Mississippi Brilla FC

What Mississippi Brilla FC does

Mississippi Brilla FC is the competitive soccer brand of Brilla Soccer Ministries, a non-profit organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Clinton, Mississippi. The organization operates as Mississippi's only professional league soccer team (USL League Two, since 2006) and delivers a layered portfolio of programs: Brilla FC (competitive USL League Two team), Brilla Juniors (youth development ages 3+ via a partnership with the Clinton Soccer Association), the Urban Soccer Project (inner-city outreach camps), a Camps program (including the Pathway to the Pros Camp at $125 per participant), and Brilla Costa Rica (international ministry spanning Costa Rica and Central America, including the planted Brilla Church in Guápiles). The organization's central activity is using soccer as a platform for faith-based mentorship, character development, and community engagement, with its mission anchored in Matthew 5:16 ("Brilla" means "shine" in Spanish).

Brilla Soccer Ministries generates revenue through a diversified non-profit model: camp registration fees, USL League Two ticket sales, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships from local and regional businesses. The website operates as an e-commerce and donation hub (brillasoccer.org), and the organization markets through Instagram (@msbrillafc), Facebook (brillafc), and YouTube (MississippiBrilla). Critical partnerships include the Clinton Soccer Association (youth distribution), inner-city ministries (Urban Soccer Project), and Brilla Church in Costa Rica (international reach). Leadership comprises Executive Director Rusty Bryant, VP of Operations Scott Taylor, Head Coach Micheal Azira (former MLS and USL Championship professional), and Pastor Allan Sanchez (Costa Rica). The organization claims 30 years of ministry, 20 USL League Two seasons, and operations across 12 countries. There is no technology product, no API, no proprietary software, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities — the core "platform" is soccer programming, mentorship, and community outreach.

Name

Mississippi Brilla FC

Legal name

Brilla Soccer Ministries

Website

https://brillasoccer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mississippi Brilla FC is a non-profit sports ministry running Mississippi's only professional soccer team (USL League Two) alongside youth programs, community outreach, and international ministry in Costa Rica, serving players, families, and faith-aligned donors through soccer-based mentorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Ministry Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Championship & Cup Organizers (MPAKADAB), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Soccer league operations
• Youth soccer development
• Community sports outreach
• Competitive soccer team
• Soccer training camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

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

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Mississippi Brilla FC generates revenue through paid camp registrations. The Pathway to the Pros Camp is priced at $125.00 per participant. Camps are designed to provide high-quality soccer training and serve as a first connection point for families.
2. Ticket Sales: Mississippi Brilla FC sells tickets to USL League Two home games, providing a direct revenue stream while also serving as a community engagement and outreach platform.
3. Individual Donations: The organization actively solicits donations from individuals to support ongoing ministry in Costa Rica, Central America, and local programs. Donations are described as fueling lives being changed, leaders being developed, and the gospel being shared through soccer.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Local and regional businesses sponsor Brilla Soccer Ministries at various tiers (Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Business, Player, and Friends of Brilla). Sponsors receive visibility on the website, at games, and across marketing materials in exchange for financial support.
5. Sponsorship Packages: A dedicated sponsorship info page exists at /collections/sponsorships, offering structured sponsorship tiers for businesses looking to partner with the ministry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mississippi Brilla FC is the competitive USL League Two soccer team operated by Brilla Soccer Ministries, a non-profit organization. The organization runs competitive men's soccer, youth soccer development programs (ages 3+), summer soccer camps, an Urban Soccer Project serving underserved communities, and global ministry operations in Costa Rica and Central America. Revenue comes from camp registrations, ticket sales, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Brilla Soccer Ministries operates as a platform-plus-programs organization offering multiple interconnected soccer-based ministry expressions. The core offerings include Mississippi Brilla FC (USL League Two competitive team), Brilla Juniors (youth development in partnership with Clinton Soccer Association), the Urban Soccer Project (community outreach in underserved neighborhoods), Brilla Costa Rica (global ministry in Central America including Brilla Church in Guápiles), and various camp programs including the Pathway to the Pros Camp. These programs are unified by the mission to use soccer as a tool to build relationships, share the gospel, and develop leaders for the Kingdom of God.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Urban Soccer Project: Creating access and opportunity for youth in underserved communities through the game of soccer.
• Brilla Juniors
• Camps
• Brilla Costa Rica

