2024 Kit Drop

Soccer Star Mariah Lee Returns to FC Olympia in the USL W League

After playing her 5th year of professional soccer in 2023-24 Mariah Lee comes home to the state of Washington from Australia (Adelaide United, pro club) to play summer ball for the FC Olympia “Artesians” in the 2024 USL W League. In 2023 Lee was the Artesians leading goal scorer (7 goals) for the eventual #1 Seeded FC Olympia and a national tournament appearance.

Mariah Lee is from Covington, Washington and went on to play college soccer at Stanford University where she not only accrued Pac-12 Athletic, Academic honors but won an NCAA National Championship in 2017. She would transfer to Wake Forest to close out here collegiate career before having pro soccer stints at FF Lugano, Celtic, OL Reign, Nordsjaelland, Sporting Huelva and Adelaide United.

“Actual Fire…” said Artesian Photographer Courtney Hickman, owner of C-Sharp Images. “My only response was ‘fire’ when thinking about Mariah Lee’s second year with the club and her impact on the Artesian Soccer Community.”

Photos contain actual fire so be sure to see the full gallery below by C-Sharp Images

“There’s something special about being in your home state, playing in front of family and friends. I’m excited to be back, to interact with the fans, and to hopefully put on a good show!” -Mariah Lee

Mariah is a game changer. Having her back in the squad this year not only brings a quality player, but a lot of experience playing at a high level. She is a leader on and off the field and will help everyone around her become better players and help this team win a lot of games” -Coach Ben Willis

“Mariah’s return to FC Olympia especially after the USL W League said she wasn’t coming back is reflective of her commitment to local soccer and the ‘summer ball’ environment provided here” –Owner Ryan Perkins.