Salmon Bay FC is an American women's soccer club based in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. They compete in the Northwest Division of the pre-professional USL W League starting in the 2025 season. The team plays their home matches at Interbay Stadium alongside their affiliated men's team, Ballard FC of USL League Two.
History
Ballard FC announced the formation of a women's team on July 9, 2024, alongside a joint organization announcement of new vice president Tiffany Mallick. The team also announced several additions to its ownership group, including then-active Seattle Reign FC players Lauren Barnes, Jess Fishlock, and Olivia Van der Jagt, as well as former Reign player Sam Hiatt. The hiring of inaugural head coach Malia Arrant was announced on November 15, 2024.
In their second season, Salmon Bay FC won the USL W national championship, winning 5–4 in penalty kicks against Vermont Green after extra time ended with a tied score of 1–1 on July 18, 2026.
Stadium
Salmon Bay FC plays home matches at Interbay Stadium, a 900-seat stadium in the Interbay neighborhood south of Ballard. The stadium was built in 1997 and is also used by Ballard FC and the Seattle Pacific Falcons collegiate soccer teams. The team has announced plans to play doubleheaders with Ballard FC.
Club identity The brand, colors, and crest were announced on October 10, 2024, at a team event. Both the crest and inaugural home jersey, a pink jersey with a wave pattern and dark green accents, were designed by Matthew Wolff. The team is named for Salmon Bay, the body of water between the Ballard neighborhood and the stadium in Interbay. The crest depicts a salmon-color sunset above the Olympic Mountains behind Salmon Bay and the Salmon Bay Bridge, which carries rail traffic in and out of Ballard.
Players and staff Current roster
Technical staff +Technical staff of Salmon Bay FCPositionNameHead coach Malia ArrantAssociate head coach Chalise BaysaAssistant coach Brooke Reece Elliot MillerTeam doctor Chris Peterson Lauren Paladino Kate Fahy
Record + Women's USL W Season recordsYearDivisionLeagueRegular seasonPlayoffs20254USL W League3rd, Northwestdid not qualify20264USL W League1st, NorthwestChampions
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