Arizona Soccer Club

What Arizona Soccer Club does

Arizona Soccer Club (legal entity Arizona Soccer Club United, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization headquartered at 2305 E Knox Rd #101, Gilbert, Arizona, serving families in Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and surrounding Arizona communities. The club operates a tiered player-development pathway beginning with the Grassroots Recreational Program (GRP) for ages 3-14, which feeds into the Academy program for ages 5-10 and the Thunder competitive program for ages 11-18. A Thunder Development Program (TDP) bridges recreational athletes into the competitive pipeline for U11-U15. The organization trains three days per week at facilities including Crossroads Park, Desert Sky, Tumbleweed, Mansel Carter Oasis Park, and Frontier Park, and operates multiple hosted tournaments (Heritage Cup, Copper State Challenge, Fiesta Cup, Elks Shootout). Coaches are licensed professionals with high school, college, and professional playing experience, and curriculum is built on a four-pillar development philosophy (technical, tactical, psychological, physical) and a P.R.I.D.E. values framework (Passion, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence). The club aligns with US Soccer's developmental model and the Soccer Alliance of AZ for league scheduling.

Name

Arizona Soccer Club

Legal name

Arizona Soccer Club United, Inc.

Website

https://arizonasoccerclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization in Gilbert, Arizona, offering a tiered recreational-to-competitive development pathway (GRP, Academy, Thunder, TDP) for ages 3 to 18 across Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Soccer tournaments
• Player development pathway

Headquarters

HQ city

Higley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Competitive Program Fees (Thunder): Tiered program fees for the Thunder competitive soccer program based on age group and competition level, ranging from $1,250 for Academy U7-U8 to $2,400 for ECNL-RL teams. Fees include fields, coaching salaries, training, administration, pre-season training, BYGA platform, sponsor warm-up shirts, and photos. Registration deposits are required at signup.
2. Grassroots Recreational Program (GRP) Registration: Seasonal registration fees for recreational soccer: $120 for early registration (May-June) and $135 for regular registration (July-August). Fees include uniform, team/individual photos, medal, and free player clinic.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsors provide financial support to the club. Arizona Financial is shown as a sponsor on the website. Sponsorship inquiries are directed to [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arizona Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization that delivers a tiered player development pathway from ages 3 to 18. It operates the Grassroots Recreational Program (GRP) for ages 3-14, the Academy Program for ages 5-10, the Thunder competitive program for ages 11-18, and the Thunder Development Program (TDP) bridge program, supplemented by club-hosted tournaments (Heritage Cup, Copper State Challenge, Fiesta Cup, Elks Shootout) and a Player Corner educational resource center.

Product overview

Arizona Soccer Club operates as a multi-program youth soccer organization offering a tiered development pathway. The organization provides the Grassroots Recreational Program (GRP) for ages 3-14 as the foundation, feeding into the Academy Program for ages 6-10 and the Thunder Program for ages 11-18 as competitive pathways. The Thunder Development Program bridges recreational to competitive play for U11-U15. The club also operates multiple tournaments including Heritage Cup, Copper State Challenge, Fiesta Cup, and Elks Shootout. A Player Corner resource center supports player education. The 501(c)(3) organization serves the Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and surrounding Arizona areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thunder: Competitive soccer program for boys and girls, ages 11 to 18, representing the highest level of play within the club.
• Academy
• Grassroots Recreational Program (GRP)
• Thunder Development Program (TDP)

