Mississippi Soccer Association

What Mississippi Soccer Association does

Mississippi Soccer Association (MSA) is a non-profit state soccer governing body that functions as the recognized United States Soccer Federation (USSF) affiliate for the state of Mississippi. It operates as an umbrella organization over 40+ member clubs organized into four districts (Brookhaven, Gulf Coast, Hattiesburg, and Northeast), delivering recreational and competitive youth soccer programming, Olympic Development Program (ODP) pathways, referee and coach certification, tournament sanctioning, and member-club insurance programs. MSA also runs adult leagues, TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, futsal, and beach soccer, and stewards player/club registration as the sanctioned authority within its territory.

MSA's technology backbone is assembled entirely from third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems. Registration and club management run on SportsEngine SRM, with scheduling on GotSport, officiating assignment on GameOfficials, and background checks via INABLE. Coach education is delivered through MOJO and the US Soccer Learning Center, with USYS University extending the national federation's curriculum into the state. Tournament sanctioning, league rules, and policy enforcement sit alongside these platforms as operational governance rather than software products.

The association's revenue model is non-profit, fee-based, and distributed. Per-player registration fees range from $6 for recreational/competitive categories to $30 for adult and TOPSoccer categories. Additional revenue comes from member-club dues, tournament sanctioning fees ($10 per team after a 30-day window, $50 late fee, plus 1–3% hosting fees on sanctioned events), and commission economics from insurance partnerships with AMSIS and InjureFree. The customer base is structurally diversified: thousands of individual players, 40+ clubs, and hundreds of coaches and referees across the state, with no single account large enough to drive revenue.

Name

Mississippi Soccer Association

Legal name

Mississippi Soccer Association

Website

https://mssoccer.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mississippi Soccer Association is a non-profit state soccer governing body and USSF affiliate for Mississippi, serving 40+ member clubs across four districts with recreational and competitive youth soccer, ODP, and referee certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• State soccer association
• Youth soccer programs
• Referee certification
• Coach education
• Soccer tournament management

Headquarters

HQ city

Brandon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: MSA charges per-player registration fees across different membership categories. Fees vary by age group and competitive level: Recreational (3U-8U) $11/player, Recreational (9U-19U) $18/player, Competitive $30/player, TOPSoccer $6/player, Adult $30/player, and Staff $20/person.
2. Tournament Sanctioning and Fees: MSA sanctions member organization tournaments for a fee, providing secondary medical coverage to MSA players/coaches and liability coverage to host organizations. Tournaments must complete sanction forms and hosting agreements. Post-tournament reports and per-team fees ($10/team after 30 days) apply for late filings.
3. Membership Dues: Member clubs pay annual membership fees and submit renewal applications. Organizations must be in good standing to vote during AGM and participate in MSA activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mississippi Soccer Association is the official state governing body for soccer in Mississippi, affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and US Adult Soccer Association. It organizes competitive soccer programs such as the Olympic Development Program (ODP), TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities, Futsal, and the State Cup, while also providing coach education, referee certification, and SafeSport training to its 40-plus affiliated member clubs statewide.

Product overview

Mississippi Soccer Association (MSA) is a state-level youth and adult soccer governing body that operates as an association of member clubs rather than a single unified product. The organization provides multiple interconnected programs and services including: competitive pathways (State Cup, ODP), recreational programs (Recreational All-Star Soccer Palooza, TOPSoccer), officiating (Referee Certification, Referee Abuse Prevention), coach development (Coach Education, Grassroots Training Tools, MOJO app integration), member management (GotSport platform), compliance services (SafeSport Training, background checks), insurance programs, sanctioned tournaments, and annual events (Leadership Summit, AGM, Soccer Symposium). The portfolio is coordinated through integrations with GotSport, SportsEngine, US Soccer Learning Center, and other third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Olympic Development Program (ODP) A talent identification and development pathway for elite youth soccer players in Mississippi, providing advanced training, inter-state competition, and exposure to higher-level scouting opportunities. Targeted at competitive youth players seeking progression toward collegiate and national team levels.
• TOPSoccer A community-based adaptive soccer training and games program for children and adults with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Designed to provide meaningful participation, socialization, and physical activity in a supportive environment for athletes who cannot participate in mainstream soccer.
• Futsal An indoor, small-sided soccer format offered to member clubs and teams, emphasizing technical skill development, quick decision-making, and year-round play. Targeted at youth and adult players seeking supplemental development to outdoor soccer.
• State Cup The official USYS-sanctioned state championship tournament for affiliated youth soccer clubs in Mississippi, serving as the state-level qualifier pathway toward regional and national competitions. Targeted at competitive club teams across age divisions.
• Soccer Palooza A mass-participation recreational soccer tournament and festival hosted by Mississippi Soccer Association. Targeted at recreational and youth players from member clubs across the state.
• Referee Certification Program A training and certification pathway for soccer referees administered through the US Soccer Learning Center and GameOfficials. Provides entry-level, intermediate, and advanced referee licenses required to officiate sanctioned matches. Targeted at new and existing match officials in Mississippi.
• Coach Education Program A licensing pathway for soccer coaches at grassroots, intermediate, and advanced levels, delivered online via MOJO and the US Soccer Learning Center. Required for coaches working within affiliated member clubs to satisfy USSF coaching standards.
• SafeSport Training Federally mandated abuse-awareness and athlete-protection training program required for all adult participants (coaches, referees, administrators, volunteers) involved with affiliated member clubs. Targeted at safeguarding youth athletes from abuse and misconduct.
• Member Club Insurance Program Group liability and accident insurance coverage provided to affiliated member clubs as part of their MSA membership. Protects clubs, coaches, and volunteers from liability exposure and provides medical coverage to registered players during sanctioned activities.
• Club Affiliation Membership An annual membership program for youth and adult soccer clubs in Mississippi, granting access to sanctioned competitions, programs, insurance, and federation benefits. The foundational product for participation in any MSA-administered activity.

