San Francisco Youth Soccer

What San Francisco Youth Soccer does

San Francisco Youth Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization serving approximately 8,000 families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2015 per its own copyright material, the organization provides structured soccer programming for youth ages 8 through 18, spanning grades 2 through 12. Its service architecture is organized into three competitive tiers — City, Premier, and Varsity — which segment players by competitive ambition and allow families to select an appropriate developmental pathway rather than offering a single uniform offering.

The organization's core product is seasonal league play organized around age-grouped divisions. Operationally, the organization runs on the TopScore third-party platform, which powers its website and participant registration infrastructure; this is a vendor dependency rather than proprietary technology, and no in-house technology or AI capability is evident. The organization employs between 11 and 50 staff, a scale consistent with a mid-sized community youth sports nonprofit rather than a technology-driven venture.

The business model is a classic nonprofit community sports structure: per-player registration fees paid by families fund league operations (fields, referees, equipment, administration), with charitable donations providing supplementary support and gear/merchandise sales generating incremental retail revenue. The organization is single-geography, concentrated entirely in San Francisco, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or technology product lines beyond the registration platform. Operating status is active, with Fall 2026 registration currently open, signaling continued forward planning and seasonal continuity.

Name

San Francisco Youth Soccer

Legal name

San Francisco Youth Soccer

Website

https://sfyouthsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Francisco Youth Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing structured soccer programming to approximately 8,000 families with youth ages 8-18. It operates three competitive divisions — City, Premier, and Varsity — funded through registration fees, donations, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

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), Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer leagues
• Youth sports programs
• Recreation leagues
• Youth referee training
• Community soccer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Player and Team Registration Fees: Fees collected for seasonal league participation including Fall and Spring seasons for youth ages 8-18 in grades 2nd-12th
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 94-3322034). Donations may be eligible for employer matching.
3. Gear and Merchandise Sales: Sales of SFYS branded gear and merchandise through their online store

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

San Francisco Youth Soccer operates seasonal recreational and competitive youth soccer leagues (Fall and Spring) across three divisions—City, Premier, and Varsity—for players ages 8-18 in grades 2-12. The organization also runs the SF Youth Referee Academy, coach education and mentorship programs, in-school soccer programs (SFYS @ School), skills clinics, a summer jamboree tournament, and a gear/merchandise store, serving approximately 8,000 families across San Francisco.

