On Sunday, August 2nd Seacoast United dedicated Field 3 at their outdoor complex in Epping after Jarkko Tuominen, a long time supporter of the Club and an employee of Nike Soccer.  Jarkko passed away on September 23, 2005 at the age of 37.  He was a dual Finnish/American citizen living half his life in Finland before moving to Oregon on a soccer scholarship to Concordia College.  He broke all kinds of records during his playing career, some of which still stand today.  Jarkko spent ten years with Nike Soccer, both in sales and marketing, during which he developed a wonderful relationship with Seacoast United.

"Jarkko was a dear friend to all of us at the Club and a Seacoast United fan through and through.  We loved him and while we miss his big smile and sense of humor he will forever be a part of Seacoast United, especially now that we have a field dedicated in his honor," expressed Paul Willis, the Club’s Executive Director.  In addition to the field dedication, the Club has held a memorial golf tournament in Jarkko’s name every August at Abenaqui Country Club in Rye.  The event took place this past Monday, August 3rd and over 80 golfers participated including guests from New York, Oregon, and North Carolina.

Seventeen College Scholarships were awarded this year to graduating seniors who all have enjoyed an athletic career within Seacoast United.  The recipients were: