Chicago KICS Football Club

Name

Chicago KICS Football Club

Legal name

Chicago KICS Football Club

Website

https://kicsfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

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

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer club
• Soccer player development
• Competitive club soccer
• Soccer training programs
• Pre-professional soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices39 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Seasonal Club & Academy Registration Fees: Annual/year-round club and academy program fees covering team practices, league games, administrative expenses, and player medical insurance (USYS & US Club). Club season runs September-June (10-month) for 6U-19U. Academy season runs August-June (11-month) for 11U-19U.
2. Individual & Small Group Private Training: Private training packages (1, 3, 5, or 8 sessions at $95-$640) providing technical, tactical, and mental development for youth players. Groups of up to 4 players with per-session savings.
3. Merchandise & Uniform Sales: Online shop via European Sports for fan gear, mandatory new player uniform kits (Nike), and KICS FC branded merchandise.
4. Summer Camp & Pre-Season Camp Fees: Day camps ($295 half-day, $399 full-day) and competitive camps ($249) for ages 4-18, offered across multiple Chicago locations in summer and pre-season periods. Additional costs for early drop-off and late pick-up.
5. 23U Pre-Professional Program Fees: 23U Men's ($699.50) and Women's ($599.50) summer programs for high school and collegiate players, including local league competition and 2x weekly sessions alongside KICS Pro first teams.
6. Tournament & Additional Season Fees: Optional but encouraged tournament participation (USYS Illinois Cup, Presidents Cup, Memorial Day Challenge), winter indoor league, and international tournament travel (USA Cup, Albion Cup) billed separately from base club fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Chicago KICS Football Club is a youth soccer development organization that delivers age-tiered competitive and recreational soccer programs (Toddlers ages 2-4 through 23U Pre-Professional) along with specialized training modules (goalkeeping, strength & conditioning, striking & finishing, private training), seasonal camps, clinics, and college recruitment services. Programs are delivered through licensed coaching staff across 24 outdoor fields and 15+ indoor facilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Product overview

Chicago KICS Football Club is a comprehensive youth soccer organization offering a multi-tiered platform of programs spanning from foundational toddler classes (ages 2-4) through pre-professional competition (23U and WPSL/UPSL teams). The core offering consists of Club and Academy competitive programs with age-specific curricula, supplemented by specialized training modules including Goalkeeping, Strength & Conditioning, Striking & Finishing School, and Private Training. Additional services include seasonal camps (Summer Camp, Pre-Season/Off-Season Camps), Skills Clinics, Game Film & Player Video analysis via Veo, and College Recruitment Services. The organization operates across three geographic regions (City, South, North) serving the Chicago metropolitan area with year-round programming across Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KICS Pro: Pre-professional men's and women's soccer teams competing in UPSL and WPSL leagues.
• KICS Academy

