Hear that rumbling? It’s back.

Peninsula College’s annual Rumble in the Rainforest returns in late April, bringing more top regional soccer talent to the college’s soccer pitch for a series of exhibition games.

The Seattle Stars, Western Oregon University and The Evergreen State College will join the Peninsula Pirates for a full day of spring soccer on Saturday, April 28.

The Rumble, sponsored by High Energy Metals and Drake’s Pizza, is expected to provide a good test for Peninsula’s returning freshmen as well as all sophomores who will be playing at the next level for the 2018-19 season.

Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, veterans, alumni, and youth 13-17; $2 for children 12-under; and free to Port Angeles Youth Soccer Academy participants, as well as current Peninsula College students and employees.

“We are excited to compete against the high level players who will be here representing the Seattle Stars, Western Oregon, and Evergreen,” Rick Ross, Associate Dean for Athletics and Student Life, said.

“Coach Kanyon Anderson (women’s team head coach) and Coach Jake Hughes (men’s team) have put together a great tournament. Soccer fans of all ages will enjoy these matches.”

The Seattle Stars Football Club is an adult amateur elite club based out of King County. Founded in 2011, the Stars play in the Evergreen Premier Soccer League.

Western Oregon, a Division II university located in Monmouth, Ore., is bringing its women’s team to the Rumble this year. The Wolves, who last fall were led by former Pirate Kai Mahuka, play in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Western Oregon finished sixth in that nine-team conference in 2017.

The Evergreen State College men fill out the Rumble’s guest roster. The Geoducks, an NAIA program, went 7-5-5 in Cascade Collegiate Conference play, completing their fourth straight season with a winning record.

The host Pirates, meanwhile, are coming off another outstanding showing in the Northwest Athletic Conference.

PC climbed to No. 4 in the national junior college women’s soccer rankings and went unbeaten, winning 20 straight matches, before falling in overtime in the NWAC championship to claim second place. Along the way, the Pirate women won their seventh straight league championship.

The Peninsula men, meanwhile, winners of nine of the last 11 league titles, went 12-3-4 overall in 2017, placing second in the North Region, and bowing out in the first round of the playoffs. At one time, the Pirates were ranked No. 10 in the nation, but untimely injuries impacted their postseason for the second straight year.

2018 Rumble in the Rainforest schedule

10:15 a.m. — Western Oregon vs. Peninsula College (women)

11:30 a.m. — Seattle Stars vs. Peninsula College (men)

12:45 p.m. — Western Oregon vs. Seattle Stars (women)

2 p.m. — The Evergreen State College vs. Seattle Stars (men)

3:15 p.m. — Peninsula College vs. Seattle Stars (women)

4:30 p.m. — Peninsula College vs. The Evergreen State College (men).