What EDP Soccer does

EDP Soccer (Elite Development Program Soccer) is a private youth soccer league and tournament operator headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, founded in 1999 and operating as the primary soccer division of 3Step Sports, the largest youth sports organization in the United States. EDP runs a portfolio of professionally managed competitive leagues and tournament events serving 8,500+ teams across 28 states, with 34 tournaments spanning 7 states and 2 countries and representation from 23 state soccer associations. The product portfolio is organized into three pillars: (1) the EDP Soccer League Network, which includes USYS National League conferences (New England, North Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, South Atlantic), the National 1 League, and state-specific leagues in Connecticut, Ohio, and Florida; (2) the EDP and iSE (International Sporting Events) Tournament portfolios, including flagship events such as the EDP Summer Classic, EDP Cup series, Memorial Day Classic, and futsal offerings; and (3) the Pathway to College program, which provides college recruiting education, scholarship guidance, and showcase events connecting players with college coaches.

The underlying technology stack is primarily composed of third-party registration and event management platforms — GotSport, GotSoccer, and Demosphere — used for team/player registration, schedule management, and results tracking, supplemented by Veo camera systems for video capture. EDP does not operate a proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or public API. Supporting services include the Respect & Etiquette Policy (REP) program for sideline conduct, referee abuse prevention, contracted photography through PicturePros, and travel logistics partnerships with TeamTravelSource, TeamMatch, and Inspiresport.

EDP generates revenue through team and player registration fees for leagues, tournaments, and showcase events, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The company distributes services through direct online registration via its website and partner platforms, and manages operations for affiliated organizations (New York Club Soccer, iSE, The Fields Sports Complex) as part of the 3Step Sports portfolio. The customer base consists of youth soccer clubs (primary segment), college-bound players and families, and USYS state associations. The company has 101–250 employees and is privately held, with parent 3Step Sports reportedly exploring strategic options including a potential sale or capital raise.

Name

EDP Soccer

Legal name

Elite Development Program Soccer (EDP)

Website

https://edpsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EDP Soccer organizes youth soccer leagues and tournaments for 8,500+ teams across 28 states, operating as the primary soccer division of 3Step Sports. Its portfolio spans USYS National League conferences, a multi-event tournament series, and a college recruiting pathway program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports League Operations

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Youth soccer leagues
• Soccer tournament operations
• College recruiting showcases
• Competitive youth sports
• Club soccer management

Headquarters

HQ city

East Brunswick

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tournament and League Registration Fees: EDP Soccer generates revenue through team and player registration fees for tournaments, league play, and showcase events. Teams and clubs pay to participate in EDP-operated leagues and tournaments throughout the calendar year.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EDP Soccer operates professionally managed youth soccer leagues and tournaments across multiple conferences and U.S. states, serving 8,500+ teams and 23 state associations. The company runs the EDP Soccer League Network (USYS National League conferences, National 1 League, and state-specific leagues), standalone tournament events (EDP Cup, Summer Classic, Winter Classic, Memorial Day Classic, Apex Cup, Easter Showdown), iSE-branded tournaments, EDP Futsal programs, and a Pathway to College recruiting program that connects players with college coaches.

Product overview

EDP Soccer (Elite Development Program Soccer) operates as a comprehensive youth soccer platform offering professionally managed leagues and tournament events across 7 states and 2 countries, serving over 8,500 teams. The portfolio consists of three main pillars: (1) EDP Soccer League Network — competitive league play through USYS National League conferences (New England, North Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, South Atlantic), National 1 League, and state-specific leagues in Connecticut, Ohio, and Florida; (2) EDP and iSE Tournament portfolios — standalone tournament events including EDP Cup, EDP Summer Classic, Winter Classic, Memorial Day Classic, and iSE-branded tournaments; and (3) Pathway to College — college recruitment services including combines, scholarship guidance, and recruiting process support. Additional offerings include EDP Futsal (winter indoor soccer), EDP Respect & Etiquette Policy (REP) for sideline conduct, and referee abuse prevention. EDP Soccer is a division of 3STEP Sports, operating in 28 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3STEP Soccer: A division of 3Step Sports serving youth soccer clubs with professionally managed leagues and events
• iSE Tournaments

