Federal Way Soccer Association

What ages and program levels does Federal Way Soccer Association offer?PacFW recreational soccer welcomes U5 through U19 players in Federal Way, with divisions formed by birth year and volunteer adult coaches for every team. PacFW Select Federal Way fields competitive teams in the North Puget Sound League with professional coaching leadership distinct from the recreational volunteer model. The association also connects families to broader PacNW premier tryout and tournament pathways when players want more advanced options.

Where do teams practice and play games?Recreational teams practice twice weekly at fields in Federal Way, with coaches confirming times and locations before the season starts. U5 through U14 recreational games are on Saturdays, while U15 and older recreational games are on Sundays. Older recreational and Select teams also compete in inter-league schedules such as SSUL and NPSL as described for their divisions.

When does registration open for fall and spring recreational soccer?Fall recreational registration typically opens June 1, with an early-bird discount window that requires a coupon code and usually ends in late June, and registration closing in early August before September games. Spring recreational registration opens December 1, with an early-bird discount commonly available into early January, practices starting after spring break or late March depending on age group, and games beginning in mid-April for a six- to eight-week season.

What do recreational registration fees cost?Regular recreational fees have been U5–U6 at $150, U7–U8 at $195, U9–U10 at $210, U11–U12 at $235, and U13–U18 at $250, due at registration. A $50 early-bird discount applies when families enter the required coupon code and the account has no outstanding balance.

What does PacFW Select cost and what is included?PacFW Select charges $795 per player for the season, covering coaching salaries, fields, referees, league and association fees, administrative costs, and selected summer tournaments, with $250 non-refundable inside that amount. Uniforms are purchased separately through soccer.com. Tryout registration runs $20 when tryouts are scheduled.

How do refunds work for recreational registration?Within ten days of the registration deadline, families can receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. After that window but before the first game, a 50% refund is available; if the club issued a uniform kit for U12 or younger, it must be returned unworn and new to qualify. After the first game, no refunds are granted. If the club cannot place a child because not enough coaches volunteered, a full refund is offered.

What is Federal Way Soccer Association’s history and mission in the community?Federal Way Soccer Association helped seed organized youth soccer in Washington, including participation in the 1966 formation of Washington Youth Soccer alongside three peer associations, and it remains a nonprofit community anchor. Programming emphasizes fun, teamwork, and skill development for recreational players while offering competitive Select opportunities through PacNW, with many former youth players now coaching the next generation.

How can families register, pay, or contact staff?Create or log in to a household account on FederalWaySoccer.com, add each player with a birth certificate on file, and finish checkout before participation. Payments can be completed online or mailed as a check payable to FWSA at 31811 Pacific Highway South, Suite B #257, Federal Way, WA 98003. General inquiries go to fwsainfo@gmail.com; program questions for PacFW can go to Gordo@pacnwsc.org, and registration or placement questions to Nicole@pacnwsc.org. Team schedules and coach communication run through PlayMetrics once rosters are built.