Oklahoma Soccer

What Oklahoma Soccer does

Oklahoma Soccer Association (OSA), founded in 1967 and headquartered in Tulsa, is the official state governing body for organized soccer in Oklahoma, operating under the dbas Oklahoma Soccer, OSA, and USYS Oklahoma. The organization is a private nonprofit affiliated with US Youth Soccer, the US Adult Soccer Association, and the US Soccer Federation (FIFA). It serves 70+ member clubs, 31,000+ youth players, and 3,000 adult players across the state, organized into four grassroots districts.

OSA's core product portfolio spans a tiered competitive structure: the Oklahoma Premier League (OPL) and Frontier Conference League for elite youth teams, the Academy League (U7–U10), the Oklahoma Recreational League (ORL) at the grassroots tier, and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for high-potential player identification. Tournament offerings include State Cup (pathway to US Youth Soccer National Championships), Presidents Cup, Grassroots Tournament of Champions, and the Oklahoma Cup Adult Invitational. Supporting programs include coaching education (4v4–11v11 certifications), US Soccer referee licensing, TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, and a Hall of Fame. Technology infrastructure centers on the GotSport platform for registration, transfers, scheduling, and member compliance, with the SportsEngine SRM powering the public website.

The business model is a nonprofit member-association revenue structure combining recurring club affiliation fees, seasonal league team fees ($50–$350), annual tournament entry fees ($600–$800 adult, $775 State Cup), and transaction-based tournament hosting application fees ($50–$100 plus $1,500 bond). The 37th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2027. Operations are lean: 4 full-time staff (Executive Director Matthew Mercer, Director of Player Development Adam Kenes, Director of Leagues and Competitions Pauletta Price, Member Services Coordinator Rashonda Herron) plus an all-volunteer Board of Directors spanning district VPs, committee chairs, and officers. Go-to-market runs through the 70+ member-club channel network rather than direct consumer sales.

Name

Oklahoma Soccer

Legal name

Oklahoma Soccer Association

Website

https://oksoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oklahoma Soccer Association is the official US Soccer state governing body for Oklahoma, serving 70+ member clubs and 31,000+ youth players through tiered competitive leagues, tournaments, the Olympic Development Program, coaching education, referee certification, and disability-inclusive TOPSoccer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governance and Youth Soccer Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Sports Compliance, Governance & Integrity Services (Safeguarding, Anti-Doping, Match Integrity) (MPAKAKAM)

Keywords

• Youth soccer governance
• Soccer league management
• Tournament sanctioning
• Player development programs
• Coach education certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Membership/Affiliation Fees: Clubs pay affiliation fees to become OSA members, gaining access to sanctioned competitions, tournaments, and insurance coverage.
2. League Registration Fees: Teams pay league fees to participate in OPL (Oklahoma Premier League), Academy League, and Recreational League. Fees vary by age group: OPL 11U-12U $200, 13U-19U $350; Academy $50-$100.
3. Tournament Registration: State tournaments including State Cup ($775 U13-U19), Adult Cup Invitational ($600-$800), and club tournaments generate registration fees.
4. Tournament Hosting Application Fees: OSA charges clubs to host sanctioned tournaments: Restricted $50, Unrestricted $75, International $100, plus potential late fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oklahoma Soccer Association is the state governing body for organized soccer in Oklahoma, affiliated with US Youth Soccer, US Adult Soccer Association, the US Soccer Federation, and FIFA. It sanctions competitive (OPL, Frontier Conference), academy, and recreational leagues; runs state tournaments (State Cup, Presidents Cup, Tournament of Champions, Adult Cup); delivers the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for elite player identification; and offers coaching education, referee certification, and TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities. Membership, registration, and sanctioning fees from over 70 member clubs and 31,000+ youth players (plus 3,000 adults) fund operations.

