United Futbol Academy

What United Futbol Academy does

United Futbol Academy (UFA) is a private youth soccer club founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cumming, Georgia, operating 15+ branches that span the Atlanta metro area, the Georgia Mountains region, and South Georgia. The organization serves boys and girls from U3 through U19, structuring its offering as a tiered player pathway that begins with low-cost recreational programming, escalates through Academy/Select competitive teams, and culminates in elite-tier participation in the ECNL and a senior women's team via the UFA Gunners WPSL franchise.

UFA's core product is youth soccer development delivered through licensed professional coaching, with a curriculum aligned under its 2022 partnership with Arsenal Football Development. Supporting product lines include Futsal, TST, Goalkeeper Academy, and Fast Track programs, plus ancillary revenue from camps ($125–$275 per session), uniform sales, and tournament operations. The company uses third-party registration and club management infrastructure (PlayMetrics) rather than proprietary technology platforms.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in per-player registration fees tiered by age and competitive level — recreational seasons priced at $136–$236 and Pre-Academy at approximately $1,370 annually — supplemented by camp, uniform, and tournament fees. The go-to-market is community-driven and location-based: families enroll through geographically distributed branches, with prestige and player-placement outcomes (including 30+ U.S. Soccer National Training Center selections) serving as primary acquisition and retention signals.

Name

United Futbol Academy

Legal name

United Futbol Academy

Website

https://unitedfa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Futbol Academy is a Georgia-based private youth soccer club operating 15+ branches, serving U3–U19 players through recreational, Academy/Select, ECNL, and WPSL pathways under an Arsenal Football Development partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer training
• Recreational soccer programs
• Competitive soccer leagues
• Goalkeeper training programs
• Futsal training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Recreational Program Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees for recreational soccer programs. Fees vary by age group (U3-U19), ranging from $136-$236 per season. Covers governing body registration, insurance, referee fees, field usage, and league administration.
2. Camp Fees: Revenue from soccer camps including Spring Break, Summer Challenge, Ball Mastery, Striker/Keeper, Arsenal Elite, and Winter camps. Prices range from $125-$275 per camp.
3. Academy/Select Program Fees: Annual participation fees for competitive Academy/Select programs covering fields, insurance, professional coaches, referees, and mandatory team camp. Additional fees for out-of-county residents, tournaments, and optional training programs.
4. Uniform Sales: Uniform kits sold through Lloyd's Soccer/Team Hub online store. Two-year uniform cycle with mandatory kits for all programs. Kits range from $65-$315 depending on program level.
5. Tournament and League Fees: Fees for participation in SCCL Summer League and other competitive tournaments. Includes team camp fees and tournament registration costs.
6. Specialized Training Programs: Additional training programs including Fast Track ($120), TST Technical Skills Training ($270), GK Academy ($320), and Futsal ($140).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Futbol Academy operates a tiered youth soccer player development pathway across 15+ branch locations in Georgia. Programs span entry-level recreational leagues for ages U3-U19, competitive Academy/Select teams (U7-U19), elite ECNL and Pre-ECNL national league competition, regional SCCL play, and adult-level WPSL play through the UFA Gunners women's team. Supporting offerings include seasonal soccer camps, futsal training, goalkeeper-specific training, technical skills training, college recruiting ID camps, and adaptive TOPSoccer for players with disabilities.

Product overview

United Futbol Academy is a youth soccer club operating across multiple Georgia locations (Forsyth, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Loganville, Mountains region, Norcross, and South Georgia). The organization offers a tiered player pathway from entry-level recreational programs (U3-U19) through competitive Academy/Select programs, elite ECNL, and the WPSL UFA Gunners team. Supporting programs include various camps (Challenge, Ball Mastery, Striker/Keeper, Arsenal Elite), specialized training (Futsal, Goal Keeper, TST, Fast Track), and college recruiting assistance through ID Camps. UFA operates in partnership with Arsenal Football Development since 2022, providing curriculum and coaching aligned with Arsenal Academy methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UFA Gunners: Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) team representing UFA in the Southeast Conference of the WPSL's South Region.

