop, Hawaii! 
NWN Day at Sounders Opener
Games, Raffle & Tailgating May 10 at Qwest Field
Mark your calendars for May 10th a huge NWN’s Day at Qwest Field to cheer on the Seattle Sounders for their season opener vs Portland! We are looking for as many teams, coaches, players and families as possible to make this an activity to remember.
Huegli of NWN Makes ODP Natl' Camp
Edmonds Native Plays Forward for G92 Red
Carlin Huegli of the Northwest Nationals has been selected for the 2008 US Youth Soccer ODP Girls U-15/U-16 Developmental Camp .
NWN's Emi Lawson Chosen for adidas ESP
G91 Defender Among 96 Nationwide Selections
Emi Lawson of the Northwest Nationals Premier Soccer Club and Shoreline, Wash., has been selected as one of 96 players for the adidas Elite Soccer Program (ESP). Lawson, a central defender who plays for the NWN 91 Red, attended the top-level training sessions Feb. 21-24 in Pomona, Ca.
Four Teams Thru to State Semis
Two More NWN Sides Also Alive in Championship Cups
Four teams from the Northwest National Premier Soccer Club are within two wins of state championships following quarterfinal victories over Presidents Day weekend. The NWN Girls 95 and 94 Reds each won a pair of games, and will see action Feb. 23 and 24, respectively, in U.S. Youth Soccer State Championship semifinals at Starfire Sports Complex. Also through to the final four with quarterfinal wins are the NWN Boys 94 and 91 Reds, and they play Feb. 23.
FLASH! – U11/12 Registration Opens Feb. 11
The 2008-2009 Club registration for all U11 and U12 NW Nationals players will open Monday, February 11th. See helpful tip below and then go to the 2008-2009 Club registration link to the left of the screen.
A helpful tip prior to registration:
Confirm with the coach or team manager the "team name" your child will be playing on. Once you open the 2008-2009 registration event there will be several teams to choose from and selecting to correct team will be a very important part of the registration process.
NWN Fusion Goes to College
Note to WSYSA from the NWN Fusion '88 Girls Team:
Dear Brenda,
...On Behalf of Northwest Nationals, specifically FUSION '88, THANK YOU so much for your continued support since GU-11. It has been an excellent 8 years.
The listing [below] is one of great pride to us. The state of Washington is fortunate to have this organization at the helm of the soccer world.
Best wishes in the future,
Barb Wilson-Hanson
NWN FUSION COLLEGE BOUND
Northwest Nationals Premier Soccer Club announces 2007 Recruiting Class
February 7, 2007 (updated 2/24)
National Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Day – Northwest Nationals is excited to announce the 2007 Recruiting Class set to graduate this June. Fourteen (14) of the GU18 Fusion team members, coached by Tami Bennett and assisted by Ben Somoza, signed letters of intent today – 1 player has not yet decided or awaiting Ivy League Acceptance and one is a 2008 Graduate.
NWN Player invited to U-14 Girls' National Development ID Camp
CHICAGO (July 30, 2007) – The U.S. Under-14 Girls' Development Program's 100-player roster was released today for their weeklong identification camp from July 30-Aug. 5 in Pomona, Calif.
The 100 players were selected from the four Regions across the United States, with 25 players being invited in from each Region.
U.S. Under-14 Girls’ Technical Director Mike Dickey will run the camp, along with a number of assistants.
NWN GU15 (Rayos) 50/50 Raffle at Seattle Sounders
 Attention NW Nationals friends and families! The NW Nationals GU 15 (Rayos) will be representing Washington State at Regionals in Las Vegas. In an effort to raise money for this trip and help offset the costs the girls will be hosting a 50/50 fundraiser raffle. The fundraiser will be held at Qwest Field on June 2nd during the Seattle Sounders game (game time 7:00 pm). Come out and support the Sounders, have a fun night out with the family and best of all help the girls with their trip to Vegas! You could be a big cash winner!
Northwest Nationals Premier Developmental Academy
Northwest Nationals Premier would like to invite you to participate in the 2007 developmental academy program.
Our
Developmental
Academy runs May through December for boys & girls ages 7-10 years old.
Click HERE to Download Page 1 of the NWN Academy Flyer
Click HERE to Download Page 2 of the NWN Academy Flyer
Twelve USL alum on US 23-man World Cup roster
Eight players among alternates list
USL News Release
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
CHICAGO, IL – Twelve former United Soccer Leagues players were among the official roster of 23 players for the FIFA World Cup named by head coach Bruce Arena Tuesday. Eight USL players were also named as alternates for the tournament being held in Germany beginning June 9.
