FC Olympia
Home of “Artesian” Soccer
PATH TO PRO SOCCER - FC Olympia is a community driven non-profit Washington State club that provides path to pro soccer including youth outreach clinics and camps. Founded in 2014 by Brandon Sparks as Oly Town FC, our "Artesians" compete in USL (outdoor) soccer and arena (indoor) soccer. The Artesians provide free youth ticketing to USL Stadium Matches through the Oly Soccer Foundation.
"ARTESIANS" (are-TEE-shuns) FC Olympia is based in Olympia, WA and pays homage to our Capital cities historic brewing practices from the magical water that bubbles naturally from spring artesian water wells throughout downtown Olympia. "Artesian" water comes from years traveling underground from surrounding snow capped mountains, nearby hills & rivers.
Our Crest & Name
Bylaws: FC Olympia and the Oly Soccer Foundation are proponents of all walks of life to play and enjoy soccer. We participate in multiple national, regional and local adult soccer leagues including USL National Soccer Market Franchises and are at the mercy of these specific leagues participation and eligibility rules as well as their granular bylaws and soccer rules. Every league is different and they dictate registration, eligibility and rulings. NOT FC OLYMPIA. Please see the various leagues below and their rules that we must abide by in order to play in their divisions – USL W (Women), USL 2 (Men), CPL (Women) & EPLWA (Men).
How can I get involved?
COME TO THE GAMES. Artesian Soccer does not exist without folks coming to the games. Make sure and secure your season tickets and single game match tickets and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
VOLUNTEERS & STAFF. This is a great way to connect to FC Olympia, help the Artesians succeed, and continue to support local soccer. Interested? Email play@fcoly.com
SPONSOR or DONATE. FC Olympia has partnerships available. Head to Partners Page. Proceeds go to support both the men's and women's Artesian soccer teams as well as our Youth Outreach with indoor and outdoor soccer! Make a Donation HERE! WE DO NOT CHARGE OUR ATHLETES!
OLY SOCCER FOUNDATION. Our non-profit provides pathways for youth and adults to advance their soccer experiences. The Oly Soccer Foundation was founded in 2022 and provides free youth ticketing to USL Matches, Equipment/Apparel for low income families and youth soccer education camps. To donate or learn more head to the Foundation Page!
USL PATH TO PRO STAFF
OLY SOCCER FOUNDATION | BOARD
Brad Hanson | Manager & Board Member
Brad is an assistant for multiple programs within FC Olympia. Brad was a keeper for the indoor Artesians squad for two years and played in the Cascadia League for another two seasons. Brad leads our N1 Goalkeeping Partnership as well as our Goalkeeper Academy for youth.
Hanson also played EPLWA for two seasons with the Artesians. Brad resides in Shelton, WA with his wife Liz and their kid’s.
Chris Wells | VP of Competition & Board Member
Coach Wells joined FC Olympia in December 2022 as the first ever USL W League Head Coach. Chris is a recruiting coordinator and assistant coach for Division One Seattle University Women’s Soccer. Wells has been promoted to USL Sporting Director overseeing all USL recruiting and operations.
Wells most recently served as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Highline College for five years. Wells helped win a WAC regular-season title in 2021 for Seattle U. Wells served a key role on the Redhawks’ staff and helps with the program’s recruiting efforts. Wells helped Highline to a Northwest Athletic Conference title in 2017, as the team went 19-0-1.
The Thunderbirds won at least 14 games in each of Wells’ five seasons with the team. Wells was named 2017 Northwest Premier League Coach of the Year after guiding the Stars to a 9-1-0 record and a regular season title. Prior to that stint, Wells was a volunteer assistant with the Seattle Reign for three seasons. The Reign won two National Women’s Soccer League Shields in his tenure.
Jay Smith | Board VP
Jay joined the Artesians as a title partner in 2021 to help re-launch the brand post-covid. Smith was then asked to join the new ownership group before the 2022 launch of USL League Two franchise soccer.
Smith spent the first year of USL in the trenches as head coach of the USL Men’s side boasting middle of the pack finish. He has since focused on facilities, networking and general admin to support the club.
Jay owns a best in class residential renovation construction company called GCW Renovations Smith resides in Shelton, WA with his kid’s and wife Julie.
Ryan Perkins | President
Ryan purchased The Artesians and Olympia Indoor Soccer in 2021 to help move the club into the USL National Franchise Market and expand its community soccer programming. Perkins is a former Artesian Goalkeeper and Partnerships Director since 2017.
Perkins also started the Oly Soccer Foundation (non profit) to benefit local youth outreach and make path to pro soccer programs more available for the region.
Attended North Thurston High School (holding 3A Pac 9 record 33 goals in one season, 2005) then graduated from the University of Washington where he earned a full ride scholarship for the Huskies.
In Youth played for the Seattle Sounders Academy traveling to Germany and competing in Bundesliga Youth ID Matches & Events. An all Regional Team Super Y ODP Keeper and also a Washington ODP Keeper. A 3x WA State Champion in youth with Snohomish United under Coach Bill VanHooser. Perkins was also an AP All State Forward & Goalkeeper in 2004 & 2005.
Ryan resides in Olympia, WA with his sons.
general inquiries can be sent to play@fcoly.com
TECHNICAL STAFF
| Vice President | Chris Wells |
| Sporting Director | Ben Willis |
| EPLWA-W Coach | Kurt Gress |
| EPLWA-M Coach | Trevor Fetbrandt |
| USL W HC | Seth Spidahl |
| USL W AC | Rachel Ross |
| USL Two HC | Luke Sandblom |
| USL Two AC | Jason Smith |
| USL Analyst | Jordan Anderson |
| W GK Coach | Nate Salveson |
| L2 GK Coach | Mark Nowak |
PRODUCTION TEAM
| Events Director | Brad Hanson |
| Club Film Producer | Cartwright Media |
| Club Pro Play by Play | John McGlamery |
| Club PA & DJ | Jeff Slakey |
| PA Talent | Dave Montgomery |
| Event Manager | Jesse Garramone |
BOARD MEMBERS
| Boardmember | Chris Wells |
| Boardmember | Brad Hanson |
| Board VP | Jay Smith |
| Board President | Ryan Perkins |
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