City and State you were born in
Somalia

Playing/Coaching Background
3 years of Futsal Coaching Experience

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
Worked on Bicycle kicks at the beginning of the session then one kid applied a bicycle kick to score a goal in the scrimmage.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
Experiencing great moments on and off the field.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
Enjoy the process

City and State you were born in
Portland, Oregon

Playing/Coaching Background
I have played futsal at RCF for 7 years, being a part of all levels classes, advanced classes, and the select team.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
Going to Spain to compete in the Youth Futsal World Cup

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
I appreciated the investment that RCF coaches gave to me, so I wanted to hopefully be that for the next generation of players.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard

Hails From:
Salt Lake City, Utah

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Vassar College and University of California, Berkeley

Kicked the Ball around this much:
Played goalie at Vassar College, then a bunch more in intramurals during graduate school and various coed and women’s leagues in the Bay Area and now in Portland. Started goalie coaching at RCF in the spring of 2019.

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
I can’t pick just one, but I love that a shared interest soccer/futsal provides such an instant social connection with new teammates.

Why RCF?:
I can walk from my house! And also the great facilities, friendly atmosphere, and competitive environment.

Contact for Private Lessons: YES

City and State you were born in:
Jerome, Idaho

Playing/Coaching Background:
I played soccer all throughout my childhood and then at the collegiate level at Lewis & Clark College in SW Portland. I coached an after school youth sports program in London during my junior year of college and fell in love with coaching and the impact it can have on kids. After college, I got involved with the adult soccer community here in Portland and loved playing at RCF. My love for working with kids and playing at RCF eventually led me to join the RCF coaching staff in October of 2019 as a Youth Academy and Soccer Stars coach.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Coaching the virtual Soccer Stars classes during Covid. The smiles, laughs, and futsal skills shared between participating families were truly a bright spot during some dark times.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?:
The community. Even when life or the competition gets tough, the players, coaches, staff members, and refs at RCF all share an undeniable love for the game — and that’s what keeps bringing us all back.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote:
Try the soyrizo tacos. They’re dank.

Carlee has developed strong leadership over her years of playing D1 and Women’s Premier League soccer. The combination of her passion for the game and love of sports with her hard working and determined attitude have made her a confident leader at RCF, helping shape the growth and success of our community!

• Hails From:
  Somewhere in Oregon
• Feasted on Knowledge at:
  Somewhere in the South
• First Job:
  Summer Soccer Camp Coach
• Why RCF?
  The opportunity to work with a team of people who love the sport as much as I do — Being able to be professionally close to the sport I love!

Chris brings a multi-faceted set of skills to the RCF team. His strong coaching and playing foundation instills strong leadership and teamwork into all that he does.  Over the last 5 years he has been integral to the vision, growth and support of RCF. When he’s not managing leagues and supporting the facility, you’ll find him sharing his love of the game coaching players from local clubs!

• Hails From:
  Portland, OR
• Feasted on Knowledge at:
  Dominican University of California & Warner Pacific
• First Job:
  Gas Station Attendant &  Production Room Asst.
• Why RCF?
  Being a part of something that has grown from the ground up to become something bigger than you or I and spending time learning and growing with an amazing community!

City and State you were born in:
Cleveland, Ohio

Playing/Coaching Background:
Played club in college and trained with a local amateur team (Balham FC) while studying abroad in London

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Seeing Jack Wilshere score the “one touch goal” against Norwich in person

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?:
The people! Everyone is super friendly and clearly are passionate about futsal & soccer

Your RCF Yearbook Quote:
What did you learn? That you can score from the half-way line. No, that the ball can travel faster than you!

Courtney Volger’s background in Communication Disorders and Sciences enhances her communication and organization for RCF East’s Youth Program Management. Her passion for soccer/futsal and youth development is exemplified with the warmth and energy she brings every day!

• Hails From:
  San Diego, CA
• Feasted on Knowledge at:
  University of Oregon
• First Job:
  Youth Leader at the YMCA Before & After School Program
• Why RCF?
  The community RCF has built. From Soccer Stars, Youth Academy, FDP/Select Teams, to Adult Leagues and all the employees, it feels like one big family and I enjoy coming to work every single day.
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City and State you were born in:
Maputo

Playing/Coaching Background:
I’ve played since I could kick a ball, really. Interest in coaching has been much more recent. It is a great opportunity to learn the game I love from a completely different angle.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Not one, but the wonderful world of pick-up produces too many to count.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?:
The community. And I dare say, it has yet to disappoint.

