Maryland State Youth Soccer Association

Name

Maryland State Youth Soccer Association

Legal name

Maryland State Youth Soccer Association

Website

https://msysa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Association / Sports Governance

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer governance
• Competitive soccer tournaments
• Player development programs
• Coaching education
• Community soccer outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Burnie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Club Registration Fees: Club travel teams pay $21.25 + credit card processing fee per registered player, including players added throughout the seasonal year. Independent travel teams pay a flat fee of $575-$894 depending on age group (9-10U through 20U+).
2. Recreation Player Registration: Clubs pay $9 per recreational player per year for registration. MSYSA hosts registration windows August 1-September 15 and March 1-April 15.
3. Background Screening: Background screenings are performed at a cost of $7.75 per person including processing fee, conducted annually for all adults interacting with youth players.
4. Tournament and Cup Fees: State Cup and Presidents Cup application fees: $525 per 11U team or $675 per 12U-18U team. Game fees of $275 per game after the first game. Additional referee fees and MSYSA processing fees apply.
5. Guest Player Registration: Non-rostered guest players (NRGP) pay $21.25 + processing fee for player registration to participate in tournaments.
6. Donations and Charitable Contributions: MSYSA is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that accepts donations to grow the game and create opportunities for children to play soccer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MSYSA is the official state youth soccer association for Maryland and the District of Columbia, providing sanctioned competitive tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, UCL), player development pathways (Olympic Development Program, TOPSoccer, Summer Soccer Academy), coach and referee education, club registration and compliance services, and free community outreach programs (Let's Play!, Community Pick-Up Soccer). It serves 80,000+ youth players annually through a network of 240+ affiliated member clubs under the authority of U.S. Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer.

