News & Announcements

06/15/08 -- Region IV Young Referees of the Year -- Now 18, Zachary Pendt has been officiating in Washington for 7 years.  Needless to say, he enjoys it.  Starting out on small-sided youth games, Zachary, now a Grade 7 Referee has grown skilled and comfortable with matches that offer much greater challenges. -- Nearing the completion of her upgrade to Grade 8, Maia has a wealth of officiating experience under her belt.  Over and above all the games she has covered in Alaska, Maia has worked Far West Regional matches at both Boise and Las Vegas.    MORE...

02/11/08 -- RIV Recipients at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala -- Photos

02/08/08 -- US Youth Soccer adidas Girls and Boys Recreational Coaches of the Year Named -- California North's Gary Waltz and Minnesota's Elizabeth Nordell honored at Awards Gala. MORE...

02/08/08 -- Charter Member of the US Youth Soccer Hall of Fame Named -- Founder of US Youth Soccer, Don Greer, honored at Awards Gala. MORE...

02/07/08 -- Linda Velie Named 2007 Region IV Hall of Fame Inductee -- To say that Linda Velie is a skilled and knowledgeable referee is somewhat like saying that Michelangelo could do a nice job painting your ceiling. For well over 20 years, Linda has been deeply involved in Washington State Youth Soccer’s referee program, and has recruited, mentored and managed untold referees in her career as a soccer official, administrator and trainer/educator.   MORE...

01/14/08 -- Volunteer of the Year Regional Winners Announced -- US Youth Soccer announces the regional winners of the Volunteer of the Year award. The Volunteer of the Year award honors those who are excellent role models for their community. Willingness to promote players and soccer, sound moral and ethical character and increasing the opportunities for others to participate in soccer are all characteristics of nominees for the Volunteer of the Year award. MORE...

09/16/07 -- Far West Regional League Kicks-Off Registration For 2008 -- The Far West Regional League announced today that registration for the 2008 FWRL spring season will open on Thursday, September 20th and close on Friday, November 9th.  The FWRL is available to all 14 State Associations that comprise US Youth Soccer’s Region IV, and is committed to providing top-level competition between participating State Associations as a compliment or alternative to their current league structures.   MORE...

03/02/07 -- US Youth Soccer Establishes National League and Adopts Charter -- As part of the continued development of the US Youth Soccer National League, the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors has adopted the US Youth Soccer National League Charter. MORE...

03/02/07 -- US Youth Soccer Young Male Referee of the Year --  Congratulations to Sam Herbert of Arizona for being selected  MORE...

12/19/06 -- Region IV adidas Coaches of the Year Announced -- Congratulations to Terry Gentry (Oregon) and Mathew Henbest (Idaho).   MORE...

09/11/06 -- US Youth Soccer Region IV announces New Boys ODP Administrator -- Region IV Director, Jolene Woodhave, is pleased to announce that she has selected Steve Bircsak for the position of Boys ODP Administrator for Region IV.  MORE

06/29/06 -- New President and Region IV Director Elected at US Youth Soccer Annual General Meeting -- Larry Monaco (President) and Jolene Woodhave (Region IV Director) elected at the July 29, 2006 meeting.  MORE...

06/28/06 -- Far West Regional League and Recreation Champions Cup -- Region IV Director Darl Rose announced David Lamb as Commissioner.  MORE...

02/10/06 -- Region IV adidas Coaches of the Year Announced -- Congratulations to Moctar Diouf (Alaska) and Lisa Scott (California - North).   MORE...

10/05/04 -- Check Out Brandi Chastain's New Book -- Brandi Chastain has been both a player and a coach in Region IV.  MORE...