Wenatchee All Stars FC Join the Evergreen Premier League Washington

EPLWA is proud to welcome Wenatchee All Stars FC to the league — a club that represents exactly what this competition is built to showcase: high-level play, genuine community roots, and a commitment to creating opportunity in every corner of Washington.

Based in the heart of the Wenatchee Valley, Wenatchee All Stars FC has been building something bigger than a matchday result. Their mission is clear: provide high-quality playing opportunities for athletes in the Greater Wenatchee area and surrounding communities, and create a bridge for players who want to keep climbing — whether that’s through college as a student-athlete or into the professional game.

Built on opportunity, community, and unity

Wenatchee’s story has always been about more than assembling talent — it’s about the pillars of faith, family, futbol and community. The club emphasizes giving local players a place to compete at a high level after club, high school, and community college, while also pulling the community into the journey through partnerships, local causes, and a shared sense of pride.

In one of the club’s featured messages, David Sanchez (Founder) captures that identity perfectly:

“Soccer is not just a sport for us. It is how we embrace our identity as the heart of Washington… Built on unity, faith, and community pride, the club stands as one team, one city, and one family… Wenatchee steps into EPLWA ready to create its legacy. Vamos por más.”

That “vamos por más” mentality (“let’s go for more”) isn’t just a slogan — it’s been a theme of the club’s competitive rise. The All Stars have already proven they can compete and win at a high level, including strong league form and meaningful tournament results noted in their club updates.

A central Washington anchor — and a matchday environment to match

Wenatchee All Stars FC play their home matches at Wenatchee Apple Bowl, giving EPLWA a true geographic and cultural anchor in the center of the state — which matters for rivalries, travel balance, and building a statewide footprint the right way.

The club has also consistently leaned into building a real home atmosphere — calling on supporters to bring friends and family, show up, and turn matchday into a community gathering.

A word from EPLWA President Tim Busch

EPLWA President Tim Busch shared this message as the league welcomes Wenatchee:

“We’ve long admired the competitive strength and community leadership attached to the Wenatchee All Stars and are excited to welcome them to the EPLWA. We know they will bring a great competitive team to the league and will also bring a strong community behind them — and we’ve always appreciated the leadership David and his team bring to the game. We love the city of Wenatchee, and having an anchor club in the center of our state is great on many levels for the league. Welcome to the EPLWA, Wenatchee All Stars.”

Wenatchee All Stars FC — Competitive accomplishments to highlight

Cascadia Premier League (CPL) Champions

• CPL Champions (2021)

• CPL Champions (2022) (their second straight CPL title)

• They’ve also been credited publicly as the first club to win the CPL title three straight years (i.e., a three-peat).

NISA Independent Cup / “NISA competitions”

• 2022 NISA Independent Cup — Pacific Region Champions. They won the Pacific Region and did it by beating Bay Cities FC (a pro NISA club) 1–0 in the regional final.

• The official NISA Independent Cup page for 2022 also shows Wenatchee finishing top of the Pacific group. 

What this means for EPLWA

Wenatchee’s addition strengthens the league in the ways that count:

• A proven commitment to player pathways and keeping local talent playing at a high level

• A clear community-first identity that shows up in mission and matchday culture

• Competitive ambition that aligns with EPLWA’s standard for statewide competition

• A true Central Washington presence, expanding the league’s reach and rivalries in a meaningful way

Welcome to the league

Wenatchee All Stars FC are stepping into EPLWA with purpose — building legacy, building community, and building a platform for players who want more.

Welcome to EPLWA, Wenatchee. Vamos por más.