Langley United Soccer Association

What Langley United Soccer Association does

Langley United Soccer Association (LUSA) is a community-based, non-profit soccer club founded in 1926 and headquartered in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. It serves more than 4,000 youth players aged U4–U18 across a complete development pathway — Active Start (U3–U5), Grassroots (U6–U10), tiered Youth divisions (U11–U18), Player and Goalkeeper Development Academies, Soccer For Life adaptive programming, summer camps, and 14 adult competitive teams plus a recreational adult league. Programs are delivered through Canada Soccer's Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) framework using station-based training methodologies.

Operationally, LUSA is governed by a volunteer board and run by a small staff of approximately 22 employees, supported by volunteer coaches and a society membership of 10–40 individuals. The club holds the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence — the highest amateur youth designation in Canada — and participates in the BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) and BC Premier League (BCPL). In 2026 LUSA became the first BCPL club to win back-to-back provincial championships and made its historic debut in the TELUS Canadian Championship against CPL side Vancouver FC.

Revenue is generated through seasonal registration fees (Fall and Spring seasons with $30 and $10 admin fees respectively), year-round development academies, summer camps ($85–$260 per week), adult recreational fees ($225), branded apparel sold via a Shopify storefront, and BCPL match tickets sold through Showpass. Distribution is primarily direct-to-family: registration flows through the OttoSport online platform, and program delivery occurs at Township of Langley facilities including Langley Community Park, Willoughby Community Park, Smith Athletic Park, and the Langley Events Centre. Exclusive partnerships with Vancouver FC (shared stadium at Willoughby) and the Vancouver Whitecaps provide ticketing co-marketing and professional-soccer exposure for members.

Name

Langley United Soccer Association

Legal name

Langley United Soccer Association

Website

https://lusa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Langley United Soccer Association (LUSA) is a 100-year-old non-profit community soccer club in Langley, BC, serving 4,000+ youth players U4–U18 plus adult programs across a complete pathway from Active Start to the BC Premier League.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth and Adult Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Community soccer club
• Soccer player development
• Adult recreational soccer
• Adaptive soccer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Seasonal Registration Fees: Core revenue from seasonal registration fees for youth and adult soccer programs, including Fall and Spring seasons. Fees vary by age group and program level with administrative fees of $30 for Fall and $10 for Spring seasons.
2. Development Academies: Year-round academy programs including Player Development Academy and Goalkeeper Development Academy for U6-U18 players, generating revenue through session-based fees.
3. Summer Camps: Summer camp programs including Soccer & Activities camps ($215/week), Advanced Development camps ($260/week), Active Start camps ($85/week), and Adaptive camps, providing seasonal revenue.
4. Apparel Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including jackets ($90-$185), hoodies ($51-$67.50), training apparel, accessories, and equipment through the LUSA apparel store.
5. BCPL Ticket Sales: Revenue from BC Premier League matches at Willoughby Community Park, including single game tickets and season passes for the professional-amateur soccer league.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Langley United Soccer Association delivers community-based soccer programs for players from age U3 through adult, including age-tiered grassroots and youth programs, year-round Player Development and Goalkeeper Development Academies, multi-format summer camps, and inclusive adaptive/Soccer For Life offerings. The club operates a complete competitive pathway culminating in BC Premier League (BCPL) semi-professional men's and women's teams and a Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence BCSPL youth program. Additional revenue and engagement comes from a branded apparel e-commerce store and BCPL match ticket sales.

