Washington Soccer Fan? You Need to See These State Tournament Matchups

Alright, you guys, buckle up! The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, the WIAA, just dropped the full state tournament first-round pairings for high school boys soccer, and it's about to get WILD! This week, fields all over the state are going to be absolutely buzzing. We're talking state championship glory on the line, and the brackets are looking absolutely stacked. Get ready to cheer your lungs out because the path to the trophy starts now!

The Road to Puyallup and Federal Way Begins

So, where's all the magic going to happen? The big boys in Class 3A and Class 4A will be battling it out for their semifinals and finals at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on May 29 and May 30. That's right, the Emerald City's soccer faithful know Sparks is where champions are made! For our Class 1A and Class 2A squads, the action culminates at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. It's go time, folks, and these first-round matchups kicking off this week are absolutely critical.

Let's dive into some of these initial clashes, because there are some absolute must-watch games. In the Class 4A bracket, No. 1 seed Stadium from Tacoma is facing off against No. 16 Hanford on Tuesday, May 19, at 5 p.m. right there at Stadium Bowl. Then on Wednesday, May 20, we've got No. 3 Skyline going up against No. 14 Emerald Ridge at 7 p.m. at Skyline High School. Don't forget our own No. 11 Lincoln of Seattle, who’s got a tough road trip battling No. 6 Skyview at 7 p.m. at Skyline High School also on Wednesday, May 20. This is where legends are born!

3A and 2A Brackets: Local Squads Ready to Make Noise

Moving over to Class 3A, the first-round action on Friday, May 22, is going to be intense! No. 1 Mercer Island kicks off at 7 p.m. at Mercer Island High School against the winner of the No. 16 Kennewick/No. 17 Bellarmine Prep play-in. Our Seattle area teams are well represented too: No. 11 Bishop Blanchet takes on No. 6 Shorecrest at 6 p.m. at Curtis High School. Plus, No. 7 Eastside Catholic is hitting Edmonds Stadium at 5 p.m. to face No. 10 Inglemoor. Over at Mercer Island High School, No. 8 Lakeside is going head-to-head with No. 9 Ridgeline at 5 p.m. Talk about high stakes right out of the gate!

And for Class 2A, the battles are starting early! No. 1 Bainbridge plays No. 16 East Valley (Spokane) on Wednesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. at Bainbridge High School. Our very own No. 8 Nathan Hale is hosting No. 9 Toppenish on Wednesday, May 20, at 5 p.m. at North East Athletic Complex. This is a chance for our boys to show the state what they're made of!

1A Teams Eyeing Federal Way Glory

Finally, in Class 1A, the road to Federal Way Memorial Stadium is paved with some incredible matchups set for Friday, May 22. No. 1 Cascade is at Apple Bowl in Wenatchee at 1 p.m., playing the winner of No. 16 Wahulke/No. 17 Eastside Prep. Closer to home, No. 2 Vashon Island is hosting their game at 7 p.m. at Vashon Island High School against the winner of No. 15 Tonasket/No. 18 Medical Lake. And keep an eye on No. 14 University Prep, who are in a play-in game, with the winner facing No. 3 King’s Way Christian. This is what it’s all about, leaving it all on the field for that state title dream.

The first round is packed with action, and every single goal, every save, every whistle could mean the difference between moving on or heading home. This isn't just high school soccer, this is Washington's future stars battling for their biggest prize yet! Who's going to make a run? Who's going to shock everyone? We'll be watching every kick!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.