US Youth Futsal

What US Youth Futsal does

US Youth Futsal (USYF) is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in Kansas, serving as the largest U.S. Soccer-affiliated futsal organization in the United States. It develops youth futsal players, coaches, and referees through a vertically integrated portfolio of programs: the Academy (year-round player development), the Championship Series (multi-tier competition spanning State, 13 Regional events, and National Championships), a five-level Coaching Education curriculum designed by former U.S. Men's National Futsal Team Head Coach Keith Tozer, a Referee Development program (including the 2025-launched Referee Mentor Program), a Futsal I.D. player identification pathway feeding into U.S. Youth Futsal International Teams, and a League Affiliation program connecting 135+ local leagues and academies across 32 states.

USYF's technology stack is built around the SportsEngine Sports Relationship Management (SRM) platform powering its website and registration, supplemented by CD2Learning for online coaching modules, KwikTactix for animated training content, HTG Sports and KlicSports for tournament management, BallerTV for live streaming of national events, and Tournament Housing Services for accommodation logistics under a Stay-to-Play policy. The platform does not include proprietary AI components; technology functions are outsourced to specialized partners.

The business model is event- and registration-driven with multiple fee-based revenue streams: Championship team registration fees ($650-$875 per team depending on tier), $15 per-player registration, coaching education course fees, spectator admission at National Championships ($12-$30), and league affiliation contributions from 135+ affiliate organizations. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven — the championship pathway drives participation, while the affiliate network, SportsEngine website, and US Soccer/FIFA affiliations drive awareness. Customers are youth players (U9-U19), coaches, referees, and local futsal leagues; the organization reports 17,000+ players on 1,800 teams participating annually across 20 Championship Series events, with a record 217 teams at the 2024 National Championships.

Name

US Youth Futsal

Legal name

United States Youth Futsal

Website

https://usyouthfutsal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

US Youth Futsal is the largest U.S. Soccer-affiliated futsal organization in the United States, operating a national championship pathway, five-level coaching curriculum, referee development, and player identification programs for over 17,000 youth players across 32 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth futsal leagues
• Futsal coaching education
• Futsal referee certification
• Youth futsal championships
• Player development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Championship Series Registration Fees: Teams pay registration fees to participate in State, Regional, and National Championships. National Championship fees are $800 per team; State Championship fees range $825-$875; Regional Championship fees range $650-$832 depending on location and team type.
2. Coaching Education Courses: Revenue from Level 1-5 coaching education courses including online modules and in-person state/national/international license courses
3. Player Registration Fees: $15 player registration fee for participants not already registered with US Youth Futsal
4. Spectator Admission Fees: Daily admission charges for spectators at National Championships: $30 weekend pass or $12/day for attendees 12 and older; under 12 admitted free
5. League Affiliation: Revenue from affiliated local futsal leagues and academies operating under the US Youth Futsal umbrella across 32 states

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

US Youth Futsal is a US Soccer-affiliated nonprofit futsal organization operating 135+ local leagues across 32 states. It delivers a complete youth futsal pathway including year-round Academy development, a tiered Championship Series (State, Regional, and National), a five-level Coaching Education curriculum, Futsal I.D. player identification camps, U.S. Youth Futsal International Teams, and Referee Development programs. The organization provides access to FIFA-certified instructors and serves as the primary national competition and development infrastructure for youth futsal in the United States.

