MIFC sent seven teams to the playoffs in the 2021 Washington State Founders Cup. Six of those teams will advance to the semi-finals this weekend (B09 Maroon highlighted in the picture)

BU10 Gold Division (2011) Maroon - Rogers

BU10 Silver Division (2011) White - Rogers

BU11 Gold Division (2010) Maroon - Marowitz

BU19 Gold Division (02/03/04) Maroon - Foxhoven

GU10 Gold Division (2011) - Byers

GU11 Silver Division (2010) - Delafosse

Congratulations to GU15 Gold Division (06/07) Maroon - Van Gaver for a hard fought quarterfinal. Good luck to all of the teams in semi-final and final play.

Is your recreational player ready to take their play to the next level? If so, select soccer might be for them. Whether already a select player or thinking about becoming one, they must register in advance here to participate in tryouts (scroll down to the Select Tryout header). Tryouts at each age level will be held as follows all at Islander Middle School Turf:

B03/04/05 (U19/U18/U17): April 26&28, 7:45-9pm

B06/07 (U16/U15): April 26&28, 6:30-7:45pm

B08: (U14) May 15, 6:00-7:30pm & May 16,2:00-3:30pm

B09 (U13) May 15, 6:00-7:30pm & May 16 12:30-2pm

B10: (U12) May 22, 12:30-2:00pm & May 23 12:30-2pm

B11 (U11) May 22, 6:00-7:30pm & May 23, 5:00-6:30pm

B12 (U10) May 22&23, 2-3:30pm

More details about tryouts here

Don't delay. Sign up now for our recreational soccer program commencing in late August through mid November. Recreational soccer provides an opportunity to play with school friends, learn the game with volunteer coaches, and compete with teams in nearby communities. Practices occur during the week with games on the weekend. Recreational soccer is a great way to form new friendships, learn new skills and have fun. For some, it is a pathway to higher level soccer, and for others, it is a social and healthy pastime. We welcome all comers. Have your child grab a friend and register here.

MIFC is restructuring its administrative staff. Longtime Rec Program Registrar (and key program administrator) Mindy Rowe is resigning to pursue other interests. Stephanie Wyss, Select Program Registrar, will assume Registrar Duties for all programs. Lis Larkin, current manager of fields, will be taking on a newly created General Manager position overseeing all Club operations. Natalie Woods will continue as our webmaster. Mindy will stay on as an advisor in a transitional role. We thank her for her many years of extraordinary, dedicated service to the Club -- keeping the board and staff headed in the right direction, always with a smile. Mindy - we wish you the best in your next endeavors.

We welcome Lis, who explains her passion for MIFC soccer programs as follows: "The soccer community was the first to welcome my boys when we moved to Mercer Island from overseas in 2012. My oldest, who is a senior, played MIFC in his younger years. My youngest, who is a freshman, is a current player. I joined MIFC as a field scheduler in early 2020 and have been impressed by the dedication of those behind the scenes continually finding creative solutions for players to train and play despite COVID restrictions. When the opportunity to take on a bigger role was presented, I said yes. Team sports teaches kids so many valuable lessons from resilience, to teamwork, to respect, to courage and MIFC has a strong team in place to provide this learning environment for our players."

The MIHS Boys Soccer season will begin with tryouts from May 3-5 and an action packed schedule as follows:

May 11: v Interlake (away)

May 13: v Newport (home)

May 20: v Bellevue (home)

May 22: v Sammamish (home)

May 25: v Interlake (home)

May 27: v Sammamish (away)

June 3: v Bellevue (away)

Soak up some spring sunshine as the daylight grows longer and support our HS players!

The soccer community is experiencing a severe shortage of referees. All games are more enriching when overseen by well trained referees. It makes the game fairer and allows our kids to learn how to play responsibly and with respect for the rules of the game. Youth and adults can become referees and earn wages by refereeing games. Plus - it is a fun way to exercise! If you are interested in how to qualify as a referee, please consult this this link for requirements and available clinics. And, please, as always, be respectful and understanding of all our referees, especially when when games are understaffed.