West Seattle Junction FC

What West Seattle Junction FC does

West Seattle Junction FC is a privately held, community-owned semi-professional soccer club founded in 2023 and based in West Seattle, Washington. The club fields a men's team competing in the NW Division of USL League Two's Western Conference and plays home matches at the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (Chief Sealth Intl High School stadium). It operates a multi-entity structure that includes affiliated women's team Rhodies FC (USL W League) and The Open Goal Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched in 2026 (EIN 41-4946699) to deliver equitable soccer access and youth programming. The organization is co-owned by CEO Jessica Pierce and Mark Bouma (Lake Washington Physical Therapy), with Mike Mata appointed Head Coach in November 2025 after Erik Oman's departure.

The club's revenue model combines ticket sales (single-match adult tickets at $17.50 advance / $20 matchday, youth at $10 advance / $12.50 matchday, with bundles and group discounts), local sponsorship and kit deals (title sponsor One More Game, kit partner Equipt Studios, tech partner HEADCHECK Health, and a deep bench of community and health/wellness partners), merchandise sales through a Square online storefront, and tax-deductible donations to The Open Goal Foundation. Its go-to-market is grassroots and event-driven, anchored by summer match nights, youth soccer camps ($375 per child, ages 8-15), goalkeeping and footskills clinics ($50 per session), sponsor bar watch parties, local media coverage, and earned social engagement. Distribution runs through the Vivenu-powered online ticketing platform and matchday box office at the stadium.

The underlying technology footprint is operational rather than product-driven: Vivenu for ticketing, Square for commerce, SportsEngine for the club website and USL network integration, and HEADCHECK Health for concussion baseline and return-to-play protocols (a third-party platform used across MLS, the Olympics, and Tour de France). The club's primary customer segments are the West Seattle community for match attendance, youth players ages 8-15 for camps and clinics, and local West Seattle businesses for sponsorship. A documented player development outcome — Asher Hestad's 2026 MLS SuperDraft selection by Colorado Rapids — anchors the club's developmental value proposition for collegiate and amateur talent.

Name

West Seattle Junction FC

Legal name

West Seattle Junction FC

Website

https://wsjunctionfc.club

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Seattle Junction FC is a community-owned semi-professional men's soccer club founded in 2023, competing in USL League Two's NW Division at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, with affiliated women's team Rhodies FC, a 501(c)(3) youth-access foundation, and grassroots youth programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semi-Professional Soccer Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Semi-professional soccer
• USL League Two
• Youth soccer development
• Soccer ticket sales
• Community soccer club

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-match tickets, season tickets, group bundles, and matchday sales at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex.
2. Sponsorship & Kit Partnership: Title kit sponsor (One More Game), health & wellness partners, community partners, and kit supplier partnerships generating advertising and branding revenue.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store selling jerseys, apparel, and fan gear through Square storefront.
4. Donations & Foundation: The Open Goal Foundation (501(c)(3)) accepts donations to support youth soccer access and community programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West Seattle Junction FC operates a USL League Two semi-professional U23 men's soccer club that plays a summer season of competitive home matches at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex in West Seattle, Seattle. Beyond matchday, the club sells branded merchandise online, runs paid youth soccer camps and skill clinics, and channels community impact and youth access programming through its affiliated nonprofit The Open Goal Foundation.

Product overview

West Seattle Junction FC operates as a unified sports organization consisting of multiple offerings: the core product is Junction FC, a USL League Two semi-pro men's soccer club competing in the NW Division; Rhodies FC serves as the affiliated women's team; the Open Goal Foundation (501(c)(3)) provides community outreach and youth development; and seasonal youth programs including Summer Soccer Camps and Goalkeeping & Footskills Clinics round out the portfolio. The club generates revenue through ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, and foundation donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• West Seattle Junction FC (Junction FC) West Seattle's USL League Two semi-pro U23 men's soccer club providing high-level competitive summer matches and community soccer programming in the NW Division of the Western Conference.
• Summer Soccer Camps Paid youth soccer camps for ages 8–15 featuring coaching from Junction FC and Rhodies FC players, technical training, small-sided games, and skill development.
• Goalkeeping & Footskills Clinics Specialized paid skill clinics offering goalkeeper training and striker training for youth players across age groups.
• The Open Goal Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation providing equitable soccer access for West Seattle youth and underserved communities through free clinics, expanded access, and inclusive programming.
• Rhodies FC Affiliated women's soccer team competing in the USL W League under the same organizational umbrella as Junction FC, hosting combined dual-club events and shared community programming.
• West Seattle Junction FC Match Tickets Ticketed admission to West Seattle Junction FC home matches at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex for adults, youth (ages 3+), and groups.
• West Seattle Junction FC Merchandise Online branded merchandise including jerseys, apparel, and fan gear sold through the Square storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Player development pathway - Asher Hestad selected by Colorado Rapids in 2026 MLS SuperDraft

