Midlakes United

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Midlakes United
Full nameMidlakes United
FoundedDecember 26, 2023
StadiumBellevue College Soccer Field, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°35′17.6″N 122°09′04.2″W / 47.588222°N 122.151167°W / 47.588222; -122.151167
OwnerTreencee Russell
Head coachJusti Baumgardt
LeagueUSL League Two
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Midlakes United is an American soccer club based in Bellevue, Washington, in the Seattle metropolitan area. They began play in the 2024 season. The team plays in the Northwest Division of USL League Two, a semi-professional national league.

Midlakes United was founded in 2023 by owner and general manager Treencee Russell.[1] The club plays home matches at Bellevue College. Former USWNT player Justi Baumgardt is the team's first head coach;[2] former Seattle Sounders FC player Jhon Kennedy Hurtado was named an assistant coach in December 2023.[3]

Players and staff[edit]

Technical staff[edit]

Position Name
Head coach United States Justi Baumgardt
Assistant coach Colombia Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Assistant coach Spain Javier Cruz
Assistant coach United States Wilson Kasinga
Goalkeeper Coach Republic of Ireland Isaac Tallant
Trainer United States Dr. Kelly McCracken
Speed and agility trainer United States Ryan Jackson


References[edit]

  1. ^ "Midlakes United to begin play in USL League Two in 2024" (Press release). USL League Two. December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Madigan, Grace (December 27, 2023). "New Bellevue semi-pro men's soccer team names a female head coach". KNKX. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "About Us". Midlakes United. Retrieved December 28, 2023.