Products and services

• Mississippi Brilla FC (USL League Two Team) The competitive USL League Two soccer team of Brilla Soccer Ministries, providing a competitive environment for collegiate and aspiring professional players to develop both on and off the field while emphasizing character, leadership, and faith.
• Brilla Juniors (Youth Programs) Youth development program operating in partnership with the Clinton Soccer Association, welcoming players from age 3 through competitive youth divisions with emphasis on foundational skills, character, and Christ-centered mentorship.
• Urban Soccer Project Summer community outreach program that partners with inner-city ministries and community organizations to bring soccer directly into underserved neighborhoods through week-long camps, providing mentorship and positive influence.
• Brilla Costa Rica (Global Ministry) The global expression of Brilla Soccer Ministries representing international ministry operations in Costa Rica and Central America, including outreach, mentorship, leadership development, mission trips, and Brilla Church in Guápiles.
• Camps Program Comprehensive camp program providing high-quality soccer training in positive, encouraging environments with emphasis on teamwork, discipline, effort, leadership, and Christ-centered mentorship.
• Pathway to the Pros Camp High-quality soccer training camp designed to prepare players for professional levels, providing experienced coaching and structured training in a positive, encouraging environment, priced at $125.00 per participant.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of ministry (since 1996)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clinton Soccer AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrilla Juniors operates through a partnership between Brilla Soccer Ministries and the Clinton Soccer Association. Competitive teams within the Clinton Soccer Association compete under the Brilla Juniors name, allowing Brilla to have meaningful impact within the local soccer landscape while supporting community-based youth development. The partnership enables players from age 3 onward to participate in Brilla-branded programs through the Clinton Soccer Association's existing infrastructure.
• Inner-City Ministries and Community Organizations (Urban Soccer Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Urban Soccer Project partners with established inner-city ministries and community organizations to bring soccer directly into underserved neighborhoods each summer. Rather than operating as a standalone program, Brilla comes alongside organizations already doing meaningful work in their communities. Soccer serves as a shared platform that builds connection, fosters trust, and creates space for mentorship, encouragement, and gospel witness.
• Brilla Church (Guápiles, Costa Rica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrilla Soccer Ministries helped plant Brilla Church in Guápiles, Costa Rica — a place of worship, discipleship, and community connection that extends the mission beyond the soccer field into everyday life. Allan Sanchez serves as pastor and Brilla Costa Rica leader. This represents the deepest international expression of the Brilla ministry model, combining soccer ministry with church planting and community discipleship.
• Local Churches and Ministries (Central America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrilla Costa Rica operates alongside local churches and ministries throughout Costa Rica and Central America, fulfilling the Great Commission by sharing the gospel, discipling believers, and strengthening local churches through soccer-based outreach, mentorship, and leadership development programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Springfield FC (USL League Two): Springfield FC is a USL League Two club in the Midwest — a direct peer sharing league status, semi-professional operations, collegiate roster model, and small-market community footprint similar to Mississippi Brilla FC.
• FC Wichita: FC Wichita is a USL League Two club based in Wichita, KS — a direct peer in the same league, serving a similar mid-sized U.S. city with comparable operational scale and community-engagement focus.
• Real Colorado Foxes: Real Colorado Foxes is a USL League Two club based in the Denver area — a direct peer in the same league with similar semi-professional structure, collegiate-age roster, and youth-development pipeline programming.
• Asheville City SC: Asheville City SC is a USL League Two club based in Asheville, NC — a direct competitor in the same league tier as Mississippi Brilla FC, serving a comparable Southeast U.S. mid-sized city market with a similar semi-professional soccer model.
• South Georgia Tormenta FC: South Georgia Tormenta FC operates a USL League Two team (and now USL League One) in Statesboro, GA — a direct peer competing in the same U.S. soccer pyramid tier and serving a similar Southeast regional market.
• Dayton Dutch Lions FC: Dayton Dutch Lions FC is a USL League Two club operating from Dayton, OH — a direct competitor in the same league tier, sharing the semi-professional model, small-city market profile, and community-development orientation of Mississippi Brilla FC.
• Charlotte Eagles: Charlotte Eagles is a long-standing USL League Two (formerly PDL) club based in Charlotte, NC — a direct peer with similar semi-professional status, comparable regional footprint, and overlapping competitive calendar with Mississippi Brilla FC.
• North Texas FC: North Texas FC is a USL League Two club in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — a direct peer in the same league with comparable operations around collegiate player development and community soccer programming.

Emerging players

• Athletes in Action: Athletes in Action is a faith-based sports ministry (affiliated with Cru) that uses athletics for outreach, sharing the most direct comparable mission-and-sports model to Brilla Soccer Ministries across multiple sports and geographies.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a faith-based sports organization that integrates athletics with ministry and character development — comparable to Brilla's faith-centered youth and competitive sports programming model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MississippiBrilla
• Facebookfacebook.com/brillafc
• Instagraminstagram.com/msbrillafc
• Xx.com/msbrillafc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mississippi-brilla-fc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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