2012 XTREME Cup Recap

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Thousands came out for the 2012 Starfire XTREME Cup recreational tournament benefiting Steve Zakuani’s Kingdom Hope. This year, not only were teams competing on the field, but they were battling it out to see who could bring their team together to raise the most for Steve Zakuani’s Kingdom Hope organization. The tournament was able to bring in over $7,000 for a great organization dedicated to inspiring youth to achieve greatness through soccer.

It was a great weekend, and we thank everyone who participated!

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Top Tournament Fundraisers

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Team Name Division Amount Raised
Crossfire Select Boys U13 $834
ISC Arsenal Red Mulqueeny Girls U12 $172
TUSK Stingrays Boys U16 $120

Tournament Champions

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Congratulations to our champions! To download larger versions of your team photo, click the team name in the table below.

Boys
Age Runner-up Champion
U-10 Tacoma United Little Stars Wenatchee Fire Orange
U-11 FCE Riptide Seattle United NE Blue
U-12 Vipers FC Tacoma United Cosmos
U-13 Crossfire Select Taylor Tacoma United Manchester
U-14 Tacoma United Chelsea MV Rapids
U-15 Seattle United South Black Dragons West Seattle Jets
U-16  Newport FC Reign Tacoma United Aztecs
U-17 Tacoma United Mojonera Lakewood FC
U-19 NSC Revolution ASE Power
Girls
Age Runner-up Champion
U-11  En Fuego Wenatchee Fire Black
U-12 FME Rage Newport FC
U-13 Kent United Green Tracyton Inferno
U-14 Eclipse FC Edmonds Strikers
U-15/16 WP Fury White FME Fusion U15
U-17/19 FC United Tacoma United Mojonera

 

2012 Sounders FC Cup Recap

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The Sounders FC Cup recently took place at Starfire, and the tournament was truly a celebration of soccer in the Seattle area. There was top-level competition on the fields as well as Sounders player appearances, signed merchandise raffles, a Sounders Women game, and a special coaches clinic with members of the Sounders FC coaching staff. While the weekend showcased local talent and the Sounders organization, there was a certain international flair in the final games on Sunday as 13 Canadian teams competed in championship matches! Congratulations and thank you to our neighbors from the north that traveled down and everyone who participated in this year’s tournament!

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Congratulations to our champions! To download larger versions of your team photo, click the team name in the table below.

Boys
Age Runner-up Champion
U-10  TSS Academy NPFC 
U-11  Eastside FC Red  Seattle United Copa
U-12  FC Alliance Gold Tynecastle Select 
U-13  Surrey United FC Alliance Gold 
U-14  Surrey SGU Tacoma United Chelsea 
U-15  Colibiri Richmond United 
U-16  BC Provincial Team  Surrey SGU
U-17  Eastside FC White Fusion FC 
U-19  Edmonton Drillers BC Provincial Team
Girls
Age Runner-up Champion
U-10  Eastside FC Red ISC Gunners 
U-11  Harbor Premier Megson Eastside FC Red 
U-12  FWFC NW Nationals Red 
U-13  Surrey United NW Premier FC 
U-14  Harbor Premier Megson BC Provincial Team 
U-15  SSC Crush Eastside FC White 
U-16  Pacific FC Vipers Eastside FC White 
U-17  Fusion FC BC Provincial Team 
U-19  BC Provincial Team Eastside 96 Red 

 

Sounders best Chivas to advance to US Open Cup Final

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What started as a soccer match quickly turned into a battle. In a game dominated by physical play and the referee’s whistle, the Sounders were able to top Chivas USA 4-1 to earn a place in their fourth consecutive US Open Cup Final where they will play Sporting Kansas City, 2-0 winners over the Philadelphia Union tonight. The physicality caused the game to be played at a frantic pace as the teams traded possession and chances on goal. The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when Osvaldo Alonso won the ball in the Sounders half before sending a beautifully timed through ball for Eddie Johnson to finish in a one on one with the Chivas goalkeeper, Dan Kennedy. The 1-0 halftime lead was far from comfortable as the game hung in the balance.