State Cup Results - 1/20 & 1/21
Challenge Cup
Girls ’93 Blue, 0 – Emerald City White, 1
Boys ’95 Red, 4 – FC Mukilteo Falcons, 0
Girls ’95 Red, 2 – FC Mukilteo Angles, 1
Commissioners Cup
Boys ’95 Blue, 6 – Snohomish United Pumas, 2
Girls ’95 Blue, 1 – FCV Glory, 0
Girls ’95 White, 2 – HAS Eagles 96 Dev, 0
Reiser Bolsters Team in Its Rise to the Top
Reiser has quickly become a role player for
Columbia , and is one of just a few freshman who see significant playing time."As a freshman all you can do is work your hardest, but I’ve been really fortunate to the get the opportunities I’ve had," Reiser said. "Our coach gives everyone the opportunity to play, and you just have to show your skills."
Having played soccer for 16 of her 18 years, the game is definitely in Sophie Reiser’s blood. And in her first year at
Columbia , Reiser has been a key component in the Lions’ rise to the top of the Ivy League.
Reiser Becomes Second Straight Lion to Earn Ivy League Rookie Honor
Courtesy: Columbia University Athletics
PRINCETON, N.J. -- After having a hand in all three goals in Columbia's 3-2 win vs. Princeton on October 14, first-year Sophie Reiser was duly rewarded with Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors.
The Seattle, Wash. native is the second consecutive Columbia first-year to earn Rookie of the Week honors, after classmate Meggie Ford earned the same award on October 9.
No sophomore slump for unlikely Yale star
By Graham Hays, ESPN.com
 NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Minutes into Yale's practice Friday, with sophomore star Crysti Howser already on the sideline after turning an ankle while warming up, a car traveling on one of the roads adjacent to the practice field plowed into the back of a stopped semitrailer, leaving the occupants unhurt but the car far the worse for wear.
Apparently, the bad luck that has plagued the women's soccer team is seeping into the soil in New Haven.
NWN Fusion Player Commits to UCLA
UCLA women score big again with a Region IV ODP product. The Bruins' Class of '07 is shaping up as one of the strongest in the nation. Find out which player recently committed to UCLA by reading StudentSportsSoccer.com
NWN Shamrock Player is Herald Woman of the Year Finalist
The Herald announces its first candidate for the 2005 Woman of the Year in Sports. Over the next three days three more women will be revealed. The 2005 winners, who are selected in balloting by previous winners of the award, will be announced on Sunday.
MILL CREEK - Only a hooligan would claim that Dani Oster can't carry a soccer team on her petite-yet-explosive frame.
Some players are natural goal scorers, and Oster certainly fits the mold.
But to lift the Jackson High Timberwolves from good to great this past fall, the dynamic Oster set out to not just score goals but to also set them up. Her successful mission helped Jackson earn a third-place state-tournament trophy and triggered a barrage of individual awards that continues even today: Oster, a center midfielder who scored 20 goals and tallied 17 assists in 22 games during her senior season, is a finalist for the Herald's 2005 Woman of the Year in Sports award.
llini Add Seven to Squad
University of Illinois women's soccer coach Janet Rayfield announced Wednesday seven student-athletes will join the squad for the 2006 season. The group, comprised entirely of incoming freshmen, is highlighted by three former national champions at both the Olympic Development and club levels, and five who have reached a national championship.
Portland State Signs Two NWN Players
Vikings Announce Five More Soccer Signees Tuesday
PORTLAND – Portland State women’s soccer released its second group of signees Tuesday afternoon, as head coach Tim Bennett announced that forward/ midfielder Tarah Authier, of Anchorage, Alaska; defender/ midfielder Maya Fontaine, of San Diego, Calif.; goalkeeper Cris Lewis, of Burien, Wash.; forward/midfielder Kat Robertson, of Seattle, Wash.; and midfielder/forward Amanda Sekijima, of Woodinville, Wash., have signed national letters of intent to play soccer for the Vikings. All five will be eligible for the 2006 season.
Cougar Soccer Adds A Dozen To 2006 Roster
Freshman class includes athletes from Washington, Oregon, Arizona and California
Feb. 1, 2006
PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State Head Coach Matt Potter announced the commitment of 12 student-athletes to play soccer for the Cougars in fall 2006. Potter reconnects with six players from his former club team while adding athletes from Washington, Oregon, Arizona and California.
NWN Players garner First Team All-Ivy League as a Freshman
Prep All-American, Ex-Youth International Among SPU Women's Soccer Recruits
SEATTLE (Feb. 1) ¬ A prep All-American and a former U.S. National Youth Team member are among seven high school seniors who have signed national letters of intent to play women's soccer at Seattle Pacific University beginning next fall, Coach Chuck Sekyra announced today.
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