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2026 Soccer Preview: Olympia eyes improvement as team’s size, soccer IQ grows


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Olympia's soccer team lines up on the track for introductions. Photo provided.

STANFORD — Olympia boys soccer team won just two games last fall, but are eyeing an improved season and are trending upward as a program.


A school of under 500 students that also fields a football team during the fall, Olympia’s soccer program has grown from 11 players several years ago to 18 this year, with many of the Spartans’ up-and-comers having previous soccer experience.


A senior class consisting of three players, a junior transfer with a plethora of skills and leadership, and a freshman class that is prepared for varsity, have the Spartans preparing to be competitive against every team that they play.


Hear from head coach Dale Tarter and players Kasey Salvator, Jared Phares, Kale Castro, and Lawson Bowers to get to know about this year’s Olympia soccer team in their season preview below:

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