Boys soccer

Glacier Peak’s Nicholas Miller. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco boys soccer teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco boys soccer teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com. WESCO 4A… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Nicholas Miller. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Shorewood boys soccer team poses for a photo after winning the Class 3A District 1 trophy Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. The Stormrays topped Edmonds-Woodway 2-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Shorewood repeats as 3A district boys soccer champ

Isaak Abraham’s difference-making cameo appearance helps the Stormrays top Edmonds-Woodway 2-1.

The Shorewood boys soccer team poses for a photo after winning the Class 3A District 1 trophy Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. The Stormrays topped Edmonds-Woodway 2-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Issaquah players celebrate during a Class 4A District 1/2 boys soccer game between Glacier Peak and Issaquah at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Issaquah won, 2-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Glacier Peak boys soccer falls to Issaquah in district semis

The Grizzlies couldn’t get over the hump after the Eagles went ahead early in the second half.

Issaquah players celebrate during a Class 4A District 1/2 boys soccer game between Glacier Peak and Issaquah at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Issaquah won, 2-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Monroe Bearcats swarm goalkeeper Brandon Alonso after he helped the team seal a victory during a 3A District soccer match against Everett that went to PKs on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Goalkeeper Alonso helps Monroe top Everett in penalty kicks

The Bearcats prevailed 2-1 (7-6 in PKs) to advance in the Class 3A District 1 tournament.

The Monroe Bearcats swarm goalkeeper Brandon Alonso after he helped the team seal a victory during a 3A District soccer match against Everett that went to PKs on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Nikola Genadiev tackles the ball away from Cascade’s Asios Corona Martinez during a boys soccer match on April 22, at Shoreline Stadium. The Class 4A and Class 3A district tournaments begin Thursday. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

4A and 3A boys soccer district tournaments begin Thursday

Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens in 4A, Shorewood and Edmonds-Woodway in 3A are among the favorites.

Shorewood’s Nikola Genadiev tackles the ball away from Cascade’s Asios Corona Martinez during a boys soccer match on April 22, at Shoreline Stadium. The Class 4A and Class 3A district tournaments begin Thursday. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Jackson Smith attempts a header shot over Shorecrest defenders Porter Lewis and Lachlan Wandler in Monday’s Wesco 3A/2A game at Shoreline Stadium. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Stormrays, Scots end regular season with a draw

Shorewood takes the No. 1 seed into the Class 3A District 1 tournament, which begins Thursday.

Shorewood’s Jackson Smith attempts a header shot over Shorecrest defenders Porter Lewis and Lachlan Wandler in Monday’s Wesco 3A/2A game at Shoreline Stadium. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
Left to right, coaches Liam Raney, Matt Raney, and Kieren Raney watch during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

How the Raney family became synonymous with soccer in Snohomish County

Over three generations, the family has made a name for itself — on the field and the sidelines — both locally and beyond.

Left to right, coaches Liam Raney, Matt Raney, and Kieren Raney watch during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood and Cascade players all jump for a set piece during a boys soccer match on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorewood shuts out Cascade 4-0 in boys soccer

Nikola Genadiev’s deliveries help tally another league win for the Stormrays.

Shorewood and Cascade players all jump for a set piece during a boys soccer match on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Netan Ghebreamlak prepares to take a shot as Edmonds-Woodway’s Kincaid Sund defends in the Warriors’ 2-1 victory Wednesday night at Shoreline Stadium. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

E-W weathers Shorewood’s storm in battle of soccer unbeatens

Alex Plumis’ 72nd-minute goal completed the comeback as the Warriors topped the Stormrays.

Shorewood’s Netan Ghebreamlak prepares to take a shot as Edmonds-Woodway’s Kincaid Sund defends in the Warriors’ 2-1 victory Wednesday night at Shoreline Stadium. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy players celebrate during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy routs Arlington 7-0 in boys soccer

Gabe Herrera scores a hat trick, and Zach Mohr contributes two goals for the Wildcats.

Archbishop Murphy players celebrate during a boys soccer game between Archbishop Murphy and Arlington at Arlington High School on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Shorecrest High School boys soccer team plays keep away in the final minutes of a 5-0 victory over Mountlake Terrace on Wednesday at Edmonds Stadium. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)

Shorecrest boys soccer shuts down Mountlake Terrace

Eddie Carli performs hat trick, Wyatt Kimball adds two scores as Scots get out of funk in 5-0 win.

The Shorecrest High School boys soccer team plays keep away in the final minutes of a 5-0 victory over Mountlake Terrace on Wednesday at Edmonds Stadium. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Nicholas Miller attempts to keep the ball away from Kamiak’s Saikou Bojang during the game on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Late drama leads to draw between Glacier Peak, Kamiak boys

The Grizzlies twice came from behind to tie it and nearly won it at the end.

Glacier Peak’s Nicholas Miller attempts to keep the ball away from Kamiak’s Saikou Bojang during the game on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Ian Friedrichsen celebrates his goal with his teammates during the game against Bothell on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines for this high school boys soccer season

Jackson’s Ian Friedrichsen celebrates his goal with his teammates during the game against Bothell on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway senior Ben Hanson is The Herald’s All-Area Boys Soccer Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Ben Hanson

The Edmonds-Woodway senior’s scoring and leadership helped propel the Warriors to a fourth-place finish in the 3A state tournament.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Ben Hanson is The Herald’s All-Area Boys Soccer Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Richard Duncan (top left), Glacier Peak's Azavier Coppin (top right), Archbishop Murphy's Gabe Herrera (bottom left) and Shorewood's Blaise Clapper. (Herald file photos)

The Herald’s 2023 All-Area high school boys soccer teams

A look at the top prep boys soccer players in the area from the 2023 season.

Edmonds-Woodway's Richard Duncan (top left), Glacier Peak's Azavier Coppin (top right), Archbishop Murphy's Gabe Herrera (bottom left) and Shorewood's Blaise Clapper. (Herald file photos)

Edmonds-Woodway boys soccer overpowered by No. 1 Lincoln

The Warriors fall in the 3A state semifinals 6-1 and will face No. 7 Lakeside in the third-place game at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway soccer set for showdown in state semifinals

The Warriors will face top-seeded and unbeaten Lincoln of Seattle on Friday afternoon.

Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

E-W dominates Southridge to reach state soccer semifinals

The Warriors jump ahead early and stroll to a 3-0 win and will face top-seeded Lincoln (Seattle) in the final four on Friday.

Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway players celebrate during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mead at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, May 19, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 2-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Warriors land late blow, advance in state soccer

Isaac Parreno and Ben Hanson lead Edmonds-Woodway past Mead 2-0 in the round of 16.

Edmonds-Woodway players celebrate during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mead at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, May 19, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 2-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Matthew Bereket is knocked down as he tries to get a shot off in the goal box during the game against Ballard on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood ousted from state soccer tournament

Ballard’s Great Wall shuts the Stormrays down as third-seeded Shorewood’s season ends prematurely.

Shorewood’s Matthew Bereket is knocked down as he tries to get a shot off in the goal box during the game against Ballard on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)