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• The Open Goal FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched in 2026 to bring soccer to West Seattle through equitable access. Provides free clinics, expanded access, and inclusive programming. EIN: 41-4946699
• Equipt StudioscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 17 March 2025Official kit partner for designing and supplying Junction FC and Rhodies FC uniforms and merchandise. Released 2026 kit collection.
• HummelcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 3 April 2024Initial uniform partnership for 2024 season. Internationally renowned sportswear brand founded in 1923, known for iconic bumblebee logo. Joined other USL League Two clubs in being outfitted by hummel.
• HEADCHECK HealthsupportingTechnology or Integration · 22 February 2024Concussion management technology partnership. HEADCHECK's platform executes concussion protocols for baseline, post-injury, and return-to-play testing. Founded in 2013 from concussion research lab, used by Major League Soccer, Olympics, and Tour de France.
• One More GamecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle kit sponsor featured on the front of each game jersey. Partnership entered into year three as of 2026. Known for iconic online games and powers Junction FC's jersey sponsorship.
• Lake Washington Physical TherapysupportingOthersPlayer health and wellness partner providing expert, personalized care to help players recover from injuries, manage pain, and improve mobility.
• Seattle Strength & PerformancesupportingOthersProvides personalized strength training, conditioning, and performance coaching to all athletes.
• Proliance SurgeonssupportingOthersProvides expert orthopedic and sports medicine care to keep players healthy and match-ready.
• West Seattle RunnersupportingOthersProvides high quality nutrition, hydration, and athletic gear to players.
• Revitalize Holistic SpasupportingOthersSupports players with therapeutic and holistic treatments such as vibrational plate, PEMF mat, and infrared sauna treatments.
• Pacific Brain Health & WellnesssupportingOthersOffers neuropsychological assessments, executive functioning coaching, and evidence-based therapy for teens and adults.
• Rhodies FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's soccer club operating alongside Junction FC under the same organization. Joint initiatives include Open Goal Foundation, combined youth clinics, and 'The Red, White & Blues' World Cup Doubleheader events.
• Kinetic VillageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWest Seattle-based storytelling studio documenting the heart behind the clubs. Produced 'Home Pitch: Where Community Comes to Play' short film.
• Community Partners (Multiple)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business community partners including: Ryka Land Surveying, QED Coffee, Rooted Northwest, Marination Ma Kai, Viscon Cellars, Due' Cucina, Vivenu, West Coast Goalkeeping, Hanson Graphic Design, 1st Security Bank, Seattle Flag, City Sweats, and others providing sponsorships, concessions, and venue support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indy Eleven: USL Championship club with comparable multi-revenue-stream model (tickets, sponsorships, merchandise, youth programming). A step larger than Junction FC but operates under similar community-anchored, lower-division professional framework.
• Lane United FC: Eugene, Oregon-based USL League Two club in the same NW Division as Junction FC. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest semi-pro community club at the same competitive tier with similar size and community-development focus.
• Forward Madison FC: USL League One club with strong community ownership and supporter culture. Comparable as a community-anchored, lower-division professional soccer club operating with similar revenue mix of tickets, merch, and sponsorships.
• Oakland Roots SC: Community-focused USL Championship club with explicitly stated "community ownership" ethos and similar emphasis on social impact alongside sport. Comparable as a values-aligned peer operating in a Pacific Coast market.
• Detroit City FC: Community-owned USL club widely regarded as the gold standard for the grassroots supporter-owned model in American lower-division soccer. Highly comparable in ethos, ownership structure, and community-first identity, though currently in USL Championship (a higher tier).
• Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: USL League One club with community-focused operations and comparable mix of ticketed matches, merchandise, and sponsorship revenue. Comparable as a similarly-sized lower-division club with similar multi-program structure.
• Ballard FC: Seattle-based USL League Two club competing in the same NW Division as West Seattle Junction FC. Direct rival in the "Seattle Derby," with similar community-owned model and home venue in a Seattle neighborhood. Most directly comparable peer by league, division, geography, and target fan base.
• Midlakes United: Bellevue/Redmond-area USL League Two club that joined the NW Division in 2024 alongside Junction FC and competes in the "Lake Washington Derby." Direct league peer with overlapping Eastside Seattle fan base.
• El Paso Locomotive FC: USL Championship club with strong community identity and comparable operational structure (matchday-driven revenue plus sponsorship and merchandise). One tier above Junction FC but built on a similar lower-division professional community model.
• FC Olympia: Olympia, Washington-based USL League Two club in the same NW Division as Junction FC. Direct division competitor with comparable community-anchored, semi-professional structure and Pacific Northwest regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WS_JunctionFC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-seattle-junction-fc

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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