Products and services

• EDP Soccer League Network A comprehensive league network offering competitive league play for youth soccer clubs across multiple conferences and regions, including USYS National League conferences (New England, North Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, South Atlantic), the National 1 League, and state-specific leagues (Connecticut, Ohio, Florida). Designed for youth soccer clubs and teams across 8U-19U age groups.
• EDP Tournaments A portfolio of tournament events including EDP Summer Classic, EDP Cup (Spring/Fall), EDP Winter Classic, EDP Spring Classic, Memorial Day Classic, EDP Easter Showdown, Main Line Friendlies, and seasonal showcase events held across multiple states for youth soccer clubs and teams.
• iSE Tournaments International Sporting Events (iSE) branded tournaments including Spring Invitational, Memorial Day, Kearny Skyline Cup, Mount Olive Cup, Greystone Cup, Columbus Cup, and Princeton Super Cup. Organized for youth soccer clubs and teams.
• EDP Futsal Winter futsal league and tournament offerings including EDP Futsal NJ (New Jersey) and EDP Futsal MD (Maryland) that provide off-season indoor player development opportunities for youth soccer clubs and teams.
• Pathway to College A comprehensive college recruitment and guidance program providing educational resources on choosing the right college, recruiting visits, college scholarships (NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, Junior College), and recruiting process support. Includes college combine events and showcase opportunities for player exposure to college coaches. Targeted at youth soccer players and families seeking college soccer pathways.
• EDP Apex Cup A top-tier showcase event as part of the EDP tournament portfolio, providing high-level competition opportunities for elite youth soccer clubs and teams seeking maximum college coach exposure.
• EDP Collegiate Summer League A summer collegiate league providing competitive play opportunities for college-aged players during the off-season, organized for college soccer programs and their players.
• EDP Easter Showdown An inaugural 1-day tournament event for 8U-19U age groups, featuring boys on Friday and girls on Saturday, held at Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammonton, NJ. Designed for youth soccer clubs and teams seeking competitive showcase play.
• Main Line Friendlies One-Day Cup An inaugural 1-day tournament event held at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, PA, featuring boys teams on Saturday and girls on Sunday. Organized for youth soccer clubs and teams in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,500+ teams participating in leagues and tournaments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AdidascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdidas serves as a brand sponsor for EDP Soccer, with their logo featured prominently on the EDP Soccer website. Adidas provides soccer equipment and apparel sponsorship for youth soccer events.
• VeocoreTechnology or IntegrationVeo is an official technology partner providing video capture and streaming solutions for EDP Soccer events. Their logo appears alongside EDP Soccer branding on the website. Veo camera systems are used to record games and provide content for college coaches.
• PicturePros PhotographycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPicturePros is the official photography partner for EDP Soccer, capturing event photos for clubs, players, and families participating in EDP tournaments and showcases.
• NCSA (National Collegiate Scouting Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSA is a college recruiting platform partner that helps EDP Soccer players connect with college programs. Featured as a partner on the EDP Soccer website alongside the Pathway to College program.
• TeamTravelSourceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeamTravelSource is a travel partner that provides team travel and accommodation services for EDP Soccer tournament participants traveling to events.
• TeamMatchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeamMatch is a sports travel and logistics partner that helps EDP Soccer teams arrange travel and accommodations for tournaments.
• InspiresportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInspiresport is a partner providing sports experiences and potentially player development or travel services for EDP Soccer participants.
• VKTRY InsolesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVKTRY provides athletic insoles as a sponsor for EDP Soccer events and participants.
• Simax SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSimax Sports is a sports equipment partner featured on the EDP Soccer website.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSport is the primary event registration and management platform used by EDP Soccer for tournament and league registration, schedule management, and results tracking.
• GotSoccercoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSoccer is a player and team registration platform used by EDP Soccer for league and tournament participant management.
• New York Club SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York Club Soccer is an affiliate of EDP Soccer, offering competitive league play and operating under the EDP Soccer umbrella. Listed as an EDP Soccer affiliate on the affiliates page.
• International Sporting Events (iSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartneriSE is an EDP Soccer affiliate that organizes additional youth soccer tournaments, with events listed alongside EDP Soccer tournaments on the website under 'iSE Tournaments'.
• The Fields Sports ComplexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fields Sports Complex in New Jersey is an affiliate partner providing facility access for EDP Soccer events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• GotSport: Third-party sports management platform used by EDP for league/tournament registration, and increasingly used by competitors — an ecosystem participant whose roadmap affects EDP's operational scalability.

Direct peers

• Girls Academy (GA): National elite girls' youth soccer league competing head-to-head with EDP for elite-level clubs and player development pathways to college.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): National elite girls' and boys' youth soccer league competing for the same top clubs, coaches, and college-recruitment outcomes as EDP Soccer's league and showcase portfolio.
• MLS Next: The professional-league-operated elite youth soccer platform that runs its own league and showcase schedule, directly contesting EDP's developmental pathway and college-recruiting positioning.
• US Club Soccer (National Premier Leagues): National sanctioning body and league operator (including NPL) running elite and competitive youth soccer leagues that overlap with EDP's league network.

Broad incumbents

• US Youth Soccer (USYS): The national governing federation whose state associations and National League conferences compete and overlap with EDP's regional league network across U.S. youth soccer.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): Large national youth-soccer organization operating recreational and select programs at much broader youth participation; competes for the same family demographic from the mass-market side.
• IMG Academy: Multi-sport elite development and event operator running high-profile youth tournaments and showcases (e.g., IMG Cup) that overlap with EDP's showcase and college-recruitment positioning.

Emerging players

• Surf Cup Sports: West Coast-based tournament and showcase operator (Surf Cup, Surf College Cup) running college-recruitment showcase events that compete with EDP's Pathway to College showcases.

Regional players

• Score at the Top / Score Sports: Regional youth soccer tournament and showcase operator on the West Coast running college-recruitment events overlapping with EDP's showcase portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EDPsoccer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC57QHK2Trjr_SBhPOtaN5vQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/edpsoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/edpsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edpsoccer

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Investors

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