Palo Alto Soccer Club

What Palo Alto Soccer Club does

Palo Alto Soccer Club (PASC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1977 and headquartered at the Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto, California. The club operates across two affiliated brands — Palo Alto Soccer Club for community-based programs and Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (SVSA) for elite academy development — and serves more than 1,250 members organized into 85+ teams coached by 40+ professional staff. Programming spans a continuous player development pathway from ages 4 through 19, encompassing Junior Trees Youth Development Program (YDP) classes, recreational leagues, in-house bridging teams, NorCal Competitive and NPL travel teams, six MLS NEXT Boys Academy teams, and six Girls Academy teams.

The underlying technology stack is modest and operational rather than differentiated: Byga, Inc. provides the integrated registration, team management, and member services platform powering the website, while GoSport handles tournament logistics for the four annual Tall Trees events (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). The Sport Science and Performance Department introduces data-driven athlete analysis and individualized workout planning. Operations run across nine field venues in Palo Alto, including Mayfield Soccer Complex and PAUSD school fields accessed through partnerships with Barron Park, Nixon, Ohlone, Palo Verde, Hoover, and Escondido schools.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring program registration fees, per-session camp and clinic fees, tournament transaction fees, and donations/sponsorships (with Stanford Children's Health as a major sponsor). Pricing is segmented by program tier and age group, ranging from $70 for YDP holiday camp half-days to $1,050 for Summer Tall Trees tournament entries at the U15-U19 level, with competitive team and academy pricing typically several thousand dollars per player annually. Adult league proceeds (Futbolito, $75/player) and donations flow into a scholarship fund, reinforcing the non-profit mission. The 2025 graduating class produced 36 collegiate soccer commitments, validating the college placement funnel as a core value driver for competitive-tier families.

Name

Palo Alto Soccer Club

Legal name

Palo Alto Soccer Club

Website

https://pasoccerclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palo Alto Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1977 in Palo Alto, California, serving 1,250+ members ages 4-19 through recreational, competitive, MLS NEXT, and Girls Academy programs across 85+ teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

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

SECONDARYMPAKACAF

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

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

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Competitive soccer teams
• Soccer academy training
• Soccer tournament hosting
• College soccer placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Development Program (YDP) Fees: Registration fees for youth classes ages 4-15, including weekend classes, weekday sessions, and holiday camps
2. Competitive Team Registration: Fees for competitive soccer teams participating in NorCal Premier, NPL, MLS NEXT, and Girls Academy leagues
3. Tall Trees Tournament Fees: Registration fees for youth tournament teams ranging from $775-$1,050 depending on age group and format
4. Futsal Training Program: Winter futsal training program fees of $350 per player for 6 sessions
5. Summer Camp Fees: Day camp fees ranging from $400-$600 depending on half-day or full-day options
6. Adult Soccer League Fees: Adult league fees of $75 per player for the Futbolito program, proceeds supporting scholarship fund
7. Recreational League Fees: Rec league fees of $300 per player for the fall season program
8. After School Program Fees: After school soccer program fees ranging from $245-$315 depending on school location and session
9. Donations and Sponsorships: 501(c)(3) organization accepting donations and sponsor contributions to support scholarship fund and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Palo Alto Soccer Club (PASC), together with its affiliated Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (SVSA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1977 that delivers a full continuum of soccer programs for players ages 4 through adult. Offerings include youth development classes (Junior Trees YDP), recreational leagues, competitive travel teams, National Premier League (NPL), MLS NEXT boys academy teams, Girls Academy teams, goalkeeper academy, futsal training, summer camps, after-school programs, adult leagues, and the Tall Trees tournament series, with college placement support for elite players.

