But before that, Noah will join his UW teammate Stockton Short and be part of the Ballard goalkeeper group this summer.

Help us welcome Noah to Ballard FC!

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Welcome aboard, Noah Newman! 🧤

The GK unit just got stronger 💪

Noah is a Sounders Academy player with four matches played for the Tacoma Defiance, and he traveled with Sounders FC to Portugal over the summer.

This fall, he’ll join the reigning national champions, the University of Washington.

Our new license includes a 21+ area encompassing the southeast corner of the stadium and new bleachers.

➡️ SWIPE for a detailed stadium and beverage map.

📰 Read more at tinyurl.com/2ukhysjr

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Matchdays just got an upgrade! 🍻

You asked, and we answered.

Since our inaugural season, the most frequent matchday feedback has been about a desire to take beer into the bleachers. Well, now you can!

We've upgraded our liquor license to now allow beer, wine, and cider throughout the stadium.

ONE MONTH UNTIL THE HOME OPENER‼️

We’re exactly 30 days from our season opener at Interbay Stadium as we take on FC Olympia at 7:30!

Gates open early at 5:30 so fans can watch the @salmonbayfc.bsky.social season opener from TVs in the Beer Garden.

🎟️ Get tickets now at tickets.upthebridges.shop

🗣️WE’RE BACK‼️

We’re just over a month from the season openers, so you know it’s time for the billboard over the Ballard Bridge. Have you seen it? 👀

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Mercer Island FC, Bellevue United FC, Rainier Beach High School, the Rising Point, as well as our very own Ballard FC Youth Summer Camps

He also runs Champions Academy, where he provides personal training for top-level players in and around Seattle

Help us welcome Coach Tesfamariam to Ballard FC!

Welcome aboard, Tsigab Tesfamariam! 📋

As we look ahead to the 2026 season, we’re incredibly excited to announce that Coach Tesfamariam is joining the technical staff as an assistant coach.

Coach Tesfamariam has a wealth of local coaching experience that includes:

Just like Notzka, Bazia was also named a Top Drawer Soccer WCC Breakout Candidate going into this fall, and Bazia responded well as he finished top 3 on the team for both goals and points.

Now after two seasons with the Bulldogs, Alex is joining Seattle University.

Help us welcome Alex to BFC!

Welcome aboard, Alex Bazia! 💪

Déjà vu! Another Alex from Seattle University joins the 2026 Ballard FC squad!

After a very solid freshman year where Alex played in 17 matches for Gonzaga and scored 3 goals while dishing out two assists, he came into 2025 with high expectations.

The 2026 Theme Nights are here! 💫

• 5/15: 🏡
• 5/29: 🇳🇴⚔️
• 6/6: 🎤🥁
• 6/18: 🇺🇸🇦🇺
• 6/24: 🎨🖌️
• 7/5: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
•7/12: 🫶🤝

Get tickets and learn more about each theme night at tinyurl.com/2vth236u

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Alex was named a Top Drawer Soccer WCC Breakout Candidate going into this fall and he responded with career highs in both goals and minutes played.

Help us welcome Alex to Ballard FC!

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Welcome aboard, Alex Notzka! ⚡️

Alex is making the familiar trip from Championship Field to Pagliacci Pitch this summer!

After a breakout freshman year where Alex was a key contributor for the 2024 WAC Tournament Champions, he came into 2025 with high expectations.

Volunteer Party 🎉

Whether you've been a volunteer for the club or are interested in volunteering, come party with us next week!

It'll be a chance to learn more about volunteering for both clubs as we look forward to the 2026 seasons starting next month.

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He earned Second Team All-Conference and GNAC Freshman of the Year honors.

Help us welcome Victor to Ballard FC!

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Welcome aboard, Victor Cabañas! 🔥

Another Falcon joins the 2026 Ballard FC squad! 🦅

Victor is staying at Interbay Stadium after a breakout freshman year with Seattle Pacific University!

He started in all 19 matches across the backline, helping the team win a Regular Season GNAC Title.

NEWS | We have signed midfielder Peter Kingston to a First Team contract.

Let's get started, PK! 🙌

READ ➡️ sndrs.com/esm05n51

Tomorrow. 9am. 👀

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Help us welcome Etienne and Joschi to Ballard FC!

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Joschi also arrived at UNC this spring after three standout years at both Saint Francis and Rutgers. The German earned NEC All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman, followed by 1st Team All-NEC recognition as a sophomore with SFU. Then, as a junior at Rutgers, he was named 2nd Team All-Big Ten.

Etienne, a Federal Way, WA native and Sounders Academy product, trained with Ballard FC last summer, and we’re excited to have him officially join the squad in 2026. He’s an incoming freshman at UNC but joined Joschi and the rest of the team by enrolling early this spring.

Welcome aboard, Tar Heels! 🐏

Etienne Veillard and Joschi Schelb are heading to Ballard this summer after their first spring seasons with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill!

Coming to Pagliacci Pitch this May!

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We couldn’t close out National Athletic Training Month without highlighting our wonderful Athletic Trainer, Tiffany Mallick.

Thank you for all you do for our club ❤️

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He has since gained plenty of local coaching experience with Pacific Lutheran University, Harbor Soccer Club, and Washington Premier Football Club.

He is the son of Preki, 2x MLS MVP and Assistant Manager for @soundersfc.com

Help us welcome Coach Radosavljević to Ballard FC!

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Welcome aboard, Nick Radosavljević! 📋

As we look ahead to the 2026 season, we’re incredibly excited to announce Coach Radosavljević is joining the technical staff as an assistant coach!

Coach Radosavljević played professionally with St. Louis FC of the USL Championship.

He played a big role as a freshman in 2022 with 18 appearances. Then after a two year mission trip, he really broke out as a sophomore this past fall as he earned Second Team All-WAC Honors.

Help us welcome Dunes to Ballard FC!

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Welcome aboard, Dunes Nielsen! 🔥

Another Trailblazer joins the 2026 Ballard FC squad! 🦬

Dunes grew up in Prosper, Texas where he was a FC Dallas Academy standout before he joined Tanner and Stockton at Utah Tech.

Cianole made the trip across the pond in 2024, joining San Diego State, where he has been a lockdown defender since his arrival.

Help us welcome Cianole to Ballard FC!

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Welcome aboard, Cianole Nguepissi! 🇨🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Another Aztec joins the 2026 Ballard FC squad! ⚫️🔴

Cianole grew up in Birmingham, England, where he became a standout player in the West Bromwich Albion Academy, leading the team to a Premier League 2 Cup title in 2022 as captain.