Sporting Nebraska FC

What Sporting Nebraska FC does

Sporting Nebraska FC is a nonprofit youth soccer club headquartered at 14706 Giles Rd in Omaha, Nebraska, with a second operational base in Lincoln. Founded in 2009 through the merger of Arsenal Soccer Club and Gladiator Soccer Club — and later expanded via the 2014 merger with Toro Girls Soccer Club — the organization serves more than 3,500 youth players aged 4 through 19 across recreational, academy, and elite national-level competitive tiers. Its product offering spans Recreation (U4-U19), Youth Academy (U8-U12), Competitive/State teams (U13-U19), ECNL Boys (U13-U19), and Girls Academy (U13-U19), supplemented by goalkeeping specialization, TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, a U23 Women's program, summer and pre-season camps, college recruiting services, financial assistance, and a referee development program.

The business model is anchored on tiered registration fees billed seasonally (recreation: $85-$200) or annually (academy/competitive: $1,125-$2,225), with ancillary revenue from camps and clinics, uniform and spirit-wear sales routed through Soccer Internationale and Soccer Master, and tournament/event hosting. The club's go-to-market is community-led, leveraging open tryouts, recreational feeder pathways, and a multi-channel mix (website, social media, events, grassroots programs, partnerships). Affiliations with Sporting KC (MLS), ECNL, Girls Academy, and NPL — combined with the only full-size indoor field in Omaha and 7 outdoor complexes — provide the brand and infrastructure backbone.

Technology infrastructure is entirely third-party: PlayMetrics for registration and team management, and HUDL for video analysis used by ECNL and Girls Academy teams. No proprietary platform or AI/ML capabilities are present. Governance is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors, with day-to-day operations managed by professional administrative staff including Directors of Coaching for both boys and girls programs. The club has produced more NCAA signees (450+ from 2010-2020) than every other Nebraska club combined, and is in the process of transitioning to school-year age groups for the 2026/2027 season to align with national governing body standards.

Name

Sporting Nebraska FC

Legal name

Sporting Nebraska FC

Website

https://sportingnebraskafc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sporting Nebraska FC is a nonprofit youth soccer club serving 3,500+ players ages 4-19 across Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, providing recreational through elite national-level pathways via Sporting KC, ECNL, and Girls Academy affiliations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

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

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), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer club
• Competitive soccer training
• Soccer player development
• Recreational soccer leagues
• College soccer recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Seasonal Registration Fees: Recreational programs charge seasonal fees (fall and spring seasons). Competitive, Academy, ECNL, and Girls Academy programs charge annual registration fees that cover league fees, training sessions, and club administration costs.
2. Camps and Clinics: The club offers various camps including recreational summer camps, academy camps, competitive pre-season camps, college ID camps, and specialized camps for ECNL and Girls Academy teams.
3. Uniform and Fan Wear Sales: The club partners with Soccer Internationale as exclusive fan wear provider for spirit wear, and Soccer Master for competitive team uniforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sporting Nebraska FC is a nonprofit youth soccer club that sells seasonal and annual registrations for recreational (U4-U19), academy (U8-U12), and competitive (U13-U19) soccer programs, plus ECNL Boys and Girls Academy national-level teams, TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, goalkeeping training, camps/clinics, and a college recruiting advisory service, delivered at facilities in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska.

Product overview

Sporting Nebraska FC is a nonprofit youth soccer club offering a comprehensive suite of programs for players ages 4-19. The organization operates on a multi-tiered platform model consisting of Recreation Programs (entry-level U4-U19 recreational play), Competitive Programs (Academy U8-U12, State U13-U19, ECNL Boys U13-U19, and Girls Academy U13-U19), and supplementary offerings including summer camps, goalkeeping training, college recruiting services, TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, and the U23 Women's program. The club also provides wraparound services including financial assistance, the STOPIT anti-discrimination program, referee training, and the VerVelde scholarship. Programs are delivered across Omaha and Lincoln, NE facilities with affiliations to Sporting KC, ECNL, and Girls Academy national leagues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECNL Boys: Elite Clubs National League Boys program for U13-U19 players at national level competitive play.
• Girls Academy
• Youth Academy

Products and services

• Recreation Programs
• Competitive Programs
• Academy Program
• ECNL Boys
• Girls Academy
• Lincoln Micro Program
• Waverly Academy
• TOPSoccer
• Goalkeeping Program
• College Recruiting Service
• U23 Women's Program
• Recreational Summer Camp
• Competitive Pre-Season Camp
• Boys College ID Camp
• Girls Academy Pre-Season Camp
• ECNL Pre-Season Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 450+ players signed NLIs from 2010 to 2020, more than every club combined in Nebraska
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