Product overview

San Francisco Youth Soccer is a nonprofit youth soccer organization operating a multi-tiered, multi-program platform serving approximately 8,000 families. The core platform consists of seasonal leagues (Fall and Spring Leagues) spanning three competitive divisions (City Division for entry-level, Premier Division for competitive U08-U15 teams, and Varsity Division for high school-age players). Supporting programs include the SF Youth Referee Academy, Coach Registration & Resources with BRIDGE mentorship, Leadership & Equity Programs, and Player Clinics. Additional offerings include SFYS @ School (in-school programs), Summer Jamboree tournaments, SFYS Skills School for advanced training, Player Connection services, and home-based SFYS @ Home resources. The organization also provides Financial Assistance/Scholarships for accessibility and operates a Gear & Merch store. All programs feed into a unified mission of supporting youth soccer and leadership through sport for ages 8-18.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fall and Spring Leagues Seasonal recreational and competitive soccer leagues for youth players in 2nd through 12th grade, offering both City Division and Premier Division options. Registration for Fall 2026 runs 5/4/26 through November 2026.
• City Division Entry-level recreational soccer division open to all skill levels, serving as the foundation tier for youth players new to organized soccer, with separate boys and girls teams by grade (2nd through 8th).
• Premier Division Competitive soccer division with age-group teams (U08 through U15) for boys and girls seeking higher-level competition and development.
• Varsity Division Advanced competitive division for older youth players (high school age), providing a bridge to collegiate and professional soccer pathways.
• SF Youth Referee Academy Comprehensive referee training program with mentorship (Referee Mentors), Game Day Refs support, and progression pathways including Team STARs recognition for young referees ages 8-18.
• Coach Registration & Resources Coaching registration portal with curriculum resources, mentor programs (Coach Mentor BRIDGE), and game day support materials for volunteer and professional coaches.
• SFYS Skills School Specialized skills training program focusing on individual player development, technique refinement, and advanced skill acquisition.
• Player Clinics Skill development camps and training sessions including Winter Soccer Clinics for targeted player improvement.
• SFYS @ School In-school soccer programs bringing youth soccer education and access directly to elementary and middle schools throughout San Francisco.
• Summer Jamboree Annual summer tournament featuring preseason 7v7 competitions for youth players, including registration for various age groups and skill levels.
• Financial Assistance / Scholarships Need-based financial assistance program supporting families with registration costs, ensuring accessibility for all San Francisco youth.
• Gear & Merchandise Official SFYS merchandise store offering branded apparel and soccer gear for players and supporters.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TopScorecoreTechnology or IntegrationTopScore provides the website platform powering sfyouthsoccer.org, including registration management, event administration, member communications, and account management functionality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• i9 Sports: i9 Sports is a nationwide youth sports franchise offering organized leagues and clinics across multiple sports including soccer. Comparable as a community-based, parent-friendly youth sports provider, though it is a for-profit franchise model versus SFYS's nonprofit model.
• US Youth Soccer (USYS): USYS is the largest youth soccer organization in the United States and the official US Soccer Federation youth affiliate, operating through state associations. SFYS sits under this umbrella as a community-level member organization; USYS sets the national competitive framework that SFYS's Premier/Varsity divisions feed into.
• California Youth Soccer Association (Cal North / NorCal): Cal North is the USYS state association covering Northern California, including district-level leagues and competitions that SFYS-affiliated teams participate in. Comparable as the regional governing and competitive structure that sits above SFYS's local league operations.

Others

• Skyhawks Sports Academy: Skyhawks is a US youth sports instruction provider offering camps and clinics across multiple sports. Comparable as an adjacent provider of youth sports skill-development programming (analogous to SFYS's Skills School and Player Clinics), though not a direct league competitor.

Emerging players

• Challenger Sports: Challenger Sports is a North American youth soccer coaching and camp operator (including British Soccer Camps). It overlaps with SFYS's clinics, Skills School, and coach-education offerings, though it operates as a for-profit camp/clinic franchise rather than a community league organizer.
• Soccer Without Borders: Soccer Without Borders is a nonprofit that uses soccer for youth development with a focus on newcomer, immigrant, and underserved communities. It overlaps with SFYS on mission (youth development through soccer, equity, leadership), though at a national scale and with a distinct refugee/newcomer emphasis.

Direct peers

• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): AYSO is the largest national volunteer-based youth soccer nonprofit in the US, operating recreational and competitive leagues for children. Like SFYS, it is community-driven, runs seasonal leagues, depends on volunteer coaches/referees, and serves the K-12 youth segment — making it the closest national analog to SFYS.
• NorCal Premier Soccer: NorCal Premier is a competitive youth soccer league and player-development platform covering Northern California, including age-grouped competitive teams that overlap with SFYS's Premier and Varsity divisions. Directly comparable on competitive-tier programming in the same Bay Area geography.
• San Jose Youth Soccer: San Jose Youth Soccer is a community-based nonprofit youth soccer organization serving the San Jose area with recreational and competitive programs in a similar K-12 age band. Closely comparable in operating model — seasonal leagues, volunteer coaches, community-driven — within an adjacent Bay Area geography.
• SF Glens: SF Glens is a San Francisco-based competitive youth soccer club competing at higher-tier regional and national levels. It is a direct competitor for skilled players in SFYS's Premier and Varsity tiers and represents the private-club alternative within the same city geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SFYouthSoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/sfyouthsoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/SFYouthSoccer

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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