FC Portland Academy

What FC Portland Academy does

FC Portland Academy is a private, for-profit youth soccer development organization founded in 1987 by Clive Charles and headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon. The club operates a complete U7–U19 player pathway spanning Junior Academy (U7–U8), Foundation Academy (U9–U10), Pre-ECNL (U11–U12), Competitive Academy (U11–U19), Boys ECNL (U13–U19), Girls ECNL RL (U13–U19), and a dedicated Goalkeeper Academy, supported by Summer Camps and a College Pathway service for U15+ players. Its competitive technology is a proprietary Game Model framework — three stakeholder Blueprints (Coaches, Players, Parents) covering four moments of the game — paired with a Mental Performance Consulting program (delivered by Club MPC Ben Kissam), SportsRecruit recruiting-platform access, and Veo video analysis integration for ECNL RL Girls. Operations run on the BYGA platform for registration and member management, with training facilities at Liberty High School and a planned Quatama Elementary School expansion via the Hillsboro School District partnership.

The business model is subscription-based seasonal registration, with tiered program fees ranging from approximately $200 per season at Junior Academy up to several thousand dollars per year at ECNL/ECNL RL tiers, supplemented by a College Pathway service, Tursi Soccer uniform/merchandise sales, and an annual Gala & Auction with corporate sponsorship tiers ($1,200–$6,500). Community fundraising (notably the $2.6M Quatama Field Project, of which $1.59M had been raised toward an April 2026 construction threshold) supports capital infrastructure rather than operating expenses. The club's primary customers are individual youth-player families in the Portland/Hillsboro metro; secondary stakeholders include the Hillsboro School District, college programs recruiting FC Portland alumni, and youth soccer governing bodies. The customer base is horizontal and granular, with go-to-market driven by community-led word-of-mouth, annual tryouts, summer-camp entry points, school-district field partnerships, and an active alumni network of 70+ college-placed players and a small number of professionals (MLS, USWNT feeder).

Name

FC Portland Academy

Legal name

FC Portland Academy

Website

https://fcportland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FC Portland Academy is a private youth soccer development club in Hillsboro, Oregon, operating a complete U7–U19 pathway — from Junior Academy through ECNL — for player families in the Portland metro using a proprietary Game Model and ECNL conference memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Academy

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Club Sports Programs (MPAKACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Goalkeeper/Pitching/Position-Specialty Training Programs (MPAKAJAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Soccer academy programs
• Competitive player pathway
• College recruiting support
• Goalkeeper training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees for competitive soccer programs ranging from Junior Academy to ECNL. Fees cover league registration, professional coaching, field usage, facilities, and administrative support. Programs include Foundation Academy, Competitive Academy, Pre-ECNL, and ECNL/ECNL RL teams.
2. College Recruiting Support Services: Provides recruiting tools, platforms (SportsRecruit, Veo), and advising for players U15 and up. College Pathway Director Alex Ponce offers guidance on recruiting profiles, highlight videos, ID camps, and direct college coach communication.
3. Uniform and Merchandise Sales: Uniforms and training gear sold through partnership with Tursi Soccer. Kits include match uniforms for boys and girls with online store access.
4. Gala and Auction Events: Annual fundraising gala with corporate sponsorships at various tiers (Presenting Sponsor $6,500, Premier Sponsor $2,500, Table Sponsor $1,200) supporting field development projects.
5. Field Project Donations: Community fundraising campaign for Quatama Field Project ($2.6M total project, $1.82M needed by April 2026). Donations support construction of two turf fields at Quatama Elementary School.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FC Portland Academy delivers year-round competitive and developmental youth soccer training through an age-tiered player pathway (Junior Academy U7-U8, Foundation Academy U9-U10, Pre-ECNL U11-U12, Competitive Academy U11-U19, Boys ECNL U13-U19, Girls ECNL RL U13-U19) plus a Goalkeeper Academy, summer camps, College Pathway recruiting services, and Mental Performance Consulting. Programs are run by professional coaching staff and compete in OYSA leagues, Pre-ECNL Far West, and ECNL/ECNL RL Far West conferences. The club sells its programs directly to families via online registration and annual tryouts.

