FC Olympia
Home of “Artesian” Soccer
PATH TO PRO SOCCER - FC Olympia is a community driven 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.
USL W LEAGUE Top-tier Women's USA Pro-Am Soccer click to view our team.
USL LEAGUE TWO Top-tier Men's USA Pro-Am Soccer click to view our team.
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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
Board Ownership
Brad Hanson | Club 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.
Vanessa Crisp | USL W GM & Board Member
Vanessa Crisp joined the The Artesians the inaugural women’s indoor team year in 2020. Crisp has played goalkeeper multiple seasons for the Artesians indoor team and also assisted in game day management for the NWPL Championship Winning Team in 2022.
Crisp was promoted to USL W League GM just days after USL announced westward expansion that included FC Olympia. Vanessa is a long-time soccer player and enthusiast and a native of Olympia.
Ryan Perkins | President & Chief of Board
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. Ryan’s daytime focus is his 17-year MedTech work at Nihon Kohden where he provides start of the art Japanese-made Patient Monitors, Vitals & Telemetry to hospitals in Pacific Northwest states.
Perkins is a local who went to North Thurston HS then graduated from the University of Washington where he earned a full ride scholarship for the Huskies. Some of Ryan’s favorite pastimes are backpacking in the Olympics, Cascades as well ocean beach trips to the Oregon Coast. He not only enjoys soccer but Mariners games, Huskies football and live music concerts at the Gorge Amphitheater. Ryan resides in Olympia, WA and loves family adventures with his sons.
general inquiries can be sent to play@fcoly.com
USL MANAGEMENT
| Vice President | Chris Wells |
| Sporting Director | Ben Willis |
| General Manager | Vanessa Crisp |
| EPLWA-W Coach | Kurt Gress |
| EPLWA-M Coach | Trevor Fetbrandt |
| USL W HC | Seth Spidahl |
| USL W AC | Rachel Ross |
| USL2 Head Coach | Seyti Sidibay |
| USL2 AC | Jay Smith |
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 |
| USL Event Mgr | Jesse Garramone |
SMU BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERNS
| Intern Manager | AJ Killion |
| Intern Manager | Connor Leistiko |
BOARD MEMBERS
| Boardmember | Chris Wells |
| Boardmember | Vanessa Crisp |
| Boardmember | Brad Hanson |
| President | Ryan Perkins |
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Head to the contact page with sponsorship requests or info on joining the club and/or its teams.