OLYMPIA, WA — FC Olympia and head USL League Two coach Luke Sandblom picked up a much needed three points Friday night in front of a small Artesian faithful at Well 80 Pitch at the Regional Athletic Complex defeating Bigfoot FC 3-0.
The Artesians came out flying and rewarded the home supporters with two first half goals. Cooper Schneider opened the scoring before Connor Louden doubled the advantage giving FC Olympia a comfortable lead heading into halftime. Niclas Becker who got the starting nod in goal for FC Olympia had a couple early first half saves to keep the back in check.
In the second half Michael Divano came off the bench and put the finishing touch on the evening adding the third goal via a breakaway to seal the victory and send the Artesians faithful home happy.
The win marks an important step forward for FC Olympia after a challenging start to the season that featured several tightly contested matches that could have gone either way. Friday’s performance showcased the quality and resilience of the squad as they continue to build momentum in league play.
Olympia Federal Savings & N1 Goalkeeper Shutout
The clean sheet was secured by goalkeeper Niclas Becker who earned the shutout with a composed performance between the posts.
Tacoma Stars Visit Olympia Next Friday
Don’t miss next Friday night’s showdown as FC Olympia hosts longtime border rival Tacoma Stars. The rivalry dates back to 2014 in the Artesians inception year of Arena Soccer in the Western Indoor Soccer League and has produced some of the most memorable matches in club history.
Secure your tickets now and help create another electric atmosphere at Well 80 Pitch at the Regional Athletic Complex, fcoly.com.
USL W: Tough Night Against Snohomish United
FC Olympia’s USLW side suffered a difficult 7-0 defeat against Snohomish United.
Snohomish United features players from the nationally ranked Crossfire ECNL program a club that has become one of the premier youth development organizations in the country with over a dozen division one bound athletes.
For FC Olympia it has been a challenging start to the USL W campaign. After winning the division three consecutive seasons. The Artesians currently find themselves near the bottom of the table alongside Bigfoot FC.
The club remains focused on development and growth as the season progresses. Supporters can follow the full schedule and catch the USL W squad back in Olympia by visiting fcoly.com.
Summer Camps Registration Open
FC Olympia Summer Camps are back and running from June 15 through August 14.
Longtime camp manager Peyton Rhyne returns to lead another exciting summer of soccer development for players of all ages and abilities.
In addition UEFA licensed youth coach Scott Nelson with 30+ years coaching with academy training in Barcelona and Austria will be running special Youth Skills Camps on:
- June 22
- July 13
These sessions provide young players with an outstanding opportunity to develop technical skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Visit fcoly.com for registration details and complete camp information.
Join FC Olympia at the FIFA Fan Zone
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues and FC Olympia will be part of the celebration on June 19 at Port Plaza in downtown Olympia.
The club will be supporting the Thurston County FIFA Fan Zone as part of the Olympia-Lacey region’s World Cup festivities.
Fans are encouraged to attend by securing their Fan Zone tickets and celebrate the excitement of the world’s biggest sporting event coming to Washington State.
For tickets, schedules, camps, and all FC Olympia updates visit fcoly.com and follow FC Olympia across social media.