PRESS RELEASE: Starfire Sports Announces Partnership Agreement

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Starfire Sports and adidas unite around passion for delivering the ultimate soccer experience.

TUKWILA, Wash—May 3, 2012—Starfire Sports announced a partnership agreement with adidas and Sounders FC to celebrate the passion of the world’s game that permeates the Starfire campus.

“We’re all about delivering the ultimate soccer experience for every player, with an emphasis on creating opportunities for youth to play on a world-class stage regardless of their economic situation,” said Chris Slatt, Starfire Sports Founder and CEO. “We are very excited to partner with adidas – the most passionate and pre-eminent soccer brand in the world, and with their support we will be able to maintain and further enhance the world-class experience that is Starfire.”

Dedication to the sport and a shared commitment to excellence make for a perfect pairing in Starfire Sports and adidas. “With their world-class soccer campus, programs, and as the home of the Seattle Sounders FC, Starfire is the epicenter of soccer in the Seattle area,” said Antonio Zea, director of soccer for adidas America. “We are thrilled to be partnering with an organization that is as passionate about soccer as we are.”

The first phase in the partnership is the branding and launch of adidas Field on the Starfire campus. The field features a 44-yard long mural displaying six of soccer’s most passionate stars from across the globe—Nani, Kasey Keller, Lionel Messi, David Villa, Fredy Montero, and Kaká.

“As a partner to both Starfire Sports and adidas, the Sounders FC applaud their efforts to further enhance the campus and broaden programs to build the local soccer community, ” said Sounders FC owner and general manager Adrian Hanauer.  “We are truly proud to call Starfire home.”

Additional partnership details will be released later this summer.

 

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 additional information, visit www.starfiresports.com

 

ABOUT ADIDAS:

adidas is the global leader in soccer and partners with the world’s greatest soccer clubs and federations including Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Germany and Japan.  adidas is an official partner of FIFA, UEFA, Major League Soccer and the Confederations of African Football.  adidas also sponsors world-class athletes like Lionel Messi, David Villa, Kaka, Steven Gerrard, Xavi, Frank Lampard, Andres Guardado, David Beckham, Jozy Altidore, Brek Shea, Fredy Montero, Juan Agudelo and Omar Gonzalez among others.

For additional information, visit www.Facebook.com/adidasSoccer

 

ABOUT SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

The Seattle Sounders FC became Major League Soccer’s 15th franchise and began play in 2009.

The Sounders FC are the only club in league history to qualify for the playoffs in the first three seasons.  In addition, the Sounders FC became the first club in 42 years and the fourth altogether to win the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times in a row and broke the 98-year-old tournament’s single game attendance record with 35,615 for the final, a 2-0 win over Chicago.

For the third consecutive year, the Sounders FC shattered its own MLS regular season attendance record, averaging 38,496 in 2011; up from an average of 36,173 fans in 2010.

The team launched the first true “Democracy in Sports” in America, empowering the club’s members association, Sounders FC Alliance, to have a say in the direction of the franchise, including a vote on retention or lack of confidence for the general manager every four years.

For more information visit www.SoundersFC.com

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Media Contact:
Chanie Sandman
Director of Marketing, Starfire Sports
206.267.6411
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SPSL Spring Cup – Week 1

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Heading into week 2 of group play in the SPSL Spring Cup FC Inter Seattle, Dnipro, Romania, Deportivo Italia, Scottish 18s, Three Lions, Pars FC, Olympic Club & Rairdon.com stand at the top of their groups. The top two teams in each group after group play ends on May 6th will advance to the elimination round. Can these teams keep their lead?

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Standings

Group A

Teams P W D L GF GA +/- PTS
FC Inter Seattle 1 1 0 0 4 2 2 3
Twisted Kilts SSFC 1 0 0 1 2 4 -2 0
Seattle Americans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dashen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Group B

Teams P W D L GF GA +/- PTS
South Seattle SC 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0
Green River 2 1 0 0 1 2 9 -7 0
Dnipro 1 1 0 0 9 2 7 3
Romania 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 3

Group C

Teams P W D L GF GA +/- PTS
Yatagarusu 1 0 0 1 1 6 -5 0
Westside United 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0
Deportivo Italia 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3
Scottish 18’s 1 1 0 0 6 1 5 3

Group D

Teams P W D L GF GA +/- PTS
Three Lions 1 1 0 0 7 0 7 3
Pars FC 1 1 0 0 5 0 5 3
Team Japan 1 0 0 1 0 5 -5 0
VN United 1 0 0 1 0 7 -7 0

Group E

Teams P W D L GF GA +/- PTS
Olympic Club 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3
Washington Crane 1 0 0 1 3 4 -1 0
Rairdon.com 1 1 0 0 4 3 1 3
Green River 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0

Sounders FC 1, UW 0 in Friendly Scrimmage

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The Sounders and University of Washington played to a 1-0 result in a scrimmage today at Starfire. What appeared to be a mismatch on paper remained a tightly contested game until about midway through the second 30-minute half when Fredy Montero scored the game’s only goal on a low-driven shot from the top of the penalty box. Montero was among many other familiar Sounders names as the team looked to stay sharp during a bye week for them in the MLS. Even with most of the Sounders’ starting lineup playing, UW held firm in defense and even possessed the ball at times, getting a few chances on goal of their own. The final whistle left both teams looking slightly disappointed, UW for coming so close to an unexpected draw and the Sounders for not putting more balls in the back of the net.

