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Our Founder & Director: Mutanda Kwesele
Born in Mufulira, Zambia, Mutanda Kwesele grew up in Seattle, Washington where he began his soccer journey. After starting his collegiate playing experience at Santa Clara University, Mutanda graduated from Seattle University in 2008 with a B.A. in psychology while competing with the school's NCAA Division I soccer team. He would go on to play professionally with the Portland Timbers in 2009 and with FC Edmonton of the NASL in 2011. Kwesele received a Masters degree, with a concentration in Teaching, from Seattle University's School of Education in 2016 and also holds a USSF National Youth "A" Coaching License. Our Director has worked at all levels of the game, including coaching in Washington State for several years and as a former head coach in the Columbus Crew MLS Academy. His passion for the sport has helped him experience the game in more than 11 different countries spanning 4 continents. Mutanda and his wife, Jacqueline, are the proud parents of Matteo Sebastian Kwesele, who was born in Seattle in 2019.
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Phone: (253)-334-0833