Ballard FC returns home to Interbay Stadium in an effort to defend their spot in first place in the USL2 Northwest Division standings after a long weekend on the road and a 2-1 victory against OVF Alliance. The two clubs will square off once more this coming Friday, June 24, each looking for a win to seal a postseason position. With a 2-3-1 record, OVF Alliance currently sits in third place for the USL2 Northwest division. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.
To celebrate Ballard’s Nordic roots, Ballard FC has made Friday’s match ‘Nordic’ themed.
Ballard FC has chosen to celebrate Ballard’s Nordic roots due to the large influence that Scandinavian culture has had on the community. Scandinavian immigrants discovered thriving industries linked with the trades that had been in their family for generations as well as a natural setting that reminded them of the fjords and woods back home in the Pacific Northwest.
From the 1880s to 1910, almost one in ten Ballard residents were of Scandinavian descent, many starting businesses such as Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, which still exist today.
Click HERE to learn more about how Scandinavian culture has influenced Ballard and a few spots to discover Ballard’s Nordic food and culture.
Ticketholders should arrive early. Doors open at 5:30pm for the 7:00pm kickoff. To further honor Ballard’s Nordic roots, Skål Beer Hall Will be grilling up traditional pølse (Oslo street vendor style hot dogs) and sausages at the match and Manic Meatballs will be serving Swedish Meatballs! The National Nordic Museum will be onsite and the Norwegian Ladies Chorus will be singing and teaching Scandinavian drinking songs in the beer garden at halftime.
Following the match, fans can head over to Skål Beer Hall for a post-match celebration. Show your ticket for 10% off your bill on 6/24. Learn more at www.skalballard.com.
Fans will also have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of Reuben’s Brews beers, including the team’s own Up The Bridges! American Pale Ale in the Reuben’s Brews Foundation Beer Garden. Fans can also participate in a fun game of cornhole while sipping an ice cold drink at the RBF Beer Garden. In addition to Friday’s Nordic theme, Ballard FC will be celebrating pride month by promising the first 50 people to buy a beer in the RBF Beer Garden a free Reuben’s Brews Pride koozie!
Additionally, Ballard FC sponsor, Salmon Bay PT, will be providing a ‘Kid Zone’ in the north west corner of the stadium.
Friday’s match will be viewed by a sellout crowd at Seattle’s Interbay Stadium and will be broadcast live at goballardfc.com. If you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, you can join fans and supporters at Reuben’s Brews Taproom to watch the match on the big screen.
The play-by-play broadcast will be called by Andrew and Jim Harvey and will be available starting at 6:45pm on the team homepage. A Seattle Native, Andrew Harvey is the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the MASL Tacoma Stars and performed play-by-play duties for Tacoma Defiance from 2017 to 2021. A former goalkeeper, Jim Harvey played in the first- ever NCAA Division III national championship for Swarthmore College and has worked for over 50 years as a broadcaster, coach, and referee. This father-son broadcast duo has called games together for over a decade, previously in USL League 2 as the commentary team for the Kitsap Pumas in Bremerton.
Friday’s ‘Nordic’ themed match is sold out, however, tickets for future matches are just $15 for general admission or $12.50 for standing and they are available for advance purchase.
For more information about match day, including transportation, Covid-19, fan code of conduct, prohibited items, and more click HERE.
