Snap Soccer
Snap Soccer is a private youth soccer tournament and event management company operating 25-plus annual events across 13+ U.S. states. It serves travel soccer clubs, families, and referees via registration, scheduling, referee assignment, league play, and sponsorship platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersPensacola, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Snap Soccer does
Snap Soccer is a private youth soccer tournament and event management company headquartered in Panama City Beach, Florida, with a secondary office in downtown Pensacola. Founded in 2010 as an online eCommerce supplier (then doing business as Soccer Needs for All Programs), the company pivoted in late 2011 into professional event management and now operates more than 25 event weekends annually across at least 13 U.S. states, concentrated in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. Core products include youth soccer tournaments for age groups U8-U19 in 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formats, league management services (Southeast District 3, Southeast District 4, NASL), a referee management and incentive program, and a Referee Showcase Academy hosted in partnership with the Alabama Soccer Referee Committee.
The technology stack is platform-mediated rather than proprietary at the AI or analytics layer: Snap Soccer uses SincSports for tournament registration, scheduling, field maps, and results; Assignr for referee scheduling and assignments; QuickBooks Online for direct-deposit referee payments; Adobe Sign for W9 capture; and its own iOS/Android mobile app for attendee-facing schedules. Skillmasters is integrated at select events for proprietary player evaluation metrics. The company's stated mission is to grow youth soccer by serving club directors, team managers, players, and referees as a full-service operations partner.
Snap Soccer monetizes through three core streams: (1) per-team registration fees ranging from $350 (Alabama Champions League) to $900 for premium 11v11 events, with early-bird discounts of $50-$100; (2) event sponsorship packages tiered into single-event, seasonal (up to 4 events), and annual (up to 12 events, capped at 5 annual partners), with Publix as title sponsor of the SuperCopa weekends; and (3) referee professional services with daily compensation above $200 plus travel/food and a $150 per-50-games incentive bonus. Distribution is event-driven and self-serve through SincSports and the mobile app, supplemented by partner-club channel relationships (Rush Soccer network across multiple chapters) and municipal sports commissions.
Snap Soccer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Snap Soccer
- Legal name
- Snap Soccer
- Website
- https://snapsoccer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Snap Soccer is a private youth soccer tournament and event management company operating 25-plus annual events across 13+ U.S. states. It serves travel soccer clubs, families, and referees via registration, scheduling, referee assignment, league play, and sponsorship platforms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Snap Soccer industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Youth Sports Event Management
- NAICS
- Other Spectator Sports (711219)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)
Keywords
Where Snap Soccer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pensacola
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Snap Soccer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Team Registration Fees: Tournament entry fees charged to youth soccer teams. Pricing varies by format (7v7, 9v9, 11v11) and ranges from $350-$900 depending on event prestige and timing (early bird vs standard). Revenue generated from 25+ annual events across Southeast US.
- Event Sponsorship: Single event, seasonal (4 events), and annual (12 events) sponsorship packages providing brand exposure to youth soccer families. Sponsors receive logo placement, social media posts, email marketing, and app visibility.
- Referee Services: Certified referees work Snap Soccer events, earning $200+ per day plus travel and food compensation. Referee incentive program offers $150 bonus per 50 games worked.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tournament team registration by format |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | Event sponsorship packages |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Referee compensation |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Skillmasters College ID Camp |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Snap Soccer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Snap Soccer organizes and operates youth soccer tournaments and leagues, primarily across the Gulf Coast and Southeast United States. The company provides end-to-end tournament management including team registration, scheduling, referee assignment, marketing, and on-site event execution, hosting 30+ tournaments and multiple league seasons annually. Its customer base consists of youth soccer clubs and teams (U8–U19), with additional revenue from event sponsorships and certified referee engagement.
Product overview
Snap Soccer operates a unified event management ecosystem centered on its core tournament management platform, which encompasses team registration, scheduling, and results tracking through the SincSports system. The company runs 30+ annual youth soccer tournaments across the Gulf Coast region, complemented by league management services and a referee management system that handles registration, assignment via Assignr, and payment processing. Additional offerings include sponsorship packages for brands, a referee academy program, and an incentive program for officials. The product portfolio is accessible via web platform and mobile apps (iOS/Android), with supporting resources like the Manager's Guide PDF for team administrators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Youth Soccer Tournaments Over 30 annual competitive youth soccer tournaments for travel clubs and teams in 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formats for age groups U8 through U19, including flagship showcase events with college recruiting exposure such as the Gulf States College Showcase.
- Youth Soccer Leagues
Quantifiable outcome
- Over $25 million in annual economic impact through travel tourism
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Snap Soccer
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Snap Soccer technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature4 records
Snap Soccer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SkillmasterscoreSkillmasters provides proprietary player evaluation technology for skills testing at Gulf States Juniors Showcase and other events. Players receive real-time data, detailed profiles, and performance metrics. This integration differentiates Snap events by offering college recruiting value.
- Alabama Soccer RefereescorePartnership with Alabama Soccer Referee Committee to host the annual Referee Showcase academy. The committee hand-picks officials for mentorship by professional referees including FIFA and PRO officials.
