RISE Soccer Club

What RISE Soccer Club does

RISE Soccer Club is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization operating a four-tier player development pathway that scales from beginner recreational programming (U4-U12) through Youth Academy (U7-U10), Competitive (Select and Premier, U11-U19), and Elite (Girls Academy, Boys ECNL, Boys ECNL-RL, U13-U19). Founded in 2016 through the merger of Houston Express Soccer Club, Eclipse SC, and Express SC and expanded in April 2019 via merger with Texans SC, RISE serves over 4,500 youth athletes across Greater Houston using multiple campus locations in South Campus (Stella Link Rd), McGovern Park (Braes Blvd), West University/Bellaire/River Oaks, and select North Houston sites.

The club monetizes through a diversified revenue model that includes recurring program registration fees (Recreational through Elite tiers), seasonal camp revenue (Summer Launch Camp at $375 full-day, Summer Futsal Fridays, Spring Break Camp and others at $15-$375 per session), tournament registration fees across five hosted events (Nutmeg, Reliant Volt Classic, Reliant Power Cup, Woodsoc, Warm-Up Cup), corporate sponsorships (Reliant since 2011; $100 per customer sign-up), and field naming rights starting at $5,000/year. Distribution runs through the PlayMetrics registration platform (competitive/elite), Sports Connect (recreational), direct tryout-based sales via program directors for each tier, and a parent referral program paying $50 per qualified referral.

RISE competes as a founding member of MLS NEXT, a member of Girls Academy League and ECNL Boys Regional League Texas Conference, and holds an international affiliation with Feyenoord Rotterdam. The club's outputs include 21 college commitments in 2024, a Final 4 appearance at the 2023 National Academy Championships, the 2022 U.S. Youth Soccer Player of the Year (Marcos Moore), and a U.S. Men's National Team alumnus (Christian Cappis).

Name

RISE Soccer Club

Legal name

RISE Soccer Club

Website

https://risesc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RISE Soccer Club is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization serving 4,500+ athletes across Recreational, Youth Academy, Competitive, and Elite tiers via multiple campuses, with elite league memberships in MLS NEXT, Girls Academy, and ECNL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs and Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Cause, Community & CSR-Linked Sports Partnerships (Foundations, Youth Programs) (MPAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Soccer player development
• Competitive soccer training
• Youth sports coaching
• Soccer camps and tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Recreational, Youth Academy, Competitive, and Elite program registration fees. Programs serve different skill levels from beginner to college-bound athletes. Fees vary by program tier and include merit-based funding for select age groups.
2. Camp Programs: Year-round camp offerings including Summer Camp Series, Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, Thanksgiving Break Camp, and Summer Futsal. Camps offer tiered pricing from $15 drop-in to $375 full-day programs.
3. Corporate Sponsorships & Donations: Corporate partners like Reliant donate per customer sign-up ($100), supporting the Financial Aid Program. The club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization accepting donations and sponsorships.
4. Tournament Registration: Host tournaments including Nutmeg Tournament, Reliant Volt Classic, Reliant Power Cup, Woodsoc, and Warm-Up Cup generate revenue through team registration fees.
5. Field Naming Rights & Sponsorship: Field naming opportunities starting at $5,000 for one year, providing marketing exposure to the RISE audience from top Houston zip codes with median annual income of $131,579.
6. Referral Incentives: Parent referral program where $50 is paid to referring parents and $50 to new player families for qualified referrals in the Recreational program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RISE Soccer Club operates a full-service youth soccer development organization in the Greater Houston Area, providing tiered programming from beginner recreational play (U4) through college-bound elite competition (U19). The club delivers year-round training, seasonal camps, hosted tournaments, and a referee development program across multiple campuses, supported by a coaching staff holding USSF A, B, and C licenses and an international partnership with Feyenoord Rotterdam.

