2025 was another year of path to pro soccer events including kids camps, USL soccer and fun fanfare at FC Olympia. The Artesians recap the last several years and the changes. Enjoy this look back!
Messages from FC Olympia Leaders on Club Past, Present & Future
Ben Willis | USL Sporting Director
The end of the year is a chance to reflect on why pathways matter. FC Olympia’s True Path to Pro has always been built on substance — not shortcuts. My opportunity to coach in the professional environment after my time at the club is a reflection of the standards, mentorship, and development culture that exist here.
As we enter a new year, our responsibility is to continue strengthening that pathway so every player and coach knows that growth is possible when the work, the environment, and the belief align.
Chris Wells | Board Officer
The growth of men’s and women’s side in the Northwest region of USL has been impressive to see. Each year, it seems to get more established with coaching hires and professionalism clubs are striving for. We are definitely going to see that displayed this summer
There is always still room for growth, but there is a lot to be proud of for all the clubs for USL to have become the staple summer league setting in the Northwest in such a short time.
Brad Hanson | Board Director
Book ending 2025 with the FC Olympia Keeper Camps has been a great way to incorporate youth outreach and community development into this years programs. As we continue to develop partnerships, youth programs and build our USL and EPLWA programs, I love to see the time and resources spent supporting this communities youth.
Jay Smith | Board VP
Every year I am part of the Artesian family I am excited to see the growth with the community. I am seeing more and more youth wearing FC Olympia gear and not just at soccer events but in daily life. It tells me what we are doing is having a positive impact.
Ryan Perkins | Board President
Providing space has been the key term I’ve realized for FC Olympia in these last five years of running Artesian Soccer. Space for local youth and college players, regional talent but also out of state athletes who look to Olympia, WA for a summer in the trees, mountains and waters of the PNW.
It truly is an experience and have seen all walks of player cherish their time here. To all the families, friends and supporters that continue to actually show up and spread the word, you make it all worthwhile. It truly feels like a family at first whistle.
2021 | EPLWA & First Women’s Team (club announces new ownership fall 2021)
Post-Covid EPLWA Men place middle of pack and are a finalist in Super Cup
Club starts first women’s team that plays 5 exhibition games and boasts 5-0-0 record under HC Rachel Ross
2022 | USL League Two Deal Inked, NWPL & Super Cup Champions
Kasey Keller helps FC Olympia Announce USL League Two Franchise January 2022
NWPL Women Beat Capital FC in Salem, OR in Penalty Shootout to take the Cup, Super Cup Men Beat Nido 4-0
2022 NWPL Champions
2022 Super Cup Champions
2023 | USL W League Expansion, USL Men Clinch National Playoff
HC Liviu Bird & FC Olympia beat Ballard FC at Interbay, FC Olympia blanks Park City Red Wolves 4-0 to Open Nat’l Playoff
USL W Undefeated under HC Chris Wells, Team Plays Opening National Playoff Round against CA Storm
2024 | New Crest & Name, USL W Nat’l Playoff Win, CPL-W Win Title, Final Arena Match
FC Olympia becomes the new moniker while retaining the “Artesian” mascot from yesteryear
Women go undefeated in USL W League play under HC Ben Willis and beat pro-owned Oakland Soul in National Playoff
CPL Women Beat Bellingham to take CPL Title
Olympia Indoor Soccer & Artesian Arena teams are displaced by TESC and final Arena Match occurs February 2024
2025 | USL W Beats Out New Seattle Expansion Clubs, CPL Women Take 2nd
USL W under HC Kellyn Green clinches USL W National Tournament with NW Division Title
USL Two Men score the second most goals on West Coast but end up middle of the pack
CPL-Women take 2nd place while EPLWA-Men just short of playoff
CPL-Women Announce EPLWA-Women Move for 2026
Thank you for supporting us in 2025 and we look forward to another year here at OLY in 2026!
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