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Celebrating the journeys of Eastside players, coaches, and our community. Submit your ideas to Media@EastsideFC.org and we'll take it from there.


Proven Player, Proven Coach: Erin Vaughan Joins Eastside FC
Eastside FC is excited to announce the addition of accomplished coach and former international player Erin Vaughan to its coaching staff. Vaughan joins the club after most recently serving with Washington Surf, bringing more than two decades of coaching experience and a high-level playing background in both England and internationally with Wales. A former Aston Villa Ladies player and Wales international, Vaughan has built a strong reputation in the Pacific Northwest for deve
Apr 29


Eastside FC Welcomes Shaun Spencer as Head Coach
Eastside FC is excited to announce the addition of Shaun Spencer to our coaching staff. A UEFA A Licensed Coach and USSF Coach Educator, Shaun brings over 15 years of experience across professional, collegiate, and elite youth soccer, with a background spanning the English Football League, MLS Next, UPSL, and top youth programs in both the U.S. and England. Shaun’s approach is player-centered and performance-driven, grounded in high standards, talent identification, and mode
Feb 4


Humble Leadership, Powerful Results: Coach Alieu and His Eastside FC Bellevue Teams
Eastside FC coach, Alieu Kamara, leads three Bellevue-based teams: B11 Bellevue, B14 Bellevue and B16 Bellevue. Some coaches make an...
Sep 16, 2025


Passion meets purpose: Revamped Eastside FC Internship Program wraps up second year
Eastside FC’s summer coaching internship program is designed to give aspiring coaches—from current high school players to longtime parents in the club—a hands-on, inside look at what it truly means to work in competitive youth soccer.
Sep 2, 2025


Strengthening an already great partnership: Coach Tariq takes on role of Technical Director, Issaquah FC. Remains with Eastside FC.
Eastside FC is proud to share that Coach Tariq Walcott is expanding his role with our sister EYSA club, Issaquah FC, where he will...
Sep 2, 2025


Eastside FC Welcome Jeff Betts and John Buttle
We’re beyond excited to introduce Jeff Betts and John Buttle to the staff at Eastside FC. Both are seasoned coaches who will add...
Apr 14, 2025


Eastside FC Welcomes New Technical Director, Tim Reynolds
Eastside FC is thrilled to announce the hiring of Tim Reynolds as the club's new Technical Director, a newly created position designed to...
Mar 4, 2025


Justi Baumgardt Brings Elite Experience to Eastside FC as New Head Coach
Issaquah, WA — Eastside FC is excited to announce the hiring of Justi Baumgardt, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track...
Mar 1, 2025


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, 2024


Eastside FC Leadership Academy Inaugural Class Underway
Fifteen boys and fifteen girls were chosen from a very competitive pool to participate in this year's program. Our boys kicked off their...
Oct 10, 2023


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, 2023


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, 2022
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