Washington Youth Soccer EPD Program

EPD operates on the calendar year, not school year. All age groups are based on the year the player was born.

EPD is a supplemental soccer program for passionate and talented players (boys and girls) who are already part of premier soccer clubs.

For the U12 – U17 age groups (birth years 2015 – 2009), Washington Youth Soccer offers high-level training pools and opportunities for players to participate in regional and international showcases. Monthly training sessions will begin in September to select teams for the ODP West Region Championships in January of 2027.
 
For players born in 2016, WYS offers two cycles of four training sessions each, which will allow U11 players to experience a sample of what EPD is about. More information on this program can be found in the tab below.
 
The EPD coaching slate for the 2026-27 year can be found in the tab below!
 
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Boys EPD Timeline 2026-2027
Age Format Tryouts I-5 Scrimmages ODP at AZ Intl Ibercup Friendship Cup England Experience EPD Camp
2016 Training Cycle n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Jun ‘27
2015 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a May 27’ n/a Jun ‘27
2014 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a May 27’ n/a Jun ‘27
2013 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ April ‘27 April ‘27 n/a Jun ‘27
2012 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a May 27’ n/a n/a
2011 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a May 27’ n/a n/a
2010/2009 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ April ‘27 n/a n/a n/a

Tentative Boys Training Dates:

  • Sunday Sept 27th 
  • Sunday Oct 25th
  • Sunday Nov 22nd 
  • Sunday Dec 13th 
  • Sunday Feb 21st 
  • Sunday Mar 21st 
  • Sunday April 25th 
  • Sunday May 5th 

 

Girls EPD Timeline 2026-2027
Age Format Tryouts I-5 Scrimmages ODP at AZ Intl Ibercup Friendship Cup England Experience EPD Camp
2016 Training Cycle n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Jun ‘27
2015 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’  Jan 27’  n/a May 27’ n/a Jun ‘27
2014 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a May 27’ n/a Jun ‘27
2013 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a May 27’ n/a Jun ‘27
2012 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a n/a May 27’ n/a
2011/10/09 Pool/Team Aug ‘26 Jan 27’ Jan 27’ n/a n/a May 27’ n/a

Tentative Girls Training Dates:

  • Sunday Sept 20th 
  • Sunday Oct 18th 
  • Sunday Nov 16th 
  • Sunday Dec 6th 
  • Sunday Feb 14th 
  • Sunday Mar 14th 
  • Sunday April 18th 
  • Sunday May 2nd 

 

Washington Youth Soccer will offer two cycles of four EPD training sessions each for players born in 2016. These training cycles give young players a chance to experience a sample of what the EPD program is about; A melting pot of soccer talent led by qualified coaches, supplementing the day-to-day club training environment of these players. Trainings will happen once per month, as outlined below. There are limited spots – register now!

  • 1st 2016 EPD Cycle (for boys and girls – genders will train separately)
    • Session #1 – Sunday September 20th
    • Session #2 – Sunday October 18th
    • Session #3 – Sunday November 15th
    • Session #4 – Sunday December 6th
  • 2nd 2016 EPD Cycle (for boys and girls – genders will train separately)
    • Session #1 – Sunday January 17th
    • Session #2 – Sunday February 21st
    • Session #3 – Sunday March 21st
    • Session #4 – Sunday April 18th

2016 Training Cycle Details

  • Players may sign up for one cycle at a time (includes four sessions).
  • There is NO tryouts or identification process for the 2016 training cycles. Registration is open to all.
  • Cost is $200 per cycle (four training sessions). No refunds after signing up.
  • Players are not allowed to sign up session-by-session (registration is for the entire cycle).
  • Sessions will be capped at 32 players.
    • 32 boys
      • 28 field players
      • 4 goalkeepers
    • 32 girls
      • 28 field players
      • 4 goalkeepers
  • Trainings will be at Starfire (14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila, WA 98188).
  • All players will receive a training top at the first training session.

Please register at the following link no later than Friday August 27th, 2026: Register Now!

*The EPD identification process (tryouts) to choose the pool of players that train and play at different events throughout the year begins at U12 (2015’s). Therefore, U11’s (2016’s) can look forward to joining the full-fledged EPD program at EPD tryouts in August of 2027!

The coaching slate for the EPD 2026-27 season can be found below:

Boys Head Coach Assistant Coach
2016 (9-aside) Vinny LaPorta Lomeri Torujo
2015 (9-aside) Derek Robson Aidan Genovese
2014 (11-aside) Gordo Millan Marco Monzon
2013 (11-aside) Matthew Hodgson Cam Gardner
2012 (11-aside) Seyti Sidibay Cole Jackson
2011 (11-aside) Michael Bravick Mark Nowak
2010/09 (11-aside) Skyler Roehr Orlando Ramirez
Girls Head Coach Assistant Coach
2016 (9-aside) Liz Spencer Nicole Bonnell
2015 (9-aside) Mutanda Kwesele Sydney Grundland Lanuza
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2014 (11-aside) Josef Mayor Scott Newman
2013 (11-aside) Brian Hoovler Andre Van Es
2012 (11-aside) Alma Mana’o Abby Carmel
2011/10/09(11-aside) Jason Jarrett Priame Ndiyashimiye