Virginia Soccer Association

What Virginia Soccer Association does

Virginia Soccer Association (VSA) is a not-for-profit charitable soccer education organization founded in 1977 and headquartered in Haymarket, Virginia. It serves approximately thousands of youth athletes (boys and girls ages 3-18) across Western Prince William County — including Haymarket, Gainesville, Catharpin, Bristow, and Nokesville — through a layered program stack: Recreation leagues (Spring/Fall), Futures (introductory), Travel/Select competitive teams, the Virginia Development Academy (VDA) elite pathway, Futsal, and seasonal Camps. The organization operates across 10+ community and school facilities and is formally affiliated with the Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA), USYSA, USSF, and FIFA, with ECNL and ECNL Regional League partnerships anchoring elite-tier competition.

VSA monetizes through a diversified mix of small-ticket, community-facing fees: seasonal program registration (recreation and travel), tournament entry (Virginia Cannon Cup, Memorial Day weekend, U9-U14), camp registrations, and unit-priced events such as the $50-per-player Winter 2026 College ID Program. Supporting services include a College Preparation & Education Program (directed by Benjy Slator) that connects U16-U19 players with college coaches at programs such as VCU, George Mason, and James Madison. The organization has produced a documented alumni pipeline reaching NCAA programs (LSU, UVA, Ohio State, Tennessee, Wisconsin, UMW, CNU, University of Lynchburg) and professional clubs (Washington Spirit, DC United, Westerlo), as well as U20 and U23 US National Team players.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: word-of-mouth, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and the vsaonline.org website drive family acquisition, with no paid digital acquisition channels disclosed. Operationally, VSA runs on a small staff (11-50 employees per firmographic data) supplemented by volunteer coaches typical of community youth sports organizations. The website and digital presence are powered by OTTO SPORT, a third-party sports platform vendor. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or institutional investors are disclosed, consistent with the non-profit charitable structure.

Name

Virginia Soccer Association

Legal name

Virginia Soccer Association

Website

https://vsaonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Virginia Soccer Association is a 501(c)-style non-profit founded in 1977 that delivers youth soccer programs — recreation, travel, development academy, futsal, and camps — to boys and girls ages 3-18 across Western Prince William County, Virginia, with ECNL affiliation and a college-preparation pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Soccer training camps
• Youth athletic development
• Soccer league registration
• College soccer recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Haymarket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees for recreation league (Spring and Fall seasons) and travel/select team programs serving youth ages 3-18 in Western Prince William County.
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Virginia Cannon Cup Memorial Day tournament entry fees for U9-U14 boys and girls teams with tiered divisions.
3. Camp Registration: Fees for soccer camps and training programs.
4. College ID Program: Winter College ID Program at $50 per player for showcasing talent to college coaches (U16-U19 players, graduating classes 2026-2029).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Virginia Soccer Association is a non-profit charitable youth soccer education organization founded in 1977 that serves boys and girls ages 3 to 18 in Western Prince William County, Virginia. It delivers seasonal recreation leagues (Spring/Fall), travel/select competitive teams, the Virginia Development Academy for elite players, Futsal, soccer camps, a College ID Program, and hosts the annual Virginia Cannon Cup tournament.

Product overview

Virginia Soccer Association operates as a unified platform offering multiple youth soccer programs. The core offerings include the Virginia Development Academy (VDA) for elite development, Travel and Recreation programs for competitive and instructional play, Futures for young beginners, Futsal for indoor training, and Camps for seasonal intensive training. Supporting services include a College Preparation & Education Program with a College ID Program component that helps players connect with college coaches. The organization also hosts the Virginia Cannon Cup tournament as a signature annual event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virginia Development Academy (VDA): Elite soccer development program operating under the VSA umbrella

