Kalispell to Host College Soccer Showcase

Carroll College, Evergreen State, and Spokane Falls Community College men's soccer teams to compete in exhibition matches.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:41pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and overlapping perspectives of a college soccer match, capturing the energy and excitement of the Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase.The Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase brings a vibrant, geometric energy to the Flathead Valley, celebrating the region's rich soccer culture and inspiring the next generation of players.Missoula Today

Three college soccer programs - Carroll College, Evergreen State (Wash.), and Spokane Falls Community College - will travel to Kalispell, Montana's Legends Stadium on Saturday for the Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase. The event will feature three exhibition matches and a youth soccer clinic hosted by Carroll College on Sunday.

Why it matters

The showcase aims to encourage the growth of soccer in western Montana and highlight players from the state who are on the rosters of Carroll College and Evergreen State. The event provides an opportunity for the local community to be inspired by college-level soccer talent.

The details

The Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase will take place on Saturday, with Evergreen State facing Carroll College at 11 a.m., Evergreen State taking on Spokane Falls Community College at 3 p.m., and Carroll College playing Spokane Falls Community College at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Carroll College will host a youth soccer clinic.

  • The showcase will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The youth soccer clinic hosted by Carroll College will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Carroll College

A college soccer program that has seven players from Montana on its roster, including Dane Quinn, Josiah Bibeau, Finnegan Daley-Mast, and Izaak Ramirez from Helena, Maddox Anderson from Missoula, and Jackson Dorvall from Whitefish.

Evergreen State

A college soccer program that has Walt Nichols and Finley Sundberg from Columbia Falls, and Cooper Davis from Laurel, on its roster.

Spokane Falls Community College

A college soccer program that will be participating in the Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase.

O'Brien Byrd

The showcase organizer and Columbia Falls boys soccer coach, who said the event aims to encourage the growth of soccer in western Montana.

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What they’re saying

“'It's truly been this journey to build the culture here in Montana, definitely here in the northwest, in the Flathead Valley. If you look at the success of high school programs here in the Flathead Valley, I mean, it goes to show you that we are really steeped in quite a rich soccer culture here, and we're going to continue to feed that and inspire kids in future generations. We can't stop.'”

— O'Brien Byrd, Showcase organizer and Columbia Falls boys soccer coach

“'I would encourage everyone to come out, anybody that has kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews to come out and be inspired by the power of great athletes under the spotlight. Be inspired by young men who have dreamed of this opportunity one day to play for a college team and to play in front of a crowd like this.'”

— O'Brien Byrd, Showcase organizer and Columbia Falls boys soccer coach

What’s next

The Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase will continue to be an annual event, providing opportunities for college soccer programs to compete in Montana and inspire the local community.

The takeaway

The Glacier Park College Soccer Showcase is an important step in growing the sport of soccer in western Montana, showcasing college-level talent and providing a platform for local players to be recognized. The event's focus on community engagement and youth development aligns with the region's rich soccer culture and the organizers' goal of inspiring future generations of players.