EPLWA Weekend Preview: Unbeaten Clubs, Early Tests Highlight Washington Soccer Slate

Saturday, May 16

FC Olympia (1-0) at Skagit Athletic FC (0-2)— 5:00 p.m. — Sedro-Woolley High School

FC Olympia puts its unbeaten start on the line Saturday when it travels north to face Skagit Athletic FC at Sedro-Woolley High School. FC Olympia enters the Premier Division matchup with a 1-0 record after opening the season with a victory, while Skagit Athletic FC is still searching for its first win after dropping its first two matches. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Skagit Athletic FC will look to take advantage of home-field support as it tries to bounce back and climb back into the early-season standings. FC Olympia, meanwhile, has a chance to build momentum with another road result and continue its strong start to the campaign. The matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions early in the season, giving Saturday’s contest added importance.

FCO will take on SAFC on the road. (Credit FCO)

 Port Orchard FC (0-0-1) at Bellingham United FC (1-0-1) — 7:00 p.m. — Whatcom Community College

Port Orchard FC heads to Whatcom Community College on Saturday night to take on Bellingham United FC in a Premier Division showdown scheduled for 7 p.m. Port Orchard FC enters the contest with a 0-0-1 record after earning a draw in its season opener, while Bellingham United FC sits at 1-0-1 through its first two matches.

Bellingham United FC will try to stay unbeaten and continue building confidence in front of its home supporters. Port Orchard FC, meanwhile, looks to secure its first victory of the season and prove it can compete with one of the league’s early leaders. With both clubs still settling into the new campaign, Saturday night’s matchup could provide an early measuring stick for each side.

Sunday, May 17

WE SURF SC (0-1) at Wenatchee All Stars FC (0-1) — 1:00 p.m. — Wenatchee Valley College

WE SURF SC and Wenatchee All Stars FC will both be looking for their first win of the season when they meet Sunday at Wenatchee Valley College. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. after both teams opened the year with losses and enter the matchup at 0-1.

The contest gives each club an opportunity to reset early in the season and avoid falling deeper into the standings. Wenatchee All Stars FC will have the benefit of playing at home, while WE SURF SC hopes to respond with a stronger performance after a difficult opener. With both teams eager to gain momentum, Sunday’s match could be a key turning point in the young season.