FC Olympia
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| Full name | Football Club Olympia | ||
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| Nickname | Artesians | ||
| Founded | 2014 | ||
| Stadium | Well 80 Pitch, RAC | ||
| Owner | Ryan Perkins | ||
| Coach | USL2: Luke Sandblom USL W: Kellyn Green | ||
| League | Men: USL League Two Women: USL W League | ||
| Men: 2025 | Men: 7th. of Northwest Division | ||
| Website | fcoly.com | ||
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Football Club Olympia, formerly Oly Town FC, is an American soccer club from Olympia, Washington. It has a men's outdoor team in USL League Two,[1] a men's indoor team in the Western Indoor Soccer League,[2] a women's outdoor side in the USL W League,[3] and a women's indoor side in the Northwest Premier League.[4]
History
[edit]The club was founded by Ryan Perkins in 2014, after the indoor team, "Tumwater Pioneers" of the PASL, folded in 2013. Oly Town Artesians moved to USL League Two in 2022.[5] In 2023, Oly Town Artesians FC founded a women's team to compete in the USL W League.[3] The men's team hired former Sounders player and Olympia native Jason Dunn as their head coach in January 2024.[5]
The team was renamed to FC Olympia prior to the 2024 season.[6] In February 2026, the men's team hired Luke Sandblom as their head coach.[7]
Sponsorship
[edit]| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partner |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-2018 | Adidas | Lucky Dog Casino |
| 2019–2022 | Well 80 Brewing | |
| 2022-2025 | Puma | Well 80 Brewing |
| 2025- | Taylor Shellfish Farms | |
USL 2 Staff
[edit]| Coaching staff | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Luke Sandblom |
| Assistant coach | Jay Smith |
| Goalkeeper coach | Mark Nowack |
Last updated: May 2026
Source: FC Olympia [8]
USL W Staff
[edit]| Coaching staff | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Kelly Green |
| Assistant coach | Miceala Castain |
| Goalkeeper coach | Ben Willis |
Last updated: May 2025
Source: FC Olympia [9]
Leagues
[edit]- 2014–2024: Men's indoor: Western Indoor Soccer League
- 2017–2022, 2024-present: Men's outdoor: Evergreen Premier League
- 2022–present: Men's outdoor: USL League Two
- 2023–present: Women's outdoor: USL W League
- 2022–2024: Women's indoor: Northwest Premier League (Indoor)
USL 2 roster
[edit]- As of June 16, 2025[10]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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USL W roster
[edit]- As of June 20, 2025[11]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Year-by-year
[edit]| Year | Division | League | Regular season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | USL League Two | 4th, Northwest | Did not enter | |
| 2023 | 4 | USL League Two | 2nd, Northwest | Conference Quarterfinals | Did not qualify |
| 2024 | 4 | USL League Two | 7th, Northwest | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2025 | 4 | USL League Two | 7th, Northwest | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2026 | 4 | USL League Two | 7th, Northwest | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| Year | Division | League | Regular season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | USL W League | 1st, Northwest | Conference Semifinals |
| 2024 | 4 | USL W League | 1st, Northwest | Conference Finals |
| 2025 | 4 | USL W League | 1st, Northwest | Conference Semifinals |
| 2026 | 4 | USL W League | 5th, Northwest | Did not qualify |
Stadiums
[edit]- Black Hills High School, Tumwater (2013-2021) Capacity- 1000~
- South Sound Stadium ( North Thurston High School), Lacey (2022-2024) Capacity- 3000
- Well 80 Pitch, Regional Athletic Complex, Lacey (2025-2025) Capacity- 100 seated, 500 standing
- SPSCC Clipper Soccer Field, Olympia (2026-) Capacity- 500 seated, 250 standing [12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "United Soccer League Welcomes Oly Town FC to League Two for the 2022 Season". uslleaguetwo.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Arena". Olytownfc.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- 1 2 "Oly Town Artesians Hire Clubs First USL Women's Coach". Thurston Talk (Press release). Oly Town FC. January 3, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2023-24 Arena Women". Olytownfc.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- 1 2 Evans, Jayda (January 10, 2024). "Two former Sounders take over as coaches of USL League Two sides". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ↑ Zafra, Vince (February 20, 2024). "FC Olympia's outdoor soccer 2024 season schedule set after USL announcement". The Journal of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ↑ FC Olympia Board (February 18, 2026). "FC Olympia Names Luke Sandblom Head Coach of USL League Two". fcoly.com. FC Olympia. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ "USL Men 2026". Fcoly.com. FC Olympia. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ "FC Olympia 2025 Technical Staff". Fcoly.com. May 31, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ↑ "2025 Roster". FC Olympia. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ↑ "2025 Roster". FC Olympia. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ↑ "SPSCC and FC Olympia Announce Partnership for New Turf Soccer Field". Thurstontalk.com. December 10, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
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