It's official! Crossfire Alaska has been accepted into the Western College Development Association. The WCDA is a premier youth soccer program for established and elite soccer clubs, delivering consistent, high-quality competition and college readiness services for its members. For the 2014 year the following Crossfire Alaska teams are expected to compete in WCDA League events: Crossfire Alaska AKFC 99 Girls and Crossfire Alaska AKFC 98 Girls.
“Crossfire Alaska’s mission is to provide opportunities to promote and showcase outstanding players from Alaska. We are delighted to add our name to the long list of exceptional Clubs affiliated with the WCDA. We look forward to participating in WCDA events, and in particular the opportunities provided to showcase Alaskan players to college coaches while competing against the top teams and players from the Western Region.” – A. Deitrich, Crossfire Alaska DOC
The WCDA is a premier youth soccer program focused on established, elite clubs delivering consistent, high-quality competition and college readiness services for its members. Thirty youth soccer clubs across the western United States have formed the Western College Development Association, with teams representing clubs in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and Colorado.
Consistent High-Level Competition & College Readiness
A primary objective of the WCDA is to provide consistent high-quality competition and enhanced college readiness opportunities for their elite soccer players. The WCDA will also provide an improved scouting environment for college coaches by bringing all of the teams together for a showcase event in Las Vegas, Nevada in November. In addition, the WCDA has created a College Advisory Board composed of coaches from Division I, II and III soccer programs who provide guidance and direction over the college readiness component of the Association.
Member clubs are chosen by the WCDA’s Soccer Advisory Board based on a number of criteria, including a club’s history of elite youth player development and past success in elite competitions.
The WCDA is a supplemental program, and member teams will continue to play in other leagues, tournaments and State Cup competitions. Players will also be able to participate on their high school teams.
Competitive Format
The WCDA has been divided into 4 conferences comprised of 6 or 8 teams. Schedules are crafted to minimize travel costs for families. WCDA teams will play 4 regional games and attend showcase events in Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona or Portland, Oregon.
Current Affiliated WCDA Member Clubs
West Coast FC (CA)
Fullerton Rangers (CA)
Carlsbad Lightning (CA)
Albion Soccer Club (CA)
San Juan Lightning (CA)
Diablo FC (CA)
De Anza Force Soccer Club (CA)
Crossfire Premier (WA)
Crossfire Oregon (OR)
Crossfire Seattle (WA)
Crossfire Alaska (AK)
Colorado Storm (CO)
Pride FC (CO)
La Roca (UT)
Players SC (NV)
Juventus SC (CA)
LA Premier FC (CA)
Blitz FC (OK)
FC Boulder (CO)
Eastside FC (WA)
FC Nova (ID)
South Bay Force (CA)
F.C. Portland (OR)
Washington Premier F.C. (WA)
Placer United Soccer Club (CA)
Marin F.C (CA)
Neusport F.C. (NV)
Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club (NV)
Sparta United (UT)
Rio Vista Football Club (NM)
New Mexico Rush Soccer Club (NM)
Real Colorado (CO)
Colorado Storm Soccer Club (CO)
Sereno Soccer Club (AZ)
SC Del Sol (AZ)
