Maple Valley, Wash. & Tampa, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced today that a new club Bigfoot Football Club in Maple Valley, WA will compete in the USL League Two and USL League W beginning in 2025.  

Bigfoot Football Club of Maple Valley is founded by Shawn Norris, the Founder and CEO of West Coast Goalkeeping, America’s largest goalkeeping outfitter. Bigfoot Football Club will be committed to local partnerships within the Maple Valley, bringing elite-level men’s and women’s soccer to the region.  

“West Coast Gloves are used all over the world, from the World Cup to the Premier League, thanks to the support of Maple Valley,” Norris said. “This is an amazing opportunity to bring the community together, having both a USL 2 and USL W team!”  Bigfoot FC will partner with the City of Maple Valley and Tahoma School District. 

"Soccer in the Northwest continues to grow, and we're really excited to be a big part of it," Joel Nash, USL Senior Vice President of Youth and Pre-Professional Properties, said. "Maple Valley will rally around Bigfoot FC, and we're delighted to have such a strong organization in our league that puts its community first." 

The City of Maple Valley coordinated bringing League Two and W League teams to Maple Valley with the use of Summit Park for all team training.   "This is an exciting opportunity to bring family-friendly entertainment to Maple Valley.  I look forward to our local athletes being able to continue their pursuit through Bigfoot FC of Maple Valley," said Mayor Sean P. Kelly. 

Bigfoot FC will work closely with the Maple Valley Parks and Recs department to support the youth programs in Maple Valley. "West Coast Goalkeeping has been a great supporter of our local youth soccer and Parks and Recreation programs. Bigfoot FC is a terrific extension of that support for the passionate soccer community of Maple Valley," City Councilmember Didem Pierson said. 

Valor Soccer will be an Official Youth Partner with Bigfoot Football Club. This collaboration brings a wealth of new opportunities for all players and coaches in the community and surrounding soccer organizations.  “This is a huge step forward for the local soccer community, as it strengthens the path for players to reach their full potential,” Valor Soccer COO Rachel Wilton. 

Through these collaborations, Bigfoot FC will provide an opportunity for local athletes to compete at the highest levels of pre-professional soccer in the United States. The League Two and W League seasons run from May to July. 

To learn more about Bigfoot FC, visit the club’s website, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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