City and State you were born in
Portland, OR

Your Favorite Clive’s Drink or Snack
Beer

Your Clive’s Yearbook Quote
It is what it is

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
The staff, very chill and easy to get along with.

City and State you were born in
Firenze – Italy

Playing/Coaching Background
Played professional futsal in Italy as a goalkeeper

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
I love that playing futsal gives me the ability to make friends everywhere I go! I particularly love the memory of winning the Futsal Italy cup back in the day as well as watching my country, Italy, win the world cup in 2006!

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
Getting to share my passion for goalkeeping with the next generation and the amazing group of RCF coaches that have become instant friends!

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
Those who say that love is complicated evidently have never had to find 10 friends to play futsal on a Sunday evening at 10:10pm!

City and State you were born in:
KCMO

Playing/Coaching Background:
KC Legends
KC Azzurri
UVU Club

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Playing World Cup at my hometown field with my close friends.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?:
Being able to be in a fun soccer environment and working to help develop players with a love for the game.

City and State you were born in:
Portland Oregon

Playing/Coaching Background:
I play for my Crossfire ECNL team, USL Academy, the ODP thorns, and for my varsity high school team at Ida B. Wells-Barnett. I’ve also grown up on the futsal court and have been playing since I was little.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
I really had a fun time playing at my first Surf Cup this past summer. The environment and speed of play was something I had never played with before and it was a lot of fun adjusting and getting to play on such a large stage in front of the many college coaches watching.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?:
I love the community at RCF, and the passion each and everyone of the employees have. It really makes for a fun time. Every time I step on the court with the kids I know I’m going to have just as much fun as them!

Hails From:
Vancouver, WA

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Portland State University, Clark College

Kicked the Ball around this much:
Played at Clark College and Luther College. Playing at Portland State. Coached Washington Timbers Timbers Junior Academy, 2010 Girls.

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
My favorite soccer memory is leading Luther College Soccer in goals and points. My favorite futsal coaching memory is playing World Cup with all the RCF classes.

Why RCF?:
I wanted to be apart of a world-class organization and to give back to my community

Contact for Private Lessons: YES

City and State you were born in
Riverside, CA

Playing/Coaching Background
i grew up playing soccer in socal, moved to pdx for college and started the club soccer program at PSU. later started to coach at RCF in 2016 and then got the opportunity to go play professional futsal for Perugia Futsal Femminile in Italy, where i played for a year and a half. My first season i was in the top 10 goal scorers in my league. When i returned to PDX i came back to RCF and now coach everyday.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
Scoring a game winning goal when my parents came to watch me play in Italy.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
RCF staff is one big family and getting to work with like minded people everyday who love the game and want to grow it in the US is a huge bonus to getting to work with kids everyday.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
Madaiiii

City and State you were born in:
Pasadena, California

Playing/Coaching Background:
Erik grew up playing soccer and futsal in NE Portland and enjoys giving back what the sport has given to him. He has coached both youth and adult competitive soccer, coaching previously at FC Portland and for the New York Athletic Club in the National Premier Soccer League. As a player, Erik was a member of the 2005 NCAA Division 1 Men’s College Cup Finalist team with the University of New Mexico. He also had brief stints with the Colorado Rapids Reserves (USL PDL 2005) and was a practice player with the Portland Timbers (USL 2004/05).

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Playing 7 v 7 with Steve Nash on Pier 40 in Manhattan.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?:
The community and the the opportunity to learn and give back.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote:
No Totti, no party.

Hails From:
Eugene, OR

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Pacific University

Kicked the Ball around this much:
NCAA Soccer, Women’s Premier Soccer League, Rose City Futsal Coach since 2018

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
That one time I megged Coach Kody!

Why RCF?:
RCF was the community I was searching for that loved the game as much as I did.

Hails From:
Portland, OR

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Oregon State University

Kicked the Ball around this much:

I played 10 years of club soccer for various clubs around Portland. During college I worked with OSU Women’s Soccer for three years and coached at Corvallis Soccer Club for two years.

