Portland Youth Soccer Association

What Portland Youth Soccer Association does

Portland Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) is a non-profit youth soccer organization that serves as the governing body for organized youth soccer in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. The association coordinates seasonal leagues (Fall and Spring), the annual Fall Shootout Tournament, and developmental programs delivered through a network of affiliated member clubs. PYSA serves four primary user groups: youth soccer players (typically ages 5-18), volunteer and professional coaches, parents and families, and referees, alongside member club administrators.

PYSA's product portfolio centers on the annual Fall Shootout Tournament, seasonal scheduling services, and member support resources that include coaching practice plans, SafeSport and risk reduction materials, concussion protocols, U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention guidance, and a member club directory. All operational services — registration, scheduling, and member communications — are delivered through the BlueSombrero/Sports Connect platform, a third-party SaaS product operated by Stack Sports. PYSA does not build or own proprietary technology.

The association generates revenue primarily through recurring player registration fees for seasonal soccer programs and one-time tournament and team entry fees, collected via the Sports Connect platform. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on member club networks, the Fall Shootout as a flagship engagement event, and direct outreach through local soccer and school networks. The organization is institutionally affiliated with Oregon Youth Soccer, the state governing body, and maintains corporate sponsorship relationships with adidas and Dick's Sporting Goods.

Name

Portland Youth Soccer Association

Legal name

Portland Youth Soccer Association

Website

https://portlandyouthsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Portland Youth Soccer Association is a non-profit governing body that organizes seasonal youth soccer leagues, the annual Fall Shootout Tournament, and developmental programs for players, coaches, referees, and member clubs across the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area via the Sports Connect platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports League Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth soccer league
• Youth sports organization
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Amateur soccer programs
• Recreational soccer association

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: PYSA generates revenue primarily through player registration fees for seasonal soccer programs (Fall and Spring seasons) and tournament entry fees for events like the PYSA Fall Shootout. Registration fees are collected per player per season through the Sports Connect platform.
2. Tournament Entry Fees: The organization charges team and club registration fees for participation in league play and tournaments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Portland Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) is a community-based non-profit youth soccer organization that coordinates seasonal league play (Fall and Spring) and hosts the annual PYSA Fall Shootout Tournament for youth players in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. The association provides league administration, referee and coaching development resources, member club coordination, and player safety/compliance support delivered through the Sports Connect (BlueSombrero) league management platform.

Product overview

Portland Youth Soccer Association is a youth sports organization providing a portfolio of services centered on league management and youth soccer programs. The organization offers tournament hosting (PYSA Fall Shootout Tournament), seasonal scheduling services, and member support resources including coaching materials, referee resources, parent guidance, and concussion/safety information. The association connects member clubs through its directory and facilitates team registration for seasonal play. All services are delivered through the Blue Sombrero league management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fall Shootout Tournament: Annual youth soccer tournament hosted by PYSA
• PYSA

Products and services

• PYSA Fall Shootout Tournament Annual competitive youth soccer tournament hosted by Portland Youth Soccer Association, open to youth teams in the region.
• Seasonal League Registration Online registration for PYSA Fall and Spring seasonal youth soccer leagues, processed through the Sports Connect platform. Fall 2026 registration is open with an August 1 deadline.
• Schedules Season game and practice schedule publishing service for registered teams and players during the Fall 2026 season and prior seasons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coordinates Fall and Spring seasonal leagues for youth soccer players in the Portland metropolitan area

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon Youth SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon Youth Soccer (state governing body) appears as a sponsor on PYSA's website. This represents an affiliation with the state-level soccer governing body, likely providing organizational support, insurance coverage, and access to broader soccer networks and tournaments.
• AdidasminorOthers
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorOthers
• Sports Connect (Stack Sports)coreTechnology or IntegrationPYSA uses the Sports Connect platform (by Stack Sports) as its primary technology infrastructure for league management, online registration, schedule publishing, and member communications. This is a SaaS platform relationship where PYSA subscribes to the service for operational technology needs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portland-youth-soccer-association

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Investors

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Investments

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