Products and services

• Grassroots Recreational Program (GRP) Recreational soccer league for children ages 3-14 focusing on fun, fundamentals, and age-appropriate technical/tactical development following US Soccer's Developmental Model. Includes Gilbert and Queen Creek leagues with Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons.
• Academy Program Competitive youth soccer program for boys and girls ages 5-10, run by licensed professional coaches, developing young players through the four pillars of soccer in a fun and positive environment.
• Thunder Program Premier competitive soccer program for boys and girls ages 11-18 (birth years 2007-2015), featuring possession-and-transition style of play, three weekly training sessions at Crossroads Park, Desert Sky, or Tumbleweed, and multiple competition tiers including ECNL-RL, NL Premier 2/DPL, and Pre-ECNL.
• Thunder Development Program (TDP) Bridge program for currently recreational athletes, teams, and coaches looking to transition into the full competitive Thunder Program, aimed at ages U11 to U15, volunteer coached by licensed coaches following the Thunder curriculum.
• Heritage Cup Annual soccer tournament hosted by Arizona Soccer Club that attracts teams from across the region and serves as a community event.
• Copper State Challenge Annual soccer tournament hosted by Arizona Soccer Club that attracts teams from across the region.
• Fiesta Cup Annual soccer tournament hosted by Arizona Soccer Club that attracts teams from across the region.
• Elks Shootout Tournament program hosted by Arizona Soccer Club.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arizona FinancialminorOthersArizona Financial is a sponsor of Arizona Soccer Club. Their logo appears on the club website's sponsors section. Interested parties can inquire about sponsorships at [email protected].
• BYGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBYGA is the official club management platform for Arizona Soccer Club, providing registration, schedules, team rosters, and streamlined communication. AZSC uses BYGA.net for registration and has a dedicated BYGA app available for Apple and Android devices.
• Caris Sports FoundationcoreOthersCaris Sports Foundation provides scholarships to help children participate in organized sports by removing financial obstacles. AZSC directs families to Caris for scholarship assistance, and AZSC Thunder also has its own scholarship application process.
• Soccer Alliance of AZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer Alliance of AZ determines developmentally appropriate league schedules and event schedules for AZSC Thunder teams.
• US SoccerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZSC follows US Soccer's developmental model and guidelines including small-sided games mandate and birth year registration system. The club's curriculum follows US Soccer's developmental sequence for technical skills and tactical concepts.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SC del Sol: Phoenix-based youth soccer club offering tiered competitive and recreational pathways similar to AZSC. Directly competes for players in the East Valley/Scottsdale corridor and operates comparable ECNL and developmental programming.
• Phoenix Rising FC Youth Academy: Youth development arm of Phoenix Rising FC, providing competitive soccer pathways in the Phoenix metro. Competes with AZSC Thunder for advanced youth players seeking MLS-affiliated development.
• Phoenix FC Youth: Phoenix-based competitive youth soccer club fielding teams in regional and national leagues. Directly competes for Thunder-level players in the same metro area.
• Sereno Soccer Club: Arizona youth soccer club operating competitive and recreational programs across the Phoenix metro. Competes head-to-head with AZSC for players in overlapping Chandler/Gilbert geographies.
• Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club: Competitive youth soccer club based in the Phoenix metro. Operates developmental and competitive teams across multiple age groups, competing with AZSC for players and coaches in the same Arizona market.
• RSL-AZ (Real Salt Lake-Arizona): Arizona affiliate of Real Salt Lake's MLS development system. Operates elite competitive pathways (including ECNL) and competes with AZSC's Thunder program for top-tier youth talent in the Phoenix metro.

Broad incumbents

• Soccer Association of Arizona (SASA): Large Arizona youth soccer organization with broader geographic coverage and multiple programs. Serves as both competitor and occasional league partner to AZSC Thunder.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National youth soccer nonprofit with extensive Arizona presence. Competes with AZSC's Grassroots Recreational Program at the entry level, especially for families seeking a lower-cost, volunteer-led recreational experience.

Others

• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley: Nonprofit youth development organization operating in the same Arizona communities. Not a soccer competitor but serves overlapping families and competes for charitable donations, volunteer time, and youth program share-of-wallet.

Regional players

• East Valley Children's Theater: Nonprofit youth extracurricular provider in Gilbert/Chandler. Not direct competition, but competes with AZSC for the same family recreational time and discretionary youth-program spending in the East Valley.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AZSCThunder
• Facebookfacebook.com/AZSCThunder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-soccer-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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