Vienna Youth Soccer

What Vienna Youth Soccer does

Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club founded in Spring 1975 and headquartered at 311 Maple Ave West, Vienna, Virginia. It serves 3,000-3,500 players annually across Northern Virginia, with a vertically segmented player pathway spanning U4 introductory programs, U5-U19 House League recreation, U7-U19 competitive Travel tiers (Juniors, Competitive, and Elite Phoenix/Eagles teams competing in ECNL Regional League and NCSL), TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, winter indoor programs, futsal leagues and training, summer/spring break/out-of-school camps, and an adult 30+ coed league. Core technology is the PlayMetrics all-in-one club operating system, used for registration, payment processing, communication, and scheduling; programs are delivered directly through 30+ field locations across Vienna and Fairfax County plus indoor facilities (OneLife Fitness), with no reseller or third-party distribution.

The club's revenue model combines tiered participant fees, sponsorships, and donations. House League runs $193-$233 per participant per season; Travel Club fees range $2,325-$2,775 plus team fees of $450-$725 per player per year; camps range $285-$405/week; winter and futsal programs range $135-$295; an adult league is $120/season. Financial aid exceeding $100,000 is distributed annually, and adidas serves as the official uniform and equipment partner. Operations are run by a professional staff led by Executive Director Kevin James and overseen by a 13-member volunteer Board of Directors (President Paul Dennis). The club is structured around a five-pillar strategic plan covering safeguarding, member experience, organizational stability, coach development, and community engagement.

In 2025, VYS celebrated its 50th anniversary and formed the Fairfax Virginia Union (FVU) alliance with Virginia Valor FC, Villarreal Virginia Academy, and Braddock Road Youth Club to compete at the ECNL National League level, while also launching a futsal-court community development initiative recognized by the Institute for Youth Sports Leaders. Marketing is community-led and word-of-mouth driven through Fairfax County school partnerships, the multilingual vys.org site (English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic), social channels, and sponsor visibility at fields and events, with all registration conducted online via PlayMetrics.

Name

Vienna Youth Soccer

Legal name

Vienna Youth Soccer, Inc.

Website

https://vys.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club founded in 1975 in Vienna, Virginia, serving 3,000-3,500 players annually across Northern Virginia through recreational, competitive, and elite travel programs, camps, futsal, and inclusive TOPSoccer offerings, with all registration managed via PlayMetrics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive travel soccer
• Soccer training camps
• Inclusive adaptive soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Recreational and travel soccer programs generate revenue through seasonal registration fees. House League, Travel, and competitive programs each have their own fee structures.
2. Summer Camps: Week-long summer camp programs at $285 per week for half-day and $405 for full-day camps, running 7 weeks throughout summer.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for brand visibility at club events, on uniforms, and across club communications.
4. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, VYS accepts tax-deductible donations to support financial aid, outreach programs, and field maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club that provides year-round soccer training, league play, and development programs for children and adults in Vienna, Virginia and surrounding Fairfax County. Core offerings include a volunteer-based House League (U5–U19), a tiered Travel Program (Juniors, Competitive, Elite in ECNL Regional League), summer/spring break/out-of-school day camps, winter indoor programs (Frosty Fields, Indoor Goalkeeping), summer futsal training and leagues, a TOPSoccer outreach program for players with disabilities, and an adult 30+ coed recreational league.

