Louisiana Soccer Association

What Louisiana Soccer Association does

Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) state governing body for soccer, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Baton Rouge. It operates as the exclusive state affiliate of US Youth Soccer and US Adult Soccer in Louisiana, providing the only sanctioned competitive pathway to US Youth Soccer regional and national championships. The organization serves affiliated member clubs, coaches, referees, and players across the state through a portfolio of programs including the Louisiana Classic Soccer League (LCSL) for 11U-19U teams, four annual state tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Bob Abbott Cup, Open Cup), the Louisiana Soccer Academy Program (LSAP) for youth player development, Louisiana Select (ODP) for elite talent identification, TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, and dual coaching education pathways via US Soccer and United Soccer Coaches.

LSA's operational technology stack is composed of third-party platforms: GotSport handles player, coach, and team registration and tournament management; Mod11 supports scheduling; US Soccer Learning Center delivers coaching and referee education; and VEO provides match video recording. The organization is governed by a nine-member elected Executive Committee (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Youth/Adult Coordinators, and Members-At-Large) and supported by a small professional office staff including a Chief Administrative Officer/State Registrar, Chief Communications Officer, Coaching Education Manager, Sporting Director, and Program Director.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time affiliation fees ($75 application plus $50 first-year affiliation for new clubs), per-team tournament registration fees ($225-$700 depending on tournament and age division), recurring LCSL season fees ($275/team), $150 club tournament hosting fees, and coaching course fees ($85 per grassroots course, with a $25 pass-through to US Soccer). The organization also monetizes state tournaments indirectly through 'stay to play' hotel booking arrangements with CSTT Sports Travel and branded event merchandise with Fine Designs, and provides excess medical insurance coverage to member clubs through Pullen Insurance Service. Financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Louisiana Soccer Association

Legal name

Louisiana Soccer Association

Website

https://playlouisianasoccer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Louisiana Soccer Association is a non-profit state governing body for soccer, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, operating as the exclusive US Youth Soccer and US Adult Soccer affiliate in Louisiana, delivering sanctioned leagues, state tournaments, ODP, coaching education, and TOPSoccer programs to affiliated member clubs statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Governance and Soccer Association Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE)

Keywords

• Youth soccer governance
• Soccer league operations
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Coaching education services
• Referee development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Club Affiliation Fees: One-time application fee of $75 plus first year affiliation fee of $50 for new clubs seeking membership with LSA
2. Tournament Registration Fees: State tournaments charge $700 for State Cup/Presidents Cup, $500 for Bob Abbott Cup (11U/12U), $500 for Open Cup (11U-19U), $225 for 10U Jamboree. Club tournaments pay $150 application fee
3. LCSL League Fees: Teams pay $275 per season for participation in the Louisiana Classic Soccer League
4. Coaching Education Courses: Revenue from hosting coaching courses including US Soccer Grassroots courses ($85 each), C License, D License courses, and United Soccer Coaches courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Louisiana Soccer Association is the official state governing body for youth and adult soccer in Louisiana and the exclusive US Youth Soccer and US Adult Soccer state affiliate. Its core offerings are the competitive LCSL youth league, four annual state tournaments, the Louisiana Select (ODP) talent identification program, the LSAP Academy Program, TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, coaching education courses through US Soccer and United Soccer Coaches, and referee development and certification programs, all delivered to affiliated member clubs and their participants across Louisiana.

Product overview

Louisiana Soccer Association offers a unified portfolio of soccer programs and services across Louisiana. The core offerings include the Louisiana Classic Soccer League (LCSL) for competitive youth teams, four state tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Bob Abbott Cup, and Open Cup), the Louisiana Soccer Academy Program (LSAP) for player development, Louisiana Select (ODP) for elite talent identification, TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, and coaching education and referee development programs. These programs serve affiliated clubs, coaches, players, and referees across the state through partnerships with US Youth Soccer and US Soccer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Louisiana Select (ODP): The Olympic Development Program sanctioned as an Official U.S. Soccer Talent Development Program for elite youth soccer players in Louisiana.
• LCSL
• LSAP
• TOPSoccer

Products and services

• Louisiana Classic Soccer League (LCSL)

Quantifiable outcome

• Winners of State Cup represent Louisiana at US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Tournament with potential advancement to National Championships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CSTT Sports TravelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Travel Partner of LSA providing hotel accommodations for state tournaments. All teams traveling beyond 60 miles must book through CSTT ('stay to play' policy).
• Louisiana Office of TourismsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSA partnered with Louisiana Office of Tourism to promote cities, regions and events across the state for traveling teams and families.
• Fine DesignssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Event Merchandiser of LSA present at all Louisiana State Tournaments selling customized event merchandise and operating online LSA apparel store.
• US Youth SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSA is the US Youth Soccer affiliate in Louisiana, providing pathways to regional and national competitions including Southern Regional Championships and National Championships.
• US Adult SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSA is the US Adult Soccer affiliate in Louisiana, governing adult soccer programs across the state.
• US SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSA operates under US Soccer governance, utilizing US Soccer Learning Center for coaching education and refereeing, and following US Soccer Player Development Initiatives.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary registration platform provider for player, coach, and team registration, tournament management, and risk management compliance.
• Pullen Insurance ServicesupportingOthersIndependent insurance brokerage firm (headquartered in Fort Worth, TX) providing general liability and excess medical insurance coverage for LSA membership.
• United Soccer CoachessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative coaching education pathway offered by LSA alongside US Soccer courses, providing licenses recognized for LCSL coaching requirements.
• FootviasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner supporting LA Select (ODP) program as shown in social media posts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Soccer Coaches: One of the two coaching education pathways offered by LSA. Functions as both a partner and a parallel provider of coaching credentials for LSA's coaching programs.
• California Youth Soccer Association: Another US Youth Soccer state association with similar programs (state cups, leagues, ODP, coaching). A large-scale peer that demonstrates the upper bound of operating scale for a state affiliate.
• Texas Youth Soccer Association: A peer US Youth Soccer state association with a comparable portfolio of leagues, state tournaments, ODP, and coaching education programs. Directly comparable in structure and operating model to LSA, but operating in a much larger state.
• Florida Youth Soccer Association: US Youth Soccer state affiliate operating leagues, cups, and ODP for Florida. Directly comparable peer in structure, with differences in scale and regional competitive intensity.

Emerging players

• MLS NEXT: Top-tier youth development platform operated by Major League Soccer. Operates independently of state associations, siphoning elite boys and girls players and clubs from the LCSL/state pyramid.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): National competitive platform for elite youth girl soccer clubs. Competes with LSA's LCSL for top-level talent and club affiliation, illustrating the structural pressure private leagues put on state associations.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union): National amateur sports organization also offering youth soccer programs and tournaments. Operates as an alternative pathway to LSA/US Youth Soccer, making it a tangential competitor for clubs and players.

Broad incumbents

• US Soccer Federation: The official U.S. soccer governing body. LSA operates under US Soccer's coaching education, referee certification, and Player Development Initiatives, making US Soccer the ultimate authority governing LSA's programs.
• US Youth Soccer: The national governing body of which LSA is a state affiliate. Sets rules, organizes national championships, and provides the sanctioned pathway that LSA leverages as its core value proposition.
• US Adult Soccer Association: The national affiliate body for adult soccer. LSA is the state affiliate for both US Youth Soccer and US Adult Soccer, so USASA is a direct upstream peer for LSA's adult programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LSASoccer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LouisianaSC
• Facebookfacebook.com/LouisianaSoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/louisiana_soccer-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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