What ages and program levels does South Tacoma United offer?Micro soccer introduces four- through six-year-olds during a six-week summer block when teams can be formed. Small-sided soccer covers under-seven through under-twelve with a September–December fall season. Full-field soccer serves under-thirteen through under-eighteen from recreational play through select teams that require a coach-led tryout when rosters have space.
About
South Tacoma United Soccer Club (STU) is a nonprofit youth soccer organization based in Tacoma, Washington, with general mail at PO Box 111226, Tacoma, WA 98411. The club traces its roots to 1954 and carries one of the longest-running youth soccer traditions in Pierce County and Washington. A 2014 merger of South Tacoma Soccer Club and Tacoma United brought recreational and competitive pathways together under one umbrella so families could find the right level of play without pricing kids out of the game.
What the club offers
Programming starts with a summer micro introduction for four- through six-year-olds that stresses fundamentals and fun over six weeks when enough players sign to form teams. Small-sided soccer for under-seven through under-twelve runs a fall season from September into early December, with coaches sharing practice and game schedules after teams form in early August. Full-field soccer for under-thirteen through under-eighteen spans recreational through advanced levels; many older teams train and compete across fall and spring, while high-school ages sometimes follow a different rhythm. A large share of current full-field teams play at a select level, so roster space is limited and interested players coordinate a tryout with the coach after reviewing team contacts. Registration fees cover trainings, field use, referees, and Washington State Cup entry; cleats and shin guards are mandatory at every level, and a birth certificate is required at signup. Uniform kits are purchased separately—about eighty dollars for home and away sets—with families replacing kits every other year on the club’s cycle.
Fees, financial aid, and volunteer expectations
Small-sided registration is one hundred twenty-five dollars for under-nine and younger bands and two hundred dollars for under-ten through under-twelve. Full-field registration for under-thirteen and older is three hundred fifty dollars per year on the club’s Stack Sports storefront. Because fees can change each cycle, families should confirm the exact amount inside the active Stack Sports / Blue Sombrero registration checkout before paying. Limited need-based scholarships are available; award size depends on family need and club funding, and recipients commit to about four volunteer hours during the season plus covering their athlete’s player-card costs. Families complete a bilingual PDF financial assistance application and send it to the vice president of the board.
Competition footprint and coaching model
STU teams compete across Washington and into Oregon in leagues, cups, and tournaments. Competitive teams have earned Washington Youth Soccer Founders Cup and President’s Cup honors, Washington Premier League State Cup success, and Tyee Cup titles while the club still keeps registration costs lower than many premier-only models. Competitive coaches bring strong playing and teaching backgrounds yet largely volunteer so dues stay accessible. The club also asks every roster to supply at least one head coach and a team parent or manager, and it offers coach training for newcomers who want to step up.
Registration flow and family support
Online registration runs through Stack Sports (Blue Sombrero) when a seasonal window is open; during closed periods families should email the club for next steps. Returning players are placed first, then new players, with staff asking families to wait for coach outreach before assuming a roster spot. If a new player has not heard from a coach by August 8 ahead of the fall small-sided season, the registrar can help troubleshoot. Questions about programs or the registration process can start with the club secretary, while roster-specific questions often go to the registrar. Fundraising and sponsorship programs help underwrite scholarships and operations, and the club maintains a board-led structure with defined roles for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, director of coaching, registrar, fields manager, and web support.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Tacoma United based and where do teams play?The club serves Tacoma and South Pierce County, Washington, with mailing address PO Box 111226, Tacoma, WA 98411. Practice and game sites vary by team; coaches share field assignments after teams are built each season.
When does registration open and how are players placed?Fall registration windows open each spring and close before July for the upcoming fall cycle, with exact dates announced for that season. Online signup runs through Stack Sports when events are live. Returning players are generally rostered first, then new players, with coaches reaching out once teams are set. If a new fall small-sided player has not heard from a coach by August 8, contact the registrar for help.
What does South Tacoma United charge for a season?Small-sided registration is one hundred twenty-five dollars for under-nine and younger and two hundred dollars for under-ten through under-twelve; full-field under-thirteen and older is three hundred fifty dollars per year on the Stack Sports storefront. Totals can change by season, so confirm the price at checkout. Registration includes trainings, fields, referees, and State Cup entry. Uniform kits cost about eighty dollars for home and away sets and are refreshed on a two-year cycle.
Does South Tacoma United offer financial help?Yes. A limited scholarship fund supports families who qualify based on need and available club resources. Approved families volunteer about four hours during the season and pay their player-card fees. Download the bilingual financial assistance application and email the completed form to the club vice president at stacyford.stu@outlook.com; deadlines change each season, so confirm the current due date with her when you apply.
What is the club’s mission and coaching approach?STU aims to give every child a safe, structured place to learn soccer regardless of background or skill level, keeping fees lower than many alternatives so kids who want to play can afford a roster spot. Competitive coaches are experienced yet largely volunteer to protect affordability, and the club still fields teams that chase Washington Youth Soccer cups, Washington Premier League honors, and regional tournaments.
How can families contact South Tacoma United or register?Email the club secretary at blanca.patlan12@outlook.com for program and registration questions, or email registrar José Trujillo at josetrujillo303@yahoo.com for roster placement issues. Use the Stack Sports login linked from stsoccer.org when registration is open. Mail can go to PO Box 111226, Tacoma, WA 98411.
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