Congratulations to the U11-U14 PSPL teams that will be competing in the Northwest Champions League in 2012. 

The league officials recently announced the slate of teams, which include the best from the Regional Club League, Oregon Premier League, Idaho, British Columbia and the Puget Sound Premier League.

The PSPL teams have eight teams playing in arguably the most competitive regional tournament in the Northwest -- a Champions League format that pits the best of the best against each other. We are excited for the PSPL teams and the opportunity to test themselves in this elite competition.

The PSPL Boys teams include:

• U11- RSA Alliance (formerly South Hill Revolution)
• U12 - ISC Gunners
• U13 - ISC Gunners (including players from Mt. Vernon Bombers and Cobras Aguilitas)
• U14 - WPFC Fury

PSPL Girls Teams:

• U11--FC Crush
• U12 -ISC Gunners
• U13 -ISC Gunners
• U14 - Cobras Azzurri

Announcements for the older boys and girls teams coming soon.

In last year’s competition, Tynecastle Saprissa U15 and River City Black U16 girls teams produced excellent results at the Northwest Champions League that concluded Jan. 8-9 in Beaverton, Ore.

Tynecastle Saprissa finished 4-0-2 - fifth out of 14 teams. River City went 4-1-1 and placed third of twelve team. The Championship Finals will be played in May for the older girls.

Two Tynecastle boys teams reached the finals of the second-annual senior boys Northwest Champions League competition.

The Tynecastle U17 and U18 teams ultimately lost to Westsound ’94 and Westside Metros respectively in closely contested finals that took place in Beaverton, Ore. on Dec. 10-11. Other PSPL teams that participated included Tynecastle U15 and Emerald City FC U16.

Congratulations to all four PSPL teams for representing the league and doing well in the competition.

Teams qualify for the NWCL based on their standings in their respective leagues. PSPL teams must win the Super League to qualify for this prestigious competition.

To see all of the results, click NWCL.

The NWCL is a regional league that pits the best Regional Club Leage, Oregon Premier League and Puget Sound Premier League teams all competing in a Champions League format. Like the Champions League in Europe, the NWCL and the Pacific Coast Super Cup are designed to supplement existing statewide leagues in an effort to match the best teams in a regional competition.

PSPL teams can qualify for what is considered the most competitive league in the Northwest by winning the PSPL Super League in the fall. Winners of the NWCL--U11-U14 earn an automatic berth to the prestigious Surf Cup tournament. The U11 age group was included this year.

For more information about the NWCL, click

. US Club Soccer sanctions the NWCL. 

PSPL teams that place in the top five spots of the new Washington State Premier League also qualifiy for a ``Europa’’ version of the Champion’s League, which is called the Pacific Coast Super Cup. Teams play against the next tier of Oregon and Idaho teams. Invitations have just been sent out.
 
The NWCL and the Pacific Coast Super Cup are the only Washington competitions that bring together the top teams from different statewide leagues in neighboring states so the region’s best players can compete in meaningful and competitive matches. 

This Northwest Champions League agreement is a big step in giving your teams a rightful place to compete against the region’s other elite teams.

Here’s the list of accepted U15-U18 NWCL teams for 2011-2012:

Under 15     Under 15 Girls Boise Nationals 15G Alemania Crossfire Premier 96 A Eastside FC 96 Red Eastside United FC Tottenham Eugene Metro FC Impact FC Portland 1996 G Navy Harbor FC G96 Northwest Nationals G96 Red OSSA 96 Blue OSSA Breakers South Fraser FC G15 Tualatin Hills United SC Mercury Tynecastle FC Saprisa VUSA Timbers 96 Red   Under 16     Under 16 Girls Crossfire Premier ECNL Eastside United FC Arsenal FC Portland 1995 G Navy Greater Renton FC 95 Blue Magnuson Ford Mariners FC Mountain United G16 OSSA 95 Blue River City G95 Black South Fraser FC G16 Spokane Shadow G95 U16 Navy Tualatin Hills United SC Sodium Washington Premier FC ECNL (WA)   Under 17     Under 17 Girls Eastside United FC Sunderland FC Portland 1994 G Navy Greater Renton FC 94 Blue Greater Renton FC 94 Red Harbor FC G94 Northwest Nationals 94 Red OSSA 94 Blue River City G94 Black Snohomish United G94 Black Tualatin Hills United SC Ireland VUSA Timbers G94 Red   Under 18     Under 18 Girls Eugene Metro FC 93 Spirit FC Portland 1993 G Navy Federal Way United 93 Purple Highline Premier FC 93/94 Legacy FC Maroon Lightning OSSA 93 Blue Spokane Shadow 93 Washington Premier FC ECNL 93 (WA) Westside Metros Fury