Salmon Bay FC explained

Clubname:Salmon Bay FC
Upright:0.7
Founded:July 9, 2024[1]
Stadium:Interbay Soccer Field
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Capacity:1,500
Owntitle:Owners
Owner:Lamar Neagle
Chris Kaimmer
Tiffany Malick
Sam Zisette
Lauren Barnes
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Malia Arrant
League:USL W League
Website:https://salmonbayfc.com
American:yes

Salmon Bay FC is an American women's soccer club representing the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, and is expected to compete in the Northwest Division of the pre-professional USL W League starting in the 2025 season. The team will play their home matches at Interbay Soccer Field alongside their affiliated men's team, Ballard FC of USL League Two.

History

Ballard FC announced the formation of a women's team on, alongside a joint organization announcement of new vice president Tiffany Mallick. The team also announced several additions to its ownership group, including current Seattle Reign FC players Lauren Barnes, Jess Fishlock, and Olivia Van der Jagt, as well as former Reign player Sam Hiatt.[2] The hiring of inaugural head coach Malia Arrant was announced on .[3]

Stadium

Salmon Bay FC plans to play home matches at Interbay Soccer Field, a 1,500-seat stadium in the Interbay neighborhood south of Ballard. The stadium was built in 1997 and is also used by Ballard FC and the Seattle Pacific Falcons collegiate soccer teams.[4]

Club identity

The brand, colors, and crest were announced on October 10, 2024, at a team event.[5] The team is named for Salmon Bay, the body of water between the Ballard neighborhood and the stadium in Interbay. The crest depicts a salmon-color sunset above the Olympic Mountains behind Salmon Bay and the Salmon Bay Bridge, which carries rail traffic in and out of Ballard.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seattle Welcomes New Pre-Professional Women's Soccer Team to Ballard . Salmon Bay FC . USL Network . October 25, 2024.
  2. Seattle Welcomes New Pre-Professional Women's Soccer Team to Ballard . Salmon Bay FC . USL Network . October 25, 2024.
  3. Salmon Bay FC Announces Malia Arrant as Head Coach Ahead of Inaugural Season . Salmon Bay FC . USL Network . November 15, 2024.
  4. News: Evans . Jayda . December 1, 2021 . Seattle is getting a minor-league soccer team. Here's how Ballard FC went from vision to reality. . . October 24, 2024.
  5. Web site: Women's Team Brand Reveal & Launch Parties! . Ballard FC . USL Network . October 25, 2024.
  6. October 24, 2024 . Say Hello to Salmon Bay FC! . Salmon Bay FC . USL Network . October 24, 2024.