McLean Youth Soccer

What McLean Youth Soccer does

McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in McLean, Virginia (Fairfax County), providing youth soccer programming for ages 3 through 19. The organization operates six primary product lines: a Recreation Program (Mini Kickers, House League, and NCSL Recreation for ages 4-19), a Travel Program with Travel/Premier/Elite competitive tiers, a Girls Academy (U13-U19), an MLS Next Academy Division (U13-U19 boys), hosted tournaments (Nation's Capital Cup, McLean Premier Cup and others), and a suite of Camps, Clinics, and Private Training including a specialized Goalkeeper Academy and inclusive TOPSoccer program for players with disabilities. Scale metrics include approximately 1,000 recreation players and 500 travel players, 15 MLS Next championship titles, and 50+ college coaches attending the McLean Premier Cup annually.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a professional staff led by Executive Director Louise Waxler, with Technical Director John Harkes (former professional player) overseeing coaching philosophy across Age Group Managers. MYS holds league memberships in MLS Next, Girls Academy, National Academy League (NAL), National Capital Soccer League (NCSL), and EDP, and co-presents major tournaments with Elite Tournaments. The underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: registration and player management run on the PlayMetrics SaaS platform, and the public site is hosted on Wix; there is no disclosed custom platform, mobile application, or AI capability.

MYS generates revenue primarily through seasonal recreation and travel registration fees (Early Bird, Regular, and Late pricing tiers), camp and clinic fees ($225-$490 per participant), tournament team registrations, and corporate sponsorships supplemented by donations. Pricing is fully unit-based and publicly disclosed on the website. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: awareness and recruitment rely on word-of-mouth, volunteer networks, hosted tournaments that attract regional teams and college scouts, and a college recruiting advisor function for elite travel players. Geographic scope is concentrated in McLean, Fairfax County, and Northern Virginia, with tournament footprint extending regionally.

Name

McLean Youth Soccer

Legal name

McLean Youth Soccer

Website

https://mcleansoccer.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McLean Youth Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating youth soccer programs (Recreation, Travel, MLS Next, Girls Academy, camps, tournaments) for ages 3-19 in McLean, Virginia and surrounding Fairfax County communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL), Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recreation Program Registration: Seasonal registration fees for recreation soccer programs serving youth ages 4-19. Fees vary by age group and registration timing (Early Bird, Regular, Late).
2. Travel Program Registration: Annual registration fees for competitive travel teams with varying levels (Travel, Premier, Elite). Seasonal commitment from August-July.
3. Camps and Training: Fees for summer camps (half-day, full-day, specialized camps like goalkeeper, Dan Harding High Performance, Kick N' Code), private training sessions, and clinics.
4. Tournament Registration: Team registration fees for hosted tournaments including Nation's Capital Cup and McLean Premier Cup.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship program supporting fields, equipment, and scholarships. Sponsors gain visibility through events and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McLean Youth Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization based in McLean, Virginia that provides age-appropriate soccer programming for boys and girls from early childhood through high school. The club operates recreational and competitive travel teams and fields elite-level squads in the MLS Next boys league and Girls Academy, complemented by camps, clinics, private training, and tournament events.

Product overview

McLean Youth Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of soccer programs. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected programs including Girls Academy (U13-U19 girls elite competitive), MLS Next (U13-U19 boys academy), Travel Program (competitive levels Travel/Premier/Elite for boys and girls), Recreation Program (ages 4-19 developmental), Tournaments (four annual events), and Training/Camps (including specialized Goalkeeper Academy and Private Training). Programs are coordinated through unified registration via PlayMetrics and operate within leagues including NCSL, NAL, EDP, and Girls Academy Aspire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreation Program Introductory and developmental soccer league for youth players in McLean, Virginia, focused on skill-building, fun, and team play in a less competitive environment than travel soccer.
• Travel Program Competitive travel soccer teams that compete against other clubs in Virginia and the wider region, designed for players seeking higher-level competition beyond the recreational program.
• MLS Next Elite boys competitive league pathway operated under the MLS Next umbrella, providing the highest level of club-based youth soccer competition for selected players.
• Girls Academy Elite girls competitive league offering top-tier development and competition for female youth players, paralleling the MLS Next pathway for boys.
• Camps and Training Seasonal soccer camps and training sessions delivered by club coaches for both members and the broader community, available as paid add-on programs.
• Goalkeeper Academy Specialized goalkeeper training program led by a dedicated Director of Goalkeeping, targeting players seeking position-specific development.
• Private Training One-on-one and small-group soccer coaching sessions purchased individually by families seeking individualized player development.
• Tournaments Tournament hosting and participation opportunities that allow teams to compete in showcase and competitive events beyond regular league play.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 championship titles in MLS Next program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary, minor and supporting.