The Sounders then seized control of the game in the first minute of the second half when Fredy Montero was judged to have been fouled in the box and Alonso converted the ensuing penalty kick for a 2-0 lead. Chivas certainly felt the pressure from then on as the Sounders assaulted the goal, but a cruel bit of luck saw a Sounders chance at one end turn into a rebound goal in the 74th minute for Chivas substitute Cesar Romero after a quick counter. The 2-1 scoreline set up an uneasy final fifteen minutes but a goal in the 83rd minute by Brad Evans restored the 2-goal advantage and allowed Sounders fans to breath again. A final goal in the 88th minute by Sammy Ochoa tipped off the celebrations as Sounders fans began chanting “We’re gonna win the US Open Cup! (Again!)” And with the way the Sounders played and finished the game tonight, that is not a bad bet at all.

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Women Sounders FC cruise to 5-0 victory over Victoria Highlanders in final home match

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The Women Sounders FC played their final home game of the season at Starfire tonight in an exciting 5 goal outburst as they bested the Victoria Highlanders, 5-0. Veronica Perez proved her place as one of the most valuable players on the Sounders this season as she contributed to 4 of the 5 goals, finishing with 2 goals and 2 assists. The Sounders looked dominant from the start as Lindsey Patterson scored twice in the 24th and 27th minute for a 2-goal halftime lead. Any response the Highlanders hoped to have in the second half was crushed by 2 sizzling strikes from Perez, one a thirty yard free kick and the other from twenty yards with her left foot. Megan Manthey put the icing on the cake with an added time goal as the Sounders gave the fans at Starfire a performance to remember on fan appreciation night.

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2012 Rainier Valley Slammers Classic Recap

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The 2012 Rainier Valley Slammers Classic came to a conclusion this afternoon on a luckily dry day at Starfire. Special thanks and congratulations to the tournament hosts, the Rainier Valley Slammers club. The Slammers not only put on a successful tournament but also found success on the field as the club had 8 teams competing in the finals of their respective age groups. Congrats and thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s tournament!

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Congratulations to our champions! To download larger versions of your team photo, click the team name in the table below.

 

Boys
Age Runner up Champion
 U-10 MVP Rapids Navy RV Slammers Orange 
U-11 Emerald City FC Sparta Red 
U-12 Vipers FC NK Ballistic 
U-13  RV Slammers Orange Tacoma United 
U-14 Westsound Red Highline Premier FC Blue 
U-15  Seattle United West Blue Crossfire Cline 
U-16  Cascade FC Blackhills FC Black
U-17-19 FWFC Storm White RV Slammers Orange 
Girls
Age Runner up Champion
U-10 RV Slammers Orange Crossfire Hattrup
U-11 Harbor Premier Green RV Slammers Orange
U-12 CK United NW Nationals Blue
U-13 Eastside FC Lombard NW Premier FC
U-14 Velocity FC Green RV Slammers Orange
U-15 RV Slammers Orange Westside Timbers
U-16 Eastside FC White PS Slammers Black
U-17 Harbor Premier FC Pac NW
U-19 Sparta RV Slammers Orange

2012 Spring Classic feat. VW Junior Masters Recap

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The 2012 Spring Classic featured thousands of young athletes participating in the first major youth tournament at Starfire this summer. The tournament was held in conjunction with the 2012 Volkswagen Junior Masters regional tournament for Boys U-12 teams, where the top team from each of the ten participating regional tournaments advances to the 2012 Volkswagen Junior Masters National Championship. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s tournament and a particular congratulations to the Boy’s U-12 Champions, HPFC, who will now travel to Philadelphia to compete for a national title!

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Congratulations to our champions! To download larger versions of your team photo, click the team name in the table below.

BOYS
Age Runner Up Champion
U-10 FC Alliance Dev A Eastside FC Red
U-11 Seattle United Black FC Alliance Gold
U-12 FC Alliance White HPFC
U-13 South Fraser FC Eastside FC White
U-14 Seattle United Tango Seattle United S Black
U-15 Pumas Colibri
U-16  Eastside FC Red    NW Nationals Red     
U-17 Eastside FC White Federal Way FC
U-19 Seattle United Tango RSA Elite
GIRLS
Age Runner-Up Champion
U-10 ISC Gunners Surrey United
U-11 NW Nationals FC Alliance
U-12 Westside Timbers Samba Surrey United
U-13 Eastside FC Blue Eastside FC White
U-14 Crossfire Select Eastside FC Red 99
U-15 Eastside FC Red 98 Snohomish United
U-16-17 Woodburn AFC Vipers Tacoma United


Perez hat-trick lifts Sounders Women past Los Angeles, 4-0

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The Sounders Women put in a strong performance as they topped the Los Angeles Strikers 4-0 this evening at Starfire. MVP honors undoubtedly go to hat-trick hero Veronica Perez. She opened the scoring in the first half with a lovely chip over the onrushing Strikers’ goalkeeper. Katie Deines then rose to head home a corner kick, giving the Sounders a 2-0 halftime lead before Perez would complete her trio of goals with two second half strikes. A combination of unpredictable wind and relentless Sounders pressure saw the Strikers play most of the game defending in their own half while Sounders’ goalkeepers  Katie Hultin and  Megan Kufeld combined for the shutout.

