Issaquah FC

What Issaquah FC does

Issaquah FC is a nonprofit youth soccer club incorporated in Washington State, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Issaquah, WA (P.O. Box 1794, Issaquah, WA 98027). The club operates as the primary neighborhood club for the Issaquah School District #411 catchment, covering Sammamish, Klahanie, South Lake Sammamish, East Bellevue, and the Issaquah area, with the southern portion of the district allocated to GRTYSA. Issaquah FC is one of four member clubs of the Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA), alongside Eastside FC, Lake Hills Soccer Club, and Mercer Island FC, and is affiliated with Washington Youth Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and the US Soccer Federation. The organization is governed by a volunteer board (President Mark O'Connor, Vice President Brad Finegood, Treasurer Anna Kapustin, plus multiple Members-at-Large), with Executive Director Kelly Galloway leading operations since founding and Technical Director Tariq Walcott (USSF B License) overseeing coaching.

The club runs a tiered product portfolio covering ages 4-18: Micro Soccer (U5-U7, 3v3 no goalkeepers, Saturday combined practice/games), MOD Soccer (U8-U12, small-sided 4v4 to 9v9 progression), Full-Sided Recreational (U13-U18, 11v11), Select Soccer (U9-U19, tryout-based, 6-10 month season competing in the North Puget Sound League with Washington State Cup exposure), Premier Soccer (delivered through sister club Eastside FC at $3,000+/year for the elite tier), and the differentiated Center of Excellence Individual Skills Clinics and Summer Camps led by Gordon Hill, a former Manchester United and England National Team player holding a UEFA 'A' coaching license, extended via UK Tours through his United Sports company. Select Tryouts carry a $25 entry fee; registration fees for the Select program run $900-$1,300 per year, with additional team fee ($300-$600 per tournament) and optional paid trainer ($50-$80/month) layers.

The revenue model is annual subscription-based registration across tiers, augmented by uniform and merchandise sales (Winners Sportswear partnership, ~$210 per Select uniform, plus spiritwear through an online store), skills clinics and summer camps, and matching-gift contributions from corporate partners Microsoft ($25/hr volunteer match, up to $15,000 annually) and Boeing ($6,000 per active FT employee annually). Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer through Blue Sombrero online registration opening April 1st each year, supported by word-of-mouth, school flyer distribution, and community event presence (Salmon Days, local Farmer's Markets). The organization runs on a volunteer-coach model with a small paid staff and the club has no external investors, parent company, or public funding — it is community-owned and operated.

Name

Issaquah FC

Legal name

Issaquah FC

Website

https://issaquahfc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Issaquah FC is a Washington-state nonprofit youth soccer club founded in 2015 that delivers Micro, MOD, Full-Sided Recreational, Select, and Premier-tier programming for approximately 1,000+ players ages 4-18 within the Issaquah School District #411 catchment, operating as a member club of the Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive soccer training
• Soccer player development
• Youth sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Issaquah

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Recreational Soccer Registration: Registration fees for recreational soccer programs covering league fees, field rental costs, referee costs, administrative staff, and equipment costs. Fees vary by program level (Micro, MOD, Full-Sided).
2. Select Soccer Registration: Registration fees for Select program covering practice fields, game fields, referees, one summer tournament, and admin fees. Additional costs include uniforms ($250 home/away), team fees for tournaments ($300-$600 each), and optional paid trainer ($50-80/month per player).
3. Individual Skills Clinics and Summer Camps: Center of Excellence program led by Gordon Hill at $150 for 4-week program. Summer camps at $240 for 5-day intensive training. Per-month registration basis.
4. Uniform and Merchandise Sales: Uniform kit sales through Winners Sportswear partnership. Recreational uniform included in registration; Select uniforms purchased separately at approximately $210. Spiritwear and accessories sold through online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Issaquah FC is a nonprofit youth soccer club that provides tiered soccer programming for children ages 4–18, ranging from introductory Micro (U5–U7) and recreational MOD/Full-Sided formats up to competitive Select and Premier travel teams. The club also offers Individual Skills Clinics, Summer Camps, UK Tours, and a Referee Program, all built around community-based team formation within the Issaquah School District area.

Product overview

Issaquah FC is a non-profit youth soccer club providing a complete set of soccer programs for ages 4-18 in the Issaquah area. The organization offers a tiered program structure: Recreational Soccer (including Micro U5-U7, MOD U8-U12, and Full-Sided U13-U18) for community-based play without tryouts; Select Soccer (U9-U19) for competitive play with tryouts and extended season; Premier Soccer through sister club Eastside FC for the highest competition level; Individual Skills Clinics led by former Manchester United player Gordon Hill; and referee training programs. Programs progress from entry-level community recreation to elite premier competition, with clear pathways between levels and partnerships with Positive Coaching Alliance for character development.

