WISL All-Stars Set to Face Tacoma Stars in Exhibition Game

Ahead of the 2025-26 Western Indoor Soccer League season, the league’s top players are gearing up to take on the professional Major Arena Soccer League team, the Tacoma Stars, in an all-star game.

"The WISL All-Star team traveling to play the Tacoma Stars provides a lot of opportunities for the league and our players. An opportunity to play in front of the Stars' professional coach, Adam Becker (a long-time WISL coach and big part of the league over the past 10 years, including as a player), and an opportunity to mingle with former WISL players now playing in the MASL gives our players a true taste of what the next level looks like. My goal is that we create stronger ties to our local pro team and our community and really give our top players a place to shine and show their skills," said John Crouch, WISL Commissioner. 

WISL ALUM AT THE PRO MASL LEVEL

The WISL  has had a solid history and reputation of player development and elevation to the pro level. Currently, alum presently playing or that have played for the Tacoma Stars in the MASL are Kyle Rivers (Tacoma Stars Reserves), Eddie Na (Tacoma Stars Reserves), Sebastian Navarro (Tacoma Stars Reserves), Adrian Correa (Tacoma Stars Reserves), Willie Spurr (Oly Town), Gil De La Luz (Tacoma Stars Reserves) Juan (Nani) Mendoza (Tacoma Stars Reserves) Cale Spence (Tacoma Stars Reserves), Logan Jones (Tacoma Stars Reserves), Tyler John (Tacoma Stars Reserves) Luis Birrueta (Tacoma Stars Reserves) Michael Herrera (Everett FC)- see article here.

Above:  Michael Herrera (Everett FC), Juan Nani Mendoza (TSR), Eddie Na (TSR) and WIllie Spurr (OLYTOWN) suiting up for MASL Tacoma Stars game. Photo courtesy of Photography By Lee https://photographybylee.smugmug.com/Soccer-/Tacoma-Stars

Game Details

The All-Star game is slated for Oct. 25 at the Tacoma Soccer Center and will feature the WISL’s standout players from last season representing the league in a battle against the pro side of the Tacoma Stars.

WISL Team Lineup

Bellingham United will be represented by Christian Caro, James Salisbury, Ivan Colin, and goalkeeper Riley Liddle.

Snohomish Sky will feature Marcus Swanson, while Olympic Force sends Cole Jarrett and goalkeeper Isaiah Damschen.

The Tacoma Stars Reserves bring a balanced squad led by AJ Nitzel, Ismael Deluna, Cris Lozano, and Rainier Schlekewey.

South Sound FC will rely on Jaisen Zurfluh and Brett Stallworth to anchor their attack and defense.

For Vancouver Lightning, Luis Santamaria and Omar Gomez round out the offensive pair, while Everett City FC fields a strong trio with Manny Segura, Fernando Tavares, and Adrian Martinez.

Above: Segura will rep Everett FC in the All-Star Match

“It’s a blessing [to make the All-Star Game]. All of the other all-star players and I have put a lot of time and effort into the game of indoor soccer, and I think it’s an awesome achievement,” said Everett City FC’s Manny Segura.

Coaching Leadership

The roster will be led by head coach Richard Henderson of Bellingham United.

“It’s a privilege to coach many of the best players throughout the league, albeit for one game. I’ve come up against some of them for years and know the qualities they possess,” Henderson said. He also spoke about the opportunity for players to experience the next level.

“[I am] mostly looking forward to matching up with the pro players and coaches. Whenever we have done games like this, you end up walking away with the feeling that the gap isn’t too big, but also in many ways it is. As a player, you walk away with tangible things that can improve your game, having matched up with guys who do it for a job. I’m excited for the younger rookies on the squad to get that experience and exposure,” Henderson said.

Tacoma Stars Perspective

Adam Becker, head coach of the Tacoma Stars, is looking forward to seeing how the top WISL players measure up in a professional arena setting.

Coach Adam Becker who began with the Stars Reserves now finds himself with the MASL Stars side.

“It’s a great opportunity for WISL players to test themselves against professional competition and to see what that next level looks like. For some of these guys, it’s a real chance to get noticed and open doors for future opportunities with the Stars or elsewhere in the MASL,” Becker said.

TICKET INFO

Tickets are $10 when purchased in advance here or $15 at the door