Products and services

• Toddlers Program Introductory soccer classes for children ages 2-4, featuring fun, positive, safe, and structured child development classes with parent participation required. Available in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons across multiple Chicago locations including South Loop, West Loop, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Beverly/Evergreen Park.
• Juniors Program Introduction to soccer for boys and girls ages 5U-12U with age-appropriate skill-based instruction. Features fun, welcoming environment for all levels with skills practice and in-house scrimmages.
• Junior Soccer League (JSL) Chicago's premier recreational soccer league for elementary students, sponsored by KICS FC. Open to boys and girls from Pre-K4 through 8th Grade, designed to be fun, affordable, and accessible.
• Club Program Year-round competitive club soccer for ages 6U-19U. Includes age-specific curriculum with 4v4/5v5 (6U-8U), 7v7 (9U-10U), 9v9 (11U-12U), and 11v11 (13U-19U) formations. Features Fall/Spring outdoor seasons with IWSL/YSSL leagues and Winter indoor options.
• Academy Program Elite youth development program for ages 11U-19U offering comprehensive training with X3 practices per week, national league platforms (DPL/EA/N1), showcase tournaments, and USYS Cup series participation. Includes Player Medical Insurance, Productive Recruit College Profiling, and nutrition/sports psychology support.
• 23U Men's & Women's Program Summer pre-professional teams for high school and collegiate players ages 2010-03 birth years. 23U Women's competes in NISL/IWSL (June-July 2026, $599.50) and 23U Men's in UPSL Division One (June-August 2026, $699.50). Players practice X2 weekly and play alongside KICS Pro first teams.
• KICS FC Pro (WPSL/UPSL Pre-Professional) Pre-professional men's and women's soccer teams competing in WPSL (Women's) and UPSL (Men's) leagues. Pathway for elite players transitioning to collegiate and professional soccer.
• Goalkeeping Training Program Specialized goalkeeper training directed by Oscar Guzman-Franco. Covers game preparation, distribution, shot-stopping, handling crosses, tactical team integration, and goalkeeper-specific conditioning. Age-specific training from 8U-10U fundamentals through 13U-19U technical and tactical training.
• Strength & Conditioning Program Led by Head Trainer Hector Rabadan, Friday sessions during Fall and Spring outdoor seasons. Included in Academy membership; optional add-on for Club programming. Focuses on speed, explosive power, core strength, speed & footwork, and mechanics & efficiency.
• Striking & Finishing School Friday sessions led by Club Coaching Staff during Fall and Spring seasons. Covers form & technique, shooting for power and placement. Teaches placement, laces/in-step/outside foot strikes, volleys, chipping, and toe-poke techniques.
• Individual / Small Group Private Training Private or small group training (up to 4 players) for technical, tactical, and mental development. Packages: 1 session ($95), 3 sessions ($270), 5 sessions ($425), 8 sessions ($640). 60-minute sessions led by certified coaching staff.
• 2026 Summer Camp Soccer camps for all skill levels ages 4-18, running June-August 2026. Day Camps (Ages 4-14) at $295 half-day, $399 full-day. Competitive Camps (Ages 8U-19U) at $249 for 4-day sessions. Multiple locations including City, South, and North regions.
• Pre-Season & Off-Season Camps Training camps for off-season development led by expert coaching staff using USSF-aligned curriculum. Includes Spring Pre-Season camps and Winter Holiday camps for both girls and boys.
• Clinics Skills clinics around the city for grades K-5, boys and girls of all levels. Professionally instructed using USSF curriculum, focusing on learning new skills, character building, making friends, and teamwork. Offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer at various Chicago locations.
• 2026 Summer Tour High-level training and competition program with flexible 2x weekly practice in June-July, culminating in premier tournament experience. Includes USA Cup Tournament (Minnesota, July 14-18) at $495 early pricing and San Diego National Showcase (July 11-13) at $495 for Academy teams.
• Game Film & Player Video (Veo) Video recording and analysis service using Veo camera technology for team strategy and college recruitment. Includes game day/tournament recording, review and analysis, highlight creation, and player footage for college recruitment purposes.
• College Recruitment Services Comprehensive college placement support including Productive Recruit profiling service, NCAA Eligibility Center registration, NAIA Eligibility Center registration, CollegeBoard SAT resources, ACT preparation, and FASFA/Scholarship search support.
• Financial Assistance Program Over $1.9 million offered to date in financial assistance for youth participants in need of support towards player tuition. Available through application process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 college commitments across NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA institutions since 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner providing access to public parks and recreational facilities for community soccer programming. Enables KICS FC to deliver grassroots and recreational programs across Chicago neighborhoods.
• Impact Physical TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sports medicine and physical therapy partner. Provides sports injury hotline, recovery services, and performance support for KICS FC athletes. Sports Injury Hotline: 630-200-3344.
• Total WirelessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial summer camp sponsor for 2026, helping fund and promote KICS FC summer camp programming.
• NikecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial apparel and uniform supplier for KICS FC. All mandatory player uniforms and fan merchandise sold through the Nike-powered European Sports store.
• European SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial equipment and merchandise partner managing KICS FC's online store for uniforms, fan gear, and merchandise. Contact: [email protected].
• LeagueAppscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration and club management platform used for all program enrollment, tryout sign-ups, camp registration, financial assistance applications, and billing.
• VeocoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial game film and video analysis technology partner. Used to record games and tournaments for player review and college recruitment. YouTube channel features game footage for college coaches.
