Nico Arellano

About

Why Rush

We are committed to providing the highest-quality soccer experience for players and families alike.

We would love to hear from you.

National Rush Soccer

Rush Soccer is the largest soccer club in the world. Find out more.

Leagues

Washington Rush leagues and affiliations.

Player Pathway

Washington Rush player development pathway.

Teams

Boys & Girls Jr RCL (7-8 Years)

Junior RCL serves as an introduction to a professional coaching environment where each player has the opportunity to grow their passion for soccer.

Boys Premier Teams (7-18 Years)

Premier soccer is the top level of play and competition. Depending on age and level of the team, boys are challenged with local, regional, and national leagues.

Girls Premier Teams (7-18 Years)

Premier soccer is the top level of play and competition. Depending on age and level of the team, girls are challenged with local, regional, and national leagues.

Boys & Girls Select (9-18 Years)

A bridge between Recreational and Premier soccer. For an increasing number of youth seeking growth in a competitive environment without year-round commitment.

Coaching Staff

Bios, contact info and more about our coaches and staff members.

Programs

Mighty Mites (4-6 Years)

Mighty Mites offers the opportunity for players to experience soccer in a fun and developmentally age-appropriate environment.

Junior Academy (6-11 Years)

Rush Junior Academy for Players Ages 6-11

Summer Camps (6-11 Years)

Designed for young boys and girls aged 6-11 of all skill levels.

Friday Night Finishing (All)

Finishing exercises to help improve technique for all ages and skill levels.

Goalkeeper Training (All)

Rush goalkeepers attend weekly goalkeeper training sessions in our year round program.

Additional Training (All)

Tutor Program / Train at Home / Private Training

Pathway to College (HS)

College ID Camp / College Advisory Program (CAP)

Coach Training

Coach Training Program

Tryouts

Junior RCL (7-8 Years)

Tryout info and schedule for boys and girls Junior RCL.

Premier Tryouts (7-18 Years)

Tryout info and schedule for boys and girls PREMIER soccer.

Select Tryouts (9-18 Years)

Tryout info and schedule for boys and girls SELECT soccer.

Tryout FAQ

Answers to commonly asked questions about tryouts at Washington Rush.

Tournaments

Rush Cup

Open to all boys and girls U8-U19 premier & select teams. Are you in?

Registration

Jr RCL Fees & Cost

Detailed information on our Junior RCL team fees, payment options and what they cover.

Premier Fees & Costs

Detailed information on our Premier team fees, payment options and what they cover.

Select Fees & Cost

Detailed information on our Select team fees, payment options and what they cover.

Resources

Players and Parents

Lost and Found / Policies/ Volunteer Opportunities / Sponsors / Club Raffle Rules

Uniforms

Premier Uniform Policy / Select Uniform Policy / Uniform Sizing and Ordering

Managers

Coaches, Managers, Treasurers and Chaperones/ Documents

Field Locations

Get links and address to fields used by Rush for practices and home games.

Referee Info

Referee assignor and clinic info can be found here.

R.E.A.C.H.

Rush Equipment Assisting Children (R.E.A.C.H.) helps underprivileged children.

Andrew T. Serafini Scholarship

This scholarship fund will continue to support Washington Rush Club President, Andrew Serafini, and his passion for soccer in our community and all things Rush.

Back To Coaching Staff

Nico Arellano joined the Washington Rush coaching staff in 2024. He is also the current Women’s Soccer Coach at Edmonds College. Nico brings over 15 years of coaching experience including time with Real San Jose, Evergreen Valley College, Hawaii Surf and Hawaii Rush, all before moving to Washington. He most recently coached in the Washington EPD program and brings a wealth of knowledge in leading and training goalkeepers.

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Nico currently holds a USSF “C” coaching license. Beyond his soccer coaching endeavors, Nico works as a Special Education Teacher in the Seattle School District.

Email:

nicoa@washingtonrush.com