Maryland United FC

What Maryland United FC does

Maryland United FC, formerly Freestate Soccer, is a private, nonprofit youth soccer club headquartered at Liberty Sports Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The organization delivers a full age-stratified development pathway spanning entry-level Mini Soccer FC (U4-U6), Academy (U7-U8), and competitive travel teams (U9-U18) for both boys and girls, with tiered placement across ECNL, ECNL-RL, Premier, and Elite leagues. Beyond travel teams, the club operates supplementary programming including summer camps, winter clinics, goalkeeper training, futsal leagues, strength/speed/agility conditioning, and a USL Youth summer league, alongside hosted tournaments such as the Annapolis Cup, College Showcases, and a Winter League.

The club's technical footprint is built on third-party SaaS rather than proprietary technology: Playmetrics and LeagueApps handle registration and club management; HUDL and VEO provide video analysis for U15–U18 teams; Sports Recruits supports college placement; and GotSport is used for tournament entry. The organization operates from a flagship 10-field Liberty Sports Park complex plus five additional training academy locations across Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's counties, and runs a regional sub-brand, Maryland United South, serving Southern Maryland.

Revenue is generated from tiered annual travel team registration fees, seasonal academy subscriptions ($215–$475 per season), summer/winter camp and clinic enrollments ($150–$575), tournament entry fees ($850–$995 per team), and uniform passthrough sales via SoccerPost. Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available. Distribution is regional, with an event-driven and community-led GTM motion centered on annual tryouts, free ID clinics, and family referrals across the Maryland and Northern Virginia corridor.

Name

Maryland United FC

Legal name

Maryland United FC

Website

https://mdunitedfc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maryland United FC is a private, nonprofit youth soccer club headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, providing full player development from U4 through U18 across multiple Maryland counties via tiered ECNL, ECNL-RL, Premier, and Elite travel teams and supplemental camps, clinics, and tournaments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive travel teams
• Soccer academy programs
• Soccer camps clinics
• College soccer recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Crofton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Travel Team Registration Fees: Annual registration fees for competitive travel soccer teams ranging from U9-U18, with tiered pricing based on program level (ECNL, ECNL-RL, Premier, Elite). Fees include tournaments, league entry, training, and administrative costs.
2. Summer Camps & Clinics: Seasonal camp programs offering multi-day camps and specialty clinics (goalkeeper, speed/agility) with tiered pricing based on duration and player age.
3. USL Youth Summer Program: All-inclusive summer league fee covering practices, games, registration, and league entry for USL Youth competition.
4. Academy Programs: Seasonal academy fees (Fall, Winter, Spring) for U7-U8 players with practice-only and team program options.
5. Uniform Sales: Nike uniform packages sold through SoccerPost partner for mandatory club uniforms.
6. Tournament Entry Fees: Annual Annapolis Cup tournament hosting with team registration fees ranging from $850-$995 based on age group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maryland United FC is a non-profit youth soccer club that provides comprehensive soccer development programs for players aged 4 through 18, including entry-level Mini Soccer FC (U4-U6), Academy programs (U7-U8), and competitive travel teams (U9-U18) competing in ECNL, ECNL-RL, Premier, and Elite leagues. The club supplements its core programming with seasonal camps, specialized clinics (goalkeeper, strength/speed/agility), futsal leagues, USL Youth summer competitions, and integrated college recruiting support services including video analysis and recruiting platforms.

