Board of Volunteers

Hi all, I’m Salem! I decided to make Seattle my home in 2021. I started playing AYSO when I was 4, and have played soccer for over 30 years since. My first weekend here, instead of unpacking, I joined RCSC Kickabout, and the rest is history. RCSC has always stood firm on inclusion. Our Kickabouts have always been the main introduction to the personality of our league; it is why I am so passionate about the program. I hope to bring that same passion for the game along with a desire to make people feel heard, represented, and included so that the wonderful experience that is RCSC can be shared with everyone in the club!

Hello! I moved to Seattle in 2018 and immediately joined Rain City Soccer to make friends. I’m passionate about building an inclusive & diverse community of people who have access to soccer and want to support their fellow Seattleites. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce new events, soccer programs, and opportunities for every member to improve their skills and connect with one another.

I’m Adam Vance and I’ve been playing soccer with Rain City Soccer for about five years now. I love the sense of community and belonging that comes along with being a member of RCSC. I hope to see the club continue to grow and add plenty of new players!

Hello! I started playing soccer when I was five and fell in love with running around in the mud. I decided to take a break senior year of high school due to the toxic masculinity surrounding the league.  I first joined Rain City in 2022 and instantly felt comforted by the queer friendliness of the club. Some of my closest friends in Seattle have been from the RCSC teams. In my day job I help raise funds for various environmental NGOs, and am excited to apply some of that knowledge to strengthen our donor base for Rain City.

I’m originally from Utah where I played soccer in high-school and college. Seattle has been home for the last 7 years. Music, travel, art, sports, and sushi are how I prefer to spend my time. Partners in crime are always welcome.

Joining Rain City Soccer Club eased my transition out of the military when I started playing in 2015. RCSC was a community within queer Seattle. Kickabout, teams, and tournaments have introduced me to people around the world with people I more easily connect with. I joined the Board in 2020 and have enjoyed seeing the club grow in the past few years. If you have any questions about DEI at RCSC please feel free to inquiry with an email!

I joined Rain City Soccer Club early 2022, a time where everyone was looking for community (particularly, queer community) – and RCSC was just the thing I needed! Since then, I’ve participated in Pride Season, joined the Purple Rain family of teams, and have had the honor of assisting Salem and Dekel with managing Kickabouts!

Shout out to everyone who found us by Googling “queer soccer seattle”.

I have been involved in soccer for the past 35 years. I started playing when I was 12 and was hooked. I’ve played in competitive soccer clubs, high school and college level. I have also coached competitive soccer at many elite soccer clubs in AZ and here in WA. I coached at Grand Canyon University where I co-founded the woman’s program, held a national coaching license, and was co-director for soccer camps in AZ. Whether it’s coaching little kids, college age, or adults, my love for this sport is never-ending. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Rain City Soccer Club since 2006 and have made some great friends along the way. I am looking forward to continuing that growth and development as Kickabout Program Co-Manager.

I joined RCSC as a photographer in 2022 as a way to connect my passions for art & the queer community. I love that RCSC creates a space for people of all backgrounds to participate and am honored to provide (sometimes) badass action shots. I am so grateful for the wonderful friends through Kickabout and the Purple Rain teams.

Hi everyone! I grew up playing soccer but mostly stopped for a few years because of a lack of inclusive space to play and build community in. I joined Rain City Soccer about a year ago shortly after moving to Seattle, quickly realizing it was exactly what I had been looking for previously. Since then, I have joined multiple RCSC league teams and have made Sunday Kickabouts my home. I have a passion for community building and I’m always up for a chat on the sidelines or on the field, don’t be afraid to say hi!

Hi all! I moved to Seattle in 2017 and joined RCSC by playing at kickabouts in the summer of 2022. It has been so incredibly fun to play soccer in a welcoming and queer community! I’ve met so many amazing people through kickabouts and playing for different league teams, and I hope to contribute to the welcoming community that I’ve appreciated so much!

My name is Charlie, and I’ve been living in Seattle since 2019. I love it here, and the close proximity of friends I have established through RCSC is amazing! Seattle is one of the large cities of the world, yet it’s not hard to run into an RCSC member around Seattle on any given day. I joined RCSC in 2022 after finishing school and finding out what my real hobbies look like. They include community building, friendship, my partnership, and soccer! I’m an Earth Science professional at my day job, and I specialize in geology & geochemistry!