Product overview

US Youth Futsal is the largest US Soccer-affiliated futsal organization in the United States, overseeing more than 100 local leagues in 30 states. The organization operates a multi-product portfolio centered on youth futsal development, including the Academy (year-round player development), the Championship Series (State, Regional, and National competitions), Coaching Education (5-level certification curriculum), Futsal I.D. (player identification program), International Teams, and Referee Development programs. The products work together to provide a complete pathway from grassroots league play through elite national competition and international representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academy Year-round development and competition program for skilled futsal players that allows them to train and compete alongside similarly skilled players from other clubs to improve abilities in both soccer and futsal.
• USYF Championship Series Multi-tier national youth futsal competition pathway consisting of State Championships, Regional Championships (13 events), and the National Championship. The largest youth futsal competition in the US, providing over 17,000 players on 1,800 teams with competitive opportunities annually.
• Coaching Education Program Five-level coaching certification curriculum (Level 1-2 online, Level 3 State, Level 4 National, Level 5 International) designed by former US Men's National Futsal Team Head Coach Keith Tozer, providing comprehensive futsal coaching training.
• Futsal I.D. Player identification program featuring regional camps with top performers advancing to national camps and youth international team selection.
• U.S. Youth Futsal International Teams U.S. Youth Futsal National Teams selected through the Futsal I.D. program, comprising the top futsal players in the country for international competition.
• Referee Development Program Referee training and development program including online recertification via Kansas State University partnership, State Referee Administrator connections, and the USYF Referee Mentor Program launched at the 2025 National Championships.
• League Affiliation Program Program allowing local futsal leagues to affiliate with USYF, gaining access to national branding, administrative resources, and the championship series pathway. Operates 135+ affiliated leagues across 32 states.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 17,000 players on 1,800 teams participate annually in Championship Series events
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CD2LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the online learning platform for USYF Coaching Education courses. CD2Learning hosts Level 1 and Level 2 online coaching modules and provides the training environment for futsal education content.
• Tournament Housing Services (THS)coreOthersOfficial housing partner for USYF Championship Series events. THS negotiates group hotel rates and manages accommodation bookings for out-of-town teams, with mandatory Stay-to-Play policy for tournaments.
• U.S. Soccer FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body affiliation providing sanctioning for USYF tournaments and connection to FIFA-certified referee development programs. U.S. Soccer provides FIFA Futsal Instructor and FIFA Futsal Referee support for national championships.
• Kansas State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for online referee certification and recertification courses, working in conjunction with USYF to provide continuing education for futsal referees.
• State Referee AdministratorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of state-level administrators coordinating local referee certification and ensuring recertification acceptance within their jurisdictions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Club Soccer: National youth club soccer organization affiliated with U.S. Soccer that supports member clubs and operates the id2 and id2 National Selection programs. Closely analogous to USYF in providing club affiliation, coaching education, and player identification pathways.
• National Futsal Federation: Competing U.S. futsal organization that runs its own youth futsal championships and leagues. Directly competes with USYF for affiliate leagues, coaches, and competitive futsal participation.
• US Lacrosse: National governing body for lacrosse with a similar affiliate-based structure providing youth leagues, coaching education, and national championships. Highly comparable as a single-sport youth governing body model.
• US Youth Soccer: The largest youth soccer (outdoor) governing body in the United States with a similar state/regional/national championship pathway model. Directly comparable organizational structure to US Youth Futsal, serving the same age groups and using a federation-affiliate network.
• Little League International: Iconic U.S. youth sports governing body operating through local leagues with a tiered district/state/national championship structure and substantial coaching education programming. Strong structural analog to USYF.
• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): Nationwide nonprofit youth soccer organization operating through regional sections, areas, and regions with a similar affiliate-driven model. Comparable in mission, volunteer/affiliate structure, and grassroots-to-competitive player development.
• United Futsal: Major U.S. futsal event and league operator running national-level youth and amateur futsal championships. Directly competes with USYF for futsal participation, sponsorship dollars, and elite player attention.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union): Multi-sport amateur athletic organization offering youth leagues, championships, and coaching across many sports including youth soccer. Structurally analogous to USYF in operating league affiliation and a tiered national championship pathway.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Soccer Federation: National governing body for soccer in the U.S. and USYF's sanctioning affiliate. While not a direct competitor, U.S. Soccer sets policy and could enter futsal operations directly, which would materially affect USYF's competitive position.

Others

• SportsEngine: Youth sports technology platform and USYF's website/registration provider. Comparable only as an enabler in the ecosystem rather than a competitor; relevant because USYF's member experience is shaped by this dependency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usyouthfutsal
• Facebookfacebook.com/usyouthfutsal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/u-s-youth-futsal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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