Product overview

FC Portland Soccer Academy is a youth soccer organization offering a complete player pathway from first introduction (Junior Academy U7-U8) through elite competition (Boys ECNL U13-U19, Girls ECNL Regional League U13-U19). The academy provides structured programs including Foundation Academy (U9-U10), Pre-ECNL (U11-U12), Competitive Academy (U11-U19), and Goalkeeper Academy, complemented by summer camps, mental performance consulting, and college pathway services. The club operates from Liberty High School facilities and is developing the Quatama Field Project to establish a permanent home base with two new turf fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boys ECNL Program (U13-U19) The highest level of boys' competition within FC Portland Academy (U13-U19), featuring ECNL and ECNL RL teams per age group that compete locally, regionally, and nationally in the ECNL Far West Conference with national showcase opportunities.
• Girls ECNL Regional League Program (U13-U19) Top level of girls' play at FC Portland (U13-U19), featuring one ECNL RL team per age group competing in the ECNL RL Girls Far West Conference with showcase opportunities, Veo video analysis, and SportsRecruit access for college recruiting.
• Pre-ECNL Program (U11-U12) Foundation of the ECNL pathway for U11-U12 boys and girls, featuring two teams per age group competing in the Pre-ECNL Far West Conference with regional league play and limited travel requirements.
• Competitive Academy Program (U11-U19) Development-focused competitive program for U11-U19 boys and girls competing in OYSA leagues, integrated with ECNL, ECNL RL, and Pre-ECNL player pools with opportunities for movement within the club pathway.
• Foundation Academy (U9-U10) Entry point into the FC Portland competitive pathway for U9-U10 boys and girls, focusing on fundamental skills development and confidence on the ball within a 12-month program competing in the OYSA Development League.
• Junior Academy (U7-U8) First step in the FC Portland pathway for U7-U8 boys and girls, introducing young players to soccer in a fun, positive environment with focus on ball mastery, teamwork, and learning through play.
• Goalkeeper Academy Position-specific training program for goalkeepers at FC Portland, teaching the four pillars of goalkeeping (Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological) led by professional coaching staff on Tuesday nights.
• Summer Camps (U9-U14) Summer camp programs for U9-U14 players held in June and July, providing seasonal training opportunities for youth soccer development.
• College Pathway Services Recruiting support services for U15+ players including SportsRecruit platform access, Veo video highlights, and direct college coach communication, with College Pathway Director providing guidance through the recruiting process.
• Mental Performance Consulting Sport psychology services provided by Ben Kissam, CMPC-in-training, helping athletes develop mental skills including mindfulness, emotional regulation, confidence building, and performance under pressure.
• FC Portland Uniforms and Training Gear Official FC Portland match uniforms and training gear for boys and girls sold online through partner Tursi Soccer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37+ years of operation with proven player development track record
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hillsboro School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Hillsboro School District for the Quatama Field Project. FC Portland is partnering with the district to build two turf fields at Quatama Elementary School. The project establishes long-term stable access to training fields while supporting the school district's PE classes, recess, and after-school programs. More than 20 years ago, FC Portland helped deliver two turf fields to Liberty High School through similar partnership.
• BYGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBYGA provides the website platform powering FC Portland's online registration, program management, and member services. The website (fcportland.byga.net) handles tryouts, program registration, and member login functionality. BYGA's privacy policy governs data collection for the services.
• SportsRecruitcoreTechnology or IntegrationSportsRecruit provides a premium recruiting platform for FC Portland players U15 and up. The platform helps players build college recruiting portfolios, create video highlights, and communicate directly with college coaches. Included in ECNL RL and Competitive Academy programs for older age groups.
• VeocoreTechnology or IntegrationVeo provides video analysis platform and player accounts for the ECNL RL Girls Program. Enables game recording, analysis tools, and player development tracking. Supports college recruiting through video highlight capabilities.
• Tursi SoccerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTursi Soccer (West Portland location) serves as the official uniform supplier for FC Portland. Provides 2024-2026 kits and training gear through their online store (tursissoccer.com/collections/fc-portland). Boys and girls match uniforms are available along with training gear.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFC Portland is a member club of the ECNL, providing the highest level of competition for boys (U13-U19) within the club. The club also participates in ECNL Regional League for both boys and girls. FC Portland is a founding member of ECNL RL Girls Far West and Pre-ECNL Far West conferences.
• Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOYSA provides league competition structure for Foundation Academy and Competitive Academy programs. Foundation Academy teams compete in OYSA Development League. Competitive Academy teams participate in OYSA Fall & Spring Leagues and Presidents Cup/Founders Cup.
• Timbers AcademyminorOthersFC Portland has alumni pathway connection to Portland Timbers Academy. Alumni such as Rodrigo Paz (2009/Timbers U16) and Santiago Perlaza (2010/Timbers U15) have advanced to Timbers Academy after FC Portland development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Colorado Rapids Academy: MLS-affiliated academy with ECNL participation competing in overlapping western U.S. talent markets. Comparable in structure and a benchmark for FC Portland's ECNL Boys program.
• Portland Timbers Academy: The MLS-affiliated youth academy operating in the same Portland metro as FC Portland. Competes for elite U13-U19 talent in the same ECNL/ECNL RL circuits and offers a free professional-tier alternative that FC Portland alumni (Paz, Perlaza) have flowed into.
• Seattle Sounders FC Academy: Pacific Northwest MLS-affiliated academy running a similar ECNL pathway and competing for the same regional talent pool. Comparable in size, age-group structure, and ECNL conference participation.
• PacNW FC (Pacific Northwest FC): Pacific Northwest-based youth soccer club with ECNL and MLS NEXT participation. Operates a similar full-age-group developmental pathway and competes with FC Portland for regional players and showcase exposure.
• Crossfire Premier: Seattle-based ECNL member club offering comparable U9-U19 developmental pathway. Directly competes for Pacific Northwest talent and operates in overlapping ECNL Far West conferences.
• LA Galaxy Academy: MLS-affiliated academy running ECNL and developmental programs with similar player-development objectives. A leading national-tier youth club against which FC Portland benchmarks at ECNL showcases.
• De Anza Force: Northern California-based ECNL member club with full U9-U19 pathway. Comparable in club-size, ECNL conference participation (Far West), and competitive positioning for west-coast talent.
• Real Salt Lake Academy: MLS-affiliated academy with ECNL participation and a similar complete-age-group structure. Provides national-tier competition that FC Portland teams face in showcase events.
• Pateadores SC: Southern California ECNL club with a long operating history and comparable full-pathway structure (entry-level through ECNL). A relevant peer for benchmarking program design and ECNL competitiveness.
• Solar SC: Texas-based ECNL member club offering a similar multi-tier youth development model. Comparable in scale, age-group coverage, and pursuit of national showcase exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FC_Portland
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCPORTLANDACADEMY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/f-c-portland-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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