Debut a rout for Langley Athletic FC

Jared Gibbons (#10) protects the ball against his Thurston County Premier FC opponent during Sunday’s U20 match at McLeod Park.

Jared Gibbons (#10) protects the ball against his Thurston County Premier FC opponent during Sunday’s U20 match at McLeod Park.

It was a glorious debut for Langley Athletic FC.

Playing their inaugural game in the United Soccer League, the U20 squad — made up of local collegiate players — hammered Thurston County Premier FC 8-0 on Sunday at McLeod Park.

Jerome Lou notched four goals, while David Malamura had a pair.

Phillip Baena and Jordan Whitehead scored once each, with Whitehead also drawing a pair of assists.

Colton Keam earned the shutout.

Langley’s next match is also against Thurston County Premier FC, but this time at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, Wash.

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