BELLINGHAM, WA — After a two-year hiatus the FC Olympia Artesians make their highly anticipated return to the Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL) tonight, traveling to the canadian border to face defending league champions Bellingham United at the Bellingham Sportsplex.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30PM.
The Artesians are one of the pioneering clubs of the WISL dating back to 2014. Their return to league competition follows a long absence after having to shutdown their Evergreen indoor soccer field during the 2023-24 season. With the opening of the new Oly Arena on Center Street in Olympia, WA, FC Olympia has officially revived its men’s and women’s arena soccer programs.
Tonight’s matchup presents an early challenge against a Bellingham United squad coming off a dominant 15-2 victory over the Vancouver Storm last weekend.
Head coach Matt Herrera and assistant coach James Glavin will lead an Artesians roster featuring local college and high school talent alongside several familiar WISL veterans.
Returning players include veteran forward Kasey Sidor, former WISL Goalkeeper of the Year Isaiah Damschen and longtime league veteran Alex Vogt. Their experience will be instrumental as the Artesians look to make a strong statement in its return to indoor competition.
The Artesians will make their home debut December 5 at the newly established Oly Arena Soccer Center bringing competitive WISL action back to the South Sound.
Tonight’s Match
- Opponent: Bellingham United (Hammers)
- Location: Bellingham Sportsplex (Bellingham, WA)
- Kickoff: 7:30PM
- Livestream: YOUTUBE LINK
Fans are encouraged to follow FC Olympia on Instagram and Facebook for live match updates, stream link and coverage throughout the day.