Products and services

• Virginia Development Academy (VDA) Developmental academy program providing advanced soccer training and competition opportunities for elite youth players within the VSA player pathway.
• Travel Program Travel/select soccer teams that compete in travel leagues throughout Northern Virginia for competitive youth players.
• Recreation Program Recreation and instructional league organized during Spring and Fall seasons for players of all skill levels.
• Futures Program Program designed for younger players to develop foundational soccer skills and introduce them to the sport.
• Futsal Indoor soccer variant played on a hard court with a smaller ball, offering year-round training opportunities.
• Camps Soccer camps providing intensive training and skill development during school breaks and summer months.
• College ID Program Program connecting youth soccer players with college coaches and programs, providing guidance on recruiting processes for graduating classes 2026-2029.
• College Preparation & Education Program Comprehensive program helping players prepare for college through education, guidance on recruiting, and college placement support.
• Virginia Cannon Cup Annual Memorial Day weekend soccer tournament hosting boys and girls teams U9-U14 with tiered divisions of competition (Cannon Cup, Cavalry Division, Bull Run Division).

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni playing at LSU, UVA, Ohio State, Tennessee, Wisconsin, UMW, CNU, University of Lynchburg, and professional clubs Washington Spirit, DC United, Westerlo
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA)coreOthersAffiliated member organization providing governance, tournament access, and regional soccer network for Virginia Soccer Association youth players.
• United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA)coreOthersNational governing body affiliation providing access to USYSA programs, tournaments, and player development resources.
• United States Soccer Federation (USSF)coreOthersNational federation affiliation providing official recognition and access to US Soccer's player development initiatives and national competitions.
• Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)coreOthersGlobal governing body affiliation through the US Soccer Federation structure, connecting the organization to international soccer standards and competitions.
• Virginia Development AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite development pathway program operated in partnership with Virginia Soccer Association for advanced player development.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational elite youth soccer league partnership providing high-level competition platform for VSA travel teams.
• ECNL Regional LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional league component of ECNL providing competitive platform for VSA teams.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bethesda SC: Mid-Atlantic ECNL-affiliated youth soccer club operating elite travel teams and college-pathway programming in the Greater Washington D.C. market. Comparable elite tier and national league affiliation.
• FC Delco: Mid-Atlantic elite youth soccer club operating ECNL and pre-ECNL travel teams with a strong college-commitment track record. Comparable VDA-style elite development tier at larger multi-state scale.
• Loudoun Soccer: Community-based youth soccer club serving Loudoun County, Virginia with similar Recreation, Travel/Select, and ECNL-aligned programming. It is the most direct geographic peer to VSA on the opposite side of the service area.
• McLean Youth Soccer: Long-running Northern Virginia community youth soccer club serving McLean and nearby areas with similar Recreation and Travel programs and VYSA affiliation. Direct overlap in talent pool and programming structure.
• Arlington Soccer Association: Community youth soccer club serving Arlington, Virginia with comparable Recreation and Select travel programs tied to VYSA/USYSA affiliations. It competes for the same pool of Northern Virginia families.
• Prince William Soccer Inc. Community youth soccer organization operating across the broader Prince William County, overlapping VSA's geography. Direct peer on Recreation, Travel, and academy-style programs.
• SYA Soccer (Soccer Association of Annandale): Community youth soccer organization serving the western Fairfax County / Manassas area with ECNL-affiliated travel and select teams. Comparable size and program mix to VSA.
• Alexandria Soccer Association: Community youth soccer club serving Alexandria, Virginia with Recreation and Travel programs at scale similar to VSA. Competes for Northern Virginia player talent.

Broad incumbents

• DC United (Academy): Professional MLS club with a fully funded academy that competes with community clubs like VSA for elite Northern Virginia youth players. Operates more broadly than VSA but directly intersects at the elite travel tier.

Others

• Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA): State-level governing body that administers leagues, tournaments, and player registration across Virginia. VSA is a VYSA affiliate; VYSA acts as an enabling organization rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VirginiaSoccerAssn
• Instagraminstagram.com/vsasoccer
• Xx.com/SoccerVSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virginia-soccer-association-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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