Chicago House Athletic Club

Name

Chicago House Athletic Club

Legal name

Chicago Football Club P.B.C.

Website

https://chicagohouseac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semi-Professional Soccer Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Cause, Community & CSR-Linked Sports Partnerships (Foundations, Youth Programs) (MPAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Semi-professional soccer
• Youth soccer academy
• Community-owned sports club
• Futsal training programs
• Adaptive power soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Season tickets and single game tickets for men's and women's home matches sold through GoPassage platform. Season packages for youth and adult, individual team or combined packages.
2. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce storefront selling jerseys, apparel, and accessories. Products include Adidas jerseys ($60), training apparel, hoodies, t-shirts ranging from $20-$65.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners including Diaza Sportswear, Fruit Street Health, Tech QBD, Hamburger Heaven, Alan Energy Services, and Selvin's Outdoor Living provide sponsorship revenue.
4. Donations: Youth Academy Scholarship Fund accepting donations ranging from $500 to $5,000 annually to support player participation regardless of financial circumstances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chicago House Athletic Club operates a community-owned semi-professional soccer organization featuring men's and women's first teams (Midwest Premier League and WPSL), a youth academy with developmental programs for ages 4-9, summer soccer camps, futsal training, U-23 reserve teams, and a power wheelchair soccer program for athletes with disabilities. Revenue is generated through season and single-game ticket sales, official merchandise e-commerce, corporate sponsorships, charitable donations, and Regulation D 506(c) capital raises from accredited investors.

Product overview

Chicago House Athletic Club is a community-based semi-professional soccer organization offering a multi-tiered athletic club structure with men's and women's first teams competing in the Midwest Premier League and WPSL respectively. The club operates comprehensive youth development programs including a Youth Academy, Futsal Academy, Developmental Program for ages 4-9, U-23 reserve teams, Summer Soccer Camps, and a Power Wheelchair Soccer Team for para-athletes. Revenue is generated through season tickets, single-game tickets, and an official merchandise e-commerce store. The club's strategic vision includes cross-Atlantic expansion through its investment in Westfield FC, and all programs are aligned with the club's mission of social justice, racial equity, and inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's First Team Semi-professional men's soccer team competing in the Midwest Premier League, with a history of US Open Cup qualifying and matches against MLS opponents; plays home games at Langhorst Field.
• Women's First Team Semi-professional women's soccer team competing in the WPSL, hosting home games at Elmhurst University's Langhorst Field.
• Developmental Program (Ages 4-9) Foundational youth soccer program introducing players ages 4-9 to the game through ball mastery, coordination, movement development, and teamwork activities.
• Summer Soccer Camps Seasonal summer camp programs offering technical skill development, ball mastery, small-sided games, competitions, and team-building activities for youth players.
• Futsal Academy Year-round futsal training program featuring weekly technical development sessions and competitive game play designed to improve ball control, decision-making, and creativity on a hard court.
• Power Wheelchair Soccer Team Para-sports team providing power wheelchair soccer opportunities for athletes with disabilities, developed in partnership with GLASA.
• U-23 Men's and Women's Teams Reserve and development teams for players under 23 years old, providing a pathway between the youth academy and first-team soccer for both men's and women's pathways.
• Youth Academy Comprehensive youth development program including Player Developmental Program, Complete Player Performance, and academy pathway opportunities for aspiring players.
• Official Merchandise Shop E-commerce store selling official club merchandise including Adidas jerseys ($60), training apparel, hoodies ($40-$65), t-shirts ($20-$30), and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 players developed into professionals in three seasons
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Westfield FCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Cross-Atlantic football investment marking Chicago House's launch of global football strategy. Includes player and coach exchanges, youth team travel experiences, and media content creation. Westfield FC competes in eighth tier of English football with promotion playoff opportunity.
• Elmhurst UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Official home venue partner for both men's and women's teams at Langhorst Field. The partnership provides facilities for semi-professional matches and community engagement activities.
• Access Sports ElmhurstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Elmhurst-based community partnership involving athletes with disabilities in pregame and halftime activities at home matches. Serves over 150 athletes with disabilities ages 5-22.
• Diaza SportswearcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSportswear partner bringing Colombian-inspired 'passion, endurance, and hard effort' culture to soccer clothing brand.
• Fruit Street HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital health platform partner providing telemedicine and lifestyle management programs to support community well-being.
• Tech QBDcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology solutions partner providing software development, data analytics, and IT consulting services to streamline club operations.
• Hamburger HeavenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Elmhurst restaurant partner serving Original Double Decker Hamburgers and Richardson's Draft Root Beer since 1948.
• Alan Energy ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHVAC services partner providing heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions for club facilities.
• Selvin's Outdoor LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor living design and build partner located in Elmhurst, creating functional outdoor spaces for club activities.
• Elmhurst Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1918, serves needs of 600 member businesses through networking, business promotion, education, and leadership programs.
• Mercy Home for Boys & GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner providing children who've experienced abuse, neglect, or violence with safe homes, educational support, and career guidance since 1887.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of ChicagolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner supporting families with sick children through lodging, meals, and support services near medical facilities.
• NewLife CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner serving underserved youth and families in Chicagoland communities.
• Elmhurst Pride CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion and pride initiatives in the Elmhurst area.
• GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch Chicago House AC Power Soccer Team providing sports opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
• Sueños MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for content creation and promotional activities supporting club initiatives.
• Jordan's GymminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner gym supporting club activities and member wellness.
• T-MobileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications partner providing connectivity and promotional support.
• Endeavor HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner providing orthopaedic and spine institute services for athlete wellness.
• GreenlightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial technology partner supporting sponsorship and promotional activities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Detroit City FC: Community-owned semi-professional soccer club playing in USL League One with a strong grassroots identity in a Midwest city. Highly comparable operating model and demographic targeting to Chicago House AC.
• Union Omaha: Community-supported lower-division professional soccer club with comparable scale and Midwest-adjacent operations. Similar reliance on local support and ticketed matchday revenue.
• Westfield FC: English non-league football club in the eighth tier of the English pyramid and the recent recipient of Chicago House's cross-Atlantic investment. Directly comparable on competitive level and community-club character.
• Chattanooga FC: Community-owned soccer club that operates in lower professional tiers with strong supporter involvement and a stated social mission. Directly comparable ownership and fan-engagement structure.
• Oakland Roots SC: Mission-driven lower-division soccer club explicitly built around social justice and community impact themes. Closest peer in terms of values-driven positioning within semi-professional American soccer.
• Forward Madison FC: Community-supported lower-division professional soccer club with a fan-ownership component and emphasis on local engagement. Closely parallels Chicago House's mission-driven, community-owned GTM approach.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Fire FC: Local MLS incumbent that dominates Chicago-area soccer attention, sponsorship inventory, and player pipeline. Same market, same sport, materially higher competitive and commercial tier.
• Angel City FC: NWSL club with a high-profile community-ownership and social-impact mission. Larger and at a higher competitive tier, but a relevant reference for mission-driven women's soccer commercialization.
• USL League Two (formerly PDL): League-level peer for many American semi-professional clubs; Chicago House's men previously competed in NISA and now the Midwest Premier League, both adjacent to this development-focused pro-am ecosystem.

Others

• Suenos Media: Media partner already working with Chicago House on content; an emerging Latino-focused sports media platform that overlaps in audience and values-driven sports storytelling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@chicagohouse_ac
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChicagoHouseAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chicago-house-athletic-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/ChicagoHouse_AC
• Xx.com/chicagohouse_ac

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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