Silicon Valley Soccer Academy

What Silicon Valley Soccer Academy does

Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (SVSA) is a Palo Alto, California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 2019, operating as a founding member of MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy. SVSA runs 12+ competitive academy teams spanning ages U12 to U19 across both boys and girls programs, serving roughly 220+ player-families primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. The academy offers MLS NEXT Boys Academy teams (U13-U19) and Girls Academy teams (U12-U19), supplemented by a College Placement Program, a Sport Science & Performance Department, a Goalkeeper Academy, a Youth Development Program for ages 4-10, and a newly launched USL U23 Academy Team debuting in Summer 2026 with a USL League Two professional squad planned for 2027. The organization maintains a documented track record of 150+ college commitments across 2023-2026, including placements at Stanford, MIT, Cornell, UC Berkeley, San Jose State, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Whitman, and Johns Hopkins.

SVSA's technical footprint is intentionally lean. The organization's digital infrastructure is built on the third-party BYGA platform, which powers the website, registration, tryout signup, and member management. Game footage is captured through VEO's professional recording and analysis service to support player development and college recruiting. The Sport Science & Performance Department provides individualized athlete data collection and customized workout plans including injury prevention, corrective, and performance training exercises. SVSA operates out of multiple field locations across Palo Alto (Cubberley, Mayfield, Greer, El Camino, Greene, JLS, Seale, Fletcher) and participates in national showcase events including MLS NEXT Fest and the Girls Academy Winter Showcase.

SVSA's business model is multi-stream nonprofit: recurring membership and registration fees from player families form the core revenue base, supplemented by charitable donations and corporate sponsorships (the organization depends on contributions to keep programs accessible), and tournament fees from hosting events such as the Tall Trees Tournament and SVSA Invitational. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. SVSA is structurally integrated with Palo Alto Soccer Club (PASC), with shared leadership, coaching staff, and administration; Executive Director Rodrigo Baptista and Sporting Director Savio Carrijo oversee both entities. SVSA has no outside equity investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds, operating as an independent board-governed nonprofit.

Name

Silicon Valley Soccer Academy

Legal name

Silicon Valley Soccer Academy

Website

https://svsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silicon Valley Soccer Academy is a Palo Alto-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization operating elite MLS NEXT and Girls Academy teams for ages U12 to U19, serving Bay Area player families with college placement, sport science, and a new USL U23 pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Academy Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth soccer academy
• Competitive soccer training
• College placement program
• MLS NEXT development
• Sport science training

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Membership and Registration Fees: SVSA operates as a competitive soccer academy with membership fees for players participating in MLS NEXT and Girls Academy programs. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that also relies on donations and sponsorships.
2. Donations and Sponsorship: As a 501(c)(3) organization, SVSA depends on charitable contributions from donors and sponsors to fund programs and keep them accessible to all families, including underprivileged youth.
3. Tournament Fees: Revenue generated from hosting tournaments including the SVSA Invitational Tournament and Tall Trees Tournament.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Silicon Valley Soccer Academy is a nonprofit youth soccer academy offering competitive elite development programs for players ages 13-19, including MLS NEXT Boys Academy Teams (U13-U19) and Girls Academy Teams (U12-U19), with college placement support, sport science-based performance training, goalkeeper-specific coaching, and an emerging USL U23 Academy pathway launching Summer 2026. The organization operates multiple field locations across Palo Alto and supplements programming with annual invitational tournaments and national showcase participation.

Product overview

Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (SVSA) is a non-profit youth soccer academy offering a multi-tiered competitive soccer program portfolio. The organization operates two primary competitive programs: MLS NEXT Boys Academy Teams (U13-U19) and Girls Academy Teams (U12-U19), supplemented by the newly launched USL U23 Academy Team serving as a professional pathway. Supporting programs include a College Placement Program for recruiting assistance, a Sport Science & Performance Department for personalized athlete training, a Goalkeeper Academy for specialized position training, and a Youth Development Program for beginners ages 4-10. The academy also hosts the annual Tall Trees Tournament. All programs are designed to develop players for advanced college and professional opportunities through mentorship and competitive soccer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MLS NEXT Boys Academy Program
• Girls Academy (GA) Program
• USL U23 Academy Team
• College Placement Program
• Sport Science & Performance Department
• Goalkeeper Academy
• Youth Development Program
• Tall Trees Tournament

