What St. Louis Scott Gallagher does

St. Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth soccer club headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, operating across Missouri and Illinois since the 2008 merger of Saint Louis Soccer Club (founded 1970s), Scott Gallagher Soccer Club (1979), and Metro United Soccer Club (1993). The club delivers a fully verticalized player development pathway from Future Stars (ages 2–3) through Juniors (4–10), in-house Premier/P5/P7/P9 and Little Premier League (U5), into national competitive platforms including MLS NEXT (Homegrown and Academy Divisions), ECNL, ECNL Regional League, and National Academy League for U13–U19 boys and girls, with an MWPL U23 extension for alumni. Programs are supported by Player Development Training (12:1 ratio), Private Training, Performance Training Center services, Tech Training, Club Training, invite-only Soccer School, and on-site Mercy Sports Medicine athletic training.

The club generates revenue through annual club membership and registration fees, tournament entry fees across eight major events (Nike Cup of Champions/Gallagher Friendlies, Spring Classic, Fall Festival, Girls Fall Classic, Gateway Memorial Classic, Christmas Classic, 3v3 Challenge, College Showcase), summer and specialty camp fees ($25–$265), Juniors Program fees ($210–$310), Little Premier League package ($600), performance/speed clinic fees, Fan Shop merchandise (24/7 online plus physical at WWT Soccer Park), and charitable donations through the SLSG Foundation and Living Legacy Scholarship Fund (501c3). Pricing is unit-based per program with pay-as-you-go billing cadence, though competitive team participation implies recurring annual dues on top of registration.

SLSG owns and operates four facility complexes: World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton (5 turf + 1 grass fields, 5,260-seat Prairie Farms Stadium with Denny Long Field, banquet facilities, Soccer Park Pub & Grill, Fan Shop, hosting 1.2M+ annual visitors), The Woods in Cottleville (4 grass + 1 indoor turf, 2025 expansion), Creve Coeur Complex in Maryland Heights, and the Collinsville Complex in Illinois (10 grass + 1 turf). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via PlayMetrics self-serve registration, with community-led GTM through ID sessions and Interested Player Kick-Arounds, and event-driven GTM through nationally recognized tournaments drawing teams from 15–16 states. Key partnerships include Nike, World Wide Technology, Mercy Sports Medicine, Prairie Farms Dairy (stadium naming 2026), City Museum, and the Teal Rising Alliance with Kansas City Current (NWSL, 2025).

Name

St. Louis Scott Gallagher

Legal name

St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club

Website

https://slsgsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Louis Scott Gallagher is a nonprofit youth soccer club in Missouri and Illinois operating a full development pathway from age 2 through U19 across MLS NEXT, ECNL, and in-house leagues, with four owned facilities and major regional tournaments drawing teams from 15+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive soccer training
• Youth athletic programs
• Soccer club management
• Youth sports performance

Headquarters

HQ city

Fenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Registration Fees: Annual club membership and registration fees for players participating in various programs including MLS NEXT, ECNL, Premier League, and Club Level teams. Fees vary by age group and competitive level.
2. Summer Camps and Specialty Programs: Revenue from summer camps ranging from $130-$265, goalkeeping camps, speed clinics, and performance training programs. Programs run throughout the summer with various date options.
3. Juniors Program Fees: Revenue from the Juniors Program for ages 4-10, with options ranging from $210 (training only) to $310 (training and games), including MLS kit.
4. Fan Shop Merchandise Sales: Full-service retail store selling training gear, game-day equipment, and SLSG branded merchandise. Operates 24/7 online with physical location at WWT Soccer Park.
5. Tournament Registration Fees: Hosting of major tournaments including SLSG 3v3 Challenge, Nike Cup of Champions, Fall Festival, Spring Classic, Girls Fall Classic, Gateway Memorial Classic, and Christmas Classic. Draws 250+ teams from multiple states.
6. Foundation Donations and Fundraising: The SLSG Foundation (501c3) and Living Legacy Scholarship Fund generate donations to support facilities, programs, and scholarships for players with financial need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Louis Scott Gallagher is a nonprofit youth soccer club that provides a complete player development pathway for ages 2 through 19, structured across elite competitive leagues (MLS NEXT, ECNL, NAL), in-house Premier League divisions, supplementary training programs (Player Development, Performance, Private, Tech, and Club Training), summer camps, specialty clinics, and tournaments. The club also operates foundation-based scholarship programs, community outreach, and a Fan Shop retail operation, delivered across four owned/operated facilities in Missouri and Illinois.

