XL Soccer World

What XL Soccer World does

XL Soccer World (legal entity City Sofive Soccer Inc., incorporated in New York; doing business as XL Soccer World Orlando and Sofive Winter Park) operates a 6-acre premium soccer complex at 825 Courtland St, Orlando, FL 32804 as the Winter Park node of the broader Sofive national network of 22 indoor soccer centers across 12 cities in 9 US states. The facility combines 40,000 sq ft of fully air-conditioned indoor 4G turf (two 6v6 fields) with 5G outdoor 6v6 fields (combinable into 9v9) and a full-size 11v11 grass field (configurable into 7v7), plus an English-themed on-site bar, The Sideline, that serves food and drinks until 2am. Select centers, including Winter Park, operate a proprietary video replay system that lets parents pull on-demand footage through the Sofive webapp.

The business is structured as a platform-plus-program model. Core monetization spans on-demand field rentals (bookable up to 14 days in advance via the webapp), recurring adult leagues in men's/women's/coed divisions with standings and playoffs, youth club and house leagues, weekly youth development classes (Lil' Kickers for ages 18 months to 6 years, Skills Institute for ages 5-12), seasonal camps including Nike-branded and Spring Break camps, birthday party packages for up to 16 children, and corporate events. A vertically integrated elite-development layer is anchored by the FC America affiliated club (U6-U14), the XLENT special-needs program for ages 14-18, and the XL Academy, a full-time school led by former Leeds Utd/Manchester Utd/Newcastle/England player Alan Smith. Brand activations (Manchester City Winter Cup, MLS Watch Parties, Modelo Nights) layer sponsorship and hospitality revenue on top of core field operations.

Customer base is overwhelmingly consumer long-tail: youth players and families (primary), adult men's/women's/coed recreational players (primary), event hosts for parties and corporate outings (secondary), and seasonal camp attendees (secondary). The company is private, for-profit, founder-held with no disclosed external venture or private equity investment, and operates with 11-50 employees across the entity, having executed network expansion through absorbing prior Goals Soccer Centers and MCSA USA operations into the Sofive umbrella.

Name

XL Soccer World

Legal name

City Sofive Soccer Inc.

Website

https://xlsoccerworldorlando.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XL Soccer World (Sofive Winter Park) operates a 6-acre premium soccer complex in Orlando, FL, as part of the 22-center Sofive network, offering indoor/outdoor field rentals, adult and youth leagues, weekly youth classes, camps, birthday parties, and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Recreation Facilities

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA), Venue Booking, Ticketing & Event-Day Services (Box Office, Guest Services) (MPAKAEAO)

Keywords

• Indoor soccer facilities
• Youth soccer leagues
• Adult soccer leagues
• Soccer field rentals
• Soccer camps and classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Field Rentals: On-demand field rental for indoor and outdoor soccer fields, available for individual teams, groups, and corporate events. Customers book through online platform.
2. Adult Soccer Leagues: Structured adult soccer leagues with men's, women's, and coed divisions organized on seasonal basis with standings and playoffs.
3. Youth Soccer Leagues: Club and house leagues for youth players with weekly games in indoor and outdoor facilities.
4. Youth Soccer Classes: Weekly training programs including Lil' Kickers (18 months-6 years), Skills Institute (5-12 years), and FC America partnership classes.
5. Soccer Camps: Seasonal camp programs featuring traditional and modern coaching methods, including spring break and Nike camps.
6. Birthday Parties: Party packages including field time, dedicated party space, setup, supervision, and cleanup for up to 16 children.
7. Corporate Events: Corporate team outings and event hosting at the facility, including The Sideline bar and food service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

XL Soccer World operates a 6-acre premium indoor and outdoor soccer complex in Winter Park (Orlando), FL, as part of the 22-center Sofive national network. The company rents turf soccer fields by the hour, runs adult and youth soccer leagues, delivers structured youth development classes (Lil' Kickers, Skills Institute, FC America, XLENT), hosts seasonal soccer camps, and stages birthday parties and corporate events on-site, supported by proprietary video replay and an online booking webapp.

Product overview

XL Soccer World (Sofive Winter Park) is a 6-acre premium soccer complex operated as part of the Sofive national network of 22 indoor soccer centers across 12 cities. The facility operates as a platform-plus-services model, offering field rental as the core infrastructure while providing multiple program layers: adult leagues (men's, women's, coed), youth development (Lil' Kickers, Skills Institute, FC America partnership, XLENT special needs program), and recreational services (pickup soccer, birthday parties, corporate events, camps). The venue features 40,000 sq ft of air-conditioned indoor space with 2 indoor 6v6 fields, 2 outdoor 6v6 fields (configurable for 9v9), and an 11v11 grass field, supplemented by proprietary video replay technology accessible via webapp. The Sideline on-site bar and café extends the customer experience beyond the field with food service until 2am and watch party capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lil' Kickers: Play-based soccer classes for children ages 18 months to 6 years, designed with child development theory input.
• Skills Institute
• XLENT
• XL Academy
• FC America
• The Sideline

