Clubs host events for supporters in February

WestSound FC Men and Bellingham United FC hosted events on Saturday as the Evergreen Premier League counts down to tonight’s 6 PM online reveal of the first-ever EPLWA season schedule on EPLWA.com.

WestSound FC coaches get ready to take the pitch for the cause, a fundraiser for the WestSound FC Men of the EPLWA. (David Falk)

In Silverdale a drowning rain didn’t stop players, coaches and hardy fans from turning out for a friendly fundraiser match between WestSound FC coaches, a few men’s players, and a group of U-17’s from WestSound’s youth club. It poured, the wind blew, goals were scored and money was raised in the first official event for the new team. See video below and a full gallery at Facebook.com/EvergreenPremierLeague. (Thanks to Jeff Halstead / NarrowsPhotography.com for braving the rain to get the action shots.)

Fans huddle under the Silverdale Stadium roof as the WestSound FC Men host a fundraiser match in the pouring rain in Kitsap County on Saturday night. (David Falk)

WestSound FC player-coach Kevin Skinner (black kit) took the pitch on Saturday. (Jeff Halstead)

In Bellingham, BUFC held their annual FIFA soccer video game tournament with players and fans. The event was held at the club’s home pub, The Copper Hog, and was sponsored by local games store Reset Games. See a few photos from The Hammers Facebook Page below.

The Evergreen Premier League will reveal the dates and match-ups for its inaugural 2014 season tonight at 6 PM at the official league website. The eight clubs in the new elite men’s statewide soccer league will play fourteen matches each in a balanced home / away schedule. The historic first match will take place on April 26 and the season will conclude with the final match on July 20th. In-between a total of 56 matches will decide who finishes atop the table and thus wins the first EPLWA championship.