Jr RCL

All 2023-2024 tryouts have concluded. If you are still interested in joining a Rush team, please contact the directors for the following age groups/play levels.

JR RCL - Executive Director, Ben Somoza: bsomoza@washingtonrush.com
Premier -  Executive Director, Ben Somoza: bsomoza@washingtonrush.com
Select - Select Director, Dave Perry: davep@washingtonrush.com

2023-2024 Junior RCL U8 and U9 Teams

Washington Rush is excited to introduce Junior RCL for boys and girls born in 2015 (U9) and 2016 (U8) for the 2023-2024 season. Players born in 2017 will be considered based on level and availability.  

This program has been developed to offer flexibility for our youngest competitive players.  Players can now choose between year-round Premier teams or new Junior RCL seasonal teams.  Regardless of which option your family chooses, Washington Rush coaches will focus on the development of both individual and team skills that are necessary for future success.  Junior RCL serves as an introduction to a professional coaching environment where each player has the opportunity to grow their passion for soccer.

All games and training will be held in the Everett area with a limited number of games being played in the greater Seattle Region and as far north as Bellingham. 

Weekly training sessions are specifically developed with an age-appropriate curriculum emphasizing technical competency including:

  • Balance, coordination and control 
  • Ball mastery - including dribbling, passing, moves and finishing techniques
  • Development of positive game behaviors
  • Teamwork
  • Understanding good training habits

Important Dates

Virtual Parent Informational Meeting - April 20th at 6:30pm
Missed this meeting? Email Ben Somoza for additional information and to receive a copy of the recording of this meeting.- bsomoza@washingtonrush.com

Option 1:  Year-Round Team - 2023-2024 tryouts have concluded for this age group. If you are interested in joining a team, contact Ben Somoza: bsomoza@washingtonrush.com

Option 2:  Summer/Fall Junior RCL Team Tryout - May 17th and 21st - REGISTER HERE

Option 3:  Winter/Spring Junior RCL Team Tryout - December TBD - Registration Coming Soon!

Junior RCL Program Options

Option 1:  Year-Round
(June to Mid-April)

Year-Round Option Highlights

  • $1450 + uniform fee
  • Approximately 8.5 months of training
  • Approximately 20-25 league games
  • 3-4 tournament events
  • Paid Rush licensed coaching staff
  • Full access to Rush at Home training program 
  • Players who try out for a Premier team and are not offered a spot, will have the option to play on our Junior RCL teams.

Season Outlook

Team Tryout:  April 25 and 26

Time:  5:45-7 pm

Location:  Kasch Park


June to August

  • Training 2x per week
  • Rush Summer Games June 17 (Kasch Park) 
  • August 4-6 Tournament (Skagit) 
  • Additional events at Club’s discretion 
  • 3 weeks off during the summer


September to Mid-November

  • Training 2x per week
  • Fall league play (10-14 weekend games)


Mid-November to Mid-January

OFF


Mid-January to Mid-April

  • Training 2x per week
  • Spring league play (8-10 games)
  • End of league event


Cost:  $1450

Payment Terms:  $250 due at registration with 9 monthly installments of $151.12


Additional player fees may be collected to cover the cost of additional events.


Uniform

  • Approximately $360 plus tax and shipping 
  • The 2023-2024 season will be the Club's first year in a two-year cycle for uniforms
  • Includes two game jerseys (home and away), two pairs of game shorts (home and away), two pairs of game socks (home and away), one training shirt, one pair of training shorts, one pair of training socks, warm up top, warm up pants and backpack


Volunteer Requirements

Families will be charged a $160 volunteer fee at the time of registration. This is refundable upon completion of working 4 volunteer hours for the Club ($240 and 6 hours worked for multi-player families). If you paid your fees in full, a refund check will be issued. If you are using the monthly payment plan, a credit will be applied to your account. Refunds/credits will be processed by the end of the season.


Club Raffle

Each player will need to sell one raffle book (book of 10 tickets for $10 each) as part of the Club Raffle. For families with more than one player in Washington Rush, we ask the family to sell 1.5 books (15 tickets) per family. A portion of the proceeds go directly to fund the Club’s financial aid fund.

Option 2: Summer/Fall
(June to Mid-November)

Summer/Fall Option Highlights

  • $700 + uniform fee
  • Approximately 5.5 months of training
  • Approximately 8-10 league games
  • 2 summer tournament events
  • Paid Rush licensed coaching staff
  • Full access to Rush at Home training program

Season Outlook

Team Tryout: 

May 17: 5:30-6:30pm

May 21: 12-1pm

Location:  Kasch Park


June to July

  • Training 1x per week
  • Rush Summer Games June 17 (Kasch Park) 


August to Mid-November

  • Training 2x per week
  • August 4-6 Tournament (Skagit) 
  • Fall league play (8-10 weekend games, beginning in September)
  • End of fall season Nov 15


  • 3 weeks off during the summer


Cost:  $700

Payment Terms:  $250 due at registration with 4 additional monthly installments of $112.50


Uniform

  • Approximately $100 plus tax and shipping 
  • The 2023-2024 season will be the Club's first year in a two-year cycle for uniforms 
  • Includes two game jerseys (home and away), one pair of game shorts, one pair of game socks, one training shirt and one pair of training shorts
Option 3:  Winter/Spring
(Mid-January to Mid-April)

Winter/Spring Option Highlights

  • $400 + uniform fee
  • Approximately 3 months of training
  • Approximately 8 games
  • Paid Rush licensed coaching staff
  • Full access to Rush at Home training program

Season Outlook

Team Tryout:  December TBD

Time:  TBD

Location:  Kasch Park


Mid-January to Mid-April

  • Training 2x per week
  • Spring league play (approximately 8 weekend games)


Cost:  $400

Payment Terms:  $150 due at registration with 2 additional monthly installments of $125


Uniform

  • Approximately $100 plus tax and shipping 
  • The 2023-2024 season will be the Club's first year in a two-year cycle for uniforms 
  • Includes two game jerseys (home and away), one pair of game shorts, one pair of game socks, one training shirt and one pair of training shorts

For more information, please contact Ben Somoza