Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association

What Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association does

Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association (LWYSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, serving players ages 6 to 19 within the Lake Washington School District boundaries (Kirkland, Juanita, Redmond, Union Hill, Sammamish). The association operates three distinct sub-brands structured as a developmental pipeline: Crossfire Recreational Club (the largest club, offering U7-U19 fall and spring seasons coached by volunteers with no tryouts), Crossfire Select Club (U9-U19 competitive program with twice-weekly practices, summer tournaments, state cup competition, and spring tryouts), and Crossfire Premier (the most advanced tier, U7-U19 year-round premier teams with paid coaches, skill academies, camps, and a free Futures program feeding into the elite pipeline). Crossfire Premier is a member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (boys) and the Elite Clubs National League (girls), positioning the organization at the national elite level and supporting college placement outcomes.

Operationally, LWYSA is a small paid-staff organization (8 employees) supplemented by volunteer coaches and a Board of Directors. Its core technology is the Stack Sports Sports Connect platform, which handles registration, payments, and program management across all three clubs. Revenue is generated through seasonal registration fees priced by age group and program tier, ranging from approximately $165 for U6 Recreational to $310 for U15 Recreational, with Premier priced roughly 3x Select. Ancillary revenue streams include sponsor partnerships (Dick's Sporting Goods, Zipfizz) and uniform kit sales through soccer.com. The organization is governed by volunteer officers and supports physical infrastructure across 20+ field locations including turf and grass facilities with lights for evening practice.

Name

Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association

Legal name

Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association

Website

https://lwysa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association (LWYSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating three youth soccer clubs (Recreational, Select, Premier) for players ages 6-19 across the Lake Washington School District in Washington state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAF

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYHSADAEAE

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

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYEDALAIAB

Club Sports Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive soccer clubs
• Youth athletic development
• Community soccer association

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond, 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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Soccer Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees collected from families for youth soccer participation across recreational, select, and premier programs. Fees vary by age group and program level, ranging from $165 for U6 recreational to $310 for U15 recreational. Premier programs are described as being approximately 3x the cost of Select programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association (LWYSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and delivers youth soccer programs for players ages 6-19 within the Lake Washington School District boundaries. The association operates three tiered clubs—Crossfire Recreational (largest, volunteer-coached, U7-U19), Crossfire Select (competitive, U9-U19, with tryouts and state cup participation), and Crossfire Premier (elite level, U7-U19, year-round teams, camps, skill academies, and a free Futures junior program)—plus additional programming such as the XF Futures development program.

Product overview

Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating three distinct soccer club programs: Crossfire Recreational Club (entry-level, U7-U19, volunteer-coached), Crossfire Select Club (competitive, U9-U19, twice-weekly practices), and Crossfire Premier (most advanced, U7-U19, year-round with professional coaching). The association also offers a free XF Futures junior development program. Programs serve players aged 6-18 across Kirkland, Juanita, Redmond, Union Hill, and Sammamish within the Lake Washington School District boundaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crossfire Premier: The most advanced program within LWYSA offering a range of programming for players from age 7 through 19, including camps, skill academies, a free Futures program and year-round premier teams. A nonprofit youth soccer club that aims to aid players in pursuit of their athletic and academic goals.
• Crossfire Select
• Crossfire Recreational Club

Products and services

• Crossfire Recreational Club

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Soccer Development AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrossfire Premier is a member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, representing the highest level of soccer for boys in the United States. This membership provides access to elite competition pathways and national recognition.
• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrossfire Premier is a member of the Elite Clubs National League for girls, representing the highest level of soccer for girls in the United States. Provides elite competition and development opportunities.
• Washington Youth Soccer District 2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLWYSA is a member of WYS District 2 covering the eastside of Lake Washington. District 2 schedules U13-U18 Recreational games. Other member associations include EYSA, NYSA, and SnVYSA.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partnership featuring Dick's Sporting Goods coupons and promotional offers on the LWYSA website. Promotes sporting goods purchases for registered families.
• ZipfizzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on LWYSA homepage. Zipfizz is a sports nutrition/hydration product brand.
• East King County Soccer Referee AssociationminorOthersReferenced as a helpful link on the LWYSA website. Provides referee services and training for youth soccer matches in the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Stack Sports: Technology platform provider powering LWYSA's registration, scheduling, and program management via Sports Connect. Adjacent participant in the LWYSA ecosystem rather than a competitor.
• Washington Youth Soccer: State-level governing body that oversees leagues and to which LWYSA and peer associations affiliate. Relevant as the regulatory/tournament ecosystem party rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Seattle United Soccer Club: One of the largest and most established youth soccer clubs in Washington State, operating multi-tier programming (Rec through Premier/elite). Closely comparable to LWYSA's three-tier club structure and regional scope.
• Snoqualmie Valley Youth Soccer (SnVYSA): Adjacent youth soccer association within Washington Youth Soccer District 2 serving the Snoqualmie Valley. Peer in district, recreational/competitive structure, and proximity to LWYSA's geographic boundaries.
• Crossfire Premier (as a brand comparable): LWYSA's own Premier sub-brand is itself a meaningful comparable entity to other elite youth soccer clubs nationally in terms of player outcomes, league participation, and pricing tier.
• PacNW Soccer Club: Washington State-based elite youth soccer club competing in ECNL and other national leagues. Directly comparable to Crossfire Premier in elite player development, college placement, and competitive positioning.
• Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA): Neighboring youth soccer association within Washington Youth Soccer District 2 that operates recreational, select, and competitive programs across nearby Eastside communities. Direct peer by geography, structure, and player base.
• Newcastle Youth Soccer Association (NYSA): Fellow Washington Youth Soccer District 2 member organization providing recreational and competitive youth soccer programming. Peer in district affiliation and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• LA Galaxy San Diego (LA Galaxy Youth Soccer): MLS-affiliated youth development academy with tiered programming and elite pathways. Comparable to Crossfire Premier in elite player development and college pipeline, though operates as a broader professional club's youth arm.
• New York Red Bulls Academy: MLS-affiliated elite youth academy competing in national Development Academy pathways. Comparable in elite-tier youth programming and college/professional placement; broader incumbency differentiates it from LWYSA's local nonprofit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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