Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club

What Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club does

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. The club operates a comprehensive player development ecosystem spanning ages 2 through pre-professional, including over 85 teams in competitive travel soccer (U7-U19) competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, DPL, and state leagues; pre-professional men's and women's teams in UPSL, WPSL, and USL Academy; a recreational program for ages 4-12; an inclusive TOPSoccer adaptive program; and an early-childhood Soccer Shots partnership for ages 2-8. Supporting infrastructure includes a College Impact program with dedicated boys' and girls' college liaison positions, a College Day event, and structured recruiting education.

The club's technology stack is operationally focused rather than product-focused, relying on third-party platforms: PlayMetrics for registration and program enrollment, GotSport for player cards, background checks, and SafeSport compliance, Splash Sports for community fundraising, and Soccer.com for uniform distribution. Marketing channels are primarily organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), email outreach, event-driven tournament hosting, and community programs.

Revenue is generated through multiple recurring and transactional streams: youth membership and registration fees (recreational $105-$125 per season, competitive club fees), six annual tournament events with entry fees ranging from $150 to $1,050, summer camps ($120-$169), corporate sponsorships (with Adidas as official sponsor/equipment partner and Premier Design Group as additional sponsor), TOPSoccer program fees ($65 per session), and 501(c)(3)-eligible donations supporting financial aid. The customer base is entirely consumer-facing — youth athletes and their families — with no enterprise B2B revenue component.

Name

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club

Legal name

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club

Website

https://azarsenalsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club in Mesa, Arizona, operating 85+ teams across competitive (ECNL), recreational, pre-professional (UPSL/WPSL/USL Academy), and adaptive (TOPSoccer) programs for players ages 2 through 19.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Soccer club programs
• Competitive travel soccer
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Pre-professional soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Youth Soccer Club Memberships: Registration fees for youth soccer teams ranging from recreational (ages 4-12) to competitive travel teams (u7-u19). Teams compete in various leagues including ECNL, ECNL RL, DPL, Club Premier 2, and state leagues.
2. Pre-Professional Team Fees (UPSL/WPSL): Pre-professional men's and women's teams fielded in UPSL and WPSL leagues with tryout fees and player registration fees.
3. Tournament and Event Registration: The club hosts 6 major events annually including Inside Classic (futsal), Arsenal Challenge, Battle in the Valley, Pre Season Friendlies, and Rivalries Cup. Teams pay registration fees ranging from $150 to $1,050 depending on age group.
4. Summer Camps and Training: Indoor and outdoor summer soccer camps for ages u8-u15. Indoor camps at $169, outdoor skills camps at $120.
5. Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate sponsorship packages offering brand visibility through social media, branding, and tournaments/events. The club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that accepts donations and offers sponsorship opportunities to local and national businesses.
6. TOPSoccer Program Fees: Community-based adaptive soccer program for athletes with disabilities. Spring program sessions at $65 per participant.
7. Soccer Shots Partnership: Exclusive partnership with Soccer Shots offering programs for children ages 2-8 at Arizona Athletic Grounds and member-convenient locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club operates a full-service 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club providing player development pathways from recreational programs (ages 4-12) through competitive travel teams (U7-U19) to pre-professional teams in UPSL, WPSL, and USL Academy leagues. The club fields over 85 teams competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, DPL, and other national leagues, and offers supplementary programs including TOPSoccer adaptive soccer, Soccer Shots early childhood soccer, summer camps, college recruiting support, and a tournament series hosting six annual events.

Product overview

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club established in 1992, offering a comprehensive soccer ecosystem with over 85 teams. The club operates a tiered structure including competitive youth teams (U7-U19) competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, DPL, and other leagues; Pre-Professional Pathways via UPSL, WPSL, and USL Academy teams; recreational soccer for ages 4-12; and inclusive programs like TOPSoccer and Soccer Shots for young children. Supporting services include college preparation programs, summer camps, and tournament series. The club is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona with operations in Verde Valley and expansion into Flagstaff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Competitive Youth Soccer Teams Travel/competitive soccer teams for boys and girls from U7 through U19, competing in leagues including ECNL, ECNL RL, DPL Open, Club Premier 2, APL, State League, and Open Leagues. The club has over 85 teams participating in various competitions nationwide.
• Pre-Professional Pathways (UPSL, WPSL, USL Academy)
• Recreational Soccer Program Recreational soccer program for boys and girls ages 4-12 held at AZ Athletic Grounds. Includes 8-week fall, winter, and spring seasons with practices on Mondays/Tuesdays and games on Thursdays.
• TOPSoccer Program Community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with physical and/or mental disabilities. Pairs TOPSoccer athletes with volunteer Arsenal athletes as buddies across 8 weekly sessions.
• Soccer Shots Exclusive partnership providing soccer programs for children ages 2-8 focusing on positive introduction to sports. Offered at Arizona Athletic Grounds and member-convenient locations in Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, and Tempe.
• College Impact Program College guidance and recruiting support including quarterly lecture programs, college liaison positions (boys and girls), scholarship support, and annual Arizona Arsenal College Day featuring college coach evaluations.
• Summer Soccer Camps Indoor and outdoor summer break soccer camps for boys and girls ages U8-U15. Focus on individual technical skills, 1v1 situations, small group and large group scenarios in fast-paced environments.
• Tournament Series Six annual tournament events including Inside Classic (Summer and Winter futsal tournaments), Pre Season Friendlies, Arsenal Challenge, Battle in the Valley, and Rivalries Cup serving youth soccer clubs locally, regionally, and nationally.
• World Cup Challenge Fundraising event featuring Survivor Challenge and Bracket Challenge during World Cup tournaments. Proceeds support financial aid opportunities within the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 4 UPSL Arizona Conference table for 3 consecutive years; 1st place regular season 2024, 2nd place 2023, 3rd place 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record.

