PORT ORCHARD, WA—There was a time when the city of Port Orchard went by the name “Sidney.” The name change happened in 1903. A mere 120 years later Port Orchard Football Club was founded and it makes perfect sense then that when a group of locals founded a supporters group right alongside POFC they adoptedContinueContinue reading “Sidney City Supporters Building Backing Behind Port Orchard FC”
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Meade To Riders: Port Orchard FC’s First-Ever Goal
PORT ORCHARD, WA—May 7, 2023 in the 5th minute of play time stopped for a moment for Port Orchard Football Club as Sam Meade delivered a cross to the head of Nick Riders. Seconds later there were cheers from the stands at South Kitsap High and a pile of blue kits around the corner flag.ContinueContinue reading “Meade To Riders: Port Orchard FC’s First-Ever Goal”
Port Orchard FC Blasts Off In CPL With 8-0 Win Over Steel United
PORT ORCHARD, WA—Port Orchard Football Club scored a list full of firsts on Sunday May 7, 2023 as the club made their debut in the Cascadia Premier League at South Kitsap High School’s Ed Fisher Field. First goal, first hat trick, first shut out, first league win. It all came together in a comprehensive 8-0ContinueContinue reading “Port Orchard FC Blasts Off In CPL With 8-0 Win Over Steel United”
Kitsap County Opens Its Arms To Port Orchard FC At Debut Friendly
PORT ORCHARD, WA—Soccer fans from all around Kitsap County supported the debut match of Port Orchard Football Club on April 30, 2023. The preseason friendly against Nido Aguila Club America Seattle ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors but both the match and the moments before and after had fans buzzing about their new team.ContinueContinue reading “Kitsap County Opens Its Arms To Port Orchard FC At Debut Friendly”
POFC Kits Debut At El Sombrero Meet And Greet
PORT ORCHARD, WA—The Kitsap soccer community got its first look at the full Port Orchard FC kits on Saturday April 22 as Primary Sponsor El Sombrero Mexican Family Restaurant hosted a Meet and Greet event at their Port Orchard location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOg5LvUoX1E LEVO Soccer had delivered the kits during the week and players Bryan Weathington, NickContinueContinue reading “POFC Kits Debut At El Sombrero Meet And Greet”
Bryan Weathington Becomes First Port Orchard Based Player For POFC
PORT ORCHARD, WA—He was on the original Port Orchard FC over 7 years ago and now versatile back / winger Bryan Weathington has been added to the official roster of POFC 2023, becoming the first ever player on the club who claims Port Orchard as his home town. https://youtu.be/eh0kNnMbrB0 Bryan’s soccer story includes playing forContinueContinue reading “Bryan Weathington Becomes First Port Orchard Based Player For POFC”
60 Players Turn Out For First Ever POFC Tryouts
PORT ORCHARD, WA—Port Orchard Football Club held its first-ever open tryouts on March 25 and 26 where a total of 60 players tried to impress the coaching staff. The tryouts were covered in this article by Jeff Graham of the Kitsap Sun with photos by Meegan M. Reid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpR1DW2nzkA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zkuGs4vzfM There were also spectators atContinueContinue reading “60 Players Turn Out For First Ever POFC Tryouts”
Downtown Murals In ‘Mermaid Cove’ Inspire Look Of Port Orchard FC Launch
PORT ORCHARD, WA—Port Orchard Football Club has gone from idea to launch in a few short months. No so long ago there was no logo, no team colors, no name and just three yet to be announced guys talking behind the scenes. In a whirlind of activity and creativity in January the fledgling side startedContinueContinue reading “Downtown Murals In ‘Mermaid Cove’ Inspire Look Of Port Orchard FC Launch”
Kitsap Rallies Behind Port Orchard FC As Season Ticket Sales Soar
PORT ORCHARD, WA—Soccer fans from all around West Sound are rallying behind Port Orchard FC as the brand new Cascadia Premier League (CPL) men’s team prepares for its first-ever season. The recent “Founders Circle” Season Ticket Drive (which ran from February 1-23) far surpassed expectations as over 330 season tickets were sold. “We are soContinueContinue reading “Kitsap Rallies Behind Port Orchard FC As Season Ticket Sales Soar”
The Original POFC Provides History And Context
PORT ORCHARD, WA—Port Orchard Football Club is getting ready for its first ever season in the Cascadia Premier League (CPL) but there was another POFC back in 2014-15 that also took the pitch under the same name. Bryan Weathington and Eli Chastain were part of that team and 8 years later are invested in theContinueContinue reading “The Original POFC Provides History And Context”