Oregon Youth Soccer Association

Name

Oregon Youth Soccer Association

Legal name

Oregon Youth Soccer Association

Website

https://oregonyouthsoccer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon Youth Soccer Association is a Beaverton, Oregon-based nonprofit and the official US Youth Soccer state affiliate, providing competitive leagues, cup tournaments, Olympic Development Program, referee certification, and coaching education to youth players across Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olympic & Multi-Sport Movement Organizations (NOCs, Olympic Committees) (MPAKACAI), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Youth soccer leagues
• Soccer tournament sanctioning
• Referee certification training
• Coaching education licensing
• Olympic Development Program

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership and Registration Fees: Revenue from youth soccer player registrations through member clubs, processed via the SportsEngine/Affinity platform
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Fees charged for teams participating in OYSA-sanctioned tournaments including State Cup, Presidents Cup, Founders Cup, and Kick Off Cup
3. Referee Certification Course: Referee training and certification program with $90 course fee for initial training and certification
4. Coaching Education: Coach licensing pathway courses and training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OYSA is a nonprofit state soccer association that organizes competitive and developmental youth soccer leagues, sanctions and runs cup tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Founders Cup, Kick Off Cup), and delivers the Olympic Development Program for elite player identification. It also operates a referee certification program ($90 course fee), a coach licensing pathway, and specialized programs including TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, College Showcase, and Esports.

Product overview

Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA) operates as a multi-program youth sports organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of soccer-related services. The core offerings include competitive and developmental league programs across multiple age groups (U9-U19), tournament competitions (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Founders Cup, Kick Off Cup), Olympic Development Program (ODP) tryouts, referee training and certification, coaching education with licensing pathways, and specialized programs including TOPSoccer (for athletes with disabilities), College Showcase, and Esports. Additional services include the OYSA Foundation, Goal Lines Magazine publication, and member club administration support. The organization uses SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) platform for member management, scheduling, and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Soccer Leagues (Competitive, Developmental, National 1) Year-round competitive and developmental league programs for youth players across multiple age groups (U9–U19) and skill levels, sanctioned and administered by OYSA through affiliated member clubs.
• Cup Tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Founders Cup, Kick Off Cup) Sanctioned competitive tournaments including State Cup, Presidents Cup, Founders Cup, and Kick Off Cup that allow youth teams to compete in organized OYSA events.
• Olympic Development Program (ODP) Talent identification and development program offering tryouts and training pathways for skilled young soccer players under the US Youth Soccer ODP framework.
• Referee Certification Program Training and certification course ($90 fee) that certifies individuals to officiate youth soccer matches in OYSA-sanctioned games.
• Coaching Education and Licensing Pathway Coach licensing pathway, training courses, and educational resources for youth soccer coaches in Oregon, including a partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance.
• TOPSoccer Inclusive soccer program designed for young people with disabilities to participate in the sport in a supportive environment.
• College Showcase Showcase events that connect youth soccer players with college recruitment opportunities.
• Esports Program OYSA-affiliated esports program providing structured digital competition opportunities and safety resources for youth participants.
• Member Club Administration Services Administrative and governance services for affiliated member clubs, including club onboarding, competition rules, international clearance, background checks, Safe Sport compliance, and risk management.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationSportsEngine provides the website and Sports Relationship Management (SRM) platform powering OYSA's online presence, registration systems, and member management.
• Engine (OYSA Travel Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngine serves as the official travel partner for OYSA, providing discounted travel services for teams participating in tournaments and events.
• SkyhawksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkyhawks appears as a sponsor supporting OYSA programs and events.
• Soccer Parenting AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides resources and education for parents of youth soccer players on topics like sideline behavior and supporting young athletes.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sporting goods retailer offering promotional discounts and sponsorships for OYSA events (20% discount offers).
• Roundglass LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing support for OYSA programs.
• Capelli SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApparel and equipment sponsor for OYSA.
• Positive Coaching AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing coach and parent education resources focused on positive youth development through sports.
• US Youth SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOYSA is the official US Youth Soccer state affiliate for Oregon, part of the national youth soccer governing body structure.
• Turf TankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing field equipment or services for OYSA.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Washington Youth Soccer: State-level US Youth Soccer affiliate serving Washington; operates the same league/tournament/ODP/referee certification structure as OYSA under identical USYS governance, making it the closest functional peer.
• California Youth Soccer Association: One of the largest US Youth Soccer state affiliates, running parallel league, cup tournament, ODP, and coaching-licensing programs for youth soccer players; directly comparable structure to OYSA at much larger scale.
• US Club Soccer: Alternative national youth soccer governing body sanctioning leagues, cups, and player-development programs; competes directly with USYS state affiliates like OYSA for clubs and elite players, particularly in the pay-to-play space.
• Illinois Youth Soccer Association: Mid-large state-level USYS affiliate running leagues, ODP, and referee programs; structurally and operationally comparable to OYSA in another regional market.
• Virginia Youth Soccer Association: State-level USYS affiliate offering leagues, State Cup, ODP, and referee/coach certification; mirrors OYSA's product mix and nonprofit governance model.

Broad incumbents

• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National nonprofit youth soccer organization operating a parallel recreational/competitive structure across the U.S.; competes for the same families and players as OYSA but with a broader, more recreational orientation.
• U.S. Soccer Federation: National governing body for soccer in the U.S.; sits above OYSA in the soccer pyramid, sets grassroots standards, and influences ODP/pro player pathways but does not directly compete for league participation.

Emerging players

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): National elite-girl and increasingly boy youth soccer league competing for top players in the same talent pool that OYSA's ODP and National 1 league target; represents a key alternative pathway for ambitious families.

Others

• Positive Coaching Alliance: National nonprofit providing coach and parent education resources to youth sports organizations; OYSA partners with PCA, and PCA's offerings overlap in the coach-development service layer.
• US Youth Soccer: National umbrella organization to which OYSA is the Oregon state affiliate; sets competition rules and sanctioning standards that OYSA operates under, but is not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ORYouthSoccer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OregonYouthSoccerAssociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/oysasoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregonyouthsoccer
• TikToktiktok.com/@oregonyouthsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-youth-soccer

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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