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 players from 2025 graduating class committed to collegiate soccer
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palo Alto Soccer Club (PASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVSA is a founding member alongside PASC, with a unique relationship providing the long-term development and structure for SVSA's continued success. The two organizations share leadership, coaching staff, and administrative resources, with PASC providing the foundational club-level programs and SVSA offering elite academy-level competition.
• MLS NEXTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVSA is a founding member of MLS NEXT, providing the best player development experience in North America. SVSA fields 6 boys academy teams (U12-U19) competing at the highest youth level in the league, with access to national showcases and professional pathway opportunities.
• Girls AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVSA is a founding member of the Girls Academy, the leading youth development platform for female soccer players in the United States. SVSA fields 6 girls academy teams (U12-U19) participating in the national youth soccer platform with showcase events throughout the year.
• USL League TwocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVSA is launching a professional USL League Two squad in 2027, with the USL U23 Academy Program (starting Summer 2026) serving as the bridge for youth, college, and professional soccer. The USL-A program provides elite competition and meaningful exposure while maintaining community connection.
• Stanislaus United SCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club listed on SVSA's partner clubs page, indicating collaborative relationship between youth soccer organizations in Northern California.
• Audax Soccer ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club listed on SVSA's partner clubs page, indicating collaborative relationship between youth soccer organizations.
• Stanford Women's SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVSA Executive Director Rodrigo Baptista serves as Stanford Women's Soccer Assistant Coach, and GA Technical Director Paul Hart serves as Stanford Women's Soccer Assistant Coach. This connection provides direct pathway for player exposure and collegiate recruitment.
• San Jose State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple SVSA staff have ties to San Jose State, including Sporting Director Savio Carrijo who served as assistant coach for the men's soccer team, and Director of Goalkeeping Rafael Soares who served as assistant coach for women's soccer (2014-15) with Mountain West Conference Championship.
• Byga, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationBYGA powers the SVSA website, registration, tryout signup, and member management services. The platform handles club communications, team information, and administrative functions for the organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crossfire Premier: MLS NEXT member club on the West Coast that competes in the same elite leagues as SVSA. Comparable in scale, league presence, and college placement emphasis.
• San Jose Earthquakes Academy: The MLS-affiliated academy in the same Bay Area market, operating MLS NEXT teams and a Girls Academy program. Directly competes with SVSA for elite youth soccer talent in Northern California.
• PDA (Players Development Academy): Elite East Coast youth soccer club with Girls Academy and MLS NEXT presence, known for college placement. Operates in a different geography but is highly comparable on membership model, league affiliation, and competitive positioning.
• San Francisco Glens: Bay Area youth soccer organization with competitive travel teams and historic roots in the region. Competes for the same youth soccer families and recruits in the Northern California market.
• Bay Area Surf: Elite Bay Area youth soccer club with MLS NEXT and Girls Academy teams, focused on college placement and competitive pathways. Operates in overlapping geography with similar player targets.
• De Anza Force Soccer Club: Long-standing Northern California MLS NEXT club with multiple boys and girls teams across age groups. Closely comparable to SVSA on league affiliation, regional footprint, and elite youth development mission.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta United FC Academy: MLS NEXT academy of Atlanta United with a strong residential development model. Comparable elite competition structure, but operates at much larger scale and supported by an MLS first-team infrastructure.
• Real Salt Lake Academy: MLS-affiliated academy competing in MLS NEXT with a strong professional pathway to RSL's first team. Comparable elite youth-to-pro model, but anchored in a different region and tied to an MLS parent organization.
• Slammers FC: Large Southern California MLS NEXT club with multiple boys and girls teams and a strong college placement record. Comparable MLS NEXT participation and development focus, but at greater scale and different geographic market.
• LA Galaxy Academy: MLS NEXT academy affiliated with the LA Galaxy, one of the largest and most prestigious MLS player development programs. Comparable league position and elite pathway, but operates at broader scale and southern California footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PaloAltoSoccerClub
• Xx.com/svsocceracademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/siliconvalleysocceracademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silicon-valley-soccer-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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