Player Uniforms & Equipment

Kit (Uniforms)

U6/U7: Uniform shirts are issued to all new players at the start of the Fall season. Each player is provided with a double-sided orange/white WSC jersey. Because we often add many players at the last moment in these age groups and all games start on the same day at the same location, uniforms will be distributed on the first day of the season for this age group. Players are encouraged to re-use their jersey the next season and are theirs to keep; however, if they outgrow it or for another reason they need a new one they make this request during Player Registration. We encourage players to wear black shorts and black soccer socks. However, teams in these age groups will often choose a fun sock design to share, which we think is great.

U8 and Above: In a change from previous seasons, the Woodland Soccer Club adopted a new kit design (see at right) and distribution model for Fall 2024. Each player is expected to order their uniforms from our Team Uniform store. You have the option of adding black shorts and socks or supplying your own. Uniform shirts will be sent directly to the players. While we can’t support specific number requests, we will be able to exchange jerseys in the event numbers on a team conflict.

NOTE: We have had reports that orders of multiple jerseys that were placed to save on shipping costs have resulted in all of the having the same number. The manufacturer is looking to correct this error shortly. In the meantime, they are offering free shipping to all new orders.

Shin Guards

All players are required to to provide their own shin guards, soccer shoes, and shorts. Please note that referees will check that each player has acceptable equipment prior to the start of each game. Shin guards should be worn under socks.

Shin guards can be either the pull-on/stirrup-style or the insert style, but they must have a hard, molded shell protecting the shin. Stirrup-style shin guards often include molded shells that protect the ankles as well.

Local stores in the Seattle area will sell out of shinguards at the beginning of the Fall. Please plan ahead!

Shoes or Boots

Soccer shoes should have plastic bladed or molded cleats appropriate for playing on grass, dirt and outdoor turf. If there is a choice, cleats for "hard surface" and/or with a lower profile cleat are a good compromise.

NOTE: In some cases, mod teams will occasionally play indoors, and will need to wear a shoe without cleats: any sneaker or running shoe should suffice (purchase of turf-specific or indoor soccer shoes are not required).

Woodland Soccer Shoe Bank

There is an exceptional resource hosted by a Woodland Soccer family at 5553 Wallingford Ave N on their porch. Clean-up an old pair, label the size, tie laces together, and pick-up a new pair! Or simply grab a pair if you need one.

Season End Kit & Gear Collection

Equipment and uniforms are expensive. We are encouraging players to re-use their jersey unless it no longer fits or something else has happened. Doing this saves the club, enabling us to re-direct budget toward coach/player training, scholarships and other operating expenses. This is similar for team equipment, where coaches are encouraged to re-use gear. If you have equipment or uniforms that are in usable condition, please let our equipment director know so we can coordinate how to obtain it for re-distribution at equipment@woodlandsoccer.org.