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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 17h

Taking Flight 🐝

Salmon Bay FC and Ballard FC will don the iconic bumblebee and chevrons on our kits for this season and many seasons to come.

Fans can expect re-releases of the 2025 home kits later this year with new designs on the away, goalkeeper, and artist kits ahead of the 2026 season.

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 17h

New threads. Same roots.

Salmon Bay FC and Ballard FC are proud to announce a multi-year partnership with hummel as the iconic Danish sportswear brand becomes our official kit provider.

📰 Read the full release at tinyurl.com/mupxd32j

#UpTheBridges x #hummel

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 5d

Then after the season finished, Hallie signed a pro contract with AC Sparta Praha Ženy in Czechia where she's been the leading scorer for a UEFA Champions League side. So far, she has 12 goals in just 11 appearances for her new club which sits atop the league table 👏

#SalmonBayFC | #UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 5d

Hallie would be a key figure for Salmon Bay all summer long, scoring the club's first USL W League goal in the home opening victory against the Tacoma Galaxy.

She finished the season tied for the team lead in both shots (25) and assists (2) in league play as she led from the front all season.

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 5d

Player Spotlight: Hallie Bergford ⭐️

Hallie joined our inaugural roster after an amazing collegiate career with Seattle University where she was WAC Freshman of the Year in 2020 and then finished her career with a Second Team All-WAC selection in her senior season.

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 8d

We cannot thank her enough for her work on and off the pitch during her career and we wish her all the best in retirement where we know she will continue to be a role model and advocate within the women’s game.

#SalmonBayFC | #UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 8d

Legendary Lu 👑

Earlier today, Seattle soccer legend and Salmon Bay FC co-owner announced her retirement from soccer.

Lu has done so much for women’s soccer both here locally, across the country, and even the globe.

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 11d

Our leader’s here to stay.

Excited for another year of Coach Arrant at the helm!

#SalmonBayFC | #UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 12d

She's back!!! 🫡

We're incredibly excited to announce the return of Malia Arrant as Head Coach of Salmon Bay FC for the 2026 USL W League season. Last season, Arrant coached the best defense in the nation and will look to build upon that next summer.

📰 Read more: tinyurl.com/nhmxjkkt

#UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 13d

🎟️ Season Ticket Redemption is LIVE‼️

📧 2025 Season Ticket Holders can check their inbox for instructions on how to redeem their season tickets for the 2026 season!

Season Tickets will go on sale to the general public later this month.

#UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 18d

WAREHOUSE SALE 🚨🏷️

We’re having our end of season warehouse sale next Saturday, October 11th from 12-6pm.

Stop by the club warehouse (1149 NW 52nd St) and enjoy 20% off ALL jerseys, and shop exclusive team merch!

#UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 25d

Poster Sale 🎨

Missed out on one of your favorite match posters? Now’s your chance to grab one

Get a FREE poster with any purchase at the Team Store while supplies last!

These match posters are all designed by one of our amazing graphic designers, Rowan Rathbun.

#SalmonBayFC | #UpTheBridges

Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · 29d

Today might be the last day of summer, but we just dropped some of the hottest merch of the season! 🔥

Get your tanks, bucket hats, and PRIDE tie-dye shirts at goballardfc.shop or in-person at the Team Store!

#SalmonBayFC | #UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 18

Now, Milly is a freshman at Stanford University where she has played in seven of nine matches for one of the top teams in the country. Milly got an assist on her collegiate debut before scoring her first goal in her second ever appearance 👏

#SalmonBayFC | #UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 18

In our first-ever home match against Spokane Shadow she became the youngest goalscorer in organizational history as she scored the 4th & final goal on Memorial Day at Interbay.

Then 2 matches later, she scored the first away goal in club history, scoring the opener in a 6-0 victory over Bigfoot FC.

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 18

Player Spotlight: Milly Bray ⭐️

Milly joined our inaugural roster while still completing her high school coursework at Lincoln High School.

Despite being the youngest on the team, Milly was huge contributor all season.

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 17

MERCH RESTOCK ‼️

We’ve reloaded both the Teal
Crest Tee and the Crest Hoodie!

Get yours today at goballardfc.shop or shop in-person at the Team Store at Smål Market!

#UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Go Falcons! 🦅

Good luck to Sophie, and Mercedes who start their seasons with Seattle Pacific University today!

#SalmonBayFC | #UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Also we want to give a special shoutout to Greenwood Heating and Air, the official partner of Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC Youth camps, who helped us have our best year yet!

#UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Summer Camps Recap ⚽🏕️⏪

Take a look at some of the best shots from this summer’s soccer camps 📸

This year was our biggest summer yet with over 550 campers joining us from all across Seattle!

We are already looking forward to an ever bigger summer of youth camps next year!

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Sep 2

To the amazing businesses who make it all possible, many of them located right here in Ballard, thank you! ❤️🫶

Thank you for playing a crucial role in Salmon Bay FC’s inaugural season and in Ballard FC’s second run to the National Final!

We encourage fans to shop local and support our partners!

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Dockter’s In 🩺

Your 2025 MVP is none other than Keeley Dockter who appeared in all 11 matches, started 10 and kept 9 clean sheets as she helped lead the best defense in the nation!

Keeley was immense all summer, and we can’t wait to see her continue to lock it down this fall with Portland 🔒

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Aug 26

McBride Magic 🪄

On a team where nearly everyone chipped in with an assist, Jillian ultimately led the pack in 2025.

She assisted the first goal in club history with her cross to Samiah against the Spokane Shadow and she continued to be a problem for defenses all season long!

#UpTheBridges

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Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Aug 22

See you all tomorrow‼️

Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Aug 14

SIDEWALK SALE 🛍️

Next weekend is finally your chance to get exclusive and rare items like match shorts, coach apparel, and more.

Stop by the team store at Smål Market Ballard on Saturday, August 23rd from 11am-7pm to score some special edition Salmon Bay or Ballard FC merch!

#UpTheBridges

Salmon Bay FC @salmonbayfc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Game Worn Jerseys are now available!

Get your 2025 Game Worn away kits and Sarah Robbins Kits for both Salmon Bay FC and Ballard FC today!

🛒 Shop at goballardfc.shop/collections/jerseys

#UpTheBridges

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