LAFC

Name

LAFC

Legal name

LAFC Cosmos

Website

https://lafcsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth soccer training
• Player development programs
• Competitive soccer leagues
• Soccer coaching services
• College placement soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Advertising: Partnerships with brands including Modelo (Constellation Brands), Hello Soju, and other corporate sponsors. Includes in-stadium branding, promotional activations, and co-branded merchandise.
2. In-Stadium Concessions and Retail: Alcoholic beverage sales (Hello Soju partnership, Modelo), food and beverage concessions, and merchandise sales throughout BMO Stadium during home matches.
3. Match Revenue: Ticket sales for MLS regular season matches, CONCACAF Champions Cup games, and special events including FIFA Club World Cup matches at BMO Stadium.
4. Broadcasting Rights: MLS broadcasting deals and international media rights for competitions including CONCACAF Champions Cup and potential FIFA Club World Cup coverage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LAFC Cosmos is a youth soccer organization based in Pasadena, California that provides soccer training and competitive programs for boys and girls from U8 through U19 age groups. The club operates recreational and competitive pathways, including an introductory First Touch Program for beginners and select/competitive teams that compete in regional and national tournaments. The organization develops players who progress to college soccer programs at institutions such as Brown University, Princeton, and UCONN, as well as to professional levels.

Product overview

LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) is a Major League Soccer franchise. The organization operates as a professional sports team rather than a technology product company. The primary offering is the MLS soccer team that competes in league matches, cup competitions (including the CONCACAF Champions Cup), and hosts home games at BMO Stadium. The club also operates youth development programs and has ownership/investment structures involving former players like Carlos Vela. As a sports entertainment organization, LAFC does not offer software products, platforms, or technology services in the traditional SaaS sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAFC Cosmos: The primary brand name for the youth soccer organization, combining LAFC with 'Cosmos' to distinguish from the professional MLS team Los Angeles Football Club.
• First Touch Program
• Cosmos Academy West

Products and services

• First Touch Program
• Youth Competitive Soccer Teams (Boys and Girls U8-U19)
• Select Program Higher-level competitive select teams that compete in premier leagues and tournaments, including Coast Soccer League and US Development Academy pathways for elite youth players.
• College Placement and Alumni Program Player development pathway supporting athletes seeking college soccer opportunities, with alumni having attended institutions including Brown University, Princeton, and UCONN. Showcases player talents to college coaches and scouts at older age groups.
• Tryouts and Player Recruitment Annual tryout events for younger teams and select program placement, including open training sessions to evaluate new and returning players for upcoming seasons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple major trophies: 2022 MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield, 2024 U.S. Open Cup
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Modelo (Constellation Brands)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2026Modelo launched its largest soccer investment to date, a multi-platform 'Best Seat in the House' campaign featuring LAFC alongside Inter Miami CF, Atlanta United FC, and Miami Freedom Park. The campaign includes seven-figure investments in U.S. pro soccer and 125% spending increase over last season, with player ambassadors from Mexico, U.S., Colombia, and Brazil.
• Hello SojucoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2026Hello Soju, a premium California-based soju brand, became the official soju partner and spirit-based ready-to-drink partner of LAFC. The partnership includes in-stadium activations, premium sampling experiences, and co-branded retail promotions across Southern California, available at concession and retail locations throughout BMO Stadium during LAFC home matches.
• My Real TripminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 March 2026Korean travel platform My Real Trip launched a free travel package to Los Angeles featuring LAFC MLS match attendance as part of its MyPack program. The 3-night, 6-day package includes direct flights, hotel accommodation in Koreatown, stadium store voucher, and features LAFC's final home game ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• RUCKUS Networks (Vistance Networks)coreTechnology or Integration · 3 March 2026Vistance Networks' RUCKUS Networks business completed deployment of next-generation Wi-Fi 7 network at BMO Stadium in partnership with LAFC. Described as an early industry installation for MLS, the deployment includes high-performance access points managed by RUCKUS AI platform to support thousands of concurrent connections for 22,000 stadium guests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Crossfire Premier: A well-known SoCal youth soccer club (Seattle-area roots with SoCal presence) running US Club Soccer-affiliated programs from younger ages through ECNL-level teams. Comparable on coaching structure, affiliation stack, and competitive tournament calendar.
• LA Galaxy Academy: The youth development arm of the LA Galaxy MLS club, providing elite youth soccer pathways in Southern California from U8 through academy levels. Directly comparable as a US Club Soccer-affiliated youth club competing for the same SoCal talent pool and family market.
• Strikers FC: One of the largest and most established youth soccer clubs in Southern California, fielding teams from U6 through U19 and competing in US Club Soccer and Cal South. Comparable as a SoCal-based competitive youth club with a similar age-group structure and tournament pedigree.
• Real So Cal: A major Southern California youth soccer club offering competitive and development pathways from young ages through U19. Competes head-to-head with LAFC Cosmos for players, coaches, and tournament slots in the SoCal pipeline.
• Slammers FC: A Southern California-based competitive youth soccer club with ECNL and US Club Soccer affiliations running full U8-U19 age groups. Comparable as a peer-tier SoCal club with similar tournament schedule and player development mission.
• Pateadores SC: A long-standing Southern California youth soccer club (est. 1978) running boys and girls programs across age groups under US Club Soccer and Cal South. Comparable as a heritage SoCal youth club competing for the same family demographic and producing college and professional players.
• Arsenal FC (SoCal): A Southern California competitive youth soccer club fielding boys and girls teams from U8 through U19 under US Club Soccer and Cal South affiliations. Directly comparable as a peer-tier SoCal club with similar mission and tournament participation.
• De Anza Force SC: A Northern California-based youth soccer club with US Club Soccer affiliation and a strong ECNL/developmental track record. Comparable as a California-based youth club of similar tier and competitive profile, though operating in a different sub-region.
• LAFC Academy: The professional MLS club Los Angeles Football Club's youth development arm, operating an academy in the same SoCal market. Directly comparable as a youth soccer program competing for the same local player pool; notably shares the 'LAFC' name with the subject company despite being an unrelated organization.

Others

• US Club Soccer: The national governing body to which LAFC Cosmos is affiliated. Not a direct competitor but a relevant ecosystem peer: comparable youth clubs operate under its sanctioning framework, and its leagues/competitions (e.g., NPL, ECNL) define the structure the subject company competes within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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