Tennessee Soccer Club

What Tennessee Soccer Club does

Tennessee Soccer Club (TSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization and the largest youth soccer club in Tennessee, headquartered in Franklin, TN. TSC operates a tiered Player Development Pathway that runs from entry-level Recreation through Pre-Academy, Academy, Competitive, ECNL RL, ECNL, and a new National 1 League (launching 2026-27), up to pre-professional USL League Two (men) and USL W League (women) teams. The club serves approximately 4,565 players across 463 teams and 369 coaches, distributed across five locations in Middle Tennessee — Williamson, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Sumner, and Upper Cumberland — and is supported by 28 full-time staff members.

TSC's core technology footprint is intentionally light: it runs on PlayMetrics for club management and registration, MailChimp for email, and Google Analytics plus Facebook Pixel for digital marketing. Revenue is generated from three streams: annual player registration and program fees across the pathway, fee-for-service supplemental programs (camps, Futsal Academy, Champions Premier League indoor league, SAQ Camp, Finishing School, goalkeeping), and per-team tournament registration fees from its owned tournament series (Battleground Tournament of Champions, Music City Invitational, TSC College Showcase, Cookeville Rotary Soccer Classic). Commercial monetization is augmented by sponsorship inventory (Hoffmann Brothers on competitive kits from 2024-25; Nike as uniform supplier; Premier League/Nike training events), and the club runs a Financial Aid program that has awarded over $1.19M since incorporation in 2012 and a TSC Cares program that has raised over $270,000 for Special Olympics Tennessee since 2016. Notable assets include the 2024 purchase of 87 acres in College Grove (Williamson County) for dedicated fields, three consecutive USYS National Championships (2016–2018), and demonstrated alumni outcomes (US U-17 Women's National Team selection, NCAA Women's Final Four, ECNL U17 Boys Player of the Year).

Name

Tennessee Soccer Club

Legal name

Tennessee Soccer Club

Website

https://tennesseesoccerclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tennessee Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the largest youth soccer club in Tennessee, operating a tiered player development pathway from Recreation through USL pre-professional for ~4,565 players across five Middle Tennessee locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive soccer training
• Youth sports clubs
• Soccer player development
• Pre-professional soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Player Registration & Program Fees: TSC generates revenue primarily through annual player registration fees charged to families for participation in recreational, competitive, academy, and supplemental soccer programs across its multiple locations.
2. Camps & Supplemental Programs: Revenue from seasonal camps (Summer Camp Series, Fall Break Camp, Winter Camp, Thanksgiving Camp, SAQ Camp), Futsal Academy, Champions Premier League indoor league, TSC Finishing School, and other supplemental training programs. These are fee-for-service programs billed per player per session or season.
3. Tournament Registration Fees: Revenue from hosting tournaments including Battleground Tournament of Champions, Music City Invitational, TSC College Showcase, and Cookeville Rotary Soccer Classic. Teams pay registration fees to participate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tennessee Soccer Club is a non-profit youth soccer club that runs a tiered Player Development Pathway from entry-level Recreation and Pre-Academy programs through Academy, Competitive, ECNL RL, ECNL, and National 1 League competitive teams, culminating in pre-professional USL League Two (men's) and USL W League (women's) squads. The club also sells supplemental training programs (Camps, Champions Premier League indoor league, Futsal Academy, SAQ Camp, TSC Finishing School, Goalkeeping Program), a College Recruiting Program, International Travel opportunities, hosted tournaments, and a Financial Aid program serving Middle Tennessee families.

Product overview

Tennessee Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization and the state's largest youth soccer club, serving over 4,565 players across 463 teams with 369 coaches. The club operates a unified multi-tiered product architecture spanning core competitive programs (Recreation, Pre-Academy, Academy, Competitive, ECNL RL, ECNL, National 1 League, and USL pre-professional teams) that form the Player Development Pathway from entry-level to elite play. Supplemental programs including Camps, Champions Premier League, Futsal Academy, SAQ Camp, TSC Finishing School, and Goalkeeping Training complement the core offerings. Service programs cover College Recruiting, International Travel, TSC Cares community outreach, Tournament Series events, and Financial Aid. The club has four primary locations (Williamson, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Sumner, Upper Cumberland) and competes nationally in leagues including ECNL, USYS National League, and USL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreation