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PRESS RELEASE: Starfire Sports & Steve Zakuani Partner on Youth Soccer Tournament

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Starfire Sports & Steve Zakuani’s Kingdom Hope will inspire youth soccer players to dream big and give big at the 2012 XTREME Cup.

TUKWILA, Wash.—June 11, 2012—The XTREME Cup will see over 1,000 local youth soccer players come out to compete, but the event will touch their lives outside the blows of the whistle. This year, tournament teams will be inspired to live out their soccer dreams, while making opportunities for others to do the same.

“Starfire Sports and Kingdom Hope believe that soccer can change the lives of those who play it, and think it is important that anyone who has the desire to play should not be limited by means or lack of support,” said Teddy Mitalas, Starfire Sports Director of Business Development and Tournaments “We are excited to partner with an organization that is founded on these same principals, and can help us share those ideals with these players.”

Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Steve Zakuani founded Kingdom Hope in an effort to extend the support system that allowed him to believe in himself and achieve the dream he is living today. “It is my passion in life to help as many people as I can realize their dreams the way that I have, and inspire them to become great achievers in all areas of life,” Zakuani, said. “Partnering with Starfire Sports on the XTREME Cup will allow me to encourage local youth to realize their dreams as soccer players, but also help them grow as leaders and community members.”

During the tournament Zakuani will talk with tournament participants about his inspirational journey in the sport of soccer. Other members of the Sounders FC squad will join him to sign autographs and interact with attendees. Tournament teams will also work together, creating opportunities for others to actualize their soccer dreams, through fundraising efforts supporting Kingdom Hope’s programming and scholarship funds.

Through the event, Starfire Sports and Kingdom Hope plan to impact over one hundred and fifty kids next year by funding Kingdom Hope clinics and sponsorships.

Starfire will provide all teams that register for the XTREME Cup the tools to get players and their family members involved in the fundraising process. Every team that holds a fundraiser will receive recognition at the tournament, and prizes will be awarded to teams that raise the most. In addition to the team fundraising, Starfire Sports will donate $50 for every team that registers.

For registration and additional information about the XTREME Cup, visit www.starfiresports.com.

 

About Starfire Sports

Starfire Sports is a non-profit corporation delivering opportunities for every member of our community to enjoy the ultimate soccer experience. Starfire delivers diverse programming for youth and adults, knowledgeable and professional staff, and a safe and engaging environment for social interaction and community building. In addition, financial assistance programs, equipment donations and partnerships with other local and national non-profit organizations mean that all our community’s youth have access to world-class soccer facilities—regardless of economic background.

For more information, visit www.starfiresports.com

 

About Kingdom Hope

Kingdom Hope is an organization founded by Steve Zakuani with the purpose of helping and inspiring young people to pursue and achieve their goals through the sport of soccer.

This purpose will be accomplished through local soccer clinics, camps & tournaments through which Steve and other professional players will speak into the lives of these young people and bring alongside mentors to walk with and encourage them.

Kingdom Hope is also in the process of establishing a scholarship fund that will provide support to people pursuing higher education.

The culmination of Steve’s vision will be in the development of state-of-the-art facilities (first in England, then possibly in Africa and the U.S.), that will be a residential training facility committed to the holistic development of players (physical, educational & emotional) to bring them opportunities which they might not have access to on their own.

For more information, visit www.kingdom-hope.org

First Draw Of The Season For Sounders Women

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The Sounders Women played to a scoreless draw against the Vancouver Whitecap tonight at Starfire. This was the first draw of the season for the Sounders, bringing their record to 4-0-1. A few scoring opportunities presented themselves–most notably a strike from Stephanie Cox that rocketed off the post–but no goals resulted. Sounders GK, Katie Hultin’s excellent performance kept the Whitecaps from collecting a win.

Next Game: Sunday, June 17th at 4:00pm vs LA Strikers

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