Vaughan Soccer Club

What Vaughan Soccer Club does

Vaughan Soccer Club (legally "Vaughan Soccer Club Incorporated") is a non-profit community soccer organization headquartered in Maple, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1982. It operates a full-spectrum soccer platform serving players from U3 through Senior, organized into horizontal segments: Recreational Players, Grassroots Competitive (U7-U12), High Performance/Competitive Stream, Soccer for Life, an All Abilities Program, and Men's and Women's Recreational leagues. The club's core "technology" is the VSC Training Methodology — a player-centric, age-banded coaching curriculum integrated across all age groups and delivered by licensed coaches under a unified technical leadership structure that includes a Club Technical Director, Director of Soccer Operations, Grassroots Director, OPDL Director, and Head Goalkeeper Coach.

The business operates a community-led go-to-market model: registration is self-serve through the Power Up Sports platform, supported by a marketing mix spanning the club website (vaughansoccer.com), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and email, with bottom-of-funnel conversion driven by open trials and assessments. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring program registration fees ($275-$445 for youth programs; $325 per individual or $4,395 per team for men's recreational), summer camp fees ($190-$350/week), and the IDP ($400-$750 for 10-week sessions). Pricing uses early-bird incentives (valid through March 31, 2026) and sibling discounts ($30 off for 3+ players).

The organization's most consequential recent move is the November 2025 opening of the Treasure Hill Soccer Centre, an $8.0 million club-owned indoor dome financed by BMO — the first such facility in York Region. The dome enables year-round programming, reduces third-party facility dependency, and is paired with the City of Vaughan partnership on North Maple Regional Park development. Competitive credibility is anchored by the 2024 League1 Ontario U20 Men's Championship (4-0 win over North Toronto Soccer Club) and four 2008-birth-year players selected to the TFC Academy. Governance is via a volunteer Board of Directors led by President Tony Bartolomeo, with Tony Barbieri holding the presidency of the York Region Soccer Association (YRSA), reinforcing alignment with regional soccer governance.

Name

Vaughan Soccer Club

Legal name

Vaughan Soccer Club Incorporated

Website

https://vaughansoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vaughan Soccer Club is a non-profit community soccer organization in Maple, Ontario, operating recreational, competitive, and high-performance programs from U3 through Senior, anchored by the first club-owned indoor dome in York Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs and Club-Based Athletic Development

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive soccer training
• Soccer academy development
• Adult recreational soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged for participation in recreational soccer programs, competitive programs, and seasonal camps. Revenue is recurring per season.
2. Men's Recreational League Fees: Team and individual registration fees for the men's recreational outdoor soccer league, including bond deposits.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Fees for competitive and recreational summer camp programs, charged per week of attendance.
4. Individual Development Program (IDP) Fees: Fees for focused small group training sessions, with options for 1 or 2 sessions per week.
5. Futures Player Academy Fees: Fees for U5-U7 foundational soccer program with 1 or 2 training sessions per week options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vaughan Soccer Club delivers community-based soccer programming across recreational, developmental, and competitive tiers for youth (U3 through U18) and adults, including outdoor seasonal leagues, summer camps, year-round indoor training at the club-owned Treasure Hill Soccer Centre, and elite pathways through OPDL and League1 Ontario. Programs are organized around the proprietary VSC Training Methodology and delivered by licensed coaches under unified technical leadership. Membership and registration is managed online through the Power Up Sports platform, and programs are offered at club-owned and municipal field locations in the Vaughan/Maple area of Ontario.

Product overview

Vaughan Soccer Club operates a comprehensive multi-stream soccer organization offering recreational and competitive programs across all age groups (U3 through Senior). The club functions as a platform with distinct product lines: recreational programs (Outdoor 2026 Recreational Soccer, Men's Recreational Soccer, Women's Summer Soccer, All Abilities Program) providing inclusive non-competitive participation; youth development programs (U5-U7 Futures Player Academy, Individual Development Program) offering structured skill development; competitive pathways (Grassroots U8-U12, OPDL, IModel/YRSL Teams, High Performance) progressing toward League1 Ontario and professional levels; and facility services anchored by the new club-owned Soccer Dome Facility (Treasure Hill Soccer Centre). Supporting infrastructure includes Power Up registration platform, financial assistance integration with external programs, and volunteer/coach development initiatives. The club recently expanded its capabilities by opening the first club-owned dome in York Region, enabling year-round programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Treasure Hill Soccer Centre: Indoor soccer dome facility opened in December 2025 - first club-owned dome in York Region. Features full-size 11v11 field convertible to smaller fields with 2,000 sq. ft. vestibule. Naming rights granted to Treasure Hill.

