Lacey, WA – Local path to pro soccer club the FC Olympia “Artesians” have announced their annual USL open soccer tryouts for both men and women. The trial comes a week after the “Artesians” announced the hiring of Jason Prenovost as Technical Director for the club. Tryouts are set to take place February 8 and 9 at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, Washington. All Artesian summer teams are required to register for the tryout to be considered including USL2, USL W and CPL teams.
“My favorite thing about this level of USL soccer are the players” said Technical Director Jason Prenovost. “Their excitement and energy to make a USL squad is contagious and drives you to give everything you have to aid in their success.”
The women’s trial takes place both days before the men’s and will be helmed by new USL W Head Coach Kellyn Green, a former Sounders Women’s player and has been an assistant coach and a captain in the first two years of the USL W League franchise in Thurston County.
“This club is constantly raising the bar for women’s soccer” said Head Coach Kellyn Green. “FC Olympia is truly invested in its players and the women’s game. Our staff and leadership works tirelessly to give the players the best and most professional experience possible in the USL W.”
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Last year in 2024 the USL W trial featured 100 athletes vying for a path to pro opportunity via the USL W League and USL Super League (pro). Trialist Peyton Chick, a Western Washington University graduate was selected to make the USL W squad for FC Olympia and ended up starting in the USL National Tournament in a win over pro-owned soccer club the Oakland Soul.
First year head coach for the men’s USL2 team is Seyti Sidibay looks to make waves in his first year as Artesian skipper. Seyti and Jason Prenovost will lead the February tryouts during one of the largest expansions in the United States for a USL League Two division seeing 7 new clubs in 2 years.
“USL league two offers players the platform to showcase their talent” said Sidibay. “I want to be a part of their journey, especially those who want to become professional athletes. USL is a great path for such aspirations.”
Those interested in trying out can go to fcoly.com to register for the men’s and women’s events.
The tryout will also feature expanded programming based on player population in Thurston County including Cascadia Premier League champion Artesians (CPL) which was coached by Luke Comstock. Comstock went undefeated in his first year as a head coach in the CPL and beat Washington Premier in the CPL Championship in July with a 3-1 score.
“Our women’s program features a first team USL W squad that players can trial for or work up to through our CPLI team this year” said Owner Ryan Perkins. “We also look forward to seeing a hyper-local men’s USL2 roster and raise the bar with past EPLWA athletes making the first team player pool in 2025.”
USL League Two and USL W League are college focused path to pro leagues that feature aspiring pro players, current pro players and several levels of college players from division one, division two and NAIA. The mix drives incredible competition and quality soccer viewing.
FC Olympia, formerly known as Oly Town has been providing local soccer playing opportunities since 2014 both indoor and outdoor. FC Olympia also offers weekly youth kid’s socccer camps, spring break clinics and summer camps.
Notable USL Statistics since 2022 for the USL Men and 2023 for the USL Women
Most Career USL Match Appearances
- USL2 Manny Nicasio (26 Matches) USL W Sydney Stephens (18 Matches)
- USL2 Gil De La Luz (22 Matches) USL W McKenna Martinez (17 Matches)
Most Career USL Minutes Played
- USL2 Manny Nicasio (1567 Mins) USL W Sydney Stephens (1454 Mins)
- USL2 Gil De La Luz (1546 Mins) USL W McKenna Martinez (1211 Minutes)
Most Career USL Goals Scored
- USL W McKenna Martinez (17 Goals) USL2 Gil De La Luz (9 Goals)
- USL W Mariah Lee (7 Goals) USL2 Lennard Fock (6 Goals)
Most Career USL Goalkeeper Appearances
- USL2 Charlie Lanphier (12 Matches) USL W Shu Ohba (9 Matches)
- USL2 Jackson Ozburn (10 Matches) USL W Murphy Sheaff (7 Matches)
Single Season USL Minutes Played
- USL2 Tanner Dutra (1260 Mins, 14 Gm) USL W Emily Bunnell (832 Mins, 10 Gm)
- Jack Sluys (1260 Mins, 14 Gm) USL W Sydney Stephens (827 Mins, 10 Gm)
Single Season USL Goals Scored
- USL W McKenna Martinez (8 Goals) USL2 Lennard Fock (6 Goals)
- USL W Mariah Lee & Ameera Hussen (6 Goals) USL2 Gil De La Luz (5 Goals)
Single Season USL GK Appearances
- USL2 Charlie Lanphier (12 Matches) USL W Murphy Sheaff (7 Matches)
- USL2 Jackson Ozburn (10 Matches) USL W Kat Asman (6 Matches)
High school aged youth players from Thurston County United, Blackhills FC are also encouraged to try out if competing at a high level. Those players can get a chance to make USL first team player pool and network connections to try and earn college scholarships and professional scouting for a future in soccer.
Signups for the February 8 and 9 trials are at fcoly.com and $40 registration covers league player insurance dues. Otherwise all programming is free for players in season as the club covers field rentals, apparel, referees, coaching and franchise memberships through local business sponsorships and local partners.
The Artesians are looking for new sponsors in order to keep funding alive and well in 2025, especially with the loss of the Olympia Indoor Soccer center.
Follow the club on Instagram at @gofcoly and on Facebook, Twitter (X) and BlueSky.
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