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Leadership & About

Soccer for all.
Now, recreation for all.

Western Wisconsin Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping youth and families from all backgrounds access inclusive, high-quality soccer — so every age and ability has a place to belong. Established in 1987 as the Hudson Soccer Association.

50,000+children, youth, and adults served since 1987
$50k+in scholarships every year, so cost never keeps a kid off the field
2,157current soccer participants across western Wisconsin
$1M+annual budget under management

What we run today

Every age.
Every ability.

Competitive

38 travel teams

Year-round, U8–U19, from beginner to Elite Club National League.

Recreational

Up to 800 players a season

Three seasons a year, ages U4 through adult leagues.

Adaptive

The only Adaptive Rec program in western Wisconsin

30 players today, with room to grow.

Adult

Wisconsin Primary Amateur Soccer

Competitive soccer beyond the youth years.

Leadership

150+ coaches trained

A coaching pathway plus youth referee development — 35 currently employed by WWS.

Growth

5–10% every year

30% of players live outside Hudson — fueling the move to Western Wisconsin Soccer.

Home base

Field of Dreams

The Hudson Soccer Complex on County Road UU — considered the best-maintained natural grass fields in the area, and fully booked from April to October with training, games, and tournaments.

43 acres with 13 grass soccer fields
117,000+ visitors annually
Signature summer tournament: 135+ teams, 11,000+ people
Recently completed a $500k permanent concession and restroom facility

Board of Directors

Who's accountable

President

Matt Gutsmiedl

Overall leadership, strategic direction, and public representation of the club.

Vice President

Chris Olson

Supports the President and oversees the dome committees.

Secretary

Amanda Kraus

Records, meeting minutes, and official documentation.

Treasurer

Andy Culver

Finances, budgets, and financial reporting.

Exec. Director of Coaching

Casey Holm

All competitive teams, coaches, and player development.

Director of Club Operations

Kati Schenz

Daily operations, league coordination, registration, marketing, and communications.

WWRC Capital Campaign

The campaign cabinet

President, WWS

Matt Gutsmiedl

VP & WWRC Project Lead

Chris Olson

Director of Operations

Kati Schenz

Campaign Administrator

Andy Culver

Community

John Knutson

Campaign Advisor

Hal Johnson

Hal Johnson & Associates

Campaign Advisor

Kim Kluge

North Point Grants

WWRC Advisory Committee invitees

Aaron Sundeen & Kirk LubowDerrick Construction
Brian ElwoodXcel Energy
Casey HolmUW Eau Claire Soccer
Cory ZignegoCarbonite Sports
David BellRiver Falls School District
Jack LeZellaValley Sports Academy
Jeremy PriceHiawatha Bank
Julie StanderingMN Fastpitch Academy Foundation
Mary Claire PotterHudson Chamber of Commerce
Melissa MeschkeSt. Croix Economic Development Council
Mike LevertyLeverty Financial
Nicholas OulletteHudson School District
Jesse SticklerBridge for Community Life
Tyler WestfieldStudio EA
Steve WilcoxThe Resultants
Campaign progress$2,400,000 raised of the $9,600,000 goal

A credible team.
A buildable plan.

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