Ranked as the #6 soccer club in Washington State, the Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club is the only soccer club within the Inland Empire 
region to attain membership in the highly competitive and distinctive Regional Club League. The Regional Club League 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)
Shadow’s #6 ranking and membership in the RCL is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the Club’s 1,070 players, parents, and professional coaches. Together, the Shadow membership focuses on player development, fair play, joy of the game, and competing to win at the highest levels of competition available.
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