From Cleats to Community: Making Soccer Accessible in Snohomish County

Snohomish Podcast Network · Apr 22, 2026 · 18m

In this episode, Emily and Kyle focus on access and belonging: how people in Snohomish County find their way into soccer through small, real entry points like rec teams, carpools, public spaces, and community programs.First, we hear from Peter Hattrup, former pro and longtime coach, who shares what it looked like to grow up in a different era of the game — including the story of his first “soccer shoes,” and why those early experiences still matter.Then they talk with Alex Ko from Sound Transit about access in the practical sense: how transportation, station support, and wayfinding help…