The club is also affiliated with Crossfire Redmond,[4] a semi-professional team that plays in the National Premier Soccer League.
Recently however, after an investigation into allegations of racial and sexual harassment, James had his license suspended by U.S. Soccer[5][6] and his status is uncertain at this time while the investigation by U.S. Soccer continues.
Some notable former players of the club[7] that have gone on to play NCAA Division I soccer or professionally (domestic or international) include: Crossfire Premier gained national attention when it brought a petition before FIFA's Dispute Resolution Center arguing that the club is entitled to collect solidarity payments for its contributions to Yedlin's development.
[9] Later, MLS announced that it would begin enforcing solidarity payments for its youth academies when players go on to sign a professional contract[10] Prior to the club's founding, Alan Hinton coached the original Crossfire Sounders[11] U13 boys team in 1992 until 1997, winning four state championships and reaching the regional semifinals twice.
[12] It was while coaching Crossfire that Neil Farnsworth, a top executive with Microsoft and player's parent, discussed with Hinton the idea of reviving the Seattle Sounders professional team,[13][14] which he coached for their first two years.