04/29/2026
Nepal Seattle FC would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the participating teams in the Nepali New Year Cup 2083/2026.
We were proud to host 11 teams—6 from within the state and 5 traveling from out of state. The strong out-of-state participation reflects the growing quality and reputation of our tournament. Your commitment, passion, and support continue to elevate this event every year.
Over two exciting days, we witnessed highly competitive matches, great sportsmanship, and outstanding talent across all teams.
Congratulations to our champions **Nepal Seattle FC (Yellow)** and runners-up **Sunnyvale Football Force** for their excellent performances.
# # # Individual Awards
**Quarterfinals – Player of the Match ($50 each):**
* Sunnyvale FF vs Nepal JBLM FC – Bhanu Raut (Sunnyvale FF)
* LA Gurans vs Yabali FC – Rajesh Rai (Yabali FC)
* Seattle FC Yellow vs Seattle FC White – Aaryav Adhikari (Seattle FC Yellow)
* Oregon FC vs Mango FC – Ureken Sherpa (Mango FC)
**Semifinals – Player of the Match:**
* Mango FC vs Sunnyvale FF – Pratik Raut (Sunnyvale FF)
* Yabali FC vs Seattle FC Yellow – Rojin Prajapati (Seattle FC Yellow)
**Final – Player of the Match:**
* Dave Rizal (Seattle FC Yellow)
**Tournament Awards ($100 each):**
* Best Goalkeeper – Krishna Rai (Seattle FC Yellow)
* Best Defender – Bharat Mongar (Seattle FC Yellow)
* Best Midfielder – Dave Rizal (Seattle FC Yellow)
* Best Striker – Pratik Raut (Sunnyvale FF)
* Rising Player of the Tournament – Bhanu Raut (Sunnyvale FF)
**Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Tournament:**
* Dave Rizal (Seattle FC Yellow) – $200 Award
A team has been suspended from participating in future tournaments due to safety concerns involving players and spectators. We remain committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and competitive environment for all participants.
Overall, it was a great tournament filled with passion, competition, and community spirit.
Thank you to all players, sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and fans who made this event a success. We truly appreciate your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year! ⚽🔥