- Foley Sports Tourism ComplexcorePrimary venue hosting multiple major events including Publix SuperCopa, Coastal Academy Cup, Gulf States Showcase. Named 'best soccer facility in the country' by Event Sports Magazine readers. Features 16 full-size natural grass fields.
- Merrimack Sports ComplexcoreHost venue for Galaxy Cup and Huntsville events in Alabama. Premium turf fields maintained by professional groundskeeping.
- North Lowndes Sports ParkminorVenue partner for Valdosta Cup in Georgia. Opened April 2023 with 8 full-size grass fields.
- Ashton Brosnahan Soccer ComplexminorHost venue for South Rush Cup in Pensacola, Florida.
- Fairhope Soccer ComplexminorHost venue for Fairhope Spring Blast in Alabama.
- PublixcoreTitle sponsor of Publix SuperCopa boys and girls weekend tournaments - the largest youth soccer events on the Gulf Coast. Premier sponsor with logo prominently displayed.
- Foley Sports TourismcoreCity tourism organization and sponsor. Promotes Snap Soccer events and provides lodging coordination for traveling families.
- Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports CommissionminorRegional sports tourism organization supporting events in Alabama coastal region.
- Woodruff Farm Soccer ComplexminorHost venue for Columbus Academy Cup in Georgia with 11 well-maintained grass fields.
- Rush Soccer (Multiple Chapters)corePartnership with Rush Soccer club network for branded tournaments including South Rush Cup, Rush Wisconsin events, NC Rush Triad, Midwest Rush Cup. Club brings teams and Snap provides event management.
- Coastal Rush Soccer ClubminorCo-host of Blue Angel Classic tournament in Foley, AL.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Snap Soccer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GotSoccer: GotSoccer provides tournament management software and also operates its own showcase and tournament series for youth soccer, overlapping with Snap Soccer's registration and event management business.
- Rush Soccer: Rush Soccer is both a club network and tournament operator (e.g., South Rush Cup, Rush Wisconsin) that Snap Soccer partners with directly - making it a peer in branded tournament execution as well as a channel partner.
- Surf Cup: Surf Cup is a high-profile youth soccer tournament and showcase organizer, including the Surf Cup Sports Park complex - directly comparable to Snap Soccer's premier showcase and college recruiting event format.
- Score Sports: Score Sports is one of the largest privately held youth sports tournament operators in the U.S., running soccer, basketball, and volleyball events nationwide - directly comparable to Snap Soccer's tournament management model at a larger scale.
- Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase: The Las Vegas Mayor's Cup is one of the largest youth soccer showcases in the western U.S., comparable in format to Snap Soccer's college showcase weekends targeting travel club teams nationally.
- Jefferson Cup: The Jefferson Cup is a major youth soccer tournament held annually in Virginia, comparable to Snap Soccer's college showcase and regional invitational events in scale and audience.
Others
- Assignr: Assignr is the referee assignment platform Snap Soccer relies on; while not a direct competitor, it is an ecosystem enabler (and in some markets operates as a referee scheduling service that intersects with Snap Soccer's referee management business).
Broad incumbents
- US Club Soccer: US Club Soccer is a national member organization that sanctions and organizes leagues and tournaments (e.g., National League) - a broader incumbent operating in the same competitive landscape as Snap Soccer's Southeast District and NASL league offerings.
- Disney Soccer Showcase: The Disney Soccer Showcase (run at ESPN Wide World of Sports) is the premier U.S. youth soccer showcase, anchored by a global brand - a much larger but comparable showcase/recruiting event competitor to Snap Soccer's Gulf States College Showcase.
Emerging players
- SincSports: SincSports is the tournament management platform Snap Soccer runs on; it also powers its own tournament listings and registration marketplace, making it both an enabler and a partial competitor in the youth soccer tournament space.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Snap Soccer leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Snap Soccer funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Snap Soccer M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Snap Soccer
What does Snap Soccer do?
Snap Soccer organizes and operates youth soccer tournaments and leagues, primarily across the Gulf Coast and Southeast United States. The company provides end-to-end tournament management including team registration, scheduling, referee assignment, marketing, and on-site event execution, hosting 30+ tournaments and multiple league seasons annually. Its customer base consists of youth soccer clubs and teams (U8–U19), with additional revenue from event sponsorships and certified referee engagement.
Is Snap Soccer a public or private company?
Snap Soccer is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Snap Soccer founded?
Snap Soccer was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Snap Soccer based?
Snap Soccer is headquartered in Pensacola, United States, in the North America region.
How does Snap Soccer make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Team Registration Fees are the primary driver. The others are event Sponsorship and referee Services.
Who are Snap Soccer's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GotSoccer, Rush Soccer, Surf Cup, Score Sports, Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase and Jefferson Cup. Assignr is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are US Club Soccer and Disney Soccer Showcase. SincSports is listed as an emerging player.
Does Snap Soccer have an API?
No public API is recorded for Snap Soccer.
What industry is Snap Soccer in?
Snap Soccer's product category is Youth Sports Event Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKADAL, Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers, with a secondary code of MPAGAMAF, Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments. Its NAICS code is 711219 and its SIC code is 7900.