Emerald City FC

What Emerald City FC does

Emerald City FC, legally Emerald City Football Club, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club founded in 1979 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The club operates a multi-tier player development pathway serving youth players ages U8 through U19 across the Puget Sound region, including a no-cut Development Program (U8-U10), Select/Club teams organized into Green/White/Blue competitive tiers playing in the Washington Premier League (U11-U19), and an Elite Academy (EA) Program for U13-U19 boys accepted into the Elite Academy League Pacific Northwest Conference for the 2026-27 season. Operations are delivered through multiple Seattle-area field locations including Ingraham HS, Nathan Hale HS, Jane Addams MS, Magnuson Park, Eagle Staff MS, Whitman MS, and Loyal Heights, with coaching staff holding USSF, USC, and UEFA licenses.

The club's technology stack is largely off-the-shelf and operationally focused rather than differentiated: TeamSnap for online registration, payments, and team communications; Constant Contact for monthly newsletters; Veo cameras for match recording; and seasonal video analysis conducted by coaches for EA teams. A structured Individual Development Plan (IDP) framework aligned with EA standards is used as a player-development methodology. The 2024 Roundglass Living partnership integrates a third-party wellbeing app providing members access to mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork content.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual program fees structured in four tiers ($2,350 for U11-U12, $2,500 for U13-U15, $2,400 for U16-U19, $2,950 for Elite Academy), plus team-level fees of $150-$225 per player covering tournament entries, Veo camera contributions, and scholarship donations. Biennial Adidas uniform kit purchases through Soccer.com cost approximately $400 per player. Specialty programs including the Summer Goalkeeping Academy ($200) and Camp Waskowitz overnight camp ($675) extend monetization beyond core membership. Distribution is direct-to-family via online registration through TeamSnap, with a sales-led motion driven by spring tryouts and January supplemental sessions. Customer segments are individual youth players and their families; no B2B or enterprise customers exist. Governance is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors of parents, guardians, coaches, and players, with no disclosed parent company, equity sponsor, or external ownership.

Name

Emerald City FC

Legal name

Emerald City Football Club

Website

https://emeraldcityfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emerald City FC is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club founded in 1979, serving players U8-U19 across the Puget Sound region through Development, Select/Club, and Elite Academy tiers competing in the Washington Premier League and EA League, monetized via annual program fees and supplemental camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth soccer club
• Competitive soccer programs
• Soccer player development
• Goalkeeping training camps
• Soccer tournament events

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle, Washington

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Registration Fees: Annual program fees for team participation, ranging from $2,350 to $2,950 depending on age group and program level. Includes coaching, field rentals, and league play.
2. Team Fees: Team-level expenses including tournament entry fees ($800-$1,000 per tournament), Veo camera contribution ($400), scholarship fund donation ($150), and equipment costs. Estimated $150-$225 per player.
3. Uniform Kit Sales: Players purchase Adidas uniform kits approximately every two years through Soccer.com. Required kit consists of 8 items costing approximately $400.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emerald City FC is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club founded in 1979 that runs tiered competitive soccer programs for players U8 through U19. Offerings include a no-cut Development Program (U8-U10), Select/Club teams organized into Green/White/Blue tiers competing in the Washington Premier League, and a top-tier Elite Academy (EA) Program for U13-U19 boys competing in the Elite Academy League Pacific Northwest Conference. The club supplements regular season play with specialized camps (goalkeeping academy, overnight camp at Camp Waskowitz), tournament events, and scholarship-funded financial aid.

Product overview

Emerald City FC is Seattle's premier youth soccer club (since 1979) operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization offers a multi-tiered competitive soccer program: Development Program (U8-U10, no-cut), Select/Club Teams in Green/White/Blue tiers competing in Washington Premier League (U11-U19), and the Elite Academy (EA) Program for U13-U19 boys as the top competitive tier competing in EA League. Additional offerings include Summer Goalkeeping Academy, Overnight Camp at Camp Waskowitz, 3v3 Jamboree events, Coaches Corner educational content, Roundglass Living wellbeing partnership, and the Bobby Howe Scholarship Fund for financial assistance. The club serves both girls' and boys' teams across age groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emerald City FC Elite Academy (EA) Program: The pinnacle competitive pathway for U13 to U19 boys, offering elite training three times per week and competition in the Elite Academy League Pacific Northwest Conference with national event opportunities.
• ECFC Development Program