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Brands

• Select Program: Competitive soccer program for U9-U18 players with tryouts, longer season (6-10 months), and higher level of competition
• Micro Program
• Center of Excellence

Products and services

• Micro Soccer Introductory youth soccer program for players ages U5–U7, focused on foundational skills, fun, and age-appropriate play formats within the Issaquah community.
• MOD Soccer Modified-sided recreational soccer program for players ages U8–U12, bridging Micro and full-sided formats with continued emphasis on player development.
• Full-Sided Recreational Soccer 11-a-side recreational soccer program for players ages U13–U18, completing the community-based developmental pathway within Issaquah FC.
• Select Soccer Tryout-based competitive travel soccer program for players ages U9–U19, competing in NPSL and other regional leagues with higher training expectations.
• Premier Soccer (through Eastside FC sister club) Highest-level competitive pathway for players ages U8–U19, delivered through the sister-club Eastside FC and competing in RCL, EDP, and ECNL/ECNL-RL leagues.
• Individual Skills Clinics (Center of Excellence with Gordon Hill) Individualized player-development clinics led by Gordon Hill, a former Manchester United player, focused on technical skill advancement for Issaquah FC players.
• Summer Camp with Gordon Hill Seasonal summer camp hosted at Issaquah FC and led by Gordon Hill, providing intensive multi-day technical training for youth soccer players.
• UK Tours (through United Sports) International soccer tour package offered through United Sports, allowing Issaquah FC players to travel to the United Kingdom for matches and training experiences.
• Referee Program Internal referee training and assignment program supporting Issaquah FC recreational and competitive matches, developing teen and adult officials from within the community.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssaquah FC is one of four member clubs of EYSA (along with Eastside FC, Lake Hills Soccer Club, and Mercer Island FC). EYSA provides governance, league structure, referee coordination, and access to competitions including NPSL for Select teams.
• Washington Youth Soccer (WYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEYSA is part of District II of Washington Youth Soccer, which comprises 34 member associations and 160+ clubs supporting 105,000 players. WYS provides resources, administrative support, and access to state-level competitions.
• United States Youth Soccer (USYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body affiliation providing standardization, resources, and national competition pathways including Regional and National Leagues.
• Eastside FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister club providing Premier-level soccer program for Issaquah FC players seeking highest competition. Eastside FC is the EYSA Premier club serving the entire Eastside region. Issaquah FC provides talent pipeline.
• Winners SportswearmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform provider for Issaquah FC. Operates the Issaquah FC Gear Store. Provides recreational uniform kits (included in registration) and Select uniforms (purchased separately at ~$210).
• Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit collaboration to transform youth sports culture. Provides workshops and resources for coaches, parents, and athletes focused on character development through sports.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft employees can volunteer and receive $25/hour matching donation to Issaquah FC through Microsoft's charitable matching benefit (up to $15,000 annually for time and money).
• BoeingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoeing matches employee charitable contributions and volunteer hours up to $6,000 per active full-time employee per year.
• East King County Soccer Referees Association (EKCSRA)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides referees for U10+ Select, Premier, and U13+ Recreational games. Issaquah FC teams provide Refs-In-Pool as part of program requirements.
• EYSA RefereesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSub-organization of EYSA that trains and provides referees for U8-U12 Recreational games. Primarily youth referees providing good training ground.
• North Puget Sound League (NPSL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeague where all Issaquah FC Select teams compete. Covers Seattle Eastside, Bothell, and occasional Bainbridge Island. Governed by NPSL Board with EYSA VP of Competition serving as Board Member.
• US Soccer Federation (USSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body of soccer in the United States, affiliated through FIFA. Provides rules, guidelines, and organizational structure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PacNW Soccer Club: Woodinville-based youth soccer club running ECNL and competitive Select teams at the highest PNW levels. Competes with Issaquah FC and Eastside FC for elite Select players and roster spots in regional leagues.
• Eastside FC: Sister club operating the EYSA Premier program that Issaquah FC feeds into. Both serve the same Issaquah/Eastside Seattle youth soccer market with fully overlapping player pathways from Recreation through Premier.
• Crossfire Premier: Major Pacific Northwest youth soccer club operating competitive Select and Premier teams across the greater Seattle area. Comparable age group coverage and competitive travel model, and a primary alternative for families seeking higher-level play.
• Seattle United Soccer: Large Seattle-based youth soccer club fielding Recreational through Premier teams with multiple locations. Comparable service model across the broader Puget Sound market and a destination for families seeking alternatives.
• Mercer Island FC: Fourth EYSA member club serving Mercer Island families with Recreational and Select soccer. Comparable community-based nonprofit model, directly competing for players in the adjacent Eastside corridor.
• Washington Premier FC: Pacific Northwest ECNL and Girls Academy club fielding highly competitive girls' teams. Direct competitor for the elite female player pathway in the Puget Sound region.
• Lake Hills Soccer Club: Fellow EYSA member club and direct neighbor in the Eastside Seattle youth soccer ecosystem. Operates Recreational and Select programs for the Bellevue area, competing for the same families and field space.

Others

• Positive Coaching Alliance: National nonprofit partner providing character development curriculum and coach/parent workshops. An enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but its adoption directly shapes Issaquah FC's value proposition versus non-PCA clubs.

Regional players

• Greater Renton Tukwila Youth Soccer Association (GRTYSA): Adjacent youth soccer association covering the southern portion of the Issaquah School District (Apollo, Briarwood, Liberty HS area). Operates by parallel rules under Washington Youth Soccer and is the geographic counterweight to Issaquah FC's northern catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Sounders FC Academy: Professional MLS academy operating youth development teams in the broader Seattle market. Comparable elite-level soccer development but affiliated with a professional club, providing a different competitive destination for top players.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/issaquahfc
• Instagraminstagram.com/issaquahfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/issaquah-fc2

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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