Northeast Rush Soccer Club

What Northeast Rush Soccer Club does

Northeast Rush Soccer Club is a privately held regional youth and adult soccer organization operating as the Northeast affiliate of Rush Soccer, a network of 125 clubs across 48 countries. The club serves communities across New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island through seven operational regions (Albany, Buffalo, Binghamton, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Westchester in NY; CT Central, CT South, CT East, CT South Central, CT Select in CT; Massachusetts North in MA), with the Syracuse OLR Indoor Training Center at 100 Buckley Road serving as a flagship year-round facility. The organization enrolls 2,000+ youth players ages 3-18 across recreational, competitive, and elite Select/premier tiers, and extends into adult programming through WPSL (women), USL League Two (men), and U23 NECSL teams.

The product portfolio spans youth registration and seasonal programming, elite Select competition in MLS NEXT (2025-2026), ECNL-RL, and NAL leagues, adult semi-professional franchises, ancillary offerings including the College Advisory Program (C.A.P.), Rush Travel international tours to Madrid, Rome, Buenos Aires, and London, the Rush C.A.R.E.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit for scholarships, and tournaments (CT Rush Fall Classic, Easter Showcase). The underlying technology stack is thin and third-party-dependent: registration and team management run on 360player, and tournament registration runs on GoSports. No proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or custom mobile applications are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through youth program registration fees (one-time and seasonal billing), camp and clinic fees (Nike Soccer Camp at $229-$329; Rush Way clinics at $195-$255 per 10-week session), tournament fees, adult league registration, and donations to Rush C.A.R.E.S. Pricing is unit-based with limited subscription/recurring components, and free tryouts are used as a customer acquisition mechanism. Governance is led by President Danielle Athanasiadis and CEO Craig Thomas, with regional General Managers and Directors of Coaching (many with USSF A/B/C/D licenses and verifiable professional playing backgrounds, including a 2011 MLS Superdraft pick and a former FC Internazionale academy player). No external institutional investment, private equity backing, or public listing is referenced.

Name

Northeast Rush Soccer Club

Legal name

Northeast Rush Soccer Club

Website

https://northeastrush.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northeast Rush Soccer Club is a private youth and adult soccer organization and the Northeast affiliate of Rush Soccer, serving 2,000+ players ages 3-18 across New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island through recreational, competitive, and elite Select tiers, with adult pathways into WPSL and USL2.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Youth soccer training
• Soccer club programs
• Competitive soccer leagues
• Youth sports development
• Soccer coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

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 Registration and Program Fees: Revenue from youth soccer program registrations across all regional clubs in NY, CT, and MA for players ages 3-18
2. Camps and Clinics: Revenue from soccer camps including Nike Soccer Camp in Syracuse and Rush Way clinics in Connecticut regions
3. Tournament and Event Fees: Revenue from hosting tournaments including CT Rush Fall Classic and NY Rush Easter Showcase
4. Adult Soccer League Fees: Revenue from U20 and U23 adult soccer leagues including WPSL, USL2, and NECSL programs in CT, MA, and NY
5. Rush C.A.R.E.S. Donations: 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting tax-deductible donations to support player scholarships, inner-city initiatives, and tournament/event support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Northeast Rush Soccer Club operates youth and adult soccer programs across New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, serving more than 2,000 youth players ages 3-18 plus pre-professional adult teams. Programs span recreational to elite Select/premier tiers and are delivered through regional clubs, indoor and outdoor facilities, camps, clinics, tournaments, and an international travel program. The club is a regional branch of the Rush Soccer global network of 125 clubs across 48 countries.

