Orlando City Youth Soccer

What Orlando City Youth Soccer does

Seminole Soccer Club Inc., doing business as Seminole United (previously Orlando City Youth Soccer), is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club founded in 1975 and headquartered at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Sanford, Florida. The club operates a comprehensive player development pathway spanning ages 18 months through U19, organized into three principal tracks: Roots Futures (ages 18 months-3 years, parent-child introduction), Roots Recreational (Pre-K through 5th grade, ages 4-11), and Competitive Boys and Girls Academies (U8/U9 through U19) competing in top-tier national leagues including MLS Next, ECNL, ECNL-RL, NAL, and developmental regional leagues. It serves approximately 1,000+ players across 50+ competitive teams, has produced 200+ college commitments and 8 professional alumni, and reports an estimated $11.79 million annual economic impact to Seminole County with 100,000+ annual visitors to its complex.

The business model is a fee-for-service subscription model with multiple revenue streams: annual club registration fees ranging from $795 (Futures U6-U8) to $2,850 (MLS Next Homegrown, ECNL), separate team fees of $150-$1,400 covering tournament and travel costs, recreational season fees of $225-$235, Futures program fees of $199, summer training revenue ($80-$750 depending on package), uniform packages of $250-$350 via Team10 with Adidas as the club-wide brand partner, a $200 reimbursable volunteer fee tracked through the Point App, and a growing corporate sponsorship program offering field naming rights and stadium branding. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with day-to-day operations run by professional club leadership and an extensive coaching roster of licensed directors and assistants.

The technology stack is operationally thin and entirely third-party: PlayMetrics serves as the central platform for registration, scheduling, tryout sign-ups, and parent communications; Team10 manages uniforms; Point App tracks volunteer hours; GotSoccer, Kitman Labs, and Athlete One support player accounts; and Google Analytics monitors website traffic. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, no public API, and no mobile app. The club's primary competitive assets are its 11-field Seminole Soccer Complex, its 50-year community legacy, and its talent development track record. Facilities span four sites across Sanford, Orlando, and Lake Mary, Florida.

Name

Orlando City Youth Soccer

Legal name

Seminole Soccer Club Inc.

Website

https://ocyouthsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seminole United (formerly Orlando City Youth Soccer) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club founded in 1975 in Sanford, Florida, serving 1,000+ players ages 18 months to U19 across competitive academy (MLS Next, ECNL) and recreational programs, generating revenue via registration, team, uniform, and sponsorship fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive soccer academy
• Recreational soccer programs
• Player development pathway
• Soccer club registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Registration Fees: Annual club registration fees for competitive programs ranging from $1,895 to $2,850 depending on program level (MLS Next, ECNL, NAL, Elite). Includes $500 non-refundable deposit/acceptance fee.
2. Team Fees: Separate team fees covering tournament entry, travel expenses, and coaching staff travel. Range from $150-$1,400 depending on age group and program level.
3. Recreational Program Fees: Recreational soccer fees: $225 for Pre-K/K, $235 for grades 1-5. Season runs August-October with Monday practices and Friday games.
4. Futures Program Fees: Six-week Futures program for ages 18 months-3 years at $199 for the full program including Saturday sessions at Seminole Soccer Complex.
5. Summer Training Programs: Technical Training (May-July): $80/week (2x/week), $380/5 weeks, $750/10 weeks. Morning Development Training (July): $325-340 for 3+ week programs.
6. Uniform Sales: Uniform packages through Team10 vendor with Adidas partnership. Competitive team packages $250-350; ECNL/MLS Next specific kits with limited edition jerseys.
7. Volunteer Fee: $200 volunteer fee included in competitive registrations, reimbursable upon completion of 10 volunteer hours through Point App.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Seminole United operates a full-service youth soccer club delivering tiered programs from early-childhood introduction (ages 18 months–3 years) through elite competitive teams (U19) competing in MLS Next, ECNL, NAL, and ECNL-RL leagues. The club sells annual program registrations, seasonal training series, and uniform packages, and runs tryouts as the entry point into competitive rosters. Operations are anchored at the 11-field Seminole Soccer Complex in Sanford, Florida.

Product overview

Seminole United is a full-service youth soccer club offering a comprehensive player pathway from ages 18 months to U19, comprising competitive academy programs and recreational leagues. The core portfolio includes Competitive Boys (MLS Next, NAL teams, U8-U19) and Competitive Girls (ECNL, ECNL-RL teams, U9-U19) as the primary revenue-generating elite programs, supplemented by Roots Recreational (Pre-K to 5th grade) and Roots Futures (18 months-3 years) entry-level programs. The club operates from Seminole Soccer Complex as its primary facility and offers summer training series and tryout programs as seasonal supplements. All programs feed into a unified development pathway designed to produce collegiate and professional players, with the club serving approximately 1,000 players across 50+ competitive teams since 1975.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seminole United Roots: Recreational soccer programs for young players ages 18 months to 5th grade, including Futures (ages 18 months-3 years) and Recreational (grades Pre-K to 5th).
• Seminole United Competitive Boys Academy
• Seminole United Competitive Girls Academy

