Montgomery Soccer

What Montgomery Soccer does

Montgomery Soccer Inc. (MSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, serving over 15,000 participants annually across Montgomery County. The organization operates a tiered programming model spanning Mini-Greens (Pre-K ages 3-5), Kindergarten, Recreation (grades 1-12), Classic League (U9-U19 competitive bridge), Travel Soccer (U8-U19 elite competitive), and MSI Pro semi-professional men's (UPSL Premier Division) and women's (UWS) teams, with affiliated summer camps, high school prep programs, goalkeeping clinics, and school-based channels (Recess with MSI, MLS GO After School).

The underlying operating technology stack is primarily administrative rather than product-centric: MSI migrated registration, scheduling, financial aid processing, and team management from LeagueApps to the PlayMetrics platform in Fall 2025, and uses VEO cameras for Travel team game film. Program delivery is anchored on a distributed field network across Montgomery County Public Schools facilities (Julius West MS, Walt Whitman HS, Einstein HS, Bethesda Chevy Chase HS, Montgomery Blair HS) and county recreation parks (MLK Rec Park, Laytonia Rec Park), governed by US Club Soccer / US Soccer and MSYSA standards including SafeSport and background check requirements.

MSI's revenue model combines per-player and per-team registration fees (Recreation $120-$150, Classic teams $1,780-$2,830), unit-priced summer and clinic programs ($125-$600), corporate sponsorships (Lafayette Federal Credit Union, Ledo Pizza, Dick's Sporting Goods), Soccerfest fundraising, and MSI Community Fund donations. A 'WAY-to-play' accessibility model offers 50-65% fee reductions for families qualifying for Montgomery County's FARMS (Free and Reduced Meals) program, and the organization partners with the Washington Spirit and DC United for Game Day experiences at Audi Field. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Karen Roman and led by Executive Director Gus Delgado with a 14-person program staff covering Recreation, Classic, Travel, Goalkeeping, Coaching Education, and Special Programs.

Name

Montgomery Soccer

Legal name

Montgomery Soccer Inc.

Website

https://msisoccer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montgomery Soccer Inc. (MSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1971 in Montgomery County, Maryland, serving 15,000+ participants annually through tiered programs from Pre-K to semi-professional levels, with financial aid and school-based delivery channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs and Sports Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

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

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Soccer training camps
• Youth sports development
• Competitive travel soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from registration fees across multiple program tiers: Recreation ($120-$150), Classic League (team fees $1,780-$2,830), Travel Soccer, Summer Camps, and specialized clinics. Fees vary by program level, age group, and registration timing.
2. Sponsorship and Fundraising: Corporate sponsors (uniform, field, event naming rights), Soccerfest fundraising event, and donation programs including MSI Community Fund. Sponsors receive brand visibility on jerseys, fields, and at events.
3. Financial Aid/Scholarship Programs: MSI provides financial aid opportunities through FARMS program (Montgomery County Free and Reduced Meals), offering 50-65% fee reductions for qualifying families. Demonstrates nonprofit mission alignment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Montgomery Soccer Inc. (MSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization that delivers age-appropriate soccer programs from introductory Pre-K play through semi-professional competition. Its core offerings include a tiered player pathway (Mini-Greens, Kindergarten, Recreation, Classic League, Travel, MSI Pro men's and women's teams), summer camps and clinics, school-based programs, youth officiating (Youth Game Leaders), and community events. Revenue is generated through tiered registration fees, corporate sponsorships, donations, and fundraising events, with financial aid via FARMS/SNAP subsidies ensuring accessibility.

