The Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club is based in Spokane, Washington, and is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit premier soccer club that is a proud member of the Inland Empire Youth Soccer Association, sponsored by Washington Youth Soccer Association.
The Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club was formed in 1999 and today includes 58 teams and 1,070 players, ages U-10 through U-18. The Club is committed to player development and the highest levels of training and competition for players committed to advancing their skills and love of soccer. Many area high school and college teams include current and former Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club players. Spokane Shadow has produced players who compete in the state, regional and national Olympic Development Program and in NCAA Division I, II, and III collegiate soccer programs.
Mission Statement:
The Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club serves Spokane’s premier and select youth soccer players by striving to achieve the highest standards of youth soccer development - training, instruction and competition - by focusing on player development in an atmosphere of teamwork, respect, and professionalism.
Purpose:
It is our aim to bring out the joy that the game of soccer can provide our youth by offering our players the highest level of competition available in
the state of Washington, fueling their passion, challenging them to grow, teaching them to persevere, and recognizing their strengths in contributing to those around them.
Levels of Play:
Most Competitive = Premier Soccer
Considered the highest level of competition available to Spokane area players who have the desire and ability to compete and achieve. Our Premier teams draw from the ranks of both Recreational and Select players. The Shadow is the only club in the Inland Empire which competes in the Regional Club League (formerly Player Development League/PDL).
Teams: Are formed annually at tryouts and draw from areas throughout Eastern Washington. Players tryout annually for Shadow Premier teams.
Coaching and Training: Shadow Premier coaches hold national coaching licenses and have extensive soccer backgrounds in regard to playing and/or soccer education.
League Play:
The Regional Club League (RCL; formerly Player Development League/PDL) consists of the top 20 clubs in Washington Youth Soccer and seeks to play "like vs. like" teams in competitive leagues among clubs that consistently demonstrate the ability to develop Championship Cup caliber teams, Olympic Development Program (ODP) players, and a commitment to appropriate developmental philosophies for youth. Utilizing shorter league seasons and fewer summer tournaments, quality of instruction is emphasized over quantity.
Membership in the Regional Club League requires clubs to meet stringent requirements. All RCL clubs must:
1. Employ a properly licensed Coaching Director (UEFA/USSF B or higher) in charge of coach education, assignment, and behavior.
2. Offer an Association-endorsed development program that works with either coaches or players from other clubs within the Association.
3. Earn a top 20 finish in the League and Cup metric as authorized by the RCL Committee.
4. Adhere to the Ethics and Rules of the RCL.
RCL Member Soccer Clubs: (alphabetical order)
Blackhills (Olympia)
Vancouver United Timbers (Vancouver)
Crossfire Premier (Redmond)
Club Dosveedanya (Kent)
Eastside FC (Mercer Island)
Evergreen/Washington Rush (Everett)
FC Alliance (Woodinville)
Federal Way United Soccer Club (Federal Way)
FC Greater Renton (Renton)
Harbor Soccer Club (Gig Harbor)
Highline Premier Soccer Club (Seattle)
NorthWest Nationals (Mountlake Terrace)
Seattle United (Seattle)
Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club (Spokane)
Snohomish United (Snohomish)
Sun City Strikers (Yakima)
Three Rivers SC (Pasco)
Washington Premier FC (Tacoma)
Westsound FC Premier (Silverdale)
Whatcom Football Club Rangers (Bellingham)
Washington Soccer Academy Premier (Camas)
Competitive = Select Soccer
The second highest level of competition for our youth players seeks to match players of similar competitive abilities to enhance soccer enjoyment. Our Select teams draw from the ranks of recreational players and offer a more competitive level of local/Eastern Washington play.
Mission: The mission of the unified Shadow is to provide the best quality soccer experience for each and every participating child allowing them to 
play to their highest potential through an integrated, innovative, and unified club providing progressive competition, in which they grow to become confident, positive, contributing citizens in our community.
Teams: Are formed based on location:
• Shadow-Sabers FC: Mead (Mead and Mt. Spokane High Schools; Mead and Northwood Middle Schools)
• Shadow-United FC: North Spokane (North Central, Rogers, Shadle Park High Schools; Shaw, Salk, Glover, Lakeside and Garry Middle Schools)
• Shadow-Breakers: South Hill (Ferris and Lewis and Clark High Schools; Sacajawea and Chase Middle Schools)
• Shadow-FC Storm: West Plains (All Cheney, Medical Lake and Airway Heights schools)
Coaching and Training: The Select system provides dedicated volunteer coaches, advanced training, and a positive Shadow Club environment. We continually strive to achieve the highest standards of soccer development (training, instruction and competition) by focusing on player development in an atmosphere of teamwork, respect and professionalism.
League Play: The unified Shadow is a proud member of the Inland Empire Youth Soccer Association. Our teams compete in the Washington Youth Soccer Association District 6 Inter-League.
Entry Level = Recreational
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Sponsored by the Inland Empire Youth Soccer Association and is viewed as an important level for kids to play the sport of soccer. It serves as the bedrock of our soccer foundation providing an enjoyable experience through the game of soccer, promoting health, fitness and community.
