Rapids Men's Team Competes in the Premier Arena Soccer League

BELLINGHAM- The Rapids Semi Professional Soccer Club has began their preseason for the Premier Arena Soccer League, and plans to play an exhibition match against Western Washington University’s men’s soccer team on Sat., Nov. 16^th at 7:20 p.m.

The exhibition match will not impact the team’s rankings once the season begins.

The game will take place at the Sportsplex Arena, located at 1225 Civic Way. The costs to attend are $5 per adult and $3 per child.

So far this season, the team has played one game against Arlington and tied with a score of 6-6.

Sunjinda Dangvan, a member of the team, says the team is looking good. His goal for the season is to win his league and go to nationals.

“We just need more time to play together and get into the swing of things,” Dangvan said.

Dangvan scored 4 of the 6 points during the match against Arlington. Dan Anderson and Scott Swanson, members of the team, scored the other 2 points.

The Premier Arena Soccer League is made up of teams throughout Washington. The games have been popular over the last four years, drawing in over 350 fans at each home game.

Winter Training Available for WSA Rapids

The WSA Rapids Whatcom Soccer Academy is offering winter training this season, with registrations for training on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The training provides players with the opportunity to train with some of the highest level coaches in the area. This includes coaches Brad Swanson, Marc Ronney, and Lance Calloway.

The teams will consist of 11 players, with 1 to 2 teams per age group. The Rapids fee costs $82.50, and includes a T-shirt and 6 hours of training. There will be an additional charge of $30 dollars for each travel tournament and $15 dollars for Sportsplex tournaments. To view the registration form, click here.