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
My favorite soccer memory is being at the double post Timbers game against Kansas City in the playoffs in 2015.

Why RCF?:
I really enjoy the sense of community that exists at RCF. Both the employees and people that come into the facility have helped make it an incredible experience here.

Hails From:
Portland, OR

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Clark Community College

Kicked the Ball around this much:
Player, Trainer, Coach, Panna Champion

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Rabona Panna Golazo Gresham

Why RCF?:
The environment on and off the courts.

Contact for Private Lessons: YES

Joe’s work at The Washington Post,  Willamette Week and his own company, Spitball Media, prepared him for the many facets of life at Rose City Futsal. Working at RCF allows him to blend his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for sport to meet new RCF challenges Every. Single. Day.  Joe is continually excited for where RCF (and Futsal) are headed.

• Hails From:
  St. Louis
• Feasted on Knowledge at:
  Virginia Tech
• First Job:
  Busboy at Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurant
• Why RCF?
  As an adult, how often do we get the opportunity to just go out and PLAY? I love finishing a match and heading up to Clive’s to celebrate/commiserate, and want to share that feeling with our growing community!

Hails From:
Lawrence, Kansas

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Johnson County Community College and Warner Pacific University

Kicked the Ball around this much:
Collegiate player at Warner Pacific University – Coaching: United PDX Youth Development Academy – Warner Pacific University Women’s soccer assistant coach 2018 season / 2nd Year with RCF as a coach (FDP 2009 girls, Youth Academy, Soccer Stars)

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Seeing smiles on the kids faces! / RCF Regionals

Why RCF?:
Making a positive impact on the lives of the youth, and fostering a love for the game for the next generation!!!

Contact for Private Lessons: YES

Kevin Murray, RCF’s Managing Director, loves leading the RCF team, a hard-working group of creative thinkers dedicated to growing the game and making Rose City Futsal THE leader in community futsal development. His background in software development, project management and consulting provide a foundation to support RCF in all areas of growth. Kevin played D3 soccer through college and has been an integral part of soccer growth in Portland as a board member for local outdoor clubs.

• Hails From:
  Cedar Grove
• Feasted on Knowledge at:
  The College of Wooster, The George Washington University
• First Job:
  Summer Caddy
• Why RCF?
  The RCF team and the joy on the players faces

Kody brings enthusiastic and infectious energy every day to RCF. As Academy Director of RCF West, he’s constantly working with players, coaches and parents to ensure their time at RCF is a positive experience. As RCF’s resident prankster, Kody keeps us all on our toes and is currently working on a degree in “Jump Scares”.

• Hails From:
  Kahului, Maui
• Feasted on Knowledge At:
  Pacific University
• First Job:
  Professional Sumo Wrestler, Surf Ninja, hide and seek champion, Taco champion…Soccer Coach
• Why RCF?
  The best part is truly being part of an extended family and community.

City and State you were born in:
Kaneohe, Hawaii

Playing/Coaching Background:
Played Soccer my whole life

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
The positive energy that flows through RCF.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote:
Work Hard/ Play Hard

City and State you were born in:
Newberg, Oregon

Playing/Coaching Background:
Played collegiate soccer as a member of Northwest University’s women’s soccer team.
Had the opportunity to play and coach soccer through soccer-centered community outreach while at Northwest University as well as through playing and coaching soccer in Uganda, and teaching at a summer camp in Poland.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Playing futsal in dziegielow Poland. Even though I didn’t speak a lot of Polish and they didn’t speak a lot of English we were able to become friends over our shared love for the game and being in community with fellow futsal players.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?:
Being able to help players develop not only as futsal players but also as people. Being a part of encouraging players to become the best version of themselves both on and off the court.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote:
Life is like futsal… you need goals!

City and State you were born in
Vancouver, Washington

Playing/Coaching Background
Play for thorns academy, rcf select team, grant womens soccer, and have volunteered for various coaching opportunities.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
Going to regionals with futsal.

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
Coaching futsal and having a good time with the kids.

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” -Dr. Suess

Hails From:
Hazlet, NJ

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Drew University

Kicked the Ball around this much:
College: Drew Univ. (Madison, NJ – Div. III)

• Two-year Captain
• Forward
• Fun Fact: Scored 1 minute 36 seconds into his first collegiate game

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Traveled to Peru in HS for a club soccer trip!