Product overview

St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club is a comprehensive youth soccer organization offering a multi-tiered development pathway from入门 (ages 2) through elite competition (U19) and into semi-professional play (U23). The club operates across multiple leagues and platforms including MLS NEXT, National Academy League (NAL), ECNL, ECNL Regional League, and in-house Premier League/P5/P7/P9/Little Premier League programs. Training programs span Player Development Training (PDT), Private Training, Performance Training, Tech Training, Club Training, and Soccer School. Facilities include The Woods (Cottleville), World Wide Technology Soccer Park (Fenton), Performance Training Center, Collinsville Complex, and Creve Coeur Complex. The club hosts major tournaments including 3v3 Challenge, Nike Cup of Champions/Gallagher Friendlies, Fall Festival, Girls Fall Classic, Spring Festival/College Showcase, Spring Classic, Christmas Classic, and Gateway Memorial Classic. Community impact through Upper 90 Program (250+ scholarships, 3000+ service hours), Living Legacy Scholarship Fund (500+ total scholarships), and SLSG Foundation (501c3). Partnerships include Teal Rising Alliance (Kansas City Current), Prairie Farms (stadium naming), and PlayMetrics (registration).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MLS NEXT Program Most elite youth player development platform in North America for U13-U19 players. SLSG competes in both Homegrown Division and Academy Division, playing against top youth clubs and MLS Academies including St. Louis City SC, Chicago Fire, Minnesota United, and FC Cincinnati.
• National Academy League (NAL) Top national league beneath MLS NEXT for U13-U19 boys. Provides a clear development pathway with traditional club soccer schedule allowing participation in high school soccer, plus college showcase events and National Championships.
• ECNL (Girls) One of the top national platforms for elite female players U13-U19. Competes against best clubs across the country in college-focused environment with national showcases, conference play, and postseason pathway to ECNL Playoffs and National Finals.
• ECNL Regional League Highly competitive platform for SLSG girls teams U13-U19 competing against top Midwest clubs with opportunities to qualify for ECNL RL Playoffs and Finals, featuring regional showcases attracting college coaches.
• Premier League (In-House) SLSG In-House League for U6 to U12 age groups providing fun, safe, competitive environment with focus on player development, sportsmanship, and SLSG core values (Tradition, Humility, Respect, Unity, Passion).
• Little Premier League (U5)

Quantifiable outcome

• 62 professional players developed from club programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Prairie Farms DairyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Prairie Farms named Official Protein and Refuel Partner and Stadium Naming Rights Partner. WWT Soccer Park stadium renamed 'Prairie Farms Stadium at World Wide Technology Soccer Park' with Denny Long Field as the playing surface. Partnership includes product integration at concessions and nutrition support for SLSG athletes.
• Kansas City Current / Teal Rising AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025SLSG named national member of the Teal Rising Alliance, an elite network of girls' soccer clubs founded by Kansas City Current (NWSL). Alliance members include Michigan Hawks and Slammers FC HB Køge. Partnership provides coaching immersion experiences, talent identification events, professional pathway integration, and access to premium tournaments including Memorial Day Showcase and Teal Rising Youth Cup.
• NikecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNike is a key sponsor providing official partnership. Nike Cup of Champions tournament named in partnership. Nike branding visible throughout club facilities and merchandise.
• World Wide Technology (WWT)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWWT holds naming rights for World Wide Technology Soccer Park. Technology solutions company based in St. Louis with deep ties to the club and community.
• Mercy Sports MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercy provides athletic training services at SLSG facilities including injury prevention, examination, treatment, and rehabilitation. Athletic trainers perform on-site assessments and develop individualized rehabilitation programs. Mercy Sports Medicine has on-site presence at WWT Soccer Park.
• City MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner for SLSG Tournament Series. Major St. Louis attraction and cultural institution.
• Slyman Brothers AppliancesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Unity Cup 2026 intra-club tournament. Local St. Louis appliance retailer supporting community events.
• STL Athletic CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Unity Cup 2026 and facility partner. Training facility in Fenton, MO providing additional space for SLSG programming.
• UMB BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of SLSG camps and programs. Financial services partner supporting youth sports development.
• Dean TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal real estate team featuring SLSG players in commercials that will air during the World Cup.
• MLS NEXTflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLSG has complete pathway (U13-U19) in MLS NEXT with Homegrown and Academy Division teams. Competes against MLS Academies including St. Louis City SC, Chicago Fire, Minnesota United, and FC Cincinnati.
• ECNL (Girls)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLSG ECNL teams (U13-U19) compete against best clubs in the country in college-focused national league with showcases, conference play, and postseason pathway.
• Prairie Farms StadiumcoreOthersStadium naming rights partnership at World Wide Technology Soccer Park. Home to SLSG matches, events, and tournaments. Denny Long Field is the playing surface.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sockers FC (Chicago): Long-established Chicago-area youth soccer club with ECNL and NPL participation and a comparable tournament-host footprint. Similar nonprofit/club structure to SLSG.
• St. Louis City SC Academy: The MLS professional club's youth academy, based in the same St. Louis metro and competing directly with SLSG for elite U13-U19 players, including in MLS NEXT. Direct rival for top talent in the SLSG catchment.
• Solar Soccer Club: Large multi-site Texas youth soccer club (ECNL, MLS NEXT) running a comparable vertical pathway and major tournament-host model. A scale and operational comparable to SLSG.
• Sporting Kansas City Academy: MLS academy in nearby Kansas City that competes with SLSG in MLS NEXT. Overlaps geographically and structurally with SLSG's boys' elite pathway.
• Slammers FC HB Køge: Third inaugural national member of the Teal Rising Alliance and a top ECNL girls club. Directly comparable to SLSG on girls' elite programming and NWSL-aligned pathway.
• Michigan Hawks: Fellow inaugural national member of the Teal Rising Alliance alongside SLSG. Comparable girls' elite development platform with ECNL participation and a similar vertical youth pipeline.
• Chicago Fire FC Academy: MLS club academy that competes against SLSG in MLS NEXT, drawing top talent from a neighboring major metro. Directly comparable in age-group pathway and competition structure.
• Lou Fusz Athletic: Long-standing St. Louis-area youth soccer club that co-hosts the Gateway Memorial Classic tournament with SLSG. Operates comparable age-group programming and competes with SLSG in ECNL and other regional leagues.
• Minnesota United FC Academy: MLS club academy named as an SLSG MLS NEXT opponent. Competes for elite Midwest talent and operates a directly comparable youth-to-pro pipeline.
• FC Cincinnati Academy: MLS club academy explicitly named as an MLS NEXT rival of SLSG. Comparable age-group competition, MLS-driven recruitment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scottgallaghersc
• Instagraminstagram.com/scottgallaghersc
• Xx.com/SLSGsoccer

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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