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

• Sporting Kansas City (Sporting KC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSporting KC Academy Affiliate providing vertical pathway to MLS professional soccer. Affiliation includes coaching education access, professional staff training sessions, affiliate showcases, and discounted tickets. The partnership provides the 'true pathway to the MLS in the Lincoln and Omaha metro area.'
• Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free injury screens for athletes, developed the NeuroStrong warm-up protocol for injury prevention and performance enhancement, and provides athletic training coverage at tournaments and games. OPTI operates a clinic inside the Omaha Sports Complex.
• Warren AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides speed and agility training incorporated across all club platforms. Operates Speed Lab and Total Performance Summer Academy programs for SNFC athletes.
• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational league platform for boys U13-U19 providing showcase events and college recruitment exposure at the highest youth level.
• Girls AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational league platform for girls U13-U19 providing development and national competition opportunities.
• National Premier League (NPL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional competitive league affiliation for enhanced development and regional competition opportunities.
• Football for the World FoundationminorOthersProject Unite partnership collecting and redistributing soccer equipment to youth locally and internationally. 120 youth impacted annually in Omaha, 30 countries impacted with gear donations.
• The Sports Bra ProjectminorOthersPartnership to increase access to sports for women and girls by removing barriers including equipment access. Donations support global distribution.
• Soccer InternationalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive fan wear provider for Sporting Nebraska FC spirit wear. Located at 2541 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68144.
• Dissinger Reed / Mutual of OmahaminorOthersHeadStrong Concussion Insurance providing zero deductible coverage for concussion assessment and treatment for SNFC athletes. Policy SR2014NEP054180017 with $25,000 medical maximum per injury.
• Nebraska State SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level governing body affiliation providing league sanctioning, referee development, and coaching education through NSSA.
• US Youth SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth soccer governing body affiliation providing structure, rules, and member benefits including TOPSoccer program affiliation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: Large Illinois-based youth soccer club competing in ECNL Boys and Girls Academy platforms with similar multi-tier programming from recreational through elite national-level competition. Directly comparable as a top-tier Midwest youth soccer organization with similar geographic scope.
• PDA (Players Development Academy): Elite East Coast youth soccer club with strong ECNL Boys and Girls Academy presence, full academy-to-competitive pathway, and renowned college placement track record. Comparable as an established ECNL/Girls Academy club with national-level reputation.
• Solar Soccer Club: Texas-based youth soccer powerhouse with ECNL Boys, Girls Academy, and full recreational-to-elite programming across multiple locations. Comparable as a large-scale regional club with elite national league affiliations and similar player development pipeline structure.
• Eclipse Select Soccer Club: Established Illinois youth soccer club with strong Girls Academy and ECNL Boys presence, multi-location facilities, and a full U4-U19 development pyramid. Comparable in scale and program structure to Sporting Nebraska FC as a top Midwest ECNL/Girls Academy affiliate.
• Crossfire Premier SC: Washington State youth soccer club with ECNL Boys and Girls Academy participation, full player development pathway, and similar college recruitment focus. Direct peer as a top-tier non-MLS-affiliated elite youth soccer club on the West Coast.
• Michigan Fire Juniors: Large Midwest youth soccer club with ECNL and full recreational-to-competitive programming across multiple age groups. Comparable as a regional elite youth soccer organization with similar multi-tier structure and college placement focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sporting Kansas City Academy: MLS-operated youth academy of Sporting KC, the parent organization of Sporting Nebraska FC's affiliate partnership. Comparable as the elite-tier destination in the SKC development pathway that SNFC feeds into; represents the broader MLS academy incumbent model.
• Real Salt Lake Academy: MLS-affiliated youth development academy operating as part of Real Salt Lake's broader soccer organization. Comparable as an MLS-driven elite youth pathway with similar structure to SNFC's partnership model but with direct MLS ownership.
• New York Red Bulls Academy: MLS-operated elite youth academy with full U13-U19 development pathway and direct First Team integration. Comparable as the broader MLS academy incumbent model that competes with affiliate-based programs like Sporting Nebraska FC for top regional talent.
• FC Dallas Academy: MLS-operated youth academy directly affiliated with FC Dallas (MLS), representing the broader incumbent model of MLS-owned elite youth development pathways. Comparable as an elite youth soccer development organization but with direct MLS ownership rather than affiliate model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SportingNE_FC
• Facebookfacebook.com/SportingNebraskaFC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sporting-nebraska-fc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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