Charlotte Metro FC

What Charlotte Metro FC does

Charlotte Metro FC is a private youth soccer club founded in 2013 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The club operates a tiered competitive soccer program serving youth players aged approximately 5 to 19, structured around the DMAC Futbol Youth Policy — a four-stage age-appropriate development methodology covering Time for Play (ages 5-7), Time for Technique (ages 7-12), Time for Tactics (ages 12-16), and Time for Productivity (ages 16-18). The club delivers programs through three competitive tiers: Academy Boys & Girls (U8-U10), Competitive U11-U15, and Competitive U16-U19, with approximately 30 competitive teams serving hundreds of players annually.

The organization is led by President Daniel Araujo with a team of 8 employees. Charlotte Metro FC partners with the Creative Player Soccer Learning System to deliver its integrated coaching curriculum and methodology. In 2024, the club announced a strategic international partnership with Cagliari Calcio (Italian Serie A) through the Cagliari XPlay Club international development program — Cagliari's first official collaboration in the United States — providing coach education, player travel opportunities to Sardinia, and co-branded tournament participation. The club competes in NCYSA and US Club Soccer sanctioned leagues and tournaments.

Revenue is generated through annual subscription-based club dues and team fees, with a $500 commitment fee at signing and the remaining balance paid in installments across the season. Fee structures range from approximately $1,750 per player at the Academy level to roughly $2,650 per player at the U13-U15 competitive level, organized around a 2-year uniform cycle (2026-2027 is Year 1 of 2). The club is privately held, founder/management-led, with no disclosed institutional investment, no mobile app, and no public financial reporting.

Name

Charlotte Metro FC

Legal name

Charlotte Metro FC

Website

https://charlottemetrofc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charlotte Metro FC is a private youth soccer club founded in 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving hundreds of players aged 5-19 across approximately 30 competitive teams through a tiered Academy and Competitive program guided by the DMAC Futbol development methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Soccer training programs
• Competitive youth soccer
• Academy soccer leagues
• Player development coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Club Dues and Team Fees: Annual/multi-installment membership fees for youth soccer programs. Club dues cover coaching, training facilities, and administrative costs. Team fees cover additional team-specific expenses. Commitment fee required at signing with remaining balance paid in installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Charlotte Metro FC is a community-based youth soccer organization that delivers age-appropriate soccer training and competitive team programs for players ages 5 through 18 (U8–U19) in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area. The club runs Academy (U8–U10) and Competitive (U11–U19) programs built on the DMAC Futbol Youth Policy and Creative Player Soccer Learning System, competing in NCYSA and US Club Soccer sanctioned leagues and tournaments. Programming is sold through annual club dues and team fees and is enhanced by a strategic international partnership with Italian club Cagliari Calcio for coach education and player exchange.

Product overview

Charlotte Metro FC operates as a unified youth soccer organization offering a tiered developmental program. The organization provides three core age-based competitive programs: Academy (U8-U10), Competitive U11-U15, and Competitive U16-U19, all guided by the Creative Player Soccer Learning System and DMAC Futbol Youth Policy methodology. This integrated approach offers holistic player development from introductory play through competitive readiness, with structured seasonal schedules and league/tournament participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academy Boys & Girls Program (U8-U10) Youth soccer development program for children ages U8–U10 (born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2019), playing Fall and Spring seasons. Fee structure includes $1,450 Club Dues plus $300 Team Fees. Designed as the Academy tier of the DMAC Futbol developmental pathway.
• Competitive Boys & Girls Program U11-U15 Competitive youth soccer program for children ages U11–U15, with fee structures ranging from $1,850 to $2,250 Club Dues plus $600 Team Fees depending on age group. Operates within the Time for Technique and Time for Tactics stages of the DMAC Futbol framework.
• Competitive Boys & Girls Program U16-U19 Advanced competitive youth soccer program for ages U16–U19 (born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2008), playing one competitive season opposite the NC high school season. Fee structure: $2,050 Club Dues plus $600 Team Fees plus $500 Commitment Fee. Includes access to the international Cagliari Calcio player exchange pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Under-14 select team advanced to tournament final at Cary Cup under Cagliari Calcio banner

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cagliari CalciocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic international partnership with one of Italy's historic professional clubs through their international development program Cagliari XPlay Club. This marks Cagliari Calcio's first official collaboration in the United States. Charlotte Metro FC coaches receive ongoing education and professional development from Cagliari Calcio's technical staff. Selected players have opportunity to travel to Sardinia for immersive training experiences alongside Rossoblù players. Partnership began during Cary Cup where CMFC U14 select team competed under Cagliari Calcio banner and advanced to tournament final.
• Creative Player Soccer Learning SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer the most holistic youth soccer coaching and player development program. Charlotte Metro FC operates under the Creative Player DMAC Futbol methodology, providing integrated coaching vision and training system.
• US Club SoccerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial affiliation with US Club Soccer for league sanctions and tournament participation. CMFC teams play in US Club Soccer sanctioned leagues.
• NCYSA (North Carolina Youth Soccer Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial affiliation with NCYSA for league sanctions and tournament participation. CMFC teams play in NCYSA sanctioned leagues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wake FC: Large youth soccer club serving the Raleigh/Wake County area with Academy and Competitive tracks from U8 through U19. Comparable in scale, methodology-driven development approach, and NCYSA/US Club Soccer affiliation.
• Bethesda SC: Long-standing, top-tier U.S. youth soccer club in the Mid-Atlantic offering Academy and Competitive programs with national-level competition. Comparable in methodology-driven development, premium pricing, and pursuit of elite tournament success.
• Solar SC: Top-ranked U.S. youth soccer club (Texas) operating extensive boys' and girls' Academy and Competitive programs with age-staged development and ECNL/MLS NEXT participation. Comparable scale, methodology-driven approach, and elite-development positioning.
• Charlotte Soccer Academy: Long-established youth soccer club based in the Charlotte region offering Academy and Competitive programs across similar age brackets. Competes head-to-head with CMFC for players, coaches, and tournament placement in the same metro.
• Charlotte FC Academy: The youth development arm of Charlotte's MLS club, operating MLS NEXT programming for elite youth players in the same Charlotte metro market. Directly competes with CMFC for top youth talent, coaching staff, and family registrations across overlapping age groups.
• Crossfire Premier: Premier Pacific Northwest youth soccer club with Academy and Competitive tracks and a strong development-focused methodology. Comparable in tiered fee structure, league affiliations, and focus on elite player pathways.
• LA Surf Soccer Club: Top-ranked Southern California youth soccer club operating Academy and Competitive teams with national-level competition. Comparable in scale, structured age-based development philosophy, and elite-player development positioning.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): One of the most prestigious U.S. youth soccer development clubs, operating nationally competitive boys' and girls' programs with structured age-appropriate development philosophy. Comparable in focus on long-term player development, premium coaching, and competitive success at national events.
• NC FC Youth: North Carolina FC's affiliated youth program, operating competitive youth teams across the Triangle and broader NC market. Directly comparable in operating model, age-based structure, and league affiliations, and competes with CMFC for elite players statewide.
• Triangle Futbol Club: NC-based youth soccer club running Academy and Competitive teams across age groups. Comparable operating model, fee structure, and league participation; competes with CMFC for talent pipeline in the broader NC market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/charlottemetrofc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charlotte-metro-fc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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