Products and services

• Competitive Boys Program Elite youth soccer academy for boys ages U8–U19 offering tiered rosters (Junior Boys, Pre MLS Academy, NAL, MLS Next Academy and Homegrown Divisions). Includes licensed coaching, league play, and a documented pathway to collegiate and professional levels.
• Competitive Girls Program Premier girls soccer academy ages U9–U19 providing access to ECNL, ECNL-RL, and GCF leagues. Offers multiple teams per age group with a clear pathway to professional and collegiate soccer.
• Roots Recreational Soccer Recreational soccer program for grades Pre-K through 5th focused on fundamentals, teamwork, and fun in a supportive environment. Fall season with Monday practices and Friday games at Seminole Soccer Complex.
• Roots Futures Parent-child soccer experience for ages 18 months to 3 years delivered as a six-week Saturday morning program of 45-minute game-based sessions teaching ball control, balance, coordination, and motor skills.
• Summer Training Series Supplemental summer training programs including Technical Training (May–August) and Morning Development Training (July) covering ball mastery, speed, agility, and position-specific development.
• Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship packages offering field naming rights, perimeter fencing signage, stadium field turfing, and light building exposure with marketing reach to approximately 2,000 members and 100,000+ annual visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ college commitments achieved by alumni
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MLS NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop-tier boys soccer league providing platform for U13-U19 players with Homegrown and Academy Division options. Includes minimum 26 league games, college showcases, and professional-style training environment with licensed coaches.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier girls soccer league providing national competition platform for U13-U19 players with pathways to collegiate and professional opportunities.
• National Academy League (NAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoys soccer league providing competitive platform with Florida league games and regional showcase events.
• ECNL-RL (ECNL Regional League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional league for girls providing competitive play in Southeast region including Florida, Alabama, Atlanta, and South Carolina.
• Greater Central Florida (GCF) LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal/regional league for developing teams and recreational-to-competitive transition.
• Central Florida Premier League (CFPL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional league for Pre-ECNL and Pre-MLS youth teams in 9v9 format.
• Florida Academy LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level league for Pre-MLS developmental teams.
• PlayMetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration, scheduling, and communication platform used for all player registrations, tryout sign-ups, team management, and club communications.
• Team10coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform and spirit wear vendor for Seminole United with Adidas as club-wide brand partner. Manages all uniform ordering, sizing, and exchange processing.
• AdidascoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerClub-wide brand partner providing uniforms and equipment for all competitive teams including ECNL/MLS Next limited edition kits.
• Soccer Parent Resource CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParental education and resource partnership providing free memberships to all parents and coaches with courses, videos, webinars, and parenting guidance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Inter Miami CF Academy: MLS Next–affiliated youth academy operated by a major-market MLS club. Represents an aspirational comp and competitor for elite Florida talent; broader brand backing and pro-pathway visibility make it a benchmark for top-tier Florida youth soccer operations.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National 501(c)(3) youth soccer organization running recreational and competitive programs across the U.S. with very similar non-profit structure and financial-aid mission; competes for the recreational segment of Seminole's Roots program.
• Lonestar SC (Texas): Large multi-site ECNL/MLS Next youth soccer club with comparable program breadth, multi-tier pricing, and major facility infrastructure. Useful as a sizing benchmark for ambitious independent clubs without direct MLS ownership.

Direct peers

• Orlando City SC Academy: The MLS professional club's youth academy serving the same Orlando/Seminole County market across MLS Next age groups. Seminole United's prior branding as "Orlando City Youth Soccer" indicates direct historical/commercial overlap and ongoing head-to-head competition for elite talent in the region.
• Florida Rush Soccer Club: Multi-location Florida youth soccer club competing in ECNL and other national leagues with a comparable full-pathway model (developmental through elite). Overlaps directly with Seminole United on competitive teams, collegiate recruiting goals, and Central/North Florida recruitment geography.
• Jacksonville FC Youth Academy: Another Florida MLS-affiliated youth program (competing in MLS Next) with a comparable multi-tier structure and a similar age-group pathway. Represents the same direct competitive set for Florida-based players seeking elite pipelines.
• Tampa Bay United Rowdies SC: Florida-based ECNL and MLS Next–affiliated youth club offering the same competitive pyramid (MLS Next, ECNL, recreational) and competing for the same regional talent pool that Seminole United recruits from across Central and North Florida.
• Orlando Pride Academy / Orlando City Development Pipeline: Pro-club affiliated developmental programs serving female players via ECNL and ECNL-RL platforms in the same Orlando market. Direct head-to-head competitor in girls' elite recruitment with Seminole's competitive girls academy.

Others

• US Club Soccer: National member organization sanctioning competitive youth soccer leagues (including NAL pathways used by Seminole United). Relevant ecosystem participant governing the league framework the club competes within.

Regional players

• West Florida Flames (ECNL): Long-established Florida ECNL girls program with multi-decade history and similar size/complex footprint. Relevant as a Florida-only peer competing for the same girls' ECNL talent pool and similar age-group structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oc_ss_seminole
• Facebookfacebook.com/OCYouthSoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orlando-city-youth-soccer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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