North Oklahoma City Soccer Club

What North Oklahoma City Soccer Club does

North Oklahoma City Soccer Club (NOKC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1980 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The organization serves approximately 3,000 youth athletes annually across age tiers of 4-19, delivering recreational, academy, and competitive-level soccer programs. NOKC operates two primary facility complexes — C.B. Cameron Soccer Fields and Chisholm Creek Fields — that anchor both its internal programming and external field rental activity, and reports a claimed $16 million annual economic impact with 162 jobs and 42,000 facility visitors per year.

The club's revenue model combines seasonal player registration fees, tournament entry fees priced at $325-$750 per team, corporate sponsorships, philanthropic donations, and facility-use fees. Named sponsors and foundation supporters include Integris Health, Gaylord Family Fund, InasMuch Foundation, and BancFirst. Capital formation has been augmented by public funding from the 2017 General Obligation Bond and the MAPS IV municipal initiative, and NOKC is currently raising $2.5 million via the "Playing it Forward" capital campaign. Administrative infrastructure is limited to the third-party GoSport registration platform; no proprietary technology, in-house software, or AI-enabled tooling is indicated.

Programmatic vertical integration is achieved through a competitive-program partnership with Oklahoma Energy FC (OEFC), which extends the developmental pathway from recreational entry through elite-level play. Governance is vested in a volunteer board, with a small paid staff of 1-10 employees supporting day-to-day operations. The organization's strategic positioning blends publicly subsidized facility access, multi-tier programming, and tournament hosting into a diversified nonprofit operating model dependent on volunteer leadership, recurring registration volume, and continuing sponsor and donor support.

Name

North Oklahoma City Soccer Club

Legal name

North Oklahoma City Soccer Club

Website

https://nokcsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Oklahoma City Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that serves approximately 3,000 youth athletes ages 4-19 annually in Oklahoma City through recreational, academy, and competitive soccer programs operated across two public-funded field complexes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club 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)

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYMPAKAKAK

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Management & Promotion Services

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Soccer tournaments
• Competitive soccer training
• Youth athlete development

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: Recreational and competitive player registration fees collected seasonally. Registration fees fund club operations, field maintenance, and coaching programs. Fees vary by age group and program type.
2. Tournament Fees: Entry fees for tournaments such as the NOKC Spring Finale and 3v3 Live tournaments. Fees vary by age group from $325 to $750 per team.
3. Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate sponsorships and charitable donations from foundations (Integris Health, Gaylord Foundation, InasMuch Foundation, BancFirst) and individuals. Includes naming rights opportunities and campaign contributions.
4. Field Usage Fees: Fees charged to recreational teams for practice field usage at the NOKC complex.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Oklahoma City Soccer Club delivers youth soccer programming for ages 4-19 through three tiers — Recreational leagues (U5-U19), OEFC Academy development (U7-U10), and OEFC Competitive travel teams (U11-U19) — supplemented by tournaments (NOKC Spring Finale, 3v3 Live), summer/winter skills camps, a Recreation Development Program, and field-rental access at its C.B. Cameron and Chisholm Creek complexes. Revenue is generated via seasonal player registration fees, tournament entry fees, field usage fees, and corporate sponsorships/donations.

Product overview

North Oklahoma City Soccer Club operates a multi-tiered youth soccer ecosystem centered around recreational league play (U5-U19), Academy development (U7-U10), and OEFC Competitive programs (U11-U19). The club provides additional programs including Summer Skills Series camps, the NOKC Spring Finale tournament, and 3v3 Live tournaments. The organization manages C.B. Cameron Soccer Fields and Chisholm Creek Complex facilities, offering field status tracking and supporting a Recreation Development Program. The portfolio also includes a concussion management and risk management program. Registration and scheduling are facilitated through GoSport platform integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C.B. Cameron Park: The soccer complex operated by NOKC, featuring multiple fields including CB Cameron RED Field and Chisholm Creek Fields.
• NOKC Spring Finale

Products and services

• Recreational Soccer Program Youth recreational soccer league for boys and girls ages 5-19, offering an organized, well-structured, and enjoyable soccer experience with emphasis on character, sportsmanship, fair play, and team participation through in-house and traveling Metro Recreational formats.
• OEFC Academy Academy development program for players U7-U10 designed to build foundational skills across physical, psychological, tactical, and technical areas of soccer, staffed by professional coaches and serving as a feeder into competitive play.
• OEFC Competitive Competitive soccer program for youth players U11-U19 focused on achieving highest potential through technical training, tactical knowledge, and competitive games, delivered by professional staff and operated in partnership with Oklahoma Energy FC.
• NOKC Spring Finale Tournament Annual recreational and competitive tournament held April-May for U6-U19 age groups, offering both recreational and competitive divisions with team entry fees ranging from $325 to $750.
• 3v3 Live Tournament Tournament program featuring 3v3 soccer format for youth players, operated in partnership with national 3v3 tournament brand 3v3 Live.
• Summer Skills Series Seasonal summer camp program offering soccer skills development for youth players.
• Recreation Development Program (RDP) Development program designed to advance recreational players' skills and transition them toward higher levels of play.
• Field Complex Facilities

