What Arlington Travel Soccer Club does

Arlington Travel Soccer Club, legally Arlington Soccer Association, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1970 and headquartered at the Arlington Training Center (ATC) in Arlington, Virginia. The club operates a four-tier developmental pathway covering boys and girls from kindergarten through U23: Recreation (open-registration), the Arlington Development Program (ADP, U9-U11 bridge), Travel Soccer (95+ competitive teams across U9-U19), and the ECNL Academy (U13-U19 elite tier competing in the ECNL National and Regional Leagues). Supporting programs include camps and clinics (Mini Soccer, Elite Player, Summer Residential at Franklin & Marshall College, Rec Skills, Goalkeeper), four annual tournaments (ASIST, ART, Summer 3v3, College Showcase), a College Pathway Process for U15-U19 players, USL (formerly Super Y) league participation, and coaching and referee development tracks.

The technology stack is composed of standard third-party SaaS rather than proprietary systems: Playmetrics for registration and program management, TeamSnap for team scheduling, GoSport (GotSport) and Tourney Machine for tournament operations, Bloomerang and GiveButter for donations, Paychex for HR/payroll, and Zoom for college recruiting seminars. The organization holds no patents, trademarks of note, or AI/ML capabilities; differentiation rests on coaching talent (Technical Director German Peri, Director of Coaching Mo Tayari, Director of Coaching Education Javi Oliva), a 50+ year community brand, exclusive or preferential access to Arlington County fields and the ATC facility, and a documented track record of placing hundreds of players in collegiate soccer programs.

Revenue is generated through player registration fees (Rec: $145-$165 plus county fees; Travel: program-level fees covering coaching, league fees, insurance, and admin), camps and clinics ($200-$950 per player depending on format), and tournament fees (e.g., $275 per team for the Arlington Cup 3v3). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the Playmetrics platform, supported by organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), the "Inside the 18" email newsletter, community outreach, and a roster of local sponsors (Amazon, Adidas, Dick's Sporting Goods, OrthoVirginia, Inova, DC United, Colony Grill, Alair Homes, Harris Teeter, GoHealth, WorldStrides, and others). The organization is governed by a volunteer board with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external ownership.

Name

Arlington Travel Soccer Club

Legal name

Arlington Soccer Association

Website

https://arlingtonsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arlington Travel Soccer Club (Arlington Soccer Association) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1970 in Arlington, VA, operating a four-tier developmental pathway (Recreation, ADP, Travel, ECNL Academy) for boys and girls from kindergarten through U23 across 95+ travel teams in Northern Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer club
• Travel soccer program
• Recreational soccer league
• Soccer camps clinics
• College recruiting pathway

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: Recreation soccer registration fees per player plus Arlington County parks use fee. Travel soccer player program fees covering coach salaries, league/referee fees, registration fees, insurance, player development programs, and administrative costs.
2. Camps and Clinics: Revenue from summer camps including Elite Player Camps ($300), Residential Camps ($950), Rec Skills Clinics ($200), Goalkeeper Clinics, and Mini Soccer camps.
3. Tournament Fees: Revenue from hosting tournaments including ASIST (March), Arlington Recreational Tournament (ART) in November, Summer 3v3 Cup (June), and College Showcase events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arlington Soccer Association is a community-based youth soccer club providing a tiered developmental pathway from recreational leagues through the Arlington Development Program, competitive travel teams, and elite ECNL Academy competition. It also runs camps, clinics, tournaments, and a college recruiting support program.

Product overview

Arlington Soccer Association operates as a multi-tiered youth soccer club offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs forming a developmental pathway from entry-level recreation to elite competition. The core offerings include the Recreation Soccer League (Kindergarten through high school), the Arlington Development Program (ADP) bridging to travel (U9-U11), the Travel Soccer Program with 95+ competitive teams (U9-U19), and the ECNL Academy Program at the highest elite level. Supporting programs include Camps & Clinics (Mini Soccer, Elite Player Camps, Summer Residential), Tournaments (ASIST, ART, Summer 3v3, College Showcase), the College Pathway Process for recruiting support, USL League participation, and coaching/refereeing development programs. The club uses Playmetrics for registration and program management, TeamSnap for scheduling, and GoSport/Tourney Machine for tournament operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECNL Academy: Elite youth soccer program competing in the Elite Clubs National League, the nation's premier platform for elite player development and competition.
• ADP (Arlington Development Program)
• ASIST (Arlington Spring Invitational)
• ART (Arlington Recreational Tournament)
• Summer 3v3 Tournament
• College Showcase

