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University Place parents, coaches urge council to preserve long‑standing soccer club amid proposed YMCA partnership
Summary
More than two dozen residents and players told the council Nov. 17 that University Place Soccer Club (UPSC), a volunteer‑run program serving hundreds of kids, should remain the city’s primary recreational soccer provider rather than transferring soccer programming to a YMCA partner. Speakers asked for transparency, field‑investment and a seat at future talks.
A large contingent of parents, coaches and youth testified at the University Place City Council meeting on Nov. 17, 2025, urging elected officials to preserve the long‑running University Place Soccer Club rather than outsource city support for soccer to the YMCA.
Eric Arvana, president of University Place Soccer Club, told the council the club has provided “almost 700 kids a place to play recreational soccer within their hometown of University Place” and said UPSC has run the community program for nearly 30 years. “If the city now has decided they want to support recreational sports for kids, they…
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