Product overview

MSYSA operates as a multi-program youth soccer organization offering a portfolio of competitive events (State Cup, Presidents Cup), development programs (Maryland ODP, Coaching Education), and community initiatives (Let's Play!, Community Pick-Up Soccer, TOPSoccer). The organization uses GotSport as its core technology platform for all registration, compliance, roster management, and referee assignment functions. Programs are structured across competitive travel leagues, recreational play, inclusive soccer for athletes with disabilities, and summer/academy offerings. The organization serves Maryland and D.C. through a network of affiliate clubs and leagues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Affiliation and Registration
• State Cup MSYSA's flagship competitive soccer tournament, serving as the official state championship pathway. Teams pay an entry fee of $900 per team to compete across age and gender divisions. The competition feeds into regional and national US Youth Soccer championships.
• Presidents Cup Secondary competitive tournament offering for MSYSA-affiliated clubs, providing an additional championship pathway for teams that do not qualify for State Cup. Operated under US Youth Soccer's Presidents Cup national framework.
• Olympic Development Program (ODP) Player identification and development program operating under US Youth Soccer's national ODP framework. Identifies and trains high-potential youth players for state, regional, and national team consideration. Open to players from MSYSA-affiliated clubs.
• Coaching Education MSYSA-run coaching courses and certification pathways aligned with U.S. Soccer licensing levels, providing coaching education to volunteer and professional coaches within Maryland and D.C. youth soccer.
• Referee Certification and Assigning U.S. Soccer-aligned referee certification, licensing, and match assignment service. Licensing fees range from $40 to $175 depending on certification level. Referee Assigning Manager coordinates match assignments across sanctioned competitions.
• Let's Play! In-School Program Free in-school physical education program that introduces soccer to K-12 students across Maryland public schools. Delivered at no cost to schools, funded through MSYSA's grants, donations, and sponsorships.
• Community Pick-Up Soccer Free community-based recreational soccer program delivered at public parks and community centers, providing low-barrier access to the sport for youth not enrolled in affiliated clubs.
• TOPSoccer Adaptive soccer program for youth players with physical and intellectual disabilities, providing modified rules, smaller-sided games, and trained buddy support. Operated under US Youth Soccer's TOPSoccer national framework.
• Summer Soccer Academy Seasonal player development program offered during the summer off-season at $200 per player, providing additional training and skill development outside the regular club season.
• UCL (US Club Soccer Identification) US Club Soccer identification program offered through MSYSA, providing an additional elite-level talent identification pathway alongside ODP for high-performing youth players.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80,000 players served annually through affiliate clubs and leagues
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• US Youth SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSYSA is affiliated with US Youth Soccer as a State Association member, providing access to national competitions, coaching resources, and the USYS member pass system for player registration and tournament eligibility.
• U.S. Soccer FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSYSA is a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation as a National State Association, providing official sanctioning authority, access to national programs, and alignment with U.S. Soccer initiatives including SafeSoccer Framework.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSport is the primary registration and management platform used by MSYSA for player registration, roster management, background screening, referee assignment, and tournament administration. Full integration with GotSport required for all club and team operations.
• Kaiser PermanentemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerKaiser Permanente sponsors MSYSA programs and events, with banner advertising on the website. Health partner providing support for youth sports wellness initiatives.
• DC UnitedstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional soccer club partnership providing connection to professional soccer in the region and potential marketing synergies.
• Washington SpiritstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional women’s soccer team partnership providing connection to NWSL and professional soccer pathways.
• Nike Soccer IncmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial soccer equipment and apparel partner for MSYSA programs.
• Positive Coaching AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for coaching education resources and sportsmanship development programs.
• Montgomery County Public SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership for Let’s Play! program delivery in Title 1 and Community Schools.
• WorldStridesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational travel partner potentially for soccer tours and international experiences.
• Soccer PostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoccer equipment retailer partner with MSYSA Spirit Wear store through SoccerPost.com.
• Kwik GoalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoccer goal and equipment manufacturer partner.
• Leveling The Playing FieldstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner focused on providing soccer equipment access for underserved communities.
• Maryland Sports CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState sports tourism organization partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Virginia Youth Soccer Association: State-level youth soccer governing body for Virginia, affiliated with US Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation. Operates the same affiliate-club, registration-fee, State Cup, and ODP model as MSYSA in an immediately adjacent geography.
• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): National youth soccer organization running a parallel club-and-region model with volunteer-driven leagues, coaching education, and player development programs. Directly comparable to MSYSA's recreational-to-competitive mission and program mix.
• Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association: Regional youth soccer association under US Youth Soccer serving eastern Pennsylvania with member clubs, tournaments, and ODP programs — directly comparable structure to MSYSA's affiliate-club and tournament-registration model.
• Cal South (USSSA-Cal South / California Soccer Association-South): One of the largest state youth soccer associations in the U.S., affiliated with US Youth Soccer. Comparable in scale of clubs, players, and tournament portfolio, providing a direct parallel for MSYSA's program and revenue structure at a much larger size.
• Soccer Association for Youth (SAY Soccer): National youth soccer organization operating a parallel regional model with member associations, recreational and competitive play, and coach-education programs. Comparable grassroots-to-competitive mission, though smaller in scale than MSYSA.
• New Jersey Youth Soccer: US Youth Soccer state association for New Jersey operating club-based registration, ODP, and State Cup competitions for tens of thousands of youth players — same governing-body and fee-structure model as MSYSA.

Broad incumbents

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): National league for top girls' and boys' youth soccer clubs offering an alternative competitive path to MSYSA State Cup. Operates at a higher competitive tier and overlaps with MSYSA-affiliated travel clubs.
• US Club Soccer: Alternative national soccer sanctioning body providing an independent club-pass and league pathway that competes with US Youth Soccer state associations. MSYSA clubs that affiliate with US Club Soccer reduce MSYSA's exclusive sanctioning reach.
• US Youth Soccer: National governing affiliate under which MSYSA operates; sets member-pass, tournament, and national-competition frameworks that MSYSA adopts. Functions as MSYSA's national parent body rather than a competitor.
• U.S. Soccer Federation: The official national federation for soccer in the United States, of which MSYSA is a National State Association. Sets SafeSoccer, coaching, and ODP frameworks that MSYSA must follow and is the regulatory apex for sanctioning authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MSYSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MDStateYouthSoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/msyouthsoccer/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@marylandsysa?lang=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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