Submitted by Oly Town FC
USL W League Head Coach Chris Wells has been busy this USL offseason signing 12 division one athletes year to date to Oly Town’s inaugural W League season, which includes being the first ever USL women’s program in Washington State history. Recent notables are New Mexico State’s Sukura Yoshida who has played multiple years with the United States Youth National Team. McKenna Martinez is a leading goal scorer for Oregon State University in the Pac-12 and Ava Uribe from Penn State University who has youth national team playing accolades.
USL League Two Head Coach Liviu Bird recently signed four University of Washington division one soccer players to his 2023 squad. Defender Keegan Yorke, Forward Chris Peretti, Midfielders Cooper Brunell and Sean Sent. All have been a part of a UW Men’s Soccer program that has graced the national stage and top 20 ranking over the last three years.
USL Head Coach Liviu Bird was featured in an Oly Town walk around the capitol city of Washington with RAPT Visuals to talk about the upcoming USL Season, click here to see the interview. Film by: RAPT Visuals
Oly Town had over 100 applicants for the Spring USL2 Tryout held April 1 & 2 in Olympia. Both USL coaches are still looking for a few more rooms by host families to bring in top USL soccer talent. If you have a guest room or extra unit on your property we have a special benefits package for a short two month stay for college athletes first part of May through first part of July. Click here to get more information on becoming a host family.
May 14: Opening Day of USL Soccer in Olympia
Oly Town prepares for an action packed late spring and summer with USL action coming to the south sound. USL League Two and USL W League both open the USL regular season on May 14, Mother’s Day. Oly Town will be hosting fun Mother’s Day activities including flowers, photo booth, kid’s zone, mother’s walking out players and honored at halftime. All games are at South Sound Stadium behind North Thurston High School.
Single Match Tickets are $12 per game and are for general admission seating. The total for all home matches is $144 if you buy single match tickets to each game this year. Click here for your single match tickets.
Season Tickets are on-sale with multiple options including a bundle for both leagues and one with a custom neon print fan jersey. Click here to get your season tickets, $60 per league or bundle for $90.
Kid’s in FREE! Oly Soccer Foundation continues to provide avenues for kid’s 14 & under to have access to USL soccer in Olympia. Consider supporting or making a donation to the Oly Soccer Foundation today by visiting their page by clicking here.
Virtual Live Broadcast Ticketing is a new feature this year for USL soccer as you can enjoy Oly Town home matches and the voice of John McGlamery and Cartwright Media from the comfort of your own home or on the road for business or pleasure. Virtual tickets will go on-sale starting May 1. USL Matches will be aired at Nicole’s Bar off Legion and Well 80 Brewhouse, our partner watering holes.
Need a Hotel? Oly Town has secured a discounted promotional rate for visitors needing a hotel for USL matches. Olympia Hotel can be reserved by using this link below. Olympia Hotel is a long time partner and featured on Oly Town’s game shorts and provides amazing amenities for your USL soccer travels this season including made to order breakfast. 8 minute drive to the stadium and experience best in class service with Olympia Hotel.
Click on the Olympia Hotel discount code link here to get your USL soccer match room reserved.
‘The 1896’ New Oly Town Supporters Group
Oly Town releases a new members only club “The 1896” which will include special field level viewing area, “The 1896” Members Only Scarf & Decal, Monthly Happy Hour Meetings and 18% off Oly Town Apparel at Matches as well as Single Match Ticketing. The annual membership is only $50 to receive all the promotional products and benefits.
The Artesians announce the rebrand of their local supporters group that pays homage to the capitol cities roots, brewing beer. “The 1896” is a play on the establishment year of the “Olympia Brewing Company” which by Leopold Schmidt in 1896. Schmidt constructed the first brewery buildings at the bottom of the Deschutes River Falls just beyond the very south end of the Puget Sound where he created Olympia Beer. The expansion of Olympia Brewing through the generations would be significant in Olympia’s tourism, commerce and worldwide acclaim.
The Oly Town Artesians crest and mascot were based on Olympia Brewing Company artwork including the horseshoe. Common misconception is that our horseshoe is upside down for truly being good luck however if you drink out of an Olympia Beer can the horseshoe is upside down while drinking it hence giving you “good luck.”
The Artesians also announced that “The 1896” will have a team and supporters group ambassador in Patrick Hutnik. Click here to visit the official page for the new supporters group.
The first “The 1896” drop by meeting is any time between 5 p.m. -7 p.m. April 13 at Well 80 Brewhouse. Game Day Volunteers, prospective employees and folks wanting to join the supporters group are encouraged to pop by and learn about USL season opportunities and at minimum become a member of “The 1896.”
Oly Town Arena Awards
Oly Town celebrated a banner arena soccer season at the Lucky Dog Casino March 18th with staff and players. The season marked the first ever 8-win season helmed by Head Coach Nick Boatright, Captains Nate Boatright and Manny Nicasio and featured Oly Legends Matt Stalnik, Josh Dube and Brett Stallworth.
The year included several records broken:
- Josh Dube with Most Career Appearances (59)
- Jason Fairhurst with Most Single Season (19) and Single Match Goals (6)
- Collin Tate with Most Career Goals Scored (32)
- Alex Vogt and Nick Boatright Setting Single Season Assist Record (13)
Club Seasonal Awards
Offensive MVP: Jason Fairhurst
Defensive MVP: Manny Nicasio
Austin Kelley Award: Kasey Sidor
Staff Award: Pat Hutnik
Ownership Award: Nick Boatright
Oly Town was invited to participate in the Arena National Tournament with WISL Champions the Tacoma Stars. Manny Nicasio and Jason Fairhurst flew to Louisville, Kentucky for the PASL and Open Cup National Tournament on March 25th and placed second and saw 4 goals from Nicasio and assists from Fairhurst. Donations are being accepted to cover their travel expenses by clicking here.
Artesian Fundraiser Gala Announced
Oly Town has announced that it will be hosting its second annual fundraiser gala on June 16th at the Olympia Ballroom in downtown Olympia. Prizes, drawing, activities, special guests and USL soccer will be had Friday June 16th as we celebrate the clubs 9th year of existence and a USL campaign in full swing. Oly Town does vacation packages, sounders tickets, seahawk tickets, signed jerseys, fun prizes and giveaways!
Dinner and entry ticket is $40. All proceeds go towards the Oly Soccer Foundation and its partnership with providing free ticketing for youth at Artesian games, scholarships for camps and tryout fees as well as community outreach.
Gala Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
USL Soccer Game Day Vendor Applications
Oly Town releases a new game day format allowing local businesses to have vendor space at games. Local organizations have the opportunity to sponsor a single game promotional hand out, reserve a tent or table space to showcase products and be on game day programs. The below game day vendor form allows companies to select multiple games or the entire season. Get ready to meet USL fans from all over the region and nation in this special inaugural USL W League and Oly Town’s second year in USL League Two. Click here to get your organization signed up today.
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