Ballard FC is an American

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club based in

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, competing in the Northwest Division of

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. They began play in the 2022 season. The club was founded in 2021 and is owned by former

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player

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, Chris Kaimmer, and Sam Zisette. It is based in the Ballard neighborhood and plays home matches at the Interbay Soccer Field, a 1,000-seat stadium in Interbay. The club's largest

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is The Bridge Keepers. Ballard FC made their league debut on May 21, 2022, defeating

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6–1 in front of 1,200 spectators.

Players and staff

Technical staff

Roster

Year-by-year

References

2021 establishments in Washington (state) Association football clubs established in 2021 Ballard, Seattle Soccer clubs in Seattle USL League Two teams {{Washington-footyclub-stub