Products and services

• Elite Academy (EA) Program Top-tier competitive soccer program for U13-U19 boys offering the highest level of training and competition. Teams train three times per week and compete in the Elite Academy League Pacific Northwest Conference, with opportunities to participate in national events including the EA Winter Event and EA National Championships. Program fee is $2,950 per season.
• Select/Club Soccer Program (Green/White/Blue Teams) Standard premier youth soccer program with teams organized by age group (U8-U19), competing in the Washington Premier League (WPL) at National Premier League, Classic, and Copa levels. Teams practice 2-3 times weekly. Annual program fees range from $2,350 to $2,500 depending on age group.
• Development Program No-cut introductory soccer program for U8-U10 girls and boys focused on building skills, confidence, and love for the game. Team formation sessions are held in May with practices throughout the season.
• Summer Goalkeeping Academy Specialized goalkeeper-only summer training camp led by UEFA-licensed coach James Ritchie covering shot stopping, footwork, distribution, and box command. Open to players ages 10-18, both current ECFC members and outside players. Cost: $200 per participant.
• ECFC Overnight Camp at Camp Waskowitz Three-night overnight soccer camp partnership with Peter Fewing Soccer Camp held at Camp Waskowitz in North Bend, Washington. Includes cabin accommodation, soccer training, swimming, and team building. Open to ages 9-17. Cost: $675 per participant.
• 3v3 Jamboree + Donation Drive Annual 3v3 soccer tournament combined with a donation drive for charitable causes. Partners with organizations like Tacos for Ticos, Mary's Place, and Life is a Kick Foundation to collect soccer gear, school supplies, and toiletries for underprivileged youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Players have gone on to play for universities and professional teams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• US Soccer FederationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026US Soccer offering special ticket pricing for ECFC families to US Women's National Team match vs Japan at Lumen Field on April 14, 2026, with tickets starting at $34.68.
• Roundglass LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Emerald City FC partnered with Roundglass Living to provide all club members with free access to the Roundglass Living holistic wellbeing app for one year. The app offers science-backed techniques for mental health, emotional wellbeing, guided meditations, mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork to support athletes on and off the field.
• Tacos for TicosminorOthers · 1 May 2024Non-profit partnership for annual 3v3 Donation Drive Jamboree. Tacos for Ticos collects and distributes used soccer gear to underprivileged youth leagues and schools throughout Costa Rica.
• Peter Fewing Soccer CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership with Peter Fewing Soccer Camp to offer three-night overnight soccer camps at Camp Waskowitz in North Bend, WA. ECFC partners with this established soccer camp provider to deliver summer overnight camp experience for players ages 9-17.
• Ballard FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering ECFC families 15% discount on Ballard FC home game tickets. Ballard FC invites ECFC teams to serve as ball kids for home games at Memorial Stadium in Seattle Center.
• Mary's PlaceminorOthersNon-profit donation partner for annual 3v3 Jamboree Donation Drive. Mary's Place receives donations of school supplies, toiletries, and other items from ECFC families.
• Life is a Kick FoundationminorOthersLocal non-profit partner for donation drive events, receiving soccer equipment donations including cleats, shin guards, balls, and jerseys from ECFC families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crossfire Premier: Seattle-area premier youth soccer club competing in the same Washington Premier League and age-group tiers as Emerald City FC. Directly comparable in product offering, customer base (Seattle youth families), and competitive positioning for elite development pathways.
• Eastside FC: Washington Premier League youth soccer club based on the Eastside of Seattle (Bellevue/Redmond/Kirkland), serving similar age groups and competing for the same talent pool of Seattle-area youth soccer families.
• Pacific Northwest Soccer Club (PNW SC): Premier youth soccer club serving the Seattle/Puget Sound region with development through elite age groups. Directly comparable in geographic market, tiered team structure (Green/White/Blue equivalents), and Washington Premier League participation.
• Seattle United FC: Long-established Seattle-area youth soccer club offering competitive league play and college-prep development. Overlaps with ECFC on age range (U8-U19), Washington Premier League membership, and player development philosophy.

Regional players

• Ballard FC: Seattle-based USL League Two semi-professional soccer club. Not a direct youth development peer, but a strategic partner of ECFC and a comparable Seattle soccer brand with regional identity and family-engagement programming.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Sounders FC (Academy): MLS professional club operating an MLS NEXT academy that competes for the same elite youth talent in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a higher-budget competitor offering professional pathway exposure that ECFC's Elite Academy must differentiate against.

Others

• Washington Premier League: The competitive league platform in which ECFC's Select teams compete; relevant peer because ECFC's product positioning is anchored to WPL participation, and WPL governs competition structure that defines the value proposition to families.
• Elite Academy (EA) League: National elite-level competition platform ECFC has joined for 2026-27. Comparable as the governing competition structure for the club's highest-tier offering and as a peer in defining what elite-level youth soccer looks like nationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EmeraldCityFC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2fIZtYHXPNvtqm4bMAtMNQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/emeraldcityfc
• Instagraminstagram.com/emeraldcityfootball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emerald-city-fc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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