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United States Youth Soccer (USYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSA is a member of USYS, the national youth soccer organization. This partnership provides access to national tournaments, Regional Championships, President's Cup programs, ODP South Region events, and the USYS University coaching platform. MSA operates under USYS governance and policies.
• U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSA is the official representative of USSF for Mississippi. This partnership enables referee licensing through USSF, coach certification through US Soccer's license pathway, and participation in US Soccer initiatives including Safe Soccer Framework, Recognize to Recover, and national competitions.
• United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSA is a member of USASA as a Joint State association, enabling the organization to offer adult soccer programs with USASA insurance coverage for adult players.
• US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSA is sanctioned by USOPC through its affiliation with US Soccer, enabling the Olympic Development Program for Mississippi youth players.
• American Sports Insurance Services (AMSIS)coreOthersAMSIS is MSA's insurance partner providing commercial general liability, optional D&O coverage, hosted tournament coverage, premises liability, and abuse/molestation defense cost reimbursement coverage for member clubs and tournaments.
• InjureFreecoreTechnology or IntegrationInjureFree handles insurance claim adjudication for MSA. Partners with AMSIS to process youth insurance claims, adult insurance claims, and Certificate of Insurance requests. MSA COI requests are managed through InjureFree platform.
• JDPcoreTechnology or IntegrationJDP conducts background checks for MSA members 18 and older prior to interacting with youth soccer players, as required by U.S. Soccer's Safe Soccer Framework.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationSportsEngine provides the Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software powering MSA's website and member services. SportsEngine collects member data including device identifiers, usage data, and volunteer information.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSport provides the registration platform for MSA player registration, transfer requests, interstate release requests, tournament registration, background check submission, and SafeSport certificate management.
• Officials Management System (OMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationOMS is Mississippi's system for registering referees through USSF, managing entry-level and recertification clinics, and tracking referee credentials.
• GameOfficialscoreTechnology or IntegrationGameOfficials platform assigns referees for MSA tournaments including District and State Cups.
• US Soccer Learning CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform for US Soccer coaching courses, referee modules, SafeSport training, and introductory grassroots coaching. MSA directs coaches and referees to complete required coursework through this platform.
• MOJOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSA partners with US Youth Soccer and MOJO to provide a season-long U.S. Soccer Play-Practice-Play curricula for each age group through the MOJO coaching app. This free resource helps coaches manage teams, schedule seasons, and build practices.
• Key City Park (formerly Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi)coreOthersKey City Park in Vicksburg, MS serves as the primary venue for MSA ODP events, State Cup qualification and finals weekends, and Recreational All-Star Soccer Palooza.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorOthersDick's Sporting Goods provides a discount program for MSA members on sporting goods purchases.
• The Sideline ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSA promotes The Sideline Project pledge to parents and spectators to promote positive sideline behavior and respect for referees.
• USYS UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationMSA participates in USYS University, providing training resources for coaches through the ms.usysuniversity.org platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF): The national governing body for soccer in the United States; MSA is its official state representative, so USSF sets the rules, licensing pathways, and competitive framework MSA implements.
• US Youth Soccer (USYS): The national youth soccer federation of which MSA is a state-level member association; comparable as the umbrella governing body that defines the policy, competition, and development framework MSA operates within.

Direct peers

• Georgia Soccer: Regional USYS state association running a similar member-club federation, ODP, referee certification, and recreational programs; comparable as a peer state governing body in the Southeast.
• US Adult Soccer Association (USASA): National body for adult soccer of which MSA is a Joint State member, enabling MSA's adult registration program at $30/player; comparable as a federation counterpart covering the adult segment MSA serves.
• Indiana Soccer Association: USYS state association of similar scale and structure, offering a like-for-like benchmark on member-club operations, ODP, and referee program management.
• Tennessee State Soccer Association: Neighboring USYS state association with overlapping geography and an analogous member-club federation, ODP pathway, and referee program — directly comparable as a regional state-association peer.
• California Youth Soccer Association (Cal North): Another USYS state association operating an identical model — member clubs, districts, ODP, referee certification, and tournaments — making it the most structurally comparable peer to MSA.
• Alabama Soccer Association: Immediate neighboring state association under USYS with the same member-club federation model, ODP, and tournament sanctioning structure; comparable in scale and program mix.
• South Carolina Youth Soccer Association: Another Southeastern USYS state association with a parallel member-club federation, district, and tournament structure; directly comparable as a state-association peer.
• North Carolina Youth Soccer Association: Southeastern USYS state association with a similar member-club, district, ODP, and referee-program structure; highly comparable on operating model and member-base dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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