BELOW: SCHEDULE | TICKETS | RECENT | COACH | ROSTER | STATS
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RECENT
2023 SIGNINGS & ROSTER
2023 USL2 ARTESIAN ROSTER
*BASED ON 18-MAN ROSTER YTD
| NAME | POSITION | COLLEGE & PRO | SOCIAL |
| COOPER BRUNELL | MIDFIELD | UNIV OF WASHINGTON |  |
| GIL DE LA LUZ | FORWARD | WESTERN WA UNIV | |
| TEAGAN ELDRIDGE | MIDFIELD | WESTERN WA UNIV | |
| ALLEN ESCALANTE | MIDFIELD | FRESNO PACIFIC & FUEGO (USL1) | |
| JASON FAIRHURST | FORWARD | SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY | |
| HABIB FAMUDITIMI | DEFENDER | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | |
| CHARLIE LANPHIER | GOALKEEPER | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | |
| RICHY LAPOINTE-GUEVARA | DEFENDER | CENTRAL ARKANSAS | |
| MANNY NICASIO | MIDFIELD | TCC | |
| CHRIS PERETTI | FORWARD | UNIV OF WASHINGTON | |
| SAWYER PRICE | GOALKEEPER | NW NAZARENE | |
| SEAN SENT | MIDFIELD | UNIV OF WASHINGTON | |
| JACK SLUYS | DEFENDER | FORDHAM UNIV | |
| TREVOR THOMPSON | FORWARD | PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIV | |
| CONNOR TOLLAN | MIDFIELD | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | |
| PAVEL VALCHEV | DEFENDER | GOVERNORS ST UNIV | |
| DESMOND WADE | FORWARD | VERDES FC | BELIZE | |
| KEEGAN YORKE | DEFENDER | UNIV OF WASHINGTON | |
| FEDERICO RUSSO | MIDFIELD | IONA UNIVERSITY | |
| DANTE PEREZ | GOALKEEPER | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | |
| GABE FERNANDEZ | MIDFIELD | HS: UW COMMIT | |
| CAMRON MILLER | DEFENDER | WESTERN WA UNIV | |
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| COACHES | LICENSES | PAST | PLAYING |
| LIVIU BIRD | HEAD COACH | UEFA A & USSF A | KITSAP PUMAS, SOUNDERS U23, COLUMBUS CREW, WPFC | SEA PACIFIC UNIV |
| OZER KOCDEMIR | ASSISTANT | USSF C | WPFC, PENINSULA HS VARSITY (3A COACH OF YEAR) | SWEDEN |
| KELVIN GALVEZ | PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | USSF B | MASTERS IN SPORTS PERFORMANCE | BARCELONA | PERU |
Liviu Bird in CA for PSC Combine
ARTESIAN MEN’S OUTDOOR HISTORY
2014-Present: Arena Soccer in the Western Indoor Soccer League
2017-2022: Evergreen Premier League of Washington
2022: Promotion to USL League Two (Ballard FC, PDX, OVF, Lane United, CFC Atletico *Formerly U23 Portland Timbers)
2022: 4th Place Finish 2022 1st Year USL2 (1. CFC 2. BFC 3. LANE 4. OLY TOWN 5. OVF 6. PDX)
2022: Super Cup Champions (4-0 Win @ Nido, Starfire Stadium)
2023: USL League Two | 1-0-0 (up 5.14.23)
FAQ:
How will I know if I am invited to the tryout in April 2023?
Once you fill out the tryout form (link here) you will be invited by the coaching staff to participate in the April 2023 trials. You will be given information on time, date and location. If you do not get selected the staff will let you know as well. If you have not heard anything within 10 days of the tryout date, please email playnow@olytownfc.com
Where are Oly Town Practices and Games?
Olympia, WA and Lacey, WA — various facilities and stadiums (all field turf). Schedule provided after tryouts to those invited.
What hotel do I stay at when I or my parents visit?
Olympia Hotel by Capitol Lake — click on this link and you will be sent to a specific Oly Town Promo Code Reservation Page
Does Oly Town offer housing during the year?
Yes, but limited. It is best to pre-plan your 3 months competing in Olympia, WA so be proactive!
Training Schedule?
Training will be during the week and games mostly on Friday-Sunday. All starting in May and ending mid-July.
Coaching Staff?
Coach Liviu Bird is helming the 2023 USL League Two side. Oly Town historically has brought in a mix of college, pro, pro-am and elite youth level coaches to help provide an array of ideas and execution to it’s USL Teams. As such you should expect multiple coaches including a dedicated keeper and player development coach throughout the season.
Does Oly Town Offer Jobs?
Oly Town has dozens of local business partnerships in both construction, restaurant, media, bar/pub and administrative companies. If you need an interview we can provide one for your stay as you will have time to work during the days to make your own money.
Camps and Community Events?
YES! Hallmark of Oly Town is giving back and inspiring young soccer players and families! Oly Town will be completing a 2023 Youth Camp Tour Series with its players and coaches and be available to multiple community events in Thurston County!
Have more questions?
Email them to playnow@olytownfc.com