Birth Years 2018-2016

New! U8 RCL Tryouts

Tryouts for Winter/Spring U8 RCL (Birth year 2017) will be held on Saturday, December 7th.

  • Tryout Cost: Free!
  • Date: December 7th (Sat)
  • Check-in begins: 11:00am
  • Tryout Session: 11:30am – 1:00pm.
  • Location: Renton Memorial Stadium – 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
**Online registration closes 12pm, December 6th (Fri)** Walk up registration will be available but it’s highly recommended you pre-register your player in order to expedite their check in.
We will have an Information Night on Wednesday, December 4th, 5:30-6:15pm @ Starfire Sports in Tukwila. Starfire Sports Complex

General program information for all PacNW U8 and U9 Programs can be found in the FAQ section below. 

REGISTRATION OPEN

Please contact Axel Flaten if you have any questions regarding our U8 or U9 teams.

New! U9 Try us Out

“Try us Out” for Winter/Spring U9 (Birth year 2016-2018) will be held on Saturday, December 7th.

Thinking about joining our Jr Academy? Then Try “Us” Out!

PacNW Jr. Academy Try “Us” Out for Boys & Girls born 2016, 2017 and 2018
  • Tryout Cost: Free!
  • Date: December 7th (Sat)
  • Check-in begins: 11:00am
  • Try Us Out Session: 11:30am – 1:00pm.
  • Location: Renton Memorial Stadium – 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
**Online registration closes 12pm, December 6th (Fri)** Walk up registration will be available but it’s highly recommended you pre-register your player in order to expedite their check in.
We will have an Information Night on Wednesday, December 4th, 5:30-6:15pm @ Starfire Sports in Tukwila. Starfire Sports Complex

General program information for all PacNW U8 and U9 Programs can be found in the FAQ section below. 

Please contact Axel Flaten if you have any questions regarding our U8 or U9 teams.

 

Free Friday Night Clinics

Open to all non-RCL players born 2019-2016

Date: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024

Time: 5-6pm

Location: Starfire Sports Complex Field #3

*Bring an age-appropriate size soccer ball marked with the player name and phone number, shin guards, and water*

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

About U8/U9 Junior Academy & RCL

PacNW places a high level of importance on the technical development of young players. Skills development at these ages is critical to future success, and consequently our priority in the Junior Academy is specific skills development of each player that attends.

PacNW offers two programs for our youngest players, the U8 & U9 Junior Academy Program and the U8 & U9 RCL program. To learn more about the differences between these programs, please visit our FAQ

The U8 & U9 Junior Academy Program serves as an experiential bridge between recreational and premier soccer skills, while providing players, parents, and guardians a proper introduction to a professional coaching culture. Several season specific options are available within the Junior Academy program.

The U8 & U9 RCL Program provides a premier level experience for girls and boys birth year 2016 & 2017. Placement on these teams is via traditional tryouts held in April.  If you are interested in having your child join U8 or U9 RCL please contact Axel Flaten.

 

 

 

FAQ

PacNW U8 Programs (Birth Year 2017)

U8 JR. ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING
TRYOUTS
Registration is OPEN!
Tryout Cost: Free!
Date: December 7th (Sat)
Check-in begins: 11:00am
Tryout Session: 11:30am - 1:00pm.
Location: Renton Memorial Stadium - 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
START/END Start Date: Jan 17th, 2025
End Date: Mid April
STRUCTURETraining 2x per week
Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Spring Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
REGISTERClick here to register
COSTCost $540
(Includes $120 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
SEASONSouth Sound League
Winter/Spring Season: Jan 22nd - April (approx. 7 games)
TOURNAMENTS/
JAMBOREES
NOTESPlease note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.

PacNW U9 Programs (Birth Year 2016-2018)

U9 JR. ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING ONLY
Registration is OPEN!
Tryout Cost: Free!
Date: December 7th (Sat)
Check-in begins: 11:00am
Try Us Out Session: 11:30am - 1:00pm.
Location: Renton Memorial Stadium - 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Start Date: Jan 17th, 2025
End Date: Mid April
Training 2x per week.
Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Spring Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
Click here to register
Cost $640
(Includes $160 registration)
Additional Cost - Uniform
(one-time purchase)
South Sound League
Spring Season Mid Jan- April (approx. 7 games)
Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.

What Is The Difference Between RCL and Junior Academy?

U8/U9 Junior Academy

  • This program is open to all and very flexible, with families having 4 choices:
    • All Year (May-April)
    • Fall/Summer (May – November)
    • Summer Camp (June – July)
    • Winter/Spring (January – April)
  • This program includes all non-RCL U8 and U9’s.
  • Teams practice Mon & Wed, 5:15-6:30, at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila
  • This will be run similar to how the Junior Academy currently operates
    • Players all train together in a pool.
    • Players may join throughout the year on a rolling basis.
    • Rosters formed just prior to the Fall season and revisited in the Winter based on development needs of players and changes in player counts.
  • For league play, teams compete on Sundays in our region’s Junior Academy league.

U9 RCL

  • This option is an all-year program. The U9 RCL season is May – April.
  • There will be traditional tryouts for these teams over two days (in Spring)
  • This program will include our  top two U9 teams  – for both boys and girls.
  • The RCL U9 teams practice at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Mon & Wed, 5:00-6:30.
  • Teams participate in the Regional Club league (RCL). The majority of PacNW teams participate in this league.
  • Players will be selected into a “pool” for the summer, with both coaches working with the pool.
    • In the summer, rosters will be formed for the 2 teams for the Fall RCL Season
    • In December or January, the coaches will revisit those rosters to see if any movement needs to take place for the best interest of the players

U8 RCL

  • The U8 RCL season is January – April.
  • There will be traditional tryouts for these teams, one day (in Winter)
  • This program will include our top U8 team  – for both boys and girls.
  • The RCL U8 teams practice at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Mon & Wed, 5:00-6:30.
  • Teams participate in the Regional Club league (RCL). The majority of PacNW teams participate in this league.

Do Players Need To Be At A Certain Skill Level To Join A Team?

All levels welcome!

All skill levels are welcome at PacNW’s Junior Academy. U8 & U9 RCL teams are selected through tryouts, but any player is welcome to join the Junior Academy Teams.

PacNW offers many tutorial videos for players to practice essential skills.  These are not required, but regularly practicing these skills will help players improve fundamental skills.

One series offers sequential videos that increase in difficulty, where players should challenge themselves to master each level before moving to the next. Other videos on PacNW’s Junior Academy Youtube page, offer tutorials on specific moves.

All players need is a ball and determination!

Who Should I Contact With Questions?

Junior Academy Staff

Player Development Director: Eugene Poublon
Youth Co-Director: Axel Flaten

RCL Registrar: Robin Hautamaki
Jr. Academy Registrar: Serwaah Fordjour
Jr. Academy Manager: Cindi Dodd

U8-U12 Program Overview Video

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Club Meeting


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Our next club meeting will be held this Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm in the Starfire classroom. You are welcome to join us to hear about what is currently going on in the club. The meeting will only be held in person, there will not be a Zoom option.

 

Team Managers~ please make sure one representative per team will attend the meeting.

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State Cup- Boys HS-Group Play

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State Cup- Boys HS-Group Play

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Winter Classic (U15-U19 + U11)


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Winter Classic (U15-U19 + U11)


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State Cup- Boys HS-Group Play

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Winter Classic (U15-U19 + U11)


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Category: General
State Cup- Boys HS-Group Play

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Winter Classic (U15-U19 + U11)


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State Cup- Boys HS-Group Play

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State Cup- Boys HS-Group Play

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