• AdidasOthersAdidas is the official sponsor and equipment provider for Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club. The club logo appears alongside Adidas branding on the website, indicating a sponsorship and branding partnership.
• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)Strategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Arsenal competes in ECNL as their top platform of competition with boys and girls teams u13-u19. The club competes in Mountain Conference (Boys) and Southwest Conference (Girls).
• United Premier Soccer League (UPSL)Strategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Arsenal fields a Men's UPSL team in the Arizona Premier Division. The UPSL is a national Pro Development league with over 400 teams.
• Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL)Strategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Arsenal fields a Women's WPSL team for summer development, identification, and future placement for female players.
• USL AcademyStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Arsenal participates in USL Academy League providing direct pathway for top local players to potentially reach professional level while maintaining collegiate eligibility.
• Soccer ShotsChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership where Soccer Shots programs for children ages 2-8 are offered at Arizona Athletic Grounds and member-convenient locations in the East Valley area.
• Premier Design GroupOthersSponsor of Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club, appearing in the AASC Sponsors section of the website.
• Splash SportsGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for running the World Cup Challenge fundraiser. Splash Sports provides the platform for Survivor and Bracket challenges with proceeds supporting financial aid opportunities within the organization.
• PlayMetricsTechnology or IntegrationClub uses PlayMetrics platform for registration, tryout sign-ups, and program enrollment across all clubs programs.
• GotSportTechnology or IntegrationClub uses GotSport platform for player registration, background checks, and SafeSport training compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL): ECNL is the national league platform on which Arizona Arsenal competes. Relevant as a governing body/peer comparator for understanding the competitive tier and league standards Arsenal is benchmarked against.
• Soccer Shots: Soccer Shots is a national youth soccer introduction program (ages 2-8) with which Arizona Arsenal holds an exclusive local partnership. Functions as both partner and adjacent business in the early-childhood soccer entry point.
• Arizona Soccer Association (ASA): ASA is the official US Soccer Federation member governing amateur soccer in Arizona. Provides the state-level league framework, ODP, and referee/coaching infrastructure on which Arizona Arsenal relies.
• US Club Soccer: US Club Soccer is the national organization that sanctions leagues and tournaments in which Arsenal teams compete. Relevant as the umbrella governing body for many of Arsenal's competitive pathways.

Emerging players

• La Liga Arizona Soccer Academy: La Liga-branded youth soccer program in Arizona serving recreational and competitive players. Overlaps with Arsenal's youth development offering and competes for entry-level families.
• FC Barcelona Soccer Academy Arizona: FC Barcelona-affiliated soccer academy in Arizona offering curriculum-driven youth training and competitive teams. Competes for the same recreational and developmental player pool with a strong brand affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer: Phoenix Rising is a professional USL Championship club that operates youth development pathways and academy programs in Arizona. Wider portfolio (pro team + academy) with overlapping youth competitive offering.
• Real Salt Lake Arizona Academy: Real Salt Lake operates an Arizona-based MLS NEXT academy and youth development program, providing a direct-to-pro pathway that overlaps with Arsenal's UPSL/USL Academy pre-professional routes.

Direct peers

• Sereno Soccer Club: Sereno is a major Phoenix-area competitive youth soccer club offering ECNL, ECNL RL, and developmental teams for boys and girls. Operates a similar ECNL-anchored model targeting the same competitive family segment as Arizona Arsenal.
• SC del Sol: SC del Sol is one of Arizona's largest and most established competitive youth soccer clubs, also competing in ECNL and fielding teams from U7 through U19 with a comparable full-pathway model. Direct competitor for elite travel families in the Phoenix metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AZArsenalSC
• Facebookfacebook.com/AZArsenalSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/AZArsenalsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-arsenal-soccer-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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