Strong Starts and Home Wins Highlight Week 2

Rat City 3 at Vancouver Victory 5
The Vancouver Victory opened their season on a strong note Saturday with a 5-3 home win over Rat City. It was an energetic and competitive match, but Vancouver capitalized on key opportunities to secure the victory in front of their home crowd. The loss drops Rat City to 0-2 as they continue searching for their first win of the season. Despite showing flashes of promise, Rat City couldn't hold off the Victory's steady offense. Vancouver now looks to build momentum after a confident start to their campaign.

Skagit Athletic 1 at WE Surf 3
In their first match of the 2025 season, WE Surf secured a 3-1 victory over Skagit Athletic in Mead, Washington. The win marks a promising start for WE Surf, who are eager to build upon this momentum in the upcoming matches. Skagit Athletic, on the other hand, will look to regroup and improve in their future fixtures. Both teams are part of the Evergreen Premier League, which features competitive amateur men's soccer in the Pacific Northwest.

FC Olympia 0 at Yakima United 1
Yakima United continued their strong start to the 2025 Evergreen Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over FC Olympia in their home opener on Saturday. After a convincing 3-0 win on the road against Skagit Athletic in Week 1, Yakima returned to Sozo Sports Complex and delivered another disciplined performance, securing their second straight win and clean sheet. The lone goal came in the second half, giving the hosts just enough to stay perfect on the season. With two wins and no goals conceded, Yakima United is quickly emerging as a defensive powerhouse and early contender in the league.

Bellevue Athletic (2) 1 at Bellingham United 3
Bellingham United secured a 3-1 victory over Bellevue Athletic in their home opener at Phillips 66 Soccer Park on Saturday, May 10. The Hammers dominated the match, moving to 2-0 on the season. After a win against Rat City in Week 1, Bellingham showcased their offensive prowess, netting three goals. Bellingham United, one of the founding members of the Evergreen Premier League, aims to build on this momentum as they pursue another successful campaign.