Charlotte Eagles

What Charlotte Eagles does

Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club is a Gospel-centered youth and community sports ministry and a division of Missionary Athletes International (MAI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983; the club itself was established in 1991 and has operated for over 35 years in the Charlotte, North Carolina market. The organization delivers a vertically integrated soccer platform spanning entry-level youth recreation (U4-U12 Rec League, $150/season), girls' development (GDL, ~$550/year), in-house Challenge Teams (U8-U12), and competitive travel tiers up to U19 including MLS NEXT AD and NAL, plus a pre-professional tier fielding men's USL League Two and women's USL W League teams. Adjacent programs include summer soccer camps ($195-$250/camper), a Spring Adult League Tournament, an annual community pickleball tournament ($50/team), a year-long Residency Program, college Summer Internships, an Urban Eagles neighborhood outreach program, and a branded gear store, all integrated with a faith-based discipleship and Sports Ministry Training curriculum. The operating model relies on a distributed, community-led go-to-market: self-service registration through the PlayMetrics club management platform, social media (Instagram, website) for awareness, church and MAI sister-chapter partnerships, alumni networks, and donations routed through MAI (including a national vehicle donation channel via CARS). Geographically the club serves the greater Charlotte area across three campuses (Matthews, University/North Charlotte, Waxhaw) and partners with Queens University Sports Complex for its 2026 USL W League home matches. The team is led by Executive Director Spencer Lewis with a roster of approximately 26 paid program, operations, and ministry staff, and the organization is ECFA-accredited through MAI.

Name

Charlotte Eagles

Legal name

Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club

Website

https://charlotteeagles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charlotte Eagles is a Gospel-centered 501(c)(3) soccer ministry (division of Missionary Athletes International) serving youth, college-age, and adult players across three Charlotte-area campuses through Rec, competitive travel, pre-professional USL teams, camps, and community programs integrated with faith-based discipleship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth sports and faith-based athletics

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Sports ministry services
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive club soccer
• Multi-sport tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Youth Soccer Registration Fees: Revenue from recreational and competitive youth soccer programs including Rec League, Girls Development League, Challenge Teams, and Travel/Club programs. Fees vary by program tier and include seasonal and annual payment options.
2. Summer Soccer Camps: Week-long soccer camps for children ages 5-14 offered during summer months at multiple locations across Charlotte. Programs include Rec Camp and Premier Camp at different price points.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store selling branded apparel including t-shirts, hats, hoodies. Sales conducted through the organization's website using Square payment processing.
4. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable donations through Missionary Athletes International (MAI), a 501(c)(3) organization. Includes general fund contributions, program-specific donations, and missionary support for staff.
5. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program managed through CARS (Charitable Automotive Recovery Services), with proceeds supporting Charlotte Eagles ministry programs and overseas soccer tours.
6. Adult League and Tournament Fees: Revenue from adult soccer tournaments and the Eagles Adult League, including team registration fees and individual player fees for seasonal tournaments.
7. Pickleball Tournament Entry Fees: Annual community pickleball tournaments at various skill levels generating entry fee revenue per team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Charlotte Eagles operates as a Gospel-centered soccer ministry and a division of Missionary Athletes International (MAI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It runs youth recreational leagues, competitive club travel teams, pre-professional teams in USL League Two, soccer camps, adult league and pickleball tournaments, and ministry-oriented programs (Urban Eagles, Residency, Internships), supported by a branded gear store across three Charlotte-area campuses.

Product overview

Charlotte Eagles is a Gospel-centered ministry operating a comprehensive portfolio of soccer programs for all ages and skill levels. The organization functions as a multi-program platform centered around soccer ministry, offering: Youth Club programs (Rec League, Challenge Teams, Girls Development League, Local/State, Regional/National, MLS NEXT AD) for players U4-U19; Pre-Professional programs (USL League Two for men, USL W League for women); Urban Eagles neighborhood ministry; Soccer Camps (Rec and Premier); Adult League Tournaments; a year-long Residency Program; Summer Internships across multiple disciplines; and community Pickleball Tournaments. The organization also operates a Gear Store for branded merchandise. All programs integrate faith-based values and character development within competitive soccer environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rec League Youth Soccer

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Missionary Athletes International (MAI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry founded in 1983. Charlotte Eagles is a division of MAI. MAI provides organizational oversight, gospel-centered mission framework, fundraising infrastructure, and connection to sister Eagles organizations nationwide (Chicago, Orlando, Phoenix, Lexington, DelVal, etc.). Member of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
• Host FamiliescoreOthersLocal families who open their homes to summer ministry players and interns during the season. Provides housing, cultural immersion, and community connection for out-of-town participants.
• CARS (Charitable Automotive Recovery Services)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party partner managing vehicle donation process for the organization throughout the United States. Proceeds from vehicle sales support Charlotte Eagles ministry programs.
• Queens University Sports ComplexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome venue for Lady Eagles USL W League home matches for 2026 season. Provides professional soccer facility for competitive games.
• PlayMetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration and club management software platform used for all program registrations, tryouts, and team/family communications throughout the organization.
• Partner GymsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner fitness facilities providing summer ministry players access to gym equipment and training facilities for additional training sessions during the season.
• Soccer Organizations (ECFA Member Network)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of Christian soccer organizations and churches that collaborate on ministry initiatives, share best practices, and support each other's mission through Missionary Athletes International connections.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorOthersPromotional partner with special offers for Charlotte Eagles participants. Includes branded event banners and promotional links.
• AdidasminorOthersApparel and uniform supplier for the organization. Provides team uniforms for Rec League participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte FC: MLS expansion club (since 2022) operating a full academy pipeline from U-13 through MLS NEXT Pro in the Charlotte market. Most direct competitive threat to Charlotte Eagles' travel and pre-professional tiers, with substantially greater financial resources.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): National faith-based sports organization offering sports ministry programming, camps, and Huddles. Overlaps with Charlotte Eagles' ministry approach across multiple sports including soccer.
• YMCA of Greater Charlotte: Multi-facility community recreation organization offering youth and adult sports programs including soccer. Competes for recreational league registrations and family recreation dollars.

Regional players

• Charlotte Independence: USL League One professional club based in Charlotte. Operates a youth academy and competes for the same pool of elite travel players and pre-professional college talent in the Charlotte market.

Direct peers

• Athletes in Action: Campus Crusade for Christ-affiliated sports ministry that runs soccer programs and tours similar to Charlotte Eagles' Summer Ministry. Direct peer in the faith-based soccer ministry space.
• Upward Sports: Faith-based youth sports league operator with church partnerships similar to Charlotte Eagles' model. While Upward focuses primarily on basketball and flag football, it competes for the same faith-seeking family demographic.
• Charlotte United FC: Local Charlotte-area youth soccer club offering competitive travel programs. Direct competitor for recreational and travel-tier registrations in the same geographic market.
• Discovery Soccer Academy: Charlotte-area youth soccer club operating competitive travel and development programs. Direct peer competing for youth registrations at the grassroots and competitive levels.

Emerging players

• Carolina Core FC: MLS NEXT Pro expansion team (entering play 2025/2026) based in the Carolinas, with a youth academy. Represents another professional pathway option competing with Charlotte Eagles' travel and pre-professional tiers.
• Soccer in the Streets: Atlanta-based nonprofit combining soccer programming with life skills and urban outreach. Comparable model to Charlotte Eagles' Urban Eagles ministry in underserved neighborhoods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/charlotteeagles
• Xx.com/charlotteeagles
• Facebookfacebook.com/charlotteeaglessc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charlotte-eagles

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