Product overview

Palo Alto Soccer Club operates as a multi-faceted soccer organization offering a comprehensive range of programs from a single unified platform. The core club (PASC) provides recreational leagues, competitive teams, and specialized training, while its affiliated academy (SVSA) delivers elite development through MLS NEXT and Girls Academy platforms. The product portfolio includes: youth development classes (YDP/Junior Trees), recreational league, competitive travel teams (NorCal Competitive and NPL), academy teams (MLS NEXT and Girls Academy), specialized programs (Goalkeeper Academy, Futsal Training, Summer Camps), adult leagues, college placement services, tournament events (Tall Trees series), and sport science/performance training. Programs serve players ages 4 through adult, progressing from introductory recreation to national-level competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Trees Youth Development Program (YDP) Pre-competitive youth development program for boys and girls ages 4-15 focused on soccer fundamentals, creativity, and love of the game through weekend classes, weekday sessions, and holiday camps.
• Recreational League Stepping stone program for kids who have completed YDP classes, introducing team soccer with consistent teams, marked fields, referee-coached games, and rules.
• Competitive Teams (NorCal Competitive) Travel soccer teams competing at NorCal Premier levels, providing advanced soccer training and league play for committed players ages 7-19 with professional coaching.
• National Premier League (NPL) Teams Top-tier competitive teams representing the highest level of NorCal Premier commitment, competing in NPL for U14-U19 age groups.
• MLS NEXT Boys Academy Teams Six SVSA academy teams for ages U15-U19 competing in the MLS NEXT national youth development platform for the highest level of competition in North America.
• Girls Academy Teams

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 seniors from 2025 graduating class committed to collegiate soccer programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stanford Children's HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Palo Alto Soccer Club. Stanford Children's Health is the only health care system in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care, offering comprehensive clinical services at more than 60 locations.
• Byga, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering the PASC website and services. Byga provides the registration system, team management, member services, and website infrastructure for the club. The platform handles all online registrations for tryouts, programs, camps, and tournaments.
• Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (SVSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and affiliated organization providing the national platform for PASC. SVSA operates MLS NEXT boys academy teams and Girls Academy teams, providing elite development pathways and college placement services. PASC and SVSA share leadership including Executive Director Rodrigo Baptista.
• NorCal Premier SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember club of NorCal Premier league. PASC competitive and NPL teams compete in NorCal Premier leagues, which is the top league for Northern California and operates the National Premier League (NPL) for U14-U19 teams.
• MLS NEXTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth development platform providing PASC/SVSA teams access to the highest levels of competition in North America. SVSA operates MLS NEXT Academy teams.
• Girls Academy LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth development platform focused on growing female soccer players as both athletes and people. SVSA operates Girls Academy teams U12-19.
• Bay Area College Soccer ProgramsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollege coach panel participants representing collegiate programs from NAIA to Division 1. These partnerships provide direct exposure and recruiting guidance for PASC players.
• Traveling Teams / TTIEventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel booking partner for the Tall Trees Summer Tournament, providing attendees with accommodation options.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mustang SC: Danville / East Bay youth soccer club with comparable developmental and competitive offerings including NPL teams; competes for talent across the broader Bay Area market.
• De Anza Force Soccer Club: Cupertino-based youth soccer club operating competitive and academy teams in NorCal Premier and national platforms; directly competes with PASC/SVSA for Bay Area elite players and college-bound talent.
• Mountain View-Los Altos Soccer Club (MVLA): Adjacent Bay Area community youth soccer club serving Mountain View and Los Altos with a similar age range, competitive pathway, and family-based fee structure; competes directly with PASC for the same Silicon Valley talent pool.
• San Francisco Youth Soccer (SFYS): San Francisco-based community youth soccer organization with recreational and competitive programs in the same NorCal ecosystem; comparable model to PASC across a neighboring urban market.
• Bay Area Surf: Bay Area competitive and academy soccer club with MLS NEXT affiliations and similar age-group program structure; a direct competitor for elite families across the Peninsula and South Bay.
• Lamorinda Soccer Club: East Bay community youth soccer club offering developmental through competitive pathways; another Bay Area non-profit club with a similar structure and NorCal Premier participation.

Broad incumbents

• San Jose Earthquakes Academy: MLS club academy based in the Bay Area running MLS NEXT teams; broader portfolio than PASC but operates the same national league platform and competes for the same regional talent.
• LA Galaxy Academy: Professional MLS club academy operating MLS NEXT teams across Southern California; shares the same MLS NEXT development platform and competes for elite youth players at the national level.

Regional players

• Crossfire Premier: Seattle-based elite youth soccer club with MLS NEXT and Girls Academy teams; a comparable operating model and league affiliations in a different geographic region.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): New Jersey-based elite youth soccer club with MLS NEXT and ECNL teams; similar academy-style operating model and college placement focus serving a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PaloAltoSoccerClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palo-alto-soccer-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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