Why RCF?:
THE COMMUNITY! Not only is it a great place to play futsal/soccer, but it’s an awesome place to be a part of the soccer community in Portland!

Contact for Private Lessons: YES

City and State you were born in:
Portland Oregon

Playing/Coaching Background:
I’ve been playing soccer since I was 6, and played futsal at RCF for 3 years

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Watching Thorns games with family and friends

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
The community- everyone supports each other and helps each other get better

Your RCF Yearbook Quote:
Everyday is a chance to get better.

City and State you were born in
Portland, Oregon

Playing/Coaching Background
I play for the NW Elite FC ECNL girls soccer team. I’m on the Girls Varsity team at Grant High School!

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
My favorite futsal memory is going to the Futsal Nationals in Florida with the select team!

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
I am excited to coach kids and pave a pathway just like RCF coaches did to me!

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
Work Hard. Dream Big.

City and State you were born in
Portland, OR

Playing/Coaching Background
Played at RCF for 7 years

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
Every year going to Santa Clara for regionals and nationals

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
I wanted kids to have as much fun at the RCF camps as I did

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
“It doesn’t matter how well you start, people only remember the finish”

City and State you were born in
Seoul, South Korea

Playing/Coaching Background
I’ve played some form of competitive soccer since the age of 4. I played with Portland City United and at Grant High School.

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
The Double Post!

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
I love that RCF allows for year round access to the beautiful game and promotes the growth of Futsal, for people of all walks of life!

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
“Perhaps the most important element of each activity is to inspire a group of people to perform at their very best.” -Sir Alex Ferguson

Hails From:
Dana Point, CA

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Lewis & Clark College and L&C Graduate School of Education

Kicked the Ball around this much:
I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old and on the Orange Pandas. Fast forward to college and I was once again wearing orange and black playing collegiate soccer for Lewis & Clark College. In between that time, I coached U12 Girls for three seasons when I was 16 while also playing club and high school ball. After I graduated from LC, I assistant coached the women’s college team while finding multiple outdoor, indoor, and futsal teams to play on in Portland. I currently play on soccer and futsal teams as well as train players individually.

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
All the times I’ve nutmegged someone. Hands down.

Why RCF?:
I love the camaraderie between players, refs, and teams at RCF. As soon as you walk into the complex you see someone you know, recognize, or someone waving you down because you don’t know the people on the team you’re subbing for. Everyone has a smile on and genuinely seems like they enjoy being at RCF.

Contact for Private Lessons: YES

City and State you were born in
Portland, Oregon

Playing/Coaching Background
Two seasons coaching with Girls on the Run Portland and one season as the Assistant Coach for Lincoln High School Women’s JV Soccer

Favorite Futsal/Soccer Memory
Getting back into futsal after years of not playing 🙂

What aspect of Rose City Futsal appealed to you when applying OR what have you enjoyed about being an employee at RCF?
The people!

Your RCF Yearbook Quote
HAGS!!!

Hails From:
Greeneville, Tennessee

Feasted on Knowledge at:
Rhodes College & Murray State University

Kicked the Ball around this much:
Since moving to Portland, I have worked with new and experienced players from 18 months to adult. I have coached outdoor soccer since 2012 through Portland Parks & Rec and North Portland Soccer Club, and I have been a part of the RCF Soccer Stars, Youth Academy, and Adult Clinic programs since 2016. I grew up around baseball and football and eventually ran track and cross country in school, so I came to play, coach, and enjoy soccer much later in life, but I’m glad I have! It would have been difficult not to in Portland, with so much culture and opportunity to participate in the sport, and the futsal classes and league play at RCF are a great way to get involved, develop skill, and grow as a player and now as a coach.

Fav Futsal/Soccer Memory:
Using what can best be described as “the force” to slot a game-winning goal through traffic with 30 seconds to play. At halftime I consciously said to myself, “it looks like you might have to win this game,” and I told myself to be ready. When the moment arrived, I knew it, and I was.

Why RCF?:
The width and breadth of classes, league play, and developmental opportunities, from entry-level to competitive, young children to adult, make RCF a great place to learn and grow in the sport, for players, families, and coaches!

Contact for Private Lessons: YES