Salmon Bay FC

Salmon Bay FC
FoundedJuly 9, 2024[1]
StadiumInterbay Stadium
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Capacity900
OwnersLamar Neagle
Chris Kaimmer
Tiffany Malick
Sam Zisette
Lauren Barnes
Head coachMalia Arrant
LeagueUSL W League
Websitehttps://salmonbayfc.com
Salmon Bay FC
Women's
USL-W		 Ballard FC
Men's
USL-2

Salmon Bay FC is an American women's soccer club based in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. They are expected to compete in the Northwest Division of the pre-professional USL W League starting in the 2025 season. The team will play their home matches at Interbay Stadium alongside their affiliated men's team, Ballard FC of USL League Two.

History

Ballard FC announced the formation of a women's team on July 9, 2024, alongside a joint organization announcement of new vice president Tiffany Mallick. The team also announced several additions to its ownership group, including current Seattle Reign FC players Lauren Barnes, Jess Fishlock, and Olivia Van der Jagt, as well as former Reign player Sam Hiatt.[2][3] The hiring of inaugural head coach Malia Arrant was announced on November 15, 2024.[4]

Stadium

Salmon Bay FC plans to play home matches at Interbay Stadium, a 900-seat stadium in the Interbay neighborhood south of Ballard. The stadium was built in 1997 and is also used by Ballard FC and the Seattle Pacific Falcons collegiate soccer teams.[5] The team has announced plans to play doubleheaders with Ballard FC.[3]

Club identity

The brand, colors, and crest were announced on October 10, 2024, at a team event.[6] The team is named for Salmon Bay, the body of water between the Ballard neighborhood and the stadium in Interbay. The crest depicts a salmon-color sunset above the Olympic Mountains behind Salmon Bay and the Salmon Bay Bridge, which carries rail traffic in and out of Ballard.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Seattle Welcomes New Pre-Professional Women's Soccer Team to Ballard". Salmon Bay FC. USL Network. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Seattle Welcomes New Pre-Professional Women's Soccer Team to Ballard". Salmon Bay FC (Press release). USL Network. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Evans, Jayda (July 9, 2024). "Reign FC, Storm team up to bring women's amateur soccer to Ballard". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Salmon Bay FC Announces Malia Arrant as Head Coach Ahead of Inaugural Season". Salmon Bay FC (Press release). USL Network. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Evans, Jayda (December 1, 2021). "Seattle is getting a minor-league soccer team. Here's how Ballard FC went from vision to reality". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  6. ^ "Women's Team Brand Reveal & Launch Parties!". Ballard FC. USL Network. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "Say Hello to Salmon Bay FC!". Salmon Bay FC (Press release). USL Network. October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.