Steve has been a member of Woodland's Board since 2018, when he joined as the Sportsmanship and Technical Director and later became the President in 2020. He grew up playing recreational soccer with the Brookside Soccer Club in Springfield, Massachusetts and continues to play recreational soccer today for the Seattle Barbarians in the GSSL. Steve lives in Greenwood with his wife and two sons: He coached his older son on Woodland's "Charizards" for several years before his son moved on to Seattle United and continues to coach his younger son on Woodland's "Rocket Hamsters." Steve also maintains a USSF Referee Certification and picks up a few games every season in and around the Seattle area and at tournaments. 

WhY DO YOU VOLUNTEER FOR Woodland?

Growing up playing soccer has given me a lifetime of opportunities to connect with people all over the world through pickup games and organized leagues to cheering on the pros. A strong recreational soccer program has the ability to not only teach life lessons about fairness, sportsmanship and community, but can also give that opportunity to build connections to anyone, irrespective of means or special talents.

WOODLAND TEAMS

Currently Coach of the Rocket Hamsters (U9); past Coach of the Charizards (from U7 to U10).

What do you love about soccer?

I've loved seeing my U8 daughter blossom in confidence, grow her skills on the field, and learn how to make new friends and handle adversity. I can't wait to see my U6 son do the same next year.

Woodland Team

Starbursts

What do you love about soccer?

Mary Schoen is the parent of three Woodland players and has been a board member since 2021. She is not a soccer player, but can wield a google doc spreadsheet for fall practice sign up like nobody’s business. 

WOODLAND TEAMS

Mary cheers on three WSC teams: Grand Canyons, the Ninjas, and the Lightning Snakes.  

 Mitch Furuglyas

What do you love about soccer?

I love rec soccer because it has given my boys the opportunity to have fun, learn the sport and develop life skills including a life long love of the game.

WOODLAND TEAMs

Bulldogs + Lightning Bolts

What do you love about soccer?

Anybody can play, you just need a ball. You can play by yourself, with friends, or as part of a team. You can play it anywhere in the world with anyone, and you don’t have to speak the same language. It’s fun, frustrating, beautiful, ugly, exciting, heartbreaking… it’s basically life!

WOODLAND TEAMs

Girls ‘03/’04 Leaping Lemurs
& Girls ’03 Seattle United West Blue

What do you love about soccer?

I love sports and soccer in particular because it's such an international sport and popularized for both girls and boys. I can't wait for both my son and daughter to join the club and meet life long friends and have fun playing.

In memoriam

The Woodland Soccer Club community mourns Andy's loss and our thoughts are with his friends and family.

What do you love about soccer?

Watching the boys grow as people and players and seeing them stay connected to their buddies from kindergarten and still playing soccer 11 years later!

Woodland Team

Leopards

Julie Gregg

What do you love about soccer?

Growing up, soccer gave me an outlet. Exercise, teamwork, and competition on the soccer field helped to shape who I am today. While I only play for fun nowadays, I still love the feeling of watching a game, as the passion spreads from the players and into the crowd.

What do you love about soccer?

Soccer is a universal game that brings people from all over the world together. It is a great sport that helps kids learn how to work hard and to respect your team. I love watching my son develop his passion and grow as a player!

Woodland Team

Soccer Hawks