Welcome to the Emerald City FC 92 White - Boys U-17 Soccer Team website. The team is coached by John Hamel, assisted by Patrick Scott and managed by Greg Proulx. Successfully competed at state P3 level last season, we're looking forward to an even better year in division 2 (see state bracket.)  This website is intended for the use of players, coaches and parents of the team (check out schedules at bottom of this page.)  Kindly direct general inquiries regarding Emerald City Soccer to the Club website www.emeraldcityfc.org

Bellingham, Wa. - ECFC 92 White played with strong wind in its back in first half, but did not put that advantage to good use as halftime was punctuated with a scoreless tie.

Early in second half, despite have saved two goals early in game, GK Felyx let it one goal as Whatcom forward was able to turn and shoot pass ECFC defender inside penalty box.  Less that 5 minutes later, a Ranger forward was fouled by a group of ECFC defenders that resulted in a PK in which Whatcom scored and went up 2-0.

ECFC would stage a valiant comeback.  At forward left, Jayme finished off Sahil's pass from the front right to close the gap to 2-1.  With less than 5 minutes left in game, a strong shot from Trevor would sail pass the reach of Whatcom GK reach and just below the crossbar for the equalizer.

ECFC 92 White ended its regular 10-game State League season with W-L-T record of 4-2-4, 16 points, and CAP of 8.07 which is good enough for 3rd place in the 11-team division behind NW United and Sun City.

Seattle, Wa. - Trevor had a breakout game with 4 goals while Ryan added 2 more as ECFC handled Cascade FC at Roosevelt HS on Sunday.

With the victory, ECFC 92 White moved into 3rd place in standing with a CAP of 8.11, only 0.05 point behind 2nd place SunCity and improved its season record to 4-2-3 (W-L-T.)  ECFC 92 White will play Whatcom Rangers (also 4-2-3) in its final regular season game in Bellingham next Sunday at 12:00pm at Whatcom Community College.

Olympia, Wa. - ECFC 92 White's journey down I-5 did not yield a pleasant result as the home team Blackhills FC handed coach Hamel's team its first road defeat of the season.  Despite coming up at the wrong end of the 0-1 final score, ECFC dominated time of possession, corner kicks, and shot-on-goals.  Unfortunately ECFC was not able to convert those opportunities into goal while it only took Blackhills FC one improbable shot well beyond goal box that beat ECFC GK Felyx to the top right corner in first half for the eventual game winner.

As the 2009-10 Washington State League is winding down, ECFC 92 White has earned a CAP of 7.93 with a 3-2-3 W-L-T record which placed it 5th (was 3rd last week) and still right on the tail of 3rd and 4th place Blackhills FC (7.98) and Norpoint FC (7.97) respectively.

SLIDE SHOW & GAME PHOTOS

Tukwila, Wa. - In the second meeting between these two teams, ECFC White and Norpoint 92, ECFC uncharacteristically gave up a goal even before some of the spectators were comfortably seated.  Digging itself into a deeper hole was when Norpoint pulled ahead 2-0 10 minutes later.

At 25' mark, Trevor scored ECFC first goal of the game by dribbling from midfield and fired from right side of Norpoint goal.  3 minutes later, Jayme tied it up with yet another shot from the right.

With the momentum going ECFC side, Tucker would give ECFC its first lead of the game at 3-2 when he scored the PK to the lower left corner at 30' mark after being tackled, sat on and fouled by Norpoint defender #23.  However an impossible goal from Norpoint #18 before halftime, with 3 ECFC defenders blanketing him at deep right corner, would tie things up again at 3-3 at the 37' mark.

In the second half, Jayme would score ECFC 4th goal at the 55' mark.  Despite scoring season high of 4 goals, unfortunately ECFC was only able to get a draw with Norpoint at 4-4.

SLIDE SHOW & GAME PHOTOS

Seattle, Wa. - Despite ECFC 92 White early furries of attacks, the visiting NW United Caro from Skagit scored early in the game and added another just before end of first half for a 2-0 lead.

ECFC fought hard out of the gate in second half and one seemingly a sure goal with Wim sending Kevin's pass into the net was called back for an offside (photo below courtesy Steve Deem.)  Nevertheless ECFC was able to break through with a goal when Jamie gathered a long boot from Felyx and shot it pass NW United keeper.

NW United added another goal in second half and ECFC charged back trying to come back with many scoring opportunities.  However, ECFC was not able to convert opportunities into goals as the final score stood 3-1.

Edmonds, Wa. - ECFC 92 White went up against stiff competition in Northwest National at Edmonds Stadium.  NWN tested ECFC defense often at beginning of the contest, but never got through in the first half.  Meanwhile, playing GK for the fourth game this season, Felyx held the fort while the defense holding on tight as first half concluded with a scoreless tie.

Despite playing against the wind in the second half, ECFC finally put one in the net as Joe headed one in at 47' mark off a rebound from initial header attempt by Trevor.

For the rest of second half, NWN applied constant pressure with many shots on goal, but ECFC GK was able to denied them all until 75' mark when a NWN free kick sailed over ECFC defensive wall and into right top corner of goal.

With the score tied up at one a piece, the two side went at each other hard.  ECFC finally earned a corner kick at the 83' mark and with a little luck, a NWN player bicycle kicked the ball into his own goal for an ECFC 2-1 lead, a score that stood as final.

With the 2-1 victory over Northwest National on Sunday, ECFC 92 White is now 2-0-2 (W-L-T) after 4 games with 8 points.  Of interesting note is that the team had allowed only 2 goals in the process; the lowest goal allowed in division.

While it's still quite a way out, it is never too early to make lodging arrangement for the team's third tournament of the year down in Oregon.  Gwen, our trusty team travel coordinator had provided pertinent lodging details here.  Booking early is always a good strategy, so please don't wait too long.  Meanwhile, Click here for field locations & directions (both fields in Hillsboro.)