• Productive RecruitcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege recruitment service provider integrated into Academy programming. Supports college profiling and placement of future collegiate student-athletes.
• USYS (U.S. Youth Soccer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body affiliation providing league membership, national competition platforms (National League, Presidents Cup, State Cup), and player insurance. KICS FC participates in USYS Illinois Cup, Presidents Cup, and National League.
• US Club SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body affiliation providing National Premier League (NPL) membership, National Cup competition, and player insurance. KICS FC participates in US Club National Cup and NPL leagues.
• Elite Academy LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational elite youth soccer league for boys. KICS FC boys Academy teams compete at the highest level with national competition and college scouting exposure.
• Development Player League (DPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational elite all-girls league bridging club soccer and Girls Academy. KICS FC girls Academy teams compete in DPL for top-level competition and exposure.
• National 1 League (N1)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop team-based competition in US Club Soccer/US Youth Soccer. KICS FC boys Academy teams compete in N1 with national platform integration via ECNL.
• WPSL (Women's Premier Soccer League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-professional women's soccer league. KICS FC women's pre-professional team competes in WPSL through KICS FC Pro.
• UPSL (United Premier Soccer League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-professional men's soccer league. KICS FC men's pre-professional team competes in UPSL through KICS FC Pro.
• Illinois Women's Soccer League (IWSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal competitive league for girls club teams (IWSL D through IWSL A divisions). Games scheduled primarily on weekends during Fall & Spring seasons.
• Young Sportsmen's Soccer League (YSSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal competitive league for boys club teams (YSSL 5 through YSSL 1 divisions). Games scheduled on weekends during Fall & Spring outdoor seasons.
• National Independent Soccer League (NISL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional league for competitive youth teams. KICS FC 23U and club teams compete in NISL leagues for local competition.
• Junior Soccer League (JSL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKICS FC is a proud sponsor of Chicago's premier recreational soccer league for elementary students (Pre-K4 through 8th Grade). KICS supports the JSL as a community initiative.
• SoFive Soccer CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor artificial turf facilities (La Pershing and ChiTown locations) used for winter programming, camps, and bad weather substitutions. No soccer cleats allowed; flat soles/turf shoes only.
• Parisi Speed SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpeed and athletic development training partner. Community partner providing supplemental athletic conditioning for youth soccer players.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing sporting goods support for KICS FC programs and events.
• City GymnasticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for youth athletic development and programming support.
• De La Salle InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing turf facilities for KICS FC training and hosting some programming.
• Saint Ignatius College PrepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school partner providing facilities for KICS FC training. CEO Matt Miller is a coach at Saint Ignatius College Prep.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: One of the largest and longest-running youth soccer clubs in the Chicago area. Direct competitor across recreational, club, and academy programs serving the same Chicago metropolitan families.
• Solar Soccer Club: Major US youth soccer club based in Dallas with a similar multi-tier player development model (recreational through pre-professional), national league participation, and college placement pipeline. Highly comparable operational and programmatic structure.
• PDA (Player Development Academy): Top US youth soccer club in New Jersey with a comparable full-pathway model from youth through ECNL/national league platforms and proven college placement track record. Strong structural and methodological parallels.
• Chicago Fire FC Youth: The MLS-affiliated youth development program operating in the same Chicago market. Competes directly for the same youth soccer talent pool and runs comparable competitive pipelines (IWSL/YSSL, national leagues) and academy programming.

Regional players

• Cincinnati United Premier: Major Midwest youth soccer club in the Cincinnati area with a comparable full-pathway model (recreational through ECNL/national leagues) and college placement emphasis.
• Lou Fusz Athletic: Major Midwestern youth soccer club based in St. Louis with similar multi-program, multi-division structure and national league participation. Comparable scale and operational footprint.
• Michigan Wolves Hawks SC: Large Midwest youth soccer club in Michigan with similarly broad programming, national league participation, and college placement pipeline. Serves a comparable Midwest talent pool.

Broad incumbents

• New York Red Bulls Academy: MLS-affiliated youth development program with a comparable elite academy pathway and college placement model. Affiliated with a professional club brand that provides institutional backing not available to independent clubs like KICS FC.
• Columbus Crew Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy. Comparable in offering elite youth development pathways in the Midwest talent pool, but backed by MLS franchise resources and bundled with a professional club brand.
• LA Galaxy Youth / Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy program. Larger and broader portfolio player with similar competitive youth offerings and college pathway, but anchored in a different geography and tied to a professional club brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kicsfc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChD5LF31tEPahbUvDvKFs8Q/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/kicsfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chicago-kics-football-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/kicsfc
• TikToktiktok.com/@kicsfc

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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