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 national championships won in 2016, 2017, and 2018
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Hoffmann BrotherscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Multi-year partnership announced in 2024. Hoffmann Brothers, a premier HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical service provider, is featured on all TSC competitive player uniforms starting with the 2024-25 season. The partnership includes uniform branding, community element, and video/social media activations. Hoffmann Brothers shares TSC's commitment to community and improving lives in the Nashville area.
• NikecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNike is listed as a club partner and official uniform/supplier partner. TSC selected by Premier League & Nike for special training events, indicating a high-profile product and brand partnership.
• WeGotSoccer (Unisport Fanwear Store)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeGotSoccer operates the official TSC fanwear and merchandise store (Unisport Fanwear Store accessible via team.wegotsoccer.com/tsc), providing licensed TSC apparel and gear to players and families.
• Special Olympics TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership began in 2016. TSC Cares program has raised over $270,000 for Special Olympics Tennessee, including hosting the annual Soccer-A-Thon. The partnership helps fund Special Olympics Tennessee's soccer program and creates unified sports experiences. TSC has helped SOTN re-launch its soccer program.
• D1 TrainingsupportingOthersD1 Training is listed as a club partner, likely providing athletic training services or facility access to TSC athletes.
• First BanksupportingOthersFirst Bank is listed as a club partner, potentially providing financial services or sponsorship support to TSC.
• Nelson MullinssupportingOthersNelson Mullins (law firm) is listed as a club partner, potentially providing legal or advisory services to TSC.
• 111 MotorcarssupportingOthers111 Motorcars is listed as a club partner, potentially providing vehicle sponsorship or discounts to TSC families.
• CulaccinosupportingOthersCulaccino (restaurant) is listed as a club partner, likely providing dining discounts or sponsorship support for TSC events.
• PlayMetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlayMetrics is TSC's club management and registration platform, handling all player registrations, financial aid applications, camp sign-ups, and program enrollment. TSC directs all families to PlayMetrics for registration.
• Premier League & NikecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSC was selected by the Premier League and Nike for an exclusive training event featuring England International players Daniel Sturridge and Ledley King, with the Premier League Trophy on display. This is a high-profile developmental partnership bringing elite international soccer culture and training to TSC players.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: A long-established, multi-location youth soccer club in the Chicago area with a deep competitive pathway and strong ECNL presence. Comparable in scale, multi-site operating model, tournament hosting, and full player-development pyramid.
• Bethesda SC: A leading mid-Atlantic youth soccer club with deep ECNL roots, a full academy-to-competitive pathway, and strong college-recruiting outcomes. Comparable to TSC in pathway design, ECNL positioning, and emphasis on national-level competition.
• Michigan Jaguars FC: A premier Midwest youth soccer club fielding top ECNL boys' and girls' teams with strong national-championship credentials. Comparable to TSC in scale, ECNL participation, multi-location footprint, and college-recruiting emphasis.
• Solar Soccer Club: One of the largest and most decorated youth soccer clubs in the U.S., based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with a full ECNL and developmental pathway. Highly comparable in scale, multi-location footprint, tournament hosting, and the same ECNL/player-development model.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): A top-tier East Coast youth soccer club with a full player development pathway from grassroots through ECNL and into college placement. Comparable to TSC in pathway structure, ECNL participation, college-recruiting focus, and nationally competitive boys'/girls' programs.

Regional players

• Charlotte FC Academy: The MLS NEXT academy of Charlotte FC, operating in the same southeastern U.S. region as TSC. Competes indirectly for elite southeastern talent and shares overlapping tournament circuits; comparable in that it fields both academy and developmental programming.
• Tennessee FC (Nashville-area competitive clubs): A network of regional competitive soccer clubs across Tennessee. While less elite than TSC's top ECNL teams, these clubs compete for the same Middle Tennessee player pool at the recreational and developmental tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta United FC Academy: The MLS NEXT academy of Atlanta United, one of the largest and most established professional academies in the southeastern U.S. Competes for the same regional talent pool as TSC and offers a comparable top-of-pyramid pathway, though backed by an MLS club rather than operating as an independent 501(c)(3).

Emerging players

• Nashville SC Academy: The MLS academy arm of Nashville SC, operating MLS NEXT programming in the same Nashville market as TSC. Directly competes for the same top-tier youth talent and coaching staff, and represents the most immediate competitive threat to TSC's elite boys' and girls' pathways.

Others

• US Club Soccer (National Governing Body): The national youth soccer governing body that sanctions many of the leagues (NPL, ECNL RL predecessor, National 1 League) in which TSC competes. Adjacent rather than competitive - TSC participates in its sanctioned competitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TennesseeSoccerClubTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/TNSoccerClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/TNSoccerClub
• Xx.com/TNSoccerClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tennessee-soccer-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Soccer Club