Product overview

Northeast Rush Soccer Club is a comprehensive youth and adult soccer organization serving communities throughout New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The organization operates a multi-tiered structure comprising youth recreational and competitive club programs (with regional branches in Albany, Buffalo, Binghamton, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Westchester in New York; CT Central, CT South, CT East, CT South Central, and CT Select in Connecticut; and MA North in Massachusetts), elite Select programs competing in MLS NEXT, ECNL-RL, and NAL leagues, and pre-professional adult pathways including WPSL women's teams and USL2/U23 men's programs. Supporting offerings include the Rush C.A.R.E.S. nonprofit scholarship program, College Advisory Program (C.A.P.), Rush Travel international tours, and tournament events (CT Rush Fall Classic, Easter Showcase). The organization represents over 2,000 youth soccer players and maintains partnerships with 125 Rush clubs across 48 countries with 25 years of operation and 91 professional alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Soccer Programs
• NY Select Rush
• CT Select Rush
• Women's Pathway (WPSL)
• Men's Pathway (USL2 / U23 / EDP)
• Albany Rush USL2
• CT Rush USL2
• U23 Summer Programs
• CT Rush Fall Classic
• Easter Showcase
• Rush C.A.R.E.S.
• College Advisory Program (C.A.P.)
• Rush Travel
• Nike Soccer Camp Syracuse
• Rush Way Clinic
• Winter Jr Academy MA
• Free Tryouts

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MLS NEXTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNY Select and CT Select programs joined MLS NEXT for the 2025/2026 season. MLS NEXT is a prominent youth soccer development platform providing elite competition pathways and professional club connections for top players.
• Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCT Rush accepted as WPSL expansion club for 2026 season, becoming the second Connecticut-based team in the first division alongside Sporting CT. Provides clear pathway from youth to pre-professional soccer for top female players.
• USL League TwocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbany Rush joined USL2 in 2020 and CT Rush joined in 2025 as expansion clubs. USL2 is recognized as Path2Pro program with 70%+ of MLS draftees having USL2 experience. Season runs May-July with playoff pathway to professional soccer.
• US Youth SoccercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNortheast Rush teams participate in USYS leagues and championships. USYS is the country's largest youth sports organization registering close to 3 million players annually, providing resources, programming, and regional competition access.
• Rush Soccer DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing national-level program framework, coaching development, Rush Select pathway, College Advisory Program, Rush Travel international experiences, and brand recognition across 125 clubs in 48 countries.
• Rush SelectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level elite player identification and development program operating across Rush club network, providing pathways to collegiate and professional soccer with national league competition and exposure.
• ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCT Select competes in ECNL-RL providing access to prestigious regional and national league competitions, maximizing exposure to top competition and increasing recruitment opportunities for players.
• National Athletic League (NAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCT Select competes in NAL leagues providing additional competitive pathways and national exposure for elite players seeking college recruitment opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): Governing league/competition platform that Northeast Rush Select teams participate in; relevant ecosystem participant enabling national exposure and college recruitment pathways.

Direct peers

• Crossfire Premier: Multi-region youth soccer club with elite ECNL teams and college recruitment pathways; comparable multi-tier programming model serving aspirational families.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): Top-tier Northeast US youth soccer club with elite Select teams competing in ECNL and national platforms; directly comparable in target market (aspirational Northeast families) and elite pathway positioning.
• FC Stars: Northeast-based competitive youth soccer club with ECNL-level teams and similar age-group programming serving the same aspirational family demographic.
• SUSA (Soccer US Academy): Independent youth soccer club operating across multiple Northeast US locations with recreational-to-elite programming, comparable multi-state regional structure and Select/competitive tier offerings.
• FC Westchester: Long-established Westchester/Lower Hudson youth soccer club competing for the same Westchester and CT families across recreational and Select tiers.

Broad incumbents

• New York City FC Academy: MLS professional academy that competes directly for top Northeast Select talent via MLS NEXT and free development model; overlapping player pool and competitive positioning, though with vastly greater financial backing.

Emerging players

• Soccer Without Borders: Nonprofit youth soccer organization serving newcomer and underserved youth in multiple US cities; partial overlap with Rush C.A.R.E.S. nonprofit mission and inner-city programming.

Regional players

• San Diego Surf: Top-ranked West Coast youth soccer club with elite national programming and proven player development pipeline; comparable club-size and tier structure but geographically distinct.
• Charlotte Soccer Academy: Large independent youth soccer club with ECNL/MLS NEXT presence and pre-professional adult pathways; comparable full-lifecycle model, though serving the Southeast rather than Northeast geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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