Product overview

MSI Soccer operates a multi-tiered youth soccer nonprofit offering programs from introductory Pre-K play through semi-professional competition. The portfolio is organized as a tiered pathway: entry-level Mini-Greens (ages 3-5) and Kindergarten soccer feed into the Recreation League, which sits alongside the Classic League (competitive U9-U19 bridge league) and Travel Soccer (elite U8-U19 competitive program). Summer programming includes day camps, High School Prep, Developmental League, and the Duel Masters Clinic. Specialized offerings include Goalkeeping Clinics, Spring Break Camp, Youth Game Leaders (youth officiating), Recess with MSI (in-school), and MLS GO After-School. The MSI Pro men's team competes in the UPSL Premier Division and the women's team in UWS. Community events include Soccerfest, Washington Spirit and DC United Game Day Experiences, La Liga Pick-Up Fútbol, and the Cleat Exchange gear program. Financial aid via FARMS/SNAP subsidies and scholarship programs support accessibility. The club uses PlayMetrics as its registration and scheduling platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreation League Entry-level recreational soccer league for players from first grade through high school with no tryouts required; teams formed by grade level, school zone, and geography, with each player guaranteed at least half-game playing time.
• Classic League Competitive youth soccer league (U9-U19) bridging Recreation and Travel play, with player assessments, autonomous team management, and games held within Montgomery County.
• Travel Soccer Program Elite competitive travel soccer program for U8-U19 players offering professional coaching, league fees, tournament participation, and VEO camera game film.
• MSI Pro (Men's & Women's Semi-Professional Teams) Semi-professional soccer teams competing in the UPSL (men's, Premier Division, DMV North) and UWS (women's), serving as a pathway between youth soccer and professional leagues including US Open Cup qualification.
• Summer Camp Full-day and half-day soccer day camps for kindergarten through 8th grade, hosted at Julius West Middle School from June through August, with age-appropriate skill development and game activities.
• High School Prep Summer training program for players entering 8th grade and older, focused on technical refinement, position-specific development, speed of play, and high school tryout preparation, offered in bundle packages of 5, 10, or 15 sessions.
• Duel Masters Clinic Five-week summer clinic focused on ball mastery and 1v1 skills for grades 1-7, held Wednesdays at Julius West Middle School.
• Summer Developmental League Five-week summer league for grades 1-7 with small-sided games (5v5 for younger, 7v7 for older), organized by grade level at Julius West Middle School.
• High School Summer League Competitive 8v8 summer league for high school boys and girls teams, played Thursdays from late June through July, with certified referees and 5-game schedules.
• Mini-Greens (Pre-K) Introductory soccer program for ages 3-5 (Pre-K) focused on basic motor skills, coordination, listening, and teamwork through games and activities, with weekday and weekend options.
• Kindergarten Soccer Soccer program for ages 5-6 combining weekend game days with weekday training sessions, including skill activities, small-sided games, and financial aid for FARMS/SNAP-eligible families.
• Goalkeeping Clinics Specialized goalkeeper training for ages 1st grade through 12th grade, covering footwork, positioning, area control, and reaction saves, with sessions organized by age group and skill level.
• Spring Break Camp Full-day MCPS spring break camp at Albert Einstein HS for kindergarten through 8th grade, featuring skill-building, World Cup tournament format, and age-appropriate group coaching.
• Recess with MSI In-school soccer program bringing professional coaches to schools once a week during recess, with optional weekend pickup games package, available at free or low-cost suggested fee levels.
• MLS GO After School Program Six-week after-school soccer program in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools and Major League Soccer, offering branded uniforms, a free D.C. United ticket, and scholarships for FARMS families.
• Youth Game Leaders (YGL) Youth leadership program for high school students ages 12-14 to officiate 1st-grade recreation games, earning SSL hours or payment while learning leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 participants annually across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lafayette Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Soccerfest annual community event. MSI acknowledges them for bringing the community together.
• Ledo PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial pizza of MSI. Promotes MSI through their locations and offers MSI families special deals.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner shopping event offering 20% discount for MSI families before season. Discount valid August 21-24, 2026.
• Washington SpiritcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSI Game Day Experiences partnering to bring MSI families to watch Washington Spirit matches at Audi Field. Multiple game day events throughout 2026 season including Women's Empowerment Day on July 26.
• DC UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSI Days partnership bringing families to watch DC United matches at Audi Field with group ticket opportunities.
• PlayMetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration and communication software platform replacing LeagueApps. All-in-one system for program registration, scheduling, financial aid requests, and team management.
• Montgomery County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFARMS (Free and Reduced Meals) program partnership enabling MSI financial aid. MCPS field permits and school partnerships for Recess and MLS GO programs.
• Major League Soccer (MLS GO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MLS for After School program (MLS GO). Provides branded uniforms, professional soccer connection, and discounted DC United tickets for participants.
• Rockville SoccerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform provider for Classic and Travel teams. Located at 837F Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD with stores in NW Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Frederick, MD.
• United Premier Soccer League (UPSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSI Men's First Team competes in UPSL Premier Division, DMV North Conference - fourth tier of US Soccer pyramid. MSI won division Fall 2024.
• United Women's Soccer (UWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSI Women's First Team competes in UWS League. Founded 2015 to bridge gap between collegiate and professional/international levels for female players.
• US Club Soccer / US SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSI operates under US Club Soccer and US Soccer guidelines including age group formations and Grassroots coaching license requirements.
• Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState governing body requiring SafeSport, concussion training, and background checks for all coaches/managers. Provides insurance and registration oversight.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: Major community-based youth soccer organization in the Chicago area running recreational and competitive travel programs with deep local history. Comparable scale and multi-tier community-led model.
• FC Delco: One of the largest and most established youth soccer clubs in the U.S., operating a tiered pathway from grassroots through elite travel with strong college placement. Comparable in scale, multi-tier program design, and player-development focus.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): Large, well-known New Jersey-based youth soccer club offering recreation through elite travel/USSDA-level programs. Comparable scale and pathway structure, with national brand recognition in competitive youth soccer.
• Bethesda Soccer Club: Community-based youth soccer club operating in adjacent Bethesda, MD with comparable age-group program tiers (recreational through travel) and similar nonprofit/community-led mission. Directly competes for the same Montgomery County family base.
• Dallas Texans Soccer Club: One of the largest youth soccer clubs in the U.S. with hundreds of teams across recreational, classic, and elite ECNL tiers. Comparable scale of operations and program breadth.
• Arlington Soccer Association: Large DC-metro community youth soccer club running recreational, select, and travel programs. Operates in the same regional market with similar participant demographics and nonprofit-aligned mission.
• McLean Youth Soccer: Northern Virginia-based community youth soccer organization offering recreation-to-travel tiers with similar nonprofit structure. Comparable in program design, age-group coverage, and reliance on school and field partnerships.

Regional players

• Loudoun Soccer: Virginia-based youth soccer club operating recreational through competitive programs in a neighboring geography. Comparable program structure but serves a different catchment area than MSI's Montgomery County base.

Broad incumbents

• DC United Academy: Professional MLS club operating a youth development academy in the same DC-metro geography as MSI. Represents a well-capitalized competitor for elite Travel-tier talent and a potential pipeline threat to MSI Pro.
• Washington Spirit Academy: NWSL professional club with youth development pathway in the same region. Competes for female Travel and MSI Pro talent and is a formal MSI Game Day partner, illustrating both partnership and competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/msisoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/montgomerysoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/montgomerysoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montgomery-soccer-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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