• Elite TournamentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Nation's Capital Cup and McLean Premier Cup tournaments. Elite Tournaments partners with MYS to deliver major youth soccer events that attract teams regionally and nationally.
• MLS Next (MLS Soccer)coreOthersMLS NEXT Academy Division - highest level of competition available for MYS U13-U19 boys. MLS Next launched the Academy Division in 2025-26 season and has more than doubled participating players and clubs.
• Girls Academy LeaguecoreOthersLeading youth development platform for best female soccer players in the US. MYS U13-U19 girls participate in the Girls Academy league, which is the only national youth soccer platform representing collective vision of member clubs.
• National Academy League (NAL)secondaryOthersSecond level (Green) U13-U19 boys teams participate in NAL league.
• Girls Academy AspiresecondaryOthersSecond level (Green) U13-U19 girls teams participate in Girls Academy Aspire competitive platform.
• National Capital Soccer League (NCSL)coreOthersMost U9-U12 teams and U13-U19 White teams participate in NCSL. Primary travel league for DC Metropolitan area with 4-6 different divisions catering to varying needs of travel level teams.
• EDP (Elite Development Program Soccer)minorOthersSome teams may enter EDP competitions based on level of play and commitment.
• Corporate SponsorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors supporting MYS to maintain high-quality fields, provide top-tier equipment, and offer scholarships to players in need. Sponsors gain visibility through events and club materials.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DC United Academy: MLS-affiliated elite academy playing in MLS Next and Girls Academy, the same national leagues MYS competes in. Direct competitor for top youth talent in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
• Crossfire Premier: Washington-state youth soccer powerhouse competing in MLS Next and Girls Academy. Comparable as a regional elite club running parallel boys/girls national platforms with college recruiting showcases.
• Solar Soccer Club: Large Texas-based youth soccer club participating in both MLS Next and Girls Academy. Comparable on operating multiple national platforms across boys and girls elite divisions.
• PDA (Player Development Academy): Northeast-based youth soccer club with strong Girls Academy and ECNL footprint. Comparable on elite girls' programming, tournament hosting, and college recruiting track record.
• Sockers FC Chicago: Major Midwestern youth soccer club fielding teams in MLS Next, Girls Academy, and ECNL. Comparable scale, multi-platform elite participation, and tournament hosting operations.
• Richmond United: Virginia-based youth soccer club affiliated with MLS Next and ECNL. Closest in-state peer operating a similar multi-tier recreational-to-elite structure for Virginia families.
• Bethesda SC: Direct DMV-area youth soccer club running a similar recreation-to-elite pathway including ECNL and MLS Next affiliates. Most comparable on geography, demographic profile, and program structure to McLean Youth Soccer.
• New York Red Bulls Academy: MLS-affiliated academy and longtime MLS Next anchor with a strong elite player-development brand. Direct peer for top-end boys' talent and a benchmark for academy operations.
• Philadelphia Union Academy: MLS-affiliated academy in the same MLS Next ecosystem as MYS. Comparable as an elite-pathway boys' academy model with Girls Academy overlap and scouting-driven college placement.

Others

• Elite Tournaments: Tournament operator that co-presents MYS's Nation's Capital Cup and McLean Premier Cup. Adjacent ecosystem participant — partner rather than competitor — and useful proxy for understanding the MYS tournament business and regional competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mcleansoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/McLeanYouthSoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mclean-youth-soccer-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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