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Midlakes United is an American soccer club based in Bellevue, Washington, in the Seattle metropolitan area. They began play in the 2024 season. The team plays in the Northwest Division of USL League Two, a semi-professional national league.

Midlakes United
Full nameMidlakes United
FoundedDecember 26, 2023
StadiumBellevue College Soccer Field, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°35′17.6″N 122°09′04.2″W / 47.588222°N 122.151167°W / 47.588222; -122.151167
OwnerTreencee Russell
Head coachJusti Baumgardt
LeagueUSL League Two
20244th, Northwest Division
Websitehttps://www.midlakesunited.com
Current season

History

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Midlakes United was founded in 2023 by owner and general manager Treencee Russell.[1] Former USWNT player Justi Baumgardt is the team's first head coach;[2] former Seattle Sounders FC player Jhon Kennedy Hurtado was named an assistant coach in December 2023.[3]

Midlakes United made their league debut on May 19, 2024 with a loss at Lane United FC. The league home opener was played at the Bellevue College soccer pitch on May 31, 2024 with a win against United PDX. The team finished 4th in the USL2 Northwest Division at the conclusion of their first season.

Players and staff

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Technical staff

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Position Name
Head coach   Justi Baumgardt
Assistant coach   Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Assistant coach   Javier Cruz
Assistant coach   Wilson Kasinga
Goalkeeper Coach   Isaac Tallant
Trainer   Dr. Kelly McCracken
Speed and agility trainer   Ryan Jackson

Roster

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Position Name Number
GK   Soren Russell 1
FWD   Sybren Russell 2
DEF   Matteo Moreno Madrid 3
DEF   Zane Baumgardt 4
DEF   Evan Aune 5
FWD   Lars Thorne-Thomsen 6
MID   Jason Buezo 7
MID   Jack-Ryan Jeremiah 8
MID   Kevin Galiano 9
MID   Cooper Brunell 10
FWD   Chris Soto 11
MID   Bailey Letherman 12
DEF   Angel Martinez 13
FWD   Nii Engmann 14
FWD   Lamin Dampha 15
FWD   Smith Russell 16
MID   Carson Yamada 17
GK   Ryan Saunders 18
FWD/MID   Kai Merrill 19
DEF   Sam McAfee 20
MID   Lucas MacAllister 21
MID   Sheehan Ganguly 22
MID   Zach Ramsey 23
MID   Braden Ferreira 24
DEF   Christian Koontz 25
DEF   Caleb Cho 26
DEF   Davis Mungomba 27
DEF   Eiji Hata 28
MID/FWD   Habib Barry 29
GK   Charlie Dyer 30
GK   Fred Reiter 31
MID   Diego Pena Salgado 32
DEF   Caden Yamada 33
DEF   Philip Kleeman 34
FWD   Nick O'Brien 35
FWD   Yeider Zuluaga 80

Year-by-year

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Season records for Midlakes United
Year Division League Regular season Playoffs
2024 4 USL League Two 4th, Northwest Did not qualify

References

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  1. ^ "Midlakes United to begin play in USL League Two in 2024" (Press release). USL League Two. December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Madigan, Grace (December 27, 2023). "New Bellevue semi-pro men's soccer team names a female head coach". KNKX. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "About Us". Midlakes United. Retrieved December 28, 2023.