Addie Reidt, Soccer

From the moment she could walk, soccer has been part of Addie Reidt’s world. Growing up in Spokane, she spent her childhood on the sidelines watching her older brother Chase and sister Gracie compete. By the time she was four, she was already playing with FC Spokane, coached by her dad and surrounded by friends who shared the same love for the game.

That early start built the foundation for a player who has always leaned on family and community. Chase once suited up for Spokane before continuing on to Whitworth, while Gracie made her mark by winning the 2022 NWAC Championship with the Sasquatch. Addie still remembers how it felt to watch her sister lift the trophy. “That was the best thing,” she said. “I was like, I want to win. That’s my main goal here, to win a championship.”

The decision to play at Spokane wasn’t originally part of Addie’s plan. After high school, she thought she might be done with competitive soccer. Then head coach Dan Philp reached out, offering her the chance to wear the blue and green. “I wasn’t going to play again,” she said. “Dan reached out and said, ‘Come play.’ And I was like, why not? What else am I going to do? It kind of felt like a sign.”

Her high school years at Central Valley were filled with ups and downs. Addie earned a varsity spot as a freshman and went on to be a captain for three seasons, but the journey wasn’t always easy. Graduation waves, program changes, and even the split between CV and Ridgeline tested her resolve. At times she considered walking away, but she stayed the course, crediting a new coach her senior year for bringing the fun back to the game. Looking back, she’s proud of sticking it out. “It was rough, but I kept going. That’s something I’ll always carry with me.”

At Spokane, Addie has found herself surrounded by teammates who are committed to the same goals. The Sasquatch operate with team standards created by the players themselves: no drama, intensity and hard work, inclusivity, and positivity. “We all came up with them together,” she explained. “The coaches hold us to them, and there are consequences if you don’t follow through. It keeps everyone accountable.”

For Addie, her biggest motivation comes from family. She points to her brother Chase as her biggest role model in soccer. “He’s such a good player, and he always helped me with practices growing up,” she said. Her mom has also been a guiding influence. “She came from nothing and showed me how to make a life out of something. That’s always stuck with me.”

Her goals for the season are clear: help Spokane make another championship run and earn the right to wear a ring of her own, just like her sister. Beyond soccer, she’s exploring her career options. Inspired by childhood medical experiences, she hopes to pursue ultrasound technology, but she’s also considering pharmacy school and the possibility of carrying on her family’s business.

For younger athletes, her advice is straightforward: “Keep working through the hard moments. You can’t let your head drop. Always keep going, and make sure you have someone you can rely on to talk to and help you.”

Quietly driven but fueled by passion, Addie has already carved out her place in the Spokane program. With her family’s legacy behind her and her own goals ahead, she’s determined to make her time as a Sasquatch count.