Product overview

Langley United Soccer Association (LUSA) is a community-based soccer organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across all age groups and skill levels. The core offerings include age-specific soccer programs: Active Start (U3-U5), Grassroots (U6-U10), Youth (U11-U18 with tiered divisions), Development Academies (Player and Goalkeeper tracks), Summer Camps (Soccer & Activities, Advanced Development, Active Start, and Adaptive formats), Soccer For Life adaptive program, and Langley Adult Recreational Soccer (LARS). Competitive pathways include BC Premier League men's and women's teams and BCSPL youth teams holding Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence. The organization also operates an apparel store featuring branded merchandise including jackets, hoodies, training gear, and accessories through Shopify e-commerce integration. All programs follow Canada Soccer's Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model with station-based training approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Active Start Program Soccer program for children ages U3-U5, introducing the fundamentals of soccer in a fun, age-appropriate environment.
• Grassroots Program Soccer development program for children ages U6-U10 following Canada Soccer's LTPD model with station-based training.
• Youth Competitive Program Competitive soccer program for boys and girls ages U11-U18 with tiered divisions (Division 1, 2, 3) and fluid roster placement.
• Player Development Academy Development program for U6-U16 players focusing on ball mastery, passing, defending, shooting, and game play through station-based training.
• Goalkeeper Development Academy Specialized training for U8-U18 goalkeepers covering starting position, handling, diving, crosses, angles, and breakaway skills.
• Summer Development Academy Intensive summer program for U6-U18 players with 10 sessions held twice weekly in July and August.
• Soccer For Life Adaptive Program All-ages adaptive soccer program for children with special needs, focusing on development and meaningful participation rather than competition.
• Langley Adult Recreational Soccer (LARS) Adult recreational soccer program for ages 18+ running on Sunday evenings with 8v8 or 6v6 format, overseen by LUSA staff coaches.
• Junior Coach Program Mentorship program for aspiring young coaches ages 14-19 to gain coaching experience, education, and mentorship while contributing to youth player development.
• Soccer & Activities Summer Camp Three-hour daily camp sessions for U6-U13 players ages 5-12, combining soccer skills with physical literacy activities in a fun inclusive setting.
• Advanced Development Summer Camp Intensive two-hour camp for U8-U13 developing to advanced players, focusing on soccer-specific skills, speed, agility, and quickness training.
• Active Start Summer Camp One-hour camp sessions for U4-U5 ages 3-4 learning soccer fundamentals in age-appropriate groups.
• Adaptive Summer Camp Pan-disability summer camp for children ages 6-13 with mental, physical, social-emotional, or behavioral challenges, with 1:8 coach ratio and 1:1 support available.
• BC Premier League (BCPL) Men's Team Semi-professional men's soccer team competing in BC Premier League, winning back-to-back championships and qualifying for TELUS Canadian Championship.
• BC Premier League (BCPL) Women's Team Semi-professional women's soccer team competing in BC Premier League.
• BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) Program High-performance youth program (U13+) holding Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence, providing pathway to provincial and national competition.
• LUSA Adidas Condivo 22 Winter Jacket Insulated football jacket made with recycled materials, featuring fleece-lined hood and elastic cuffs for cold weather protection.
• LUSA Club Stadium Parka Jacket Premium water-resistant parka jacket with insulation and adjustable hood for on and off-field warmth.
• LUSA Admiral Tech Hoodie V2 PK fabric hoodie with kangaroo pocket and draw cord hood, available in youth and adult sizes with personalization options.
• LUSA Allianz Training Jacket High-quality PK stretch moisture management fabric training jacket with narrow fit and full zip.
• LUSA Allianz Training Pants Training pants with moisture management fabric, front zip pockets, and zippered leg opening.
• LUSA Ultimo Backpack Durable ballistic polyester backpack with main compartment, computer sleeve, media pocket, and wet/dry pocket.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ youth players in programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vancouver FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVancouver FC is LUSA's 'Shared Home for Soccer' at Willoughby Stadium. LUSA receives exclusive ticket discounts for members ($18 adult, $9 youth). Historic Langley Derby matches in TELUS Canadian Championship. Partnership provides professional soccer exposure for LUSA players and families.
• Vancouver WhitecapscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual 'Kickin' With the Caps' Club Night events. LUSA players receive discounted tickets ($27 youth group rate) and exclusive match-day experiences including mascot roles, flag bearing, ball retrieving, player arrival, benchwarmer spots, and post-match PKs.
• Township of LangleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure partnership for field access. Township provides facilities including Langley Community Park, Willoughby Community Park, Smith Athletic Park, and Langley Events Centre. Partnership includes World Cup viewing events hosting at Stadium at Langley Events Centre.
• BC SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember club recognized by BC Soccer Association. Operates under BC Soccer Charter program. BCSPL programming aligned with BC Soccer standards. Technical resources and coach education provided through BC Soccer.
• Canada Soccer AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body recognition. Member club operating under Canada Soccer LTPD model. All players registered through Canada Soccer via district and BC Soccer. National Youth Club Licence holder.
• Langley Events CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor turf facilities for Soccer For Life and adaptive programs. Host venue for World Cup viewing events including matches in Banquet Hall.
• KidSport BCminorOthersFinancial assistance partnership providing grants up to $400 per eligible child per year for sport registration fees. LUSA accepts KidSport funding for program registration.
• JumpStart Canadian TireminorOthersFinancial assistance partnership for families meeting low-income criteria. LUSA accepts JumpStart funding to remove registration barriers for eligible children.
• Athletics 4 KidsminorOthersFinancial assistance program providing BC children financial support to participate in organized sport regardless of socioeconomic status. LUSA accepts A4K funding.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver FC: Canadian Premier League professional club sharing Willoughby Stadium with LUSA. Functions as both a partner (exclusive member ticket discounts, 'Shared Home for Soccer') and a higher-tier competitor pathway for LUSA players seeking fully professional opportunities.
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Academy): MLS club operating a high-performance youth academy that competes directly with LUSA's BCSPL program for elite teenage talent. LUSA has a 'Kickin' With the Caps' ticket partnership, positioning Whitecaps as both competitor for top players and a co-marketing partner.

