Head Coach Malia Arrant is returning to Salmon Bay FC for the 2027 season after signing a contract extension earlier this week.

Ballard FC Head Coach Mutanda Kwesele is stepping away as he moves on to next step in his coaching career with U.S. Soccer.

With 21 Ballard FC alumni currently playing professional outdoor soccer, it is time to check in on them all.

The USL W League has announced its 2026 Coaches of the Year, recognizing four coaches whose teams combined dramatic year-over-year improvement, historic playoff runs and, in one case, a national championship.

The four regional winners — Scott Gibson of Pittsburgh Riveters SC, Abby Carchio of Vermont Green FC, Kelly Findley of the Charlotte Eagles and Malia Arrant of Salmon Bay FC — each guided their teams to significant achievements during the 2026 campaign.

Season tickets are now on sale for Salmon Bay FC and Ballard FC after both teams made deep playoff runs during their 2026 campaigns.

Ballard FC are back in the Open Cup! They will compete for the third time in club history next spring with more details to come.

The Bridges' 2026 campaign comes to a close with 2-1 loss to the Ventura County Fusion

Ballard FC will face Ventura County Fusion in the USL League Two Western Conference Final on Friday.

For the second time in four years, Ballard FC is traveling to Flint, Michigan for the Western Conference Final and National Semifinal.

How Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC have built true neighborhood clubs.

Salmon Bay FC are National Champions! After defeating Vermont Green FC in a penalty shootout, Salmon Bay FC are the 2026 USL W Champions.

Ballard FC answered every Colorado Storm goal, including a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, to earn a thrilling 4–3 victory.

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Ballard FC dominated the run of play but needed penalties to survive a stunning late equalizer.

"The Odyssey” is in movie theaters, and GreenStage’s Shakespeare in the Park has kicked off, but the best drama in Seattle on Saturday night was found at Interbay Stadium.

In its second season of existence, Salmon Bay FC defeated Vermont Green FC 1-1 (5-4) in penalty kicks to win the USL W League championship in front of a sold-out home crowd.

We're champions of USLW

Great showing from the Bridgekeepers at a sold-out Interbay Stadium

Ballard FC defeated Snohomish United 4-0 to claim its fourth NW Division championship and will host the USL League Two playoffs in Interbay.

Salmon Bay FC defeated Minnesota Aurora in a penalty shootout to reach the USL W League National Final.