Products and services

• Recreation (Rec) Soccer League Open-registration recreational soccer league for boys and girls from Kindergarten through high school. Provides quality soccer experiences at all ability and income levels with weekly practices and Saturday games.
• Arlington Development Program (ADP) Bridge program between Recreation and Travel soccer for U9-U11 players, offering higher-level competition and professional coaching in a professional training environment with weekly pool sessions and weekend matches.
• Travel Soccer Program Competitive travel soccer program with over 95 teams spanning U9-U19 age groups. Teams compete in ECNL National and Regional Leagues, NCSL, and Region I competitions with professional coaching staff.
• ECNL Academy Program Elite year-round program competing at the highest level of youth soccer in the United States through the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). Includes both Boys and Girls programs with dedicated Performance Training staff and College Advisory team.
• Camps & Clinics Various camps and clinics including Mini Soccer Summer Camps (ages 3-5), Elite Player Summer Camps (ADP/Travel U9-U14), Summer Residential Camp at Franklin & Marshall College (U10-U14), Rec Skills Clinics, and Goalkeeper Skills Clinics.
• Tournaments Multiple tournament offerings including ASIST (Arlington Spring Invitational, premier travel tournament in March), ART (Arlington Recreational Tournament in November), Summer 3v3 Tournament (June), and College Showcase events (January).
• College Pathway Process (CPP) Comprehensive college recruiting support program for U15-U19 players including College Showcase events, College ID Camps, Arlington College Network, College Seminars, and access to College Fit Finder and Sports Recruits platforms.
• USL (formerly Super Y League) Youth soccer league program offering competitive team opportunities for U10-U15 boys and girls with professional coaching and league competition.
• Coaching Program Coach development program offering both volunteer coaching opportunities for Rec teams with USSF F and E license training, and professional coaching positions for Travel program requiring USSF B or A licenses.
• Refereeing Program Youth referee training and certification program for high school students to begin refereeing in recreational programs, with pathways to adult certification through VADCSoccerRef.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Colony GrillminorOthersRestaurant sponsor. Logo displayed on Arlington Soccer website sponsors section.
• AmazonminorOthersCorporate sponsor. Logo displayed on Arlington Soccer website sponsors section.
• Alair HomesminorOthersReal estate sponsor with banner ad placement on website.
• OrthoVirginiacoreOthersOrthopedic partner providing sports medicine resources. Sponsors Arlington Spring Tournament (ASIST).
• GoHealthminorOthersHealthcare sponsor with banner ad placement on website.
• Inova Sports MedicinecoreOthersProvides concussion resources and baseline testing (ImPACT testing) for Arlington Soccer players. Sports health information partner.
• Dick's Sporting Goods (dsg)minorOthersSporting goods retailer sponsor. Logo displayed on website.
• AdidasminorOthersAthletic apparel sponsor. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• PlaymetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationClub management and registration platform used for all Arlington Soccer programs including recreation, travel, ADP, camps, and tryouts.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArlington Soccer ECNL Academy competes in the nation's premier platform for elite player development and competition. Both Boys and Girls programs participate.
• NCSL (National Capital Soccer League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional league competition for travel teams. Primary league for developmental travel program.
• VYSA (Virginia Youth Soccer Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level soccer association affiliation. Logo displayed on website.
• United Soccer CoachesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coaching organization affiliation. Logo displayed on website.
• Sports RecruitsmoderateTechnology or IntegrationRecruiting platform partnership for high school age groups to assist players in connecting with collegiate programs.
• Harris TeeterminorOthersGrocery retailer sponsor. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• WorldStridesminorOthersEducational travel sponsor. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• DC UnitedminorOthersProfessional soccer team sponsor. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McLean Youth Soccer: Largest peer competitor in the immediate Northern Virginia market, offering a comparable Rec-to-Travel-to-ECNL pathway to families in the adjacent McLean/Tysons corridor with overlapping coach and player pools.
• Loudoun Soccer: Major NoVA travel club serving Loudoun County with a similar multi-tier youth soccer model and ECNL participation, competing directly with Arlington for players and league placement.
• Bethesda SC: Large DMV-area ECNL-affiliated youth soccer club with comparable Rec/Travel/Academy structure, drawing from the same broader Washington metro talent pool as Arlington.
• Prince William Soccer Inc. Virginia-based youth soccer organization operating a similar developmental pathway in Prince William County, competing for the same regional player pool and league slots.
• Braddock Road Youth Club: Northern Virginia multi-sport youth club with a soccer program structured around Rec and Travel tiers, directly comparable in scale and geography to the Rec/ADP/Travel model at Arlington.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): One of the original ECNL-affiliated elite youth soccer clubs on the East Coast with a strong college placement reputation — a strong model and direct peer for Arlington's ECNL Academy operations.
• FC DELCO: Long-established ECNL-affiliated youth soccer club with a large travel/select footprint and strong collegiate placement record, structurally similar to Arlington's ECNL Academy tier.

Emerging players

• Virginia Development Academy (VDA): Virginia-wide elite player-development focused academy that competes for top travel-tier talent in the same state and is increasingly active in ECNL/Regional League competition.

Broad incumbents

• DC United Academy: Professional MLS club academy operating a top-of-pyramidal youth pathway in the same metro; competes with Arlington's ECNL Academy for elite player recruitment and is also a listed sponsor/partner.

Regional players

• Baltimore Boro (formerly Baltimore Armour): Mid-Atlantic ECNL-affiliated club operating elite boys' and girls' programs in a neighboring region; comparable in ECNL positioning and college-pathway orientation to Arlington's travel/Academy tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arlingtonfield
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm7gE1v0n5dQ_2W3b3xAXbg
• Facebookfacebook.com/arlingtonsoccerassnva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arlington-soccer-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/team_arlington

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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