Product overview

Vienna Youth Soccer operates as a unified platform of youth soccer programs built around its core House League recreational offering (U5-U19), supplemented by seasonal and specialized programs. The portfolio includes winter programs (Frosty Fields U9-U19, Indoor Frosty Fields U5-U8, Indoor Goalkeeper Program U9-U14), Summer Futsal (Skill Training U7-U10 and League U11-U19), and year-round offerings such as TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, a 30+ Coed Adult League, and Summer/Spring Break/Out-of-School Camps. The Travel Program provides competitive pathways across three tiers — Juniors (U9-U10), Competitive (U11-U19), and Elite (Phoenix/Eagles in ECNL Regional League). The club also runs Vienna Futures (U7-U8 developmental sessions) and U4 Cubs (parent-child introductory program). All programs are managed through the PlayMetrics registration platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• House League VYS U5-U19 House League is a volunteer-based recreational soccer program emphasizing fun, friendship, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a no-pressure environment. It is an 8-week program with teams practicing once weekly and playing games on Saturdays.
• VYS Travel Program Competitive travel soccer program spanning Juniors (U9-U10), Competitive (U11-U19), and Elite (Phoenix/Eagles U11-U19) tiers, with Elite teams playing in the ECNL Regional League and VPSL, and Academy teams in NCSL.
• Summer Camps Summer day camps for players aged 4-13 offering half-day (U5-U14) and full-day (U6-U14) options, with new 2026 location at Freedom Hill Elementary featuring World Cup 2026 themes, S.T.E.M. room, gym, and multi-sport activities.
• Spring Break Camp Spring break camp for novice and advanced players ages 4-13 to develop technical ability and game understanding during school break in a fun-filled environment.
• Out of School Camps Camps for players U5-U14 on non-instructional school days, focusing on fun and competitive games engaging both technical and tactical sides of soccer.
• Frosty Fields Winter League U9-U19 winter house league providing organized team-based soccer during the cold season. Six-week program with weekly games led by volunteer coaches and professional referees.
• Indoor Frosty Fields (U5-U8) Indoor winter soccer program for U5-U8 players held at OneLife Fitness, keeping young players active during the off-season with eight-week sessions on Saturdays or Sundays.
• Indoor Goalkeeper Program (U9-U14) Eight-week indoor goalkeeper winter program led by professional coaching staff focusing on shot-stopping fundamentals and skills, held at OneLife Fitness.
• Summer Futsal Skill Training U7-U10 futsal skill training focusing on individual player skills, game intelligence, and confidence, maximizing ball touches and decision-making in tight spaces, typically 10 sessions over mid-June to mid-July.
• Summer Futsal League U11-U19 summer futsal league open to all skill levels, utilizing futsal goals and balls on multi-sport hard court surfaces or turf fields, with 6 scheduled games, referees, and VYS coaches managing games.
• TOPSoccer Outreach program for players with disabilities ages 4 to 19, fully funded by VYS, pairing each child with volunteer buddies and coaches who offer Saturday afternoon soccer drills tailored to each player's ability.
• 30+ Coed League Adult recreational soccer league open to parents, former players, and those with no formal soccer experience, offering co-ed play on Friday evenings (7-9 PM) during Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
• U4 Cubs Eight-week introductory soccer program led by professional staff for children under 4, exploring basic soccer techniques and inspiring a love for the game through a highly interactive curriculum.
• Vienna Futures Program offering U7-U8 players extra ball touches and high-level training sessions, designed for players representing the club's values of passion, courage, and competitiveness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 children impacted annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US Soccer Federation (USSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body affiliation providing licensing pathway for coaches and player development standards. VYS coaches follow USSF licensing pathway from Grassroots to A License.
• ECNL Regional LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix (girls) and Eagles (boys) Elite teams compete in ECNL Regional League, providing pathway to national-level competition.
• National Capital Soccer League (NCSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior and Competitive teams play in NCSL, competing against clubs from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland.
• US Club SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body affiliation for club operations and player registration standards.
• Virginia Soccer AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level governing body for youth soccer in Virginia.
• Fairfax County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to use school facilities for practices and games, and collaborative futsal court development initiative.
• Town of ViennacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for field access and futsal court development at school facilities.
• The Jackson ClinicscoreTechnology or IntegrationPhysical therapy partner providing injury assessments, medical evaluations, and player performance assessments for travel program athletes.
• Explosive PerformancecoreTechnology or IntegrationAthletic performance training partner providing speed, power, and change-of-direction testing for travel players.
• Leveling the Playing FieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner for equipment donation drives, collecting gently-used sports equipment for distribution to under-resourced youth programs.
• Pass with PurposeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner collecting gently-used soccer uniforms to create kits for donation to youth teams globally, including support for girls sports participation.
• Belong ViennaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner providing soccer clinics for Belong Vienna community events and activities.
• DC UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional soccer club partnership for community engagement and player development visibility.
• Washington SpiritminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWSL professional soccer club partnership for community engagement and player development visibility.
• adidascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial uniform and equipment partner for club apparel and soccer gear.
• Players FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlayer development philosophy and branding affiliation with ECNL, emphasizing holistic athlete development.
• Fairfax Virginia Union (FVU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnified competitive organization including VYS, Virginia Valor FC, Villarreal Virginia Academy, and BRYC competing at ECNL National League level.
• Fairfax BRAVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls travel soccer program operating under the Fairfax Virginia Union banner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McLean Youth Soccer: A neighboring Northern Virginia youth soccer club serving a comparable affluent suburban demographic with a similar recreational-to-travel pathway. Direct local competitor for player registrations in the Fairfax County market.
• Villarreal Virginia Academy (VIVA): Affiliated with Spanish club Villarreal and an FVU alliance partner of VYS. Operates comparable elite youth soccer programming in the same Northern Virginia geography.
• Arlington Soccer Association: Community-based youth soccer organization serving Arlington, Virginia with comparable recreational and travel tiers. Directly comparable in scale, model, and Northern Virginia market positioning.
• FC Virginia: Northern Virginia-based youth soccer club offering travel and competitive programs in the same ECNL/NCSL ecosystem. Direct competitor in the DMV travel soccer market.
• Virginia Valor FC: Competitive travel and elite youth soccer program and FVU alliance partner with VYS. Directly comparable in offering ECNL-affiliated elite travel soccer in Northern Virginia.
• Loudoun Soccer: Large youth soccer club in Loudoun County, Virginia, operating a similar recreational-to-elite pathway. Comparable regional competitor within the broader DC-metro youth soccer landscape.
• Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC): Fairfax County-area youth soccer club and partner in the Fairfax Virginia Union (FVU) alliance. Operates overlapping age-group programs and competes for players in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• DC United Academy: MLS professional club operating a youth development academy in the DC metro. Targets the same elite player pool as VYS's Travel/Elite tiers, representing both a competitor for talent and a partnership channel.
• Washington Spirit Academy: NWSL professional club with a girls' youth development pathway in the DC region. Overlaps with VYS's Phoenix girls' elite program for top female talent in the same geography.

Regional players

• Soccer Association of Columbia (SAC): Large Maryland-based youth soccer club operating a similar recreational-to-elite pathway. Comparable in scale and structure but serves a different Baltimore/Washington corridor geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ViennaSoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/viennayouthsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vienna-youth-soccer

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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