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
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 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   Justi Baumgardt
Assistant coach   Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Assistant coach   Javier Cruz
Assistant coach   Wilson Kasinga
Goalkeeper Coach   Isaac Tallant
Trainer   Dr. Kelly McCracken
Speed and agility trainer   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.