GA Clubs in Spokane, Washington

Spokane Sounders is a prominent youth soccer club operating in Spokane and Eastern Washington, including Northern Idaho. The club was established in 1999 as Spokane Shadow and rebranded to Spokane Sounders in 2016 through a partnership with Seattle Sounders FC, the MLS franchise. This affiliation provides a direct pathway for Spokane Sounders players to the Sounders FC Academy, offering unique development opportunities and professional exposure. Spokane Sounders offers premier, select, and developmental soccer programs to over 1,000 competitive participants. The club competes in top competitive leagues such as the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), Girls Academy (GA), and Regional Clubs League (RCL), providing national and statewide platforms for player development. Spokane Sounders has a strong track record of placing players into collegiate and professional programs, distinguishing them as a leading club in the region for player advancement. The club emphasizes an integrated curriculum and soccer playing philosophy, along with coaching education, to foster high-level player development.

Leagues: ECNL RL Boys, Girls Academy

Washington East Surf SC (WE Surf) is a premier youth soccer organization serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho, with a primary base in Spokane, WA. The club was founded through the unification of existing soccer programs in the Inland Northwest, leveraging decades of collective experience in player development. WE Surf is an affiliate of the national Surf Soccer Club network, providing access to extensive resources and opportunities. The club offers a comprehensive soccer pathway, catering to players from recreational levels to elite competitive programs. They are committed to high-quality training, professional coaching, and fostering a supportive club culture focused on long-term player and coach development. WE Surf SC competes in top-tier leagues, including the Girls Academy League (GA) and the Premier Washington National Premier League (WNPL). The organization emphasizes building strong character, confident leaders, and a lifelong passion for soccer, operating as a non-profit grounded in integrity and respect.

Leagues: Girls Academy, MLS Next 2