Products and services

• Recreational Soccer Programs Entry-level soccer programs for youth ages U3-U19 with no skill level requirements, offered across 15+ branch locations in Georgia. Includes U3 Kick Start, U4 Mini League, and U5-U19 recreational leagues with volunteer parent coaches; seasonal fees range from $136 to $236.
• Academy/Select Competitive Programs Competitive soccer programs for U7-U19 players selected through tryouts, including Pre-Academy, Academy (U9-U12), and Select (U13-U19) levels with professional coaching staff. Higher time and financial commitment, with participation in regional leagues.
• Soccer Camps Seasonal camps including Spring Break Challenge, Summer Challenge, Ball Mastery, Striker/Keeper, Arsenal Elite, Winter Challenge, Winter Elite, and High School Prep camps across multiple Georgia locations. Pricing ranges from $90 to $275 per camp depending on level and duration.
• ECNL / Pre-ECNL Program Elite Clubs National League program providing top-tier national youth soccer competition and development platform for U12-U19 players, with Pre-ECNL as the developmental pathway for younger players. Includes boys and girls ECNL teams.
• SCCL (Southeastern Club Champions League) Regional league competition with Academy Teams (U9-U12) and Select Teams (U13-U19) playing Fall/Spring seasons across Georgia and neighboring states, featuring a promotion and relegation system with Premier Divisions 1-5.
• Futsal Training Indoor futsal training program replacing one weekly Academy training session, led by licensed futsal trainers to develop technical ability, quick decision-making, creativity, and ball mastery. Includes a Winter Futsal program.
• Goalkeeper Training / Gaucho's GK Academy Season-long goalkeeper-specific training covering handling, shot-stopping, footwork, diving technique, distribution, crosses, and communication. The GK Academy is a 10-week advanced program priced at $320 with combo sessions alongside TST players.
• Technical Skills Training (TST) Weekly technical skills development program for Academy/Select players U8-U15 built around the 4 C's (Composure, Creativity, Confidence, Competition), covering first touch, ball control, passing, receiving, 1v1 attacking/defending, and combination play. Priced at $270 per 10-week session.
• Fast Track Training Program Intensive training program for U7+ recreational players focusing on fundamental soccer skills (dribbling, passing, trapping, moves, turns, shooting) with additional weekly sessions led by UFA staff trainers. Priced at $120 for 7 weeks.
• College Experience ID Camp Program connecting U15-U19 high school players with college coaches for recruiting exposure, featuring recruiting seminars, field sessions, and direct interaction with college coaching staff from 40+ programs (Auburn, UCLA, Ole Miss, UGA, Georgia State, etc.). Priced at $125 per player.
• UFA Gunners (WPSL) Women's Premier Soccer League team providing post-collegiate/pre-professional playing opportunities for elite female players, competing in the Southeast Conference. Provides a pathway for current and former UFA players to stay competitive and prepare for college preseason.
• TOPSoccer (Adaptive Program) Adaptive soccer program for youth ages 4-18 with mental or physical disabilities, providing a supportive coaching environment focused on teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and fun, while improving physical, cognitive, and social skills.
• Pre-Academy / U7-U8 Program Developmental program for U7/U8 players ready for next-level training, featuring twice-weekly practices and Friday games in 4v4 format, with a focus on ball mastery and 1v1 skills. Combined Fall and Spring season priced at $1,370.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ players called to U.S. Youth Soccer National Training Centers since 2016
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Arsenal Football DevelopmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership since 2022 with Arsenal Football Development for youth soccer development programs. Includes Arsenal-branded camps, coaching methodology, and access to Arsenal Academy coaching staff. The partnership brings international credibility and proven development methodology to UFA programs. Arsenal Elite Camps and Arsenal-branded uniforms are part of this partnership.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFA participates in the Elite Clubs National League, a top-tier youth soccer development and competition platform. Provides elite pathway for UFA players to compete nationally. UFA has ECNL programs for both boys and girls at the U13-U19 age groups.
• WPSL (Women's Premier Soccer League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFA Gunners compete in the Women's Premier Soccer League, the longest-active women's soccer league in the US with 140+ clubs. UFA Gunners joined as 2024 expansion team, competing in the Southeast Conference.
• SCCL (Southeastern Club Champions League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFA participates in SCCL for Academy (U9-U12) and Select (U13-U19) teams. League operates on promotion/relegation system with Premier Divisions 1-5. Provides competitive platform for players across the Southeast.
• National 1 LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer. New league bringing together National Premier Leagues and US Youth Soccer National League. UFA has U15 Boys N1 team participating.
• Elite Academy LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational platform with standards-based league giving clubs ability to provide full developmental model with top competition and exposure. UFA participates through its Elite Academy League teams.
• College Soccer Programs (40+ institutions)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUFA College Experience ID Camp features attendance from 40+ colleges/universities including Auburn, Georgia State, UCLA, Ole Miss, UGA, and others. Provides recruiting exposure for UFA players seeking collegiate soccer opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lonestar SC: Texas-based elite youth soccer club with ECNL membership and large multi-branch geographic footprint. Comparable scale and operating model to UFA's branch network and elite league participation.
• Atlanta United FC Academy: The official MLS academy of Atlanta United FC, operating in the same Georgia market as UFA. Directly competes for elite youth soccer talent and coaching staff in the Atlanta metro, with the added advantage of an MLS professional pathway.
• TopHat SC: Georgia-based youth soccer club offering recreational through elite programming in the Atlanta metro and surrounding regions. Competes directly with UFA for recreational families and Academy/Select players across age groups.
• Solar SC: Texas-based elite youth soccer club participating in ECNL with multiple branch locations. Comparable in ECNL credentials, multi-branch geographic model, and Academy/Select programming structure.
• Bethesda SC: Maryland-based ECNL youth soccer club offering recreational through elite programs. Comparable in ECNL participation, multi-tier programming (rec/academy/select), and college recruiting emphasis.
• Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA): Carolina-based youth soccer club competing in ECNL and operating multiple regional branches. Comparable peer as a Southeast regional ECNL competitor with multi-location model.
• Concorde Fire: Established Georgia-based youth soccer club competing in ECNL and other elite leagues, headquartered in the Atlanta metro. Direct competitor for Academy/Select players and the same ECNL talent pool that UFA targets.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): One of the largest youth soccer clubs in the U.S., based in New Jersey, competing in ECNL and USL pathways. Comparable in ECNL participation, multi-program monetization, and elite player development model.
• Georgia FC: Atlanta-area youth soccer club offering competitive travel teams and ECNL programs. Direct competitor in the same metro, particularly at the U12-U19 age groups in elite leagues.

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: National multi-sport academy in Bradenton, FL with a prominent soccer boarding program. While broader in scope, IMG offers a comparable elite soccer skill-development pathway for youth athletes seeking intensive training and college exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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