Salmon Bay FC is an American women's

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club based in the Ballard neighborhood of

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. They are expected to compete in the Northwest Division of the pre-professional

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starting in the 2025 season. The team will play their home matches at Interbay Stadium alongside their affiliated men's team,

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History

announced the formation of a women's team on July 9, 2024, alongside a joint organization announcement of new vice president Tiffany Mallick. The team also announced several additions to its ownership group, including current

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players

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, and Olivia Van der Jagt, as well as former Reign player

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. The hiring of inaugural head coach Malia Arrant was announced on November 15, 2024.

Stadium

Salmon Bay FC plans to play home matches at Interbay Stadium, a 900-seat stadium in the Interbay neighborhood south of Ballard. The stadium was built in 1997 and is also used by

and the

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collegiate soccer teams. The team has announced plans to play doubleheaders with Ballard FC.

Club identity

The brand, colors, and crest were announced on October 10, 2024, at a team event. Both the crest and inaugural home jersey, a pink jersey with a wave pattern and dark green accents, were designed by

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. The team is named for

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, the body of water between the Ballard neighborhood and the stadium in Interbay. The crest depicts a salmon-color sunset above the

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behind Salmon Bay and the Salmon Bay Bridge, which carries rail traffic in and out of Ballard.

Players and staff

Current roster

Technical staff

References

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