Mercer Island FC

What Mercer Island FC does

Mercer Island FC (MIFC) is a community-based, nonprofit youth soccer club founded in 1964 and headquartered in Mercer Island, Washington. The club serves players ages 4–19 through a multi-tiered program portfolio spanning introductory Micro Soccer (ages 4–6), recreational leagues (U8–U18), competitive Select teams, elite Eastside FC West squads, and the inclusive TOPSoccer program for children with disabilities. Programs are delivered across multiple municipal and school field facilities on Mercer Island, with elite competitive training extending to partner sites in Bellevue and Issaquah.

MIFC generates revenue through seasonal player registration fees ($150–$1,500 depending on program tier), uniform sales via Soccer.com, and corporate sponsorship support. Registration and scheduling are handled through third-party platforms PlayMetrics and TeamSnap, with parent communications managed via Constant Contact newsletters and social media. The club operates under a Board of Directors governance structure (Scott Leber, Board President) and hired its first professional Director of Soccer & Community, Sean Morris, in November 2024. Coaching staff hold UEFA A Licenses and include former professional and international players.

In January 2026, MIFC entered a partnership with Eastside FC to create Eastside FC West, enabling rebranded XL teams to compete in the Regional Club League (RCL) and access the ECNL national league pathway beginning the 2026/27 season. The club remains an independent member of the Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA), which comprises five regional member clubs and coordinates the broader competitive soccer ecosystem in the Eastside region of Washington State.

Name

Mercer Island FC

Legal name

Mercer Island FC

Website

https://mifc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mercer Island FC is a nonprofit community youth soccer club founded in 1964 in Mercer Island, WA, serving players ages 4-19 through recreational, competitive, and elite programs including a new Eastside FC West partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer league
• Competitive soccer training
• Adaptive soccer programs
• Soccer camps and clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mercer Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees for recreational, competitive, and specialized programs. Fees vary by program type, season length, and commitment level. Additional fees for camps, clinics, and specialty programs.
2. TOPSoccer Program Fees: $150 registration fee for TOPSoccer program for children with disabilities, with scholarships available. Siblings and buddies participate free of charge.
3. Uniform Sales: Uniforms provided as part of some program registrations (Rec, Juniors). Select and Eastside FC West uniforms purchased separately via Soccer.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mercer Island FC is a community-based youth soccer club founded in 1964 that delivers year-round recreational, competitive, and adaptive soccer programs for children and youth ages 4-19. Programs span introductory Micro Soccer (ages 4-6), recreational leagues (ages 7-18), competitive Select and Juniors tiers, and elite year-round Eastside FC West competition with ECNL pathway access. Supporting offerings include seasonal camps and clinics (Winter Sharpness, Winter Futsal, Late Fall Skills Academy), a TOPSoccer adaptive program for children with disabilities, Sport Science and Player Wellness services, and the Alex Quinlan Memorial Scholarship.

Product overview

Mercer Island FC is a community-based youth soccer club founded in 1964 offering a multi-tiered program portfolio for players ages 4-19. The club operates as a unified platform with distinct competitive levels: recreational programs (Micro Soccer, Fall Rec Soccer, TopSoccer for players with disabilities) as the foundation, competitive pathways through Juniors and Select programs, and elite commitment through XL and the new Eastside FC West partnership. Supporting programs include seasonal camps and clinics (Winter Sharpness, Winter Futsal, Late Fall Skills Academy), the Alex Quinlan Memorial Scholarship, and Sport Science & Player Wellness services. All programs are coordinated through the EYSA association with administrative staff and professional coaching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIFC Select: Competitive youth soccer program for players who love the game, offering flexible commitment with professional coaching in the NPSL league.
• MIFC Juniors
• Micro Soccer
• Eastside FC West
• TOPSoccer

