Salmon Bay FC
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| stadium = Interbay Stadium
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
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| owner = Lamar Neagle
Chris Kaimmer
Tiffany Malick
Sam Zisette
Lauren Barnes
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| manager = Malia Arrant
| league = USL W League
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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.{{cite press release |title=Seattle Welcomes New Pre-Professional Women's Soccer Team to Ballard |url=https://www.salmonbayfc.com/news/2024/07/09/seattle-welcomes-new-pre-professional-womens-soccer-team-to-ballard/ |website=Salmon Bay FC |publisher=USL Network |access-date=October 25, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=July 9, 2024 |title=Reign FC, Storm team up to bring women's amateur soccer to Ballard |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/soccer/reign-fc-storm-team-up-to-bring-womens-amateur-soccer-to-ballard/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 23, 2024}} The hiring of inaugural head coach Malia Arrant was announced on November 15, 2024.{{cite press release|title=Salmon Bay FC Announces Malia Arrant as Head Coach Ahead of Inaugural Season |url=https://www.salmonbayfc.com/news/2024/11/14/salmon-bay-fc-announces-malia-arrant-as-head-coach-ahead-of-inaugural-season/ |website=Salmon Bay FC |publisher=USL Network |access-date=November 15, 2024}}
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.{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=December 1, 2021 |title=Seattle is getting a minor-league soccer team. Here's how Ballard FC went from vision to reality. |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/seattle-is-getting-a-minor-league-soccer-team-heres-how-ballard-fc-went-from-vision-to-reality/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=October 24, 2024}} The team has announced plans to play doubleheaders with Ballard FC.
Club identity
The brand, colors, and crest were announced on October 10, 2024, at a team event.{{cite web |title=Women's Team Brand Reveal & Launch Parties! |url=https://www.goballardfc.com/news/2024/09/26/womens-team-brand-reveal-launch-party/ |website=Ballard FC |publisher=USL Network |access-date=October 25, 2024}} Both the crest and inaugural home jersey, a pink jersey with a wave pattern and dark green accents, were designed by Matthew Wolff.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/salmonbayfc/p/DC45ymWPyCl/?img_index=1 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=www.instagram.com}} 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.{{cite press release |date=October 24, 2024 |title=Say Hello to Salmon Bay FC! |url=https://www.salmonbayfc.com/news/2024/10/24/say-hello-to-salmon-bay-fc/ |website=Salmon Bay FC |publisher=USL Network |accessdate=October 24, 2024}}
References
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{{Ballard, Seattle}}
{{USL W League}}
{{Washington Sports}}
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Category:2024 establishments in Washington (state)
Category:Association football clubs established in 2024