Product overview

Maryland United FC is a comprehensive youth soccer organization offering a multi-tiered platform of programs spanning from entry-level Mini Soccer FC (U4-U6) through Academy (U7-U8) to competitive travel teams (U9-U18) competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, Premier, and Elite leagues. The club supplements its core travel team offerings with specialized add-on programs including goalkeeper training, futsal leagues (Friday Night and Sunday Morning), strength/speed/agility clinics, and seasonal camps. The organization operates regional divisions through Maryland United South serving Southern Maryland, and provides pathway programs like USL Youth and tournament events including the Annapolis Cup. College recruiting support with video technology (HUDL, VEO, Sports Recruits) is integrated into U15-U18 team programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mini Soccer FC (U4-U6) Entry-level soccer program for children ages 4-6, introducing fundamental soccer skills, motor skills, social skills, and coordination through age-appropriate curriculum.
• Academy Program (U7-U8) Youth development program for players aged 7-8, focusing on building foundational soccer skills through practice and competition in team environments with 7v7 league play.
• Boys Travel Teams (U9-U18) Competitive boys travel soccer teams competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, Premier, and Elite leagues, with tiered team placement from U11-U18.
• Girls Travel Teams (U9-U18) Competitive girls travel soccer teams competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, Premier, and Elite leagues, with tiered team placement from U11-U18.
• Summer Camps Multi-day soccer camps offering technical and skill development, including Ball Mastery/Attacking & Finishing, Total Footballer, and High School Prep programs for ages 4-18.
• Winter Clinics Indoor winter programs including Friday Night Futsal, Sunday Morning Futsal, Mini-Kickers, Futsal 1-Day Camps, Goalkeeping, and Speed/Agility training.
• Goalkeeper Clinics Specialized goalkeeper training focusing on catching, diving, positioning, angles, footwork, and distribution, directed by Joe Mallia and Jake Boyle.
• Strength, Speed & Agility Clinics Physical conditioning program designed to improve players' strength, speed, agility, and balance in relation to soccer, directed by Andrew Butler.
• Friday Night Futsal Indoor 5v5 futsal program for U9-U14 players, providing creative, pressure-free environment for technical skill development and small-sided play.
• Sunday Morning Futsal Entry-level futsal program for U7-U8 players, emphasizing creativity and confidence through pressure-free play-focused environment.
• USL Youth Program Summer league program (formerly Super Y) for elite competition, offering teams U10-U14 with 6-8 games plus potential national championship qualification in Tampa.
• Annapolis Cup Tournament Annual tournament hosting over 100 teams for U8-U14 boys and girls, providing competitive season preparation with games at Liberty Sports Park and Indian Creek.
• College Recruiting Support Comprehensive college placement services including HUDL, VEO, and Sports Recruits video technology, college seminars, and recruiting assets for players U15-U18.
• Maryland United South Regional division serving Southern Maryland (Calvert and Charles Counties) providing local training with pathway to ECNL, ECNL-RL, Premier, and Elite competition.
• Winter League Indoor winter league program offering competitive play during the off-season for various age groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ college placements documented across multiple decades
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Maryland Rush (Southern Maryland Soccer Club)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaryland United South expansion collaboration with Southern Maryland Rush to provide competitive platforms for Southern Maryland players including ECNL, ECNL-RL, Premier and Elite level teams. Partnership announced March 2025.
• SoccerPostminorOthersOfficial uniform retail partner. Families can visit SoccerPost stores (Annapolis, Crofton, Severna Park) to try on uniforms and training gear. Uniform ordering process managed through Nike-SoccerPost-Maryland United partnership.
• FX Physical TherapyminorOthersPhysical therapy partnership providing player health and recovery services.
• Athlete TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial hotel booking partner for Annapolis Cup tournament. Implements stay-to-play requirement for teams traveling over 100 miles.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreOthersPrimary league affiliation providing top-level competition platform for both boys and girls programs at U11-U18 age groups.
• USL YouthcoreOthersSummer league partnership (formerly Super Y) offering elite competition and national championship pathway.
• Liberty Sports ParkcoreOthersState-of-the-art 10-field complex with 6 full-sided turf fields and 4 grass fields with lights. Primary venue for home games and tournaments.
• Indian Creek SchoolcoreOthersPrimary training facility partner providing turf, grass, and indoor dome facilities for practices, camps, and clinics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bethesda Soccer Club: Premier Maryland-based youth soccer club also competing in ECNL leagues with tiered programming and college placement focus. Directly comparable geography, demographic, and league affiliations to Maryland United FC.
• Baltimore Armour SC: Maryland-based competitive youth soccer club offering ECNL and other elite-tier travel teams. Comparable age range (U9-U18), competitive tiering, and Mid-Atlantic market overlap.
• FC Delco: Top East Coast ECNL-affiliated youth soccer club in the Philadelphia region with documented extensive college placement record. Comparable model across tiered travel teams, recruiting tech, and elite-level competition.
• PDA (Players Development Academy): Premier East Coast youth soccer academy operating multiple tiered teams with strong college placement pipeline. Comparable in scale, ECNL participation, and college-recruiting positioning.
• DC Premier FC: Washington D.C./Northern Virginia youth soccer club with ECNL affiliation serving overlapping Mid-Atlantic families. Comparable programming structure and competitive tiering to Maryland United FC.
• Richmond United: Virginia-based elite youth soccer club with ECNL affiliation and tiered travel programming. Comparable in scale, league affiliations, and college recruiting pathway orientation.
• Penn Fusion Soccer Academy: Premier Pennsylvania youth soccer academy with ECNL participation and strong college placement track record. Comparable in scale, geography (Mid-Atlantic), and elite-tier programming model.
• Weston FC: Florida-based premier youth soccer club with ECNL affiliation, multi-program structure, and strong college placement history. Comparable model and program tiering though operating in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Washington Spirit Academy: NWSL-affiliated youth development program offering elite-level pathways backed by a professional women's soccer franchise. Competes for the same elite U15-U18 female player pool but with professional league resources.
• D.C. United Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy serving the broader Mid-Atlantic region with MLS NEXT competition. Overlaps with Maryland United FC's ECNL boys programs for elite-level players but operates within a professional-club parent structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MarylandUnitedFC
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarylandUnitedFc
• Instagraminstagram.com/marylandunitedfc
• TikToktiktok.com/@marylandunitedfc
• Xx.com/Maryland_United
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-united-fc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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