Product overview

RISE Soccer Club is a full-service youth soccer organization offering a tiered program structure progressing from recreational to elite competition. The core offerings include: Recreational Program (community-based for beginners U4-U12), Youth Academy (competitive entry-level U7-U10), Competitive Program (advanced Select and Premier tiers U11-U19), and Elite Program (top-tier Girls Academy, Boys ECNL, and ECNL-RL for U13-U19). Supplemental programs include seasonal camps (Summer, Spring Break, Winter Break, Thanksgiving Break), Summer Futsal Fridays, Tournaments, and Referee Development. All programs are designed to serve players from beginners through college-bound athletes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RISE - Texans: Boys Development Academy (DA) and ECNL programs operating under combined brand after 2019 merger
• DESIRE League
• BOOTS Program

Products and services

• Recreational Program
• Youth Academy
• Competitive Program
• Elite Program
• Summer Camp Series
• Summer Futsal Fridays
• Spring Break Camp
• Tournaments
• Referee Development Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 college commits in 2024, 38 in 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Soccer Parenting AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2023Partnership announced September 2023 providing support and education to youth soccer parents and coaches.
• ECNL Boys Regional League - Texas ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021RISE joined ECNL Boys Regional League Texas Conference (South Division) for 2021-22 season. Provides access to National Showcases and post-season National Championship event. Conference includes clubs like Albion Hurricanes, Houston Dynamo Youth, Lonestar SC.
• Feyenoord RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2020Multiyear partnership where Feyenoord provides know-how and expertise relating to development of professional youth football programs. RISE Academy Directors visited Feyenoord Academy in March 2020 for training. Feyenoord gains footprint in Texas and Houston, fourth largest U.S. city. Knowledge sharing with coaches and players in Rotterdam and Houston.
• MLS NEXTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2020RISE is a Founding Member of MLS NEXT elite player development platform. RISE entered teams in U12 (Pre-MLS), U13, U14, U15, U16/U17, and U18/U19 age groups. Platform includes 113 clubs, 489 teams, 9,000+ players across U.S. and Canada with over 90% of youth national team players.
• Girls Academy LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2020RISE joined Girls Academy for 2020-21 season competing in Frontier Conference. After U.S. Soccer Development Academy termination, DA clubs unified to form Girls Academy. RISE entered teams in U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U18/19 age groups with funding provided for U18/19 team.
• ReliantcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Reliant has proudly supported RISE SC since 2011, providing financial aid for over 430 athletes. Reliant donates $100 to RISE SC Financial Aid Program for each customer who signs up using promo code RISE. Partnership extended to continue providing opportunities for youth soccer players in Houston. Supports Houston FIFA World Cup 26 Host Committee initiatives.
• NikeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNike logo appears on RISE website as a partner/supporter of the club.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Albion Hurricanes FC: Houston-area youth soccer club competing in ECNL Boys Regional League and other elite platforms, serving similar age groups and competing for the same local talent pool.
• Houston Dynamo Dash Youth: MLS-affiliated youth club operating in the same Houston market, competing head-to-head for players in MLS NEXT, ECNL, and Girls Academy leagues. Directly comparable in business model, league memberships, and target customer base.
• FC Dallas Youth: MLS-affiliated youth academy in Texas competing in MLS NEXT and Girls Academy; directly comparable in league participation and elite-tier player development, with a pro-club backing that gives it structural advantages.
• St. Louis CITY SC Academy: MLS-affiliated academy and MLS NEXT founding member; directly comparable as a top-tier MLS NEXT participant serving youth athletes in a single metropolitan market.
• New York Red Bulls Academy: MLS NEXT founding member with full youth-development pyramid serving recreational through elite; same league memberships and elite-talent identification model.
• Concorde Fire: Atlanta-area full-service youth soccer club competing in ECNL and other elite platforms; comparable in scale, programming tiers, and nonprofit-like community structure.
• LA Galaxy Academy: MLS NEXT founding member and one of the most-recognized U.S. youth-development pipelines; directly comparable in league participation and elite-tier programming.
• Chicago Fire FC Academy: MLS NEXT member and full-pyramid youth-development academy serving the Chicago metro; closely comparable in programming structure and league participation.
• Solar SC: Dallas-based elite youth soccer club and MLS NEXT/ECNL participant with comparable national-tier programming and similar girls' academy and boys' ECNL structure.
• Lonestar SC: Large Texas youth soccer club with similar full-service programming from recreational to elite (ECNL, ECNL-RL) and comparable scale in Texas metropolitan markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RiseSoccerClub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8iQK9WFVEamu8pzM1WLP8g
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiseSoccerClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/risesoccerclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rise-soccer-club-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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