Products and services

• Outdoor 2026 Recreational Soccer Comprehensive outdoor recreational soccer program for youth U3 to U18 with age-specific formats ranging from 3v3 to 11v11, seasonal registration, and end-of-season festival/tournament participation. Delivered at club and municipal fields in the Vaughan/Maple area.
• U5-U7 Futures Player Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 2024 League1 Ontario U20 Men's Champions - 4-0 victory over North Toronto Soccer Club
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Treasure HillmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTreasure Hill constructed the vestibule of the new dome facility and received naming rights, with the facility officially named Treasure Hill Soccer Centre. This is a significant long-term partnership for the club's flagship facility.
• City of VaughancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Vaughan collaborated on the development of North Maple Regional Park and the new dome facility. The club worked with City officials on the project, and the park development includes new entrances, traffic signals, and multi-use pathways. The park will remain accessible to the public.
• Canadian Tire JumpstartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party financial assistance program referenced by VSC to help families in need access funding for children's participation in soccer programs.
• KidSport Financial AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party financial assistance program referenced by VSC to help families access funding for children's participation in soccer programs.
• Their Opportunity (CIBC Children's Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party financial assistance program referenced by VSC to help families in need access funding for children's participation in soccer programs.
• Power Up SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform used for online registration, member management, and the Power Up Connect App for check-in instructions and program management.
• League1 OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial competitive league where VSC fields high-performance teams. The club achieved championship success in the 2024 U20 Men's division. League provides pathway to higher levels including CPL, MLS, NCAA, and CIS.
• Ontario SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial governing body for soccer. VSC adopts Ontario Soccer's policies and procedures for volunteer screening, and members access accident claim processing through Ontario Soccer's insurance system.
• York Region Soccer Association (YRSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional soccer association for York Region. Tony Barbieri serves as President of YRSA, creating direct alignment between VSC and regional governance. VSC operates IModel/YRSL teams within this framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sigma FC: Ontario-based pay-for-play academy model focused on elite player development. Competes for high-performance talent but operates a different model (no broad recreational base) than VSC's community-club structure.

Direct peers

• Brams United SC: GTA-area competitive soccer club operating recreational, competitive, and high-performance streams comparable to VSC's offering. Overlaps on League1 Ontario participation and youth development pathways.
• Woodbridge Strikers: Long-standing York Region soccer club fielding recreational and competitive streams across age groups. Closest geographic and operational peer to VSC, competing directly for the same player pool in adjacent Vaughan neighborhoods.
• Oakville Blue Devils: Well-established Ontario soccer club with similar full-spectrum programming (house league through OPDL/League1). Comparable scale and competitive track record in Ontario's player development ecosystem.
• North Toronto Soccer Club: Competitive GTA soccer club participating in League1 Ontario; explicitly named as VSC's opponent in the 2024 League1 U20 Men's final, indicating direct high-performance competition.
• Markham FC: Adjacent York Region soccer organization with similar grassroots-to-competitive programming structure, competing for the same suburban Toronto talent pool and league placement.
• Aurora FC (Aurora Youth Soccer Club): York Region-based soccer club offering recreational and competitive pathways. Comparable age-range programming and regional catchment make it a direct competitor for players and coaches in northern York Region.

Others

• Ontario Soccer: Provincial governing body that oversees club licensing, insurance, and pathways (OPDL, League1). Not a competitor but a regulatory and ecosystem enabler that defines VSC's operating framework.
• Power Up Sports: Registration and member-management platform used by VSC. Comparable clubs use similar sport-management software; included as an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitive peer.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto FC Academy: MLS-affiliated professional academy. Not a direct club competitor but rather an upstream talent destination; VSC explicitly cites TFC Academy call-ups as a player pathway outcome, making it both a partner and the benchmark for elite advancement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vaughansoccercl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbKLp_eNs9hj46ty5qdpqlw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vaughan-Soccer-Club
• Instagraminstagram.com/vaughansoccercl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vaughan-soccer-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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