Saturday Night WISL Men’s Soccer Preview: Three Matchups Across Washington

Oly-Pen Force vs. Everett City FC

WISL Men’s Soccer — Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7 p.m.

The Oly-Pen Force return to league play Saturday night as they host Everett City FC in a WISL Men’s matchup that could help shape the early standings.

Oly-Pen will look to take advantage of playing at home, focusing on quick ball movement and defensive organization to create scoring chances. Controlling the pace will be key as the Force try to keep pressure on Everett City throughout the match.

Everett City FC enters the contest aiming to challenge Oly-Pen’s back line with pace and physical play. If Everett can win the midfield battle and limit turnovers, the visitors could put themselves in position to earn points on the road.

Tacoma Stars Reserves vs. Snohomish Sky

WISL Men’s Soccer — Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7 p.m.

Tacoma Stars Reserves host Snohomish Sky on Saturday in a WISL Men’s matchup featuring two teams looking to build momentum early in the season.

Tacoma will rely on structured buildup and depth, aiming to control possession and wear down Snohomish over the course of the match. Strong defensive communication will be important against a Sky team that looks to attack quickly.

Snohomish Sky will focus on creating chances in transition and applying pressure when opportunities arise. Finishing in the final third will be critical if Snohomish hopes to come away with a positive result.

Bellingham United vs. Vancouver Storm

WISL Men’s Soccer — Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 p.m.

Bellingham United hosts Vancouver Storm on Saturday night in a WISL Men’s contest that features two well-matched sides.

Bellingham United will look to use home-field advantage to control possession and generate scoring opportunities while staying compact defensively. Maintaining discipline will be key in what is expected to be a competitive match.

Vancouver Storm enters the matchup looking to disrupt Bellingham’s rhythm with aggressive pressure and capitalize on set-piece opportunities. Execution in key moments could decide the outcome.