Product overview

Oklahoma Soccer Association is a state governing body for organized soccer, offering a multi-tiered league system and comprehensive programs. The core portfolio includes competitive leagues (Oklahoma Premier League OPL, Frontier Conference League) for top-tier teams, recreational leagues (ORL) for grassroots participation, and Academy League for young players U7-U10. Elite player development is provided through the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Tournament offerings range from State Cup and Presidents Cup for competitive teams to the Grassroots Tournament of Champions for recreational players. Supporting programs include coaching education, referee certification, TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, and adult soccer. The organization uses GotSport as its primary registration and scheduling platform for managing over 70 member clubs, 31,000+ youth players, and 3,000 adult players.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oklahoma Premier League (OPL) The most competitive OSA league providing high-level play between top-caliber teams across Oklahoma. OPL determines eligibility and seeding for OSA state competitions and serves as qualification for the Presidents Cup Regional Qualifier.
• Oklahoma Recreational Soccer League (ORL) The grassroots recreational league that serves as the backbone of youth soccer in Oklahoma, providing weekly training and competition throughout the playing season for youth players.
• Oklahoma Soccer Academy League A program for young players (U7–U10) who show passion for soccer, providing opportunities to be challenged and develop skills through 4v4 and 7v7 formats. Team fees are $50 for U7/U8 and $100 for U9/U10.
• Olympic Development Program (ODP) State-level elite player development program identifying high-potential players, providing monthly supplemental training sessions, expert coaching from club/high school/college/professional coaches, and match opportunities against ODP teams from surrounding states, including international trips (Manchester 2026).
• State Cup The highest-level cup competition sanctioned by OSA, part of the US Youth Soccer National Championships. Open to top-tier OPL teams and Frontier Conference League teams. Champions advance to US Youth Soccer National Finals. Registration is $775 for U13–U19.
• Presidents Cup Competition for teams seeking additional challenges against teams of similar abilities for a national title. Fall 2026 OPL champions qualify for the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup Regional Qualifier.
• Grassroots Tournament of Champions The Recreational State Championship event open to all USYS-affiliated Rec and Academy teams playing in 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11 formats.
• Oklahoma Cup Adult Invitational Adult soccer tournament serving as a path to the USASA National Amateur Cup Championship, with 11v11 and 7v7 divisions for men's, women's, and coed teams. Pricing: 11v11 Teams $800; 7v7 Teams $600; 3-day weekend pass for unregistered players $11.
• Frontier Conference League Part of the 13 USYS National League Conferences providing primary league competition for top-tier teams. Top divisions provide pathway to National League P.R.O. and USYS Regional Championships.
• Coaching Education Program Grassroots coaching courses offered through US Soccer Learning Center including 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 certifications. Led by Adam Kenes, Director of Coach Education and Player Development.
• Referee Certification Program US Soccer Referee licensing program for individuals age 13 and older. Process includes online compliance, learning modules, and in-person field sessions, with certification through the Oklahoma State Referee Committee.
• TOPSoccer The Outreach Program for Soccer – community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with mental or physical disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers across multiple Oklahoma clubs.
• Oklahoma Soccer Hall of Fame Recognition program honoring individuals who have demonstrated dedicated service to youth soccer in Oklahoma, including players, coaches, referees, and administrators. Documenting Oklahoma soccer history since 2003.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pathway to National Championships for top youth teams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSport is OSA's official software platform for player registration, team management, tournament registration, and scheduling. All OSA members use GotSport for compliance requirements and player transfers.
• SoccerCityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Oklahoma Premier League presented by SoccerCity. Logo appears on league materials and branding.
• Soccer.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Oklahoma Soccer with logo placement on website and materials.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing support to OSA programs.
• Players HealthcoreOthersProvides insurance coverage, liability protection, and claims management for OSA member clubs. All clubs receive COI requests through Players Health platform.
• Soccer ResiliencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental fitness partnership providing ODP players, coaches, and families with access to Soccer Resilience platform for developing mental strength and resilience on and off the field.
• WorldStridesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravel partner for ODP Manchester 2026 international trip. Provides travel arrangements, payment plans, and registration portal for players and families.
• US Youth SoccercoreOthersOSA is a member of US Youth Soccer, which has over 3.5 million youth players nationwide. This affiliation provides pathways to National Championships and ODP.
• US Adult Soccer AssociationcoreOthersOSA is affiliated with US Adult Soccer Association, which operates as part of US Soccer Federation. Provides pathways to national amateur cup competitions.
• US Soccer FederationcoreOthersOSA is the national state association of US Soccer Federation, the national governing body for organized soccer in America and a member of FIFA.
• Invicto FutsalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor at OSA Annual General Meeting, showcasing futsal products.
• Challenger SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor at OSA Annual General Meeting providing soccer products and services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• US Club Soccer: Alternate, non-USYS youth soccer organization competing for clubs, players, and leagues that might otherwise affiliate with OSA. US Club Soccer runs the ECNL and NPL, providing an alternative competitive pathway that constrains OSA's pricing power.

Broad incumbents

• US Youth Soccer (USYS): National governing body and direct parent affiliation for Oklahoma Soccer. USYS sets the policy framework, national championship pathways, and ODP structure under which OSA operates, and connects OSA to 3.5M youth players nationwide.
• US Soccer Federation: National governing body for organized soccer in the U.S. and FIFA member. OSA is a state association of USSF; USSF sets referee certification, abuse policy, and competition rules that OSA executes at the state level.
• US Adult Soccer Association (USASA): National body that OSA is affiliated with for adult soccer programs. USASA organizes the National Amateur Cup that OSA's Adult Cup feeds into, paralleling OSA's youth relationship with USYS.

Others

• Players Health: Sports insurance and risk-management partner providing liability coverage and COI workflows to OSA member clubs. Comparable specialized vendors serve other state associations, making this a structural peer in the OSA ecosystem.
• USA Hockey (state affiliates): Analogous amateur sport governing structure: a national federation with state/regional affiliates delivering leagues, tournaments, and player development. Useful comparability benchmark for OSA's governance and revenue model, though in a different sport.
• SportsEngine: Technology platform (a NBC Sports Next property) powering OSA's website and serving as the parent of GotSport. Provides registration, scheduling, and member-management infrastructure to OSA and many peer state associations.

Direct peers

• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): National youth soccer organization running its own regional leagues and programs. AYSO competes directly with OSA-affiliated clubs for recreational players and families, particularly at the grassroots level where OSA's ORL operates.
• Texas Soccer: Direct state-level peer association with the same USYS affiliate structure, operating leagues, ODP, State Cup, and TOPSoccer in Texas. Texas Soccer faces the same governance and product architecture, just at much larger scale, making it the closest operational comparable to OSA.
• California Youth Soccer Association (Cal South/Cal North): USYS state association operating youth leagues, ODP, and tournaments in California. Same product stack (recreational, academy, competitive, ODP, State Cup) as OSA, but at larger absolute scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OklahomaSoccerAssociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/oklahomasoccer
• Xx.com/oksoccer_osa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oklahoma-soccer-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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