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From Pitch to the Planet: Eastside FC Alum Wins ESPY Award for Climate Leadership
Rishin Tandon (second from left) is pictured with trailblazing tennis champion and advocate for gender equality Billie Jean King (left), two other ESPY recipients and Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin (far right) at the 2025 ESPY Awards. When Eastside FC alum Rishin Tandon stepped onto the stage at the 2025 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles to receive the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award, it was a proud moment not only for him, but for our entire Eastside FC community. Rishin
3 days ago3 min read


Building Champions in Life: Ethan Duvall’s Journey from Eastside FC to Amazon Conservation
When Ethan Duvall joined Eastside FC at age fifteen, he didn’t yet realize that the values he was learning on the pitch—perseverance,...
Jun 32 min read


Eastside FC & Jordan Morris Team Up to Empower Kids with Type-1 Diabetes
Eastside FC believes in "building champions in life," which goes far beyond the soccer field. Each year, we’re proud to partner with...
Mar 51 min read


Coach Hannah Deighton to Lead Eastside FC Intern Program
We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Deighton has been promoted as our club’s Internship Program Director. The program began in 2019...
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Sean Rash: Alumnus, Coaching Intern and CK trainer
Sean Rash is an Eastside FC Alumni who recently graduated from the University of San Diego with a BA in Accounting and a minor in...
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Benjamin Martin
Benjamin Martin is an EFC alumni currently playing soccer for Pacific University’s men’s team. As a player, Ben was always the first to...
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Saif Kerawala
We recently caught up with Saif Kerawala, who was not only an amazing goalkeeper for Eastside and the UW, but also played professionally....
Apr 20, 20233 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Grace McKenzie
Grace McKenzie is the kind of committed, inspiring athlete and teammate that makes you want to go the extra mile. You can be sure that...
Apr 7, 20233 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Paul Talens
Paul Talens was a Champion in Life even before he became an Eastside alum. A leader by example on and off the field, he was always...
Mar 10, 20234 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Makaylie Moore
Makaylie Moore epitomizes the truth that being a great person first fuels athletic success. She is one of the very few who have earned...
Mar 2, 20233 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Sophia Wagner
Eastside FC alumni Sophia Wagner was a core member of Tom Bialek’s storied G95 Red team, the rare athlete who “leaves everything on the...
Feb 3, 20233 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Madeline Racine
We recently sat down with Madeline Racine to catch up on her impactful professional career and relive some great EFC memories. Ok, you...
Jan 19, 20235 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Ke'ala Louie
Above: Ke'ala is pictured in the middle row, farthest right. Even as a young player, Ke’ala Louie epitomized what being a Champion in...
Nov 18, 20222 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Adam Erickson
Above: Chance Fry encourages Adam Erickson during a 1999 match at 60 Acres. Adam is a high-energy, high-performing person who...
Nov 10, 20224 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Corey Goelz
Corey Goelz joined Eastside as part of Tom Bialek’s ’95 Red team when she was eleven years old, playing her entire youth career for EFC....
Oct 21, 20223 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Kelli Sullivan
Kelli Sullivan is the kind of person that makes you think leaders are born. Always first to take on a challenge or offer an encouraging...
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Joe Mondello
Pictured above: Joe Mondello (front center, touching the trophy) during his Eastside FC days. Never far from the field, Eastside alumni,...
Sep 9, 20222 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Ava Uribe
Alivia Uribe, better known as “Ava” by friends and family, has an unwavering commitment to goals. Never one to rest on her laurels, Uribe...
Aug 18, 20223 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Michael Roberts
A graduate of Seattle University with a degree in mechanical engineering, Michael joined Eastside FC as a 16-year-old and played two...
Jun 16, 20223 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Nick Morgan
A 2014 Washington Youth Soccer State Cup Champion with the EFC U17 Red squad, Eastside alum Nick Morgan knows something about hard work...
Jun 3, 20223 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Devan Talley
Speak with alum Devan Talley about the moments from her years with Eastside FC that made the most indelible impact, and you might get an...
Apr 28, 20223 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Carlos Cortes Espinosa
Carlos is a Class of 2020 University of Washington graduate, currently working as a Paralegal in downtown Seattle while he studies for...
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Emily Bunnell
Eastside FC Alum Emily Bunnell shares great memories of her soccer journey and beyond. Bunnell, 25, lives in Denver, CO where she works...
Apr 1, 20224 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Madison Heck
Heck, 27, lives in Marina Del Rey, Calif. where he works as a Product Manager at IBM following an impressive collegiate career at Cornell...
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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