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Another 5-0 Victory for Sounders Women

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Another great fan showing as the Sounders Women took home a second straight 5-0 victory tonight. Seattle University came out strong, keeping the Sounders Women scoreless for most of the first half, but gave up three quick goals. A big standout this game was Sydney Leroux, making her scoring debut for the Sounders women, and ending the game with a hat trick.

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Sounders Women 5, SPU 0 in Preseason Match

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It was a full house at Starfire tonight as the Sounders Women took the field versus Seattle Pacific University. The much anticipated game was saw Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Sydney Leroux, Stephanie Cox, and Veronica Perez in the starting 11 alongside Kate Deines, Sophie Reiser, Lyndsey Patterson, Elizabeth Russell, Tafara Pulse and Kelli Smith. SPU fought hard against the Sounders, especially GKs Alexa Hughes and Natalie Harold, both making some fantastic saves. In the end, the Sounders walked aways with the victory after goals by Lyndsey Patterson, Alex Morgan, Veronica Perez, Kara Kuttler and Victoria Frederick.

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TOPSoccer at Starfire featured on Eric’s Little Heroes

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Last night TOPSoccer, The Outreach Program for Soccer, was highlighted on Komo’s Eric’s Little Heroes program, featuring video shot right here at Starfire.

TOPSoccer, a Starfire Outreach Partner, is a community- based training program for differently abled players four years of age and older, who have a cognitive and/or physical disability. The program is designed to give its participants a chance to compete and have fun with athletics, an opportunity that hasn’t always been readily available.

Starfire Sports donates field time to the TOPSoccer program and other events. “We really appreciate Starfire’s support of the TOPSoccer program,” Program Coordinator, Alice Russell said.

Starfire Sports is proud to partner with TOPSoccer, and many other charitable programs to help children achieve their soccer dreams.

Learn more about Starfire’s outreach programs.

2011 Boo Fest 4v4 Recap

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Hundreds turned out for the first annual Starfire Boo Fest indoor soccer jamboree. Players came decked out in their Halloween finest, giving the campus a festive vibe. Adding to the spirit were some fun and spooky halloween games and creepy crafts. We hope all the players had as much fun as we do, and look forward to seeing you in 2012!

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2011 Summer I/II Adult Leagues Wrap Up

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Thank you too all our Summer Adult League participants and congratulations to our champions! We had a great season and hope to see you all around for many more to come. Help us continue to improve our leagues by giving your feedback in this league survey.

Champions

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Sunday
Division Summer I Champion Summer II Champion
Indoor Coed C Velociraptors N/A
Indoor Coed D Black S.O.S N/A
Indoor Coed D Green N/A FC SWAT
Indoor Coed D Yellow FC SWAT Dragon Butts
Outdoor Coed C Scoregasms N/A
Outdoor Coed D Gang Green Stranger Danger
8v8 Men’s Comp Thunderbirds Bulldogs
8v8 Men’s Rec Tim & Eric’s Little Hero Tom Ace
Monday
Division Summer I Champion Summer II Champion
Indoor Women’s O30 4 Fun 4 Fun
Indoor Men’s O30 OLC N/A
Tuesday
Division Summer I Champion Summer II Champion
Indoor Coed C SW OG’s
Wednesday
Division Summer I Champion Summer II Champion
Indoor Men’s C Black Rehab FC N/A
Indoor Men’s C Green Jay Berry’s Hombres
Indoor Men’s C Yellow  Super Best Friends FC El Pollo Loco
Outdoor Coed Comp That Watusie N/A
Outdoor Coed Rec Patas Negras N/A
8v8 Coed Rec White Lightning Jerks & a Squirt
8v8 Coed Comp NSS NSS
Thursday
Division Summer I Champion Summer II Champion
Indoor Men’s C Tenochitlan Tenochitlan
Outdoor Coed C TBD N/A
Outdoor Coed D  Saints FC Drunken Samurai
8v8 Coed Rec  N/A SF Reign
Friday
Division Summer I Champion Summer II Champion
Indoor Coed C Black  Purple Reign Purple Reign
Indoor Coed C Green  N/A When Pigs Fly
Indoor Coed C Yellow Second Chance N/A

 

All Results – Summer II

Indoor

Outdoor

8v8

Monday Indoor

Tuesday Indoor

Wednesday Indoor

Thursday Indoor

Friday Indoor

Sunday Indoor

 Coed Outdoor All 8v8

All Results – Summer I

Indoor

Outdoor

8v8

Monday Indoor

Tuesday Indoor

Wednesday Indoor

Thursday Indoor

Friday Indoor

Sunday Indoor

 Coed Outdoor All 8v8

2011 Labor Day Cup Recap

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It was a great weekend here at Starfire over Labor Day filled with music, movies, activities and great soccer! Thank you to all who came out to enjoy the festivities. Download a complete list of game results to see how all the teams did or tell us about your experience by filling out our 2011 Labor Day Cup survey.

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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-11 Eastside FC Blue Sun City Strikers
U-12 ISC Gunners A MV Bombers
U-13 Fusion FC Tacoma United
U-14 FWFC Storm Green Fusion FC
U-15 Eastside FC White Eastside FC Red
U-16 FWFC White Fusion FC
U-17 Sun City Strikers SSC Eagles
U-19 Phoenix 94 Fusion FC
GIRLS
Age Runner-Up Champion
U-10 Seattle United Copa ASE 01 R. Ollero
U-11 Rush Nike ASE Emerald
U-12 FC Alliance Gold ISC Gunners A
U-13 GRFC Blue WFC Rangers
U-14 Fusion FC SHSC Revolution Black
U-15 Fury Red Fusion FC
U-16 RV Slammers Orange Fusion FC