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000 visitors annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edmond Soccer Club (ESC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2020Partner in the Metro Recreational Soccer League partnership formed August 2020. League designed for U11-U19 recreational teams to participate in home and away matches across partnering clubs, providing greater competition while minimizing travel.
• Norman Youth Soccer Association (NYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2020Partner in the Metro Recreational Soccer League partnership. Provides traveling league matches for U11-U19 recreational teams with matches at each club location.
• South Lakes Soccer Club (SLSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2020Partner in the Metro Recreational Soccer League partnership. Collaborates with other OKC metro clubs to provide varied competition for recreational teams.
• Oklahoma Energy FC (OEFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected organization providing competitive soccer program (U11-U19) and academy program (U7-U10) for NOKC players. Director of Coaching Stephen Phillips serves both organizations. OEFC Competitive Registrar Brian Gordon and Tyler Armstrong serve as NOKC-OEFC Representative.
• Integris HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare sponsor providing logo placement on NOKC website and materials. Integris Health is a major Oklahoma healthcare provider.
• E.L. and Thelma Gaylord FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding partner sponsor of the C.B. Cameron Park development. Major donor to the Playing it Forward campaign.
• InasMuch FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding partner sponsor of the soccer complex development. Major donor providing significant support for facility completion.
• BancFirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking sponsor with logo placement on NOKC website. Part of the founding partner group for C.B. Cameron Park.
• First Fidelity BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking sponsor with logo placement on NOKC materials.
• SoccerCityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal soccer retailer providing uniforms and equipment. Sponsor of U4 Mighty Megs program providing t-shirts for each player.
• 3v3 LiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament brand partner for 3v3 soccer tournaments hosted by NOKC. National 3v3 tournament series with local club hosting.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partner providing 20% off purchases for NOKC members during designated discount weekends at the North OKC/Quail Springs location.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• US Club Soccer: National soccer organization providing league and tournament pathways for member clubs. Relevant peer as a broader umbrella that NOKC-affiliated programs (via OEFC) may participate in for competitive play.
• US Youth Soccer: National governing body under which NOKC and most U.S. youth soccer clubs operate. Sets the structural rules, tournaments, and competitive pathways that NOKC's programs align to.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National youth soccer organization offering recreational and competitive programming at scale. Operates a broader footprint than NOKC but shares the same core mission of youth soccer development for ages 4-19.
• YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City: Regional community recreation organization offering youth sports, including soccer. Comparable in nonprofit, membership-based youth recreation delivery and community-embedded operating model, though broader than soccer alone.

Regional players

• FC Dallas Youth: Youth soccer development program affiliated with MLS club FC Dallas. Comparable tiered structure (academy and competitive) and youth soccer development mission, though geographically separate and tied to a professional parent organization.
• Sporting Kansas City Academy: Regional youth soccer academy operated by an MLS club in a neighboring Midwest market. Comparable as a structured U7-U19 talent development pathway, though larger scale and tied to a professional franchise rather than a community club.

Direct peers

• Edmond Soccer Club: Co-partner in the Metro Recreational Soccer League alongside NOKC, serving youth soccer players in the Oklahoma City metro. Comparable structure with recreational programming and member-fee model, and overlapping competitive geography.
• Oklahoma Energy FC: Connected organization that delivers NOKC's Academy (U7-U10) and Competitive (U11-U19) programming. Closely tied via shared Director of Coaching Stephen Phillips and overlapping rosters; comparable in soccer-specific youth development focus.
• Norman Youth Soccer Association: Co-partner in the Metro Recreational Soccer League and a nearby OKC-area youth soccer club. Directly comparable in operating model, age-group coverage, and community-based membership structure.
• South Lakes Soccer Club: Metro Recreational Soccer League partner with NOKC, serving youth soccer families in the OKC metro. Comparable recreational programming, fee structure, and regional youth development mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nokcsoccerclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthOklahomaCitySoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-oklahoma-city-soccer-club-nokc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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