Products and services

• Micro Soccer

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of continuous operation and community service
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eastside FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MIFC and Eastside FC entered a new partnership for 2026/27 season to create Eastside FC West. XL teams will be rebranded to wear Eastside FC badge while training on Mercer Island and in Bellevue. Teams will compete in RCL and have access to full Eastside FC developmental pathway including ECNL. MIFC Director Sean Morris serves in leadership role within Eastside FC West.
• Bellevue United FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXL program was offered in partnership with Bellevue United FC, providing highest-level competitive pathway for motivated players in the region.
• Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA)coreOthersMIFC is one of five local member clubs of EYSA. EYSA provides governance, association collaboration, and promotion of Eastside FC as the premier soccer pathway in the region. MIFC is part of the EYSA framework that created and promotes Eastside FC.
• Soccer Fun CampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoccer Fun Camp, led by Elliot Fauske, runs youth soccer camps for ages 18 months-12 years. MIFC recommends their programs and partners for youngest ages in Winter Futsal program (U8 and below).
• Hagens BermanminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to MIFC programs. Listed as community sponsor on website.
• Islander OrthodonticsminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to MIFC programs. Listed as community sponsor on website.
• 1 on 1 FitnessminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to MIFC programs. Listed as community sponsor on website.
• Macrina BakeryminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to MIFC programs. Listed as community sponsor on website.
• Mercer Island Community CenterminorOthersProvides indoor court facilities for Winter Futsal program, enabling year-round training opportunities.
• NPSL (North Puget Sound League)coreOthersNPSL is a volunteer-based organization providing competitive, locally-based soccer for various levels. MIFC Select teams compete in NPSL with access to Founders' Cup.
• RCL (Regional Club League)coreOthersEastside FC West teams compete in RCL, providing high-quality local competition with access to some of the region's most established clubs.
• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreOthersNational league representing the highest youth soccer level. ECNL is the pinnacle of the girls' pathway and provides unrivaled competitive access and opportunity for Mercer Island and Bellevue players.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seattle United FC: Seattle United is a large Puget Sound youth soccer club competing in ECNL and RCL, sharing a similar multi-tier structure (recreational to elite) and serving overlapping Eastside/Westside family demographics.
• Bellevue United FC: Bellevue United FC was a former XL-level partner with MIFC for top-tier Bellevue/Eastside players. It directly overlaps MIFC's elite competitive segment and shares field infrastructure in the Eastside area.
• Pacific Northwest Soccer Club: PNWSC is a King County-based youth soccer club offering competitive and recreational programs. It competes with MIFC for families in Seattle's Eastside communities and operates a comparable pathway from grassroots to selective travel teams.
• Crossfire Premier: Crossfire Premier is one of the largest and most established ECNL clubs in Washington, fielding boys' and girls' teams across age groups. It directly competes with MIFC/Eastside FC West for top Puget Sound talent and operates the same multi-tier youth soccer model.
• Eastside FC: Eastside FC is the regional partner and now co-brands MIFC's elite teams as Eastside FC West. They are directly comparable as EYSA-member youth soccer clubs operating competitive and ECNL programs across similar age groups in the Puget Sound region.
• Washington Premier FC: Washington Premier FC (formerly FC Alliance) is a Puget Sound ECNL club fielding competitive teams across age groups. It serves similar demographic families and competes for elite girls' players through the same ECNL pathway.
• Washington Surf: Washington Surf is a Washington State ECNL club where MIFC's recently hired Juniors Girls Director Erin Vaughan previously coached. It competes head-to-head with MIFC for girls' elite talent and runs a comparable academy-style program.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Sounders FC Academy: Seattle Sounders FC Academy is the professional MLS club's youth development program, which MIFC explicitly acknowledged at its 60th Anniversary. It is the dominant talent-development brand in the region and pulls top youth players away from community-based clubs like MIFC.

Regional players

• Snohomish Youth Soccer: Snohomish Youth Soccer is a North Puget Sound (NPSL) club that competes in the same regional leagues as MIFC Select. It is a regional peer for older competitive players but does not directly compete for Mercer Island families.
• Issaquah Soccer Club: Issaquah Soccer Club is a nearby Eastside-area youth soccer organization serving similar age groups with recreational and competitive programs. It competes for soccer families in the same ZIP-code-adjacent communities as MIFC but is organized primarily around Issaquah rather than Mercer Island.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mercerislandfc
• Facebookfacebook.com/mercerislandfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mercer-island-youth-soccer-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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