Direct peers

• Mountain United Football Club: BC youth soccer club competing in the BCSPL pipeline. LUSA's Assistant Technical Director Danny Vaughan previously served as Head Coach at Mountain United, making it a directly comparable program in size and pathway structure.
• Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC: One of British Columbia's largest and longest-running youth soccer clubs, fielding BCSPL teams and competing with LUSA for elite teenage talent in the Lower Mainland. Operates a similar grassroots-to-elite pathway and is a BCSPL rival.
• Surrey United Soccer Club: BC youth soccer club of similar scale and pyramid structure, also competing in BCSPL and BCPL. LUSA's own Technical Director Mark Parker previously served as Surrey United's Technical Director, making it the closest direct comparable in the Lower Mainland market.
• TSS Rovers: League1 BC / semi-professional men's team that LUSA's Assistant Technical Director Chelsey Hannesson previously head-coached. Competes in the same semi-pro ecosystem as LUSA's BCPL men's side, with overlapping talent and coaching circles.
• Fusion Football Club: BC youth soccer club also competing in the BCSPL. Another prior employer of LUSA's Danny Vaughan as Head Coach, indicating direct overlap in coaching talent and program structure with LUSA.

Emerging players

• Ares Football Academy: BC-based football academy where LUSA's BCPL goalkeeper coach Milad Shahboudaghian is also on staff. Comparable niche training-provider model focused on elite skill development for competitive players.

Regional players

• Calgary Foothills Soccer Club: Long-running Alberta youth and semi-pro soccer club with a comparable youth-to-pro pathway model and a similar historical depth in community soccer. Useful as a regional scale/structure comparable, though operating in a separate CSA district.

Others

• BC Soccer (governing body): Provincial governing body under which LUSA operates. Not a direct competitor, but materially shapes LUSA's licensing, BCSPL access, charter status, and coach education pathways — making it the most relevant ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/langley_united
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrMgsq4BWLMgmBbvs_xsEIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LUSAsoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/langleyunitedsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/langley-united-soccer-association

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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