Products and services

• Field Rentals On-demand rental of indoor and outdoor soccer turf fields at the 6-acre Winter Park complex, available for individual teams, pickup games, and groups via online booking.
• Adult Soccer Leagues Structured seasonal adult soccer leagues with men's, women's, and coed divisions, including standings and playoffs on indoor and outdoor fields.
• Pickup Soccer Casual drop-in soccer sessions for individual players without a full team, allowing solo participants to join games at the facility.
• Lil' Kickers Play-based, child-development-oriented soccer classes for children ages 18 months to 7 years, with parent participation for the youngest participants and age-specific curricula.
• Skills Institute Weekly soccer training program for players ages 5–12 focused on technical and tactical development with individualized coaching.
• FC America Youth Development Program Affiliated youth soccer club partnership for U6–U14 players combining Sofive's indoor facility with FC America's player development expertise, including weekly practices and Sunday games.
• XLENT Soccer Special-needs sports program introducing children with autism, Down Syndrome, and other sensory disorders to soccer in a safe, pressure-free environment for ages 14–18.
• Youth Soccer Leagues Club and house youth soccer leagues with weekly games on indoor and outdoor facilities helping players develop technical skills, passing ability, scoring instinct, and field vision.
• Soccer Camps Seasonal camp programs featuring traditional and modern coaching methods, including Spring Break Camp and Nike-branded camps for youth players.
• Birthday Parties Kids birthday party packages including supervised field time and a dedicated party space for up to 16 children, with staff handling setup, supervision, and cleanup.
• Corporate Events Corporate team-building outings and event rentals at the facility for work groups seeking casual soccer gatherings, paired with The Sideline bar and food service.
• XL Academy Full-time school for elite students aspiring to become professional soccer players, led by Academy Director Alan Smith (former Leeds Utd, Man Utd, Newcastle, and England star), with the mission to discover and develop next international soccer talent.
• The Sideline Bar English-themed on-site bar and café serving food and drinks until 2am, featuring big screens for watch parties and major match broadcasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5M+ annual visitors across network
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Manchester CityflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 February 2026Sofive hosts the Manchester City Winter Cup tournament, a flagship youth soccer tournament branded with the Manchester City name. This partnership provides high-profile tournament content and brand association.
• ModelominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025Modelo Nights watch parties at Sofive locations feature Modelo brand sponsorship for soccer viewing events, combining sports viewing with brand activation.
• FC AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSofive Winter Park is affiliated with FC America, a leading youth soccer club in Central Florida. The partnership combines Sofive's state-of-the-art indoor facility with FCA's player development expertise, creating a youth development program (U6-U14) with weekly practices and Sunday games in a club environment.
• Lil' KickerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLil' Kickers is a child development-based soccer curriculum that partners with Sofive centers. The program serves children aged 18 months to 7 years with age-specific classes designed by child development professionals, refined over decades since 1999.
• Major League Soccer (MLS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMLS Watch Parties at Sofive locations feature professional league match viewing, creating community events around professional soccer content.
• XL AcademycoreOthersXL Academy is a full-time school for elite students aspiring to become professional soccer players, led by Academy Director Alan Smith (former Leeds Utd, Man Utd, Newcastle, and England star). Mission is to discover and develop next international soccer talent.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Super Soccer Stars: Super Soccer Stars delivers youth soccer classes, camps, and clinics across the US, including a high-end 'Champions League' tier. Comparable to Sofive's youth development pathway and recurring class revenue stream.
• Powerleague: Powerleague operates a large UK/European chain of small-sided soccer centers with leagues, venue rental, and on-site hospitality. Closest international comparable to Sofive in facility model, league structure, and bar/amenity layer.
• i9 Sports: i9 Sports runs youth sports leagues and camps across the US, including soccer. Comparable as a community-led youth soccer league operator using a franchise/local-club model that overlaps with Sofive's youth class and league offerings.
• Soccer 5 America: Soccer 5 runs small-sided soccer facilities and adult leagues across multiple US markets. Directly comparable to Sofive's adult league and field rental core product.
• TOCA Soccer: TOCA Soccer operates a US chain of indoor soccer training centers with a technology-enabled player development model. Highly comparable to Sofive's combination of indoor facilities, recurring youth classes, and proprietary tech (TOCA Touch Trainer / app).
• Soccer Shots: Soccer Shots is a US franchised youth soccer program for ages 2–8 delivered at partner facilities. Comparable to Sofive's Lil' Kickers / Skills Institute tier in target segment and recurring class model.

Regional players

• UrbanSoccer: UrbanSoccer operates indoor 5-a-side soccer centers across France with leagues and food/beverage service. Highly comparable facility and league model to Sofive but operates in a different geography (Europe).

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Life Time operates large multi-sport athletic clubs across the US offering leagues, classes, youth programming, and hospitality. Overlaps with Sofive's league/class/hospitality offering but as part of a broader premium fitness portfolio.
• DICK'S Sporting Goods (House of Sport): DICK'S House of Sport concept combines retail with in-store climbing walls, batting cages, and sport experiences. Broad incumbent in the experiential youth sports retail space competing for the same family leisure wallet.

Others

• SnapSports: SnapSports manufactures modular sports flooring and builds indoor/outdoor sport facilities for soccer, basketball, and other sports. Adjacent supplier to Sofive's indoor turf buildout rather than a direct operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/XLSoccerOrlando
• Facebookfacebook.com/indoorsoccerorlando
• Instagraminstagram.com/xlorlando

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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