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  May 2016  
MIFC Lands Two Club Sponsorssponsors

Mercer Island FC is pleased to announce that we've reached sponsorship deals with two local companies. Pagliacci Pizza and Axia Home Loans have signed multiple year deals to be club sponsors in exchange for logo placement on player jerseys, inclusion in all club marketing and communications, possible field signage and other promotional benefits.

Pagliacci co-owner Matt Galvin grew up on Mercer Island, playing for the club as a youth player. When approached about sponsoring the club, he said he was eager to give back to a program that has meant so much to him and now his kids. Not only will Pagliacci be a club sponsor for the next several years, but they recently broke ground on their future Mercer Island restaurant in the Rite-Aid parking lot. Look for more information on the Pagliacci partnership and their new restaurant in the coming months. For more information on Pagliacci, check out their website at http://pagliacci.com/.

Axia Home Loans President Gellert Dornay was similarly enthusiastic about supporting Mercer Island FC. Having several kids in the club, he knows what an incredible community asset MIFC is for island kids. We are thrilled to have Axia as one of our club sponsors. Check out Axia Home Loans at https://axiahomeloans.com/ 
MIHS Boys Soccer Advances to State Quarterfinals
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Wondering how a player makes it to MIHS boys soccer?  Click here for a visual graphic developed with Coach Rigby and our partners at EFC to help visualize the pathway.

MIHS quaterfinal match vs. the Roosevelt Rough-riders is 5:00pm Friday night at Interbay Stadium at Seattle Pacific University Wear your MIFC gear and come out Friday night to support the MIHS boys as they pursue a 2016 state title. 

MIFC night at the Seattle Reign FC match is this Sunday, May 22nd at 4:00pm. Come join the fun and excitement as MIFC shows up in force to cheer on our awesome women's professional soccer team. The Reign will be hosting the Chicago Red Stars. Anyone wearing their MIFC gear will receive a special gift, and if we bring 200 people to the match, a Reign FC player will join us at a future MIFC event.

When: Sunday May 22nd at 4:00pm
Where: Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center
Special pricing offer: $15 for Lower Grandstand seats (reg. price $25)

How to buy your tickets:
2. Select the match: Sunday, May 22 vs. Chicago Red Stars
3. Enter desired number of Lower Grandstand seats
4. Checkout - enter promo code: MERCERISLANDFC
5. Complete the order process
6. Enjoy the game and cheer the Reign to victory!
Registration for Microsoccer and Recreational Soccer 
closes soon - Act Now registration

It's  time to register for Mercer Island FC Fall Recreational and Micro soccer. Registration is open through June 15. But why wait? Take care of it now while you are thinking about it. Go to the MIFC website registration page and sign up for fall soccer at MIFC Micro or Recreational Soccer Registration to guarantee your Recreational player a spot on their team from last fall.
 
Remember, you can register for Recreational soccer, Micro soccer or any of our program offerings on the club website at  www.mercerislandfc.org  and selecting the tab on the left-side labeled "Registration". 

Have questions? Email  miysc-registrar@live.com
Seattle Reign Summer Soccer for
summercamps Girls Camps on Mercer Island

MIFC has partnered with the National Womens Soccer League Seattle Reign to hold two soccer camps on Mercer Island exclusively for girls this summer. The camps will be staffed and run by Reign coaches and players. This is an excellent opportunity for your daughter to train and interact with some of the best players in the United States today. 

Camp dates are -
  • June 27-July 1st, 1:00-4:00pm Homestead Field
  • August 8-12th, 9:00am-Noon, Lid A fields (Aubrey Davis Park)
For more information and to register for the Seattle Reign camp, go to https://www.reignfc.com/tickets/camps/mercerisland.aspx
 
Information on other Mercer Island based summer soccer camps for boys and girls can be found at http://www.mercerislandfc.org/SummerCamps
MIFC Hosts Sounders Women match on June 11sounderswomen

We're bringing the Sounders Women to Mercer Island High School stadium for a match on June 11th against the Portland Spartans. Part of the Womens Professional Soccer League (WPSL), the teams are comprised of current college players and recent graduates working to earn a spot with a NWSL team or in the US Women's National team program. The Sounders Women's roster features such local players as Dominique Bond-Fiasza, Rebecca Schoales and Taylor Sekyra from the University of Washington; Kelly Beck, Isabelle Butterfield and Karlene White from Seattle University; and Hannah Taylor and Olivia Van der Jagt from Eastside FC. 

In addition to the match, we'll have -
  • A pre-match clinic with the Sounders Women players
  • contests for MIFC girls teams to win a private team training session with Sounders Women and MIFC boys teams to have Sounders Men U23 players work with their team
  • A chance to walk in with the teams for the pre-match introductions
You can purchase advance tickets at  Sounders Women ticket sales. Advance tickets are $10 each and good for any Sounders Women's match.
 
For updates on the Sounders Women as they prepare for their season, check out their website at  www.sounderswomen.com.
 
Mark your calendar for the Sounders Women vs. Portland on Saturday, June 11 at 2pm in the Mercer Island High School Stadium.
Looking Ahead - Upcoming Eventsupcomingevents

In addition to the activities mentioned above, get these events marked on your calendars - 
  • EYSA Night at the Seattle Sounders  July 31st vs. LA Galaxy. Discounted tickets available. Get information at www.eysa.org
  • Mercer Island Summer Celebration July 9th & 10th - Again this year, Mercer Island FC is a sponsor of the Summer Celebration. Come by our booth, say hi, and get some great freebies - Mercer Island Summer Celebration
  • Recreational U8-12 Pre-Season Jamboree - August 27th-28th - look for more details in future editions of MIFC Newletter and on the MIFC webpage this summer
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