Wake Futbol Club

What Wake Futbol Club does

Wake Futbol Club (Wake FC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer club founded in 2012 in Holly Springs, North Carolina, operating a complete developmental pathway from introductory programming for children as young as four years old (Future Juniors, U4-U9) through pre-professional teams for college-age players (USL League Two for men, USL W League and USL W U20 for women). The club serves youth athletes and their families across Wake County, NC, distributing its programs through two regional hubs — Wake FC South centered at the North Main Athletic Complex (Ting Park) in Holly Springs, and Wake FC North at the David R. Kahn Community Campus / JCC in Raleigh — supported by a network of more than 30 field locations across Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, and Raleigh. Wake FC competes in the top national youth leagues, including MLS Next (boys), Girls Academy League, National Premier League (NPL), Developmental Player League (DPL), USYS National League, and NCYSA Classic, and offers Goalkeeper Academy, summer camps, clinics, USL Academy training, college recruiting support via SportsRecruits, and a tournament portfolio (WFC Winter Classic, WFC Winter Showcase, WFC 4v4 Tournament, UNC Health Invitational).

The club has no proprietary technology platform; operations run on third-party SaaS — Stack Sports / Sports Connect for the website, member management, and payments; PlayMetrics for tryout registration and program enrollment; SportsRecruits for college recruiting profiles; and soccer.com for uniform ordering. Pricing is tiered by program and age: Future Juniors pay $45-$100 per session bundle, Youth Academy Challenge fees run $450-$490 per season, Youth Academy Select $690-$785 per season, Youth Academy Juniors $775-$1,075 per season, USL Academy training is $150 for 15 sessions, uniforms are $115-$200 by program, and tournament registration runs $400-$500 for 2-3 game packages. Revenue is generated through five streams: annual club membership/tuition fees (largest), uniform pass-through sales, camps and clinics, tournament registration, and bundled college recruiting services. The go-to-market is community-led (local word-of-mouth, school connections, community events, annual tryouts with rolling invitations) supplemented by event-driven acquisition through hosted tournaments, showcases, and College ID Camps. Sponsorship relationships with Nike (uniform/apparel), UNC Health (healthcare and the UNC Health Invitational), and Dick's Sporting Goods provide brand-level support but are not primary revenue lines.

Name

Wake Futbol Club

Legal name

Wake Futbol Club

Website

https://wakefc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wake Futbol Club is a non-profit youth soccer club founded in 2012 in Holly Springs, NC, serving families across Wake County with a complete U4-to-pre-professional developmental pathway delivered through 30+ field locations, two regional hubs, and top national league affiliations including MLS Next, Girls Academy, and USL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

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

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer training
• Soccer league programs
• College recruiting services
• Soccer tournaments
• Competitive soccer development

Headquarters

HQ city

Holly Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Membership/Tuition Fees: Annual club fees paid by families for participation in youth soccer programs including Youth Academy, Classic, and Academy levels. These fees are tiered by program level and cover the fall and spring seasons.
2. Uniform Sales: Wake FC partners with soccer.com to provide uniforms. Players purchase their own uniform kits via a club-specific ordering link. Uniform fees vary by program: Youth Academy ($115), Classic ($160), Academy ($160), Classic Juniors ($200).
3. Camps and Clinics: Revenue from summer camps, winter clinics, goalkeeper academy, and USL Academy training programs. Pricing varies by program (e.g., $150 for 15 USL Academy training sessions, $70-$100 for Future Juniors sessions).
4. Tournament Registration: Fees from hosting tournaments including the Winter Classic, Winter Showcase, and 4v4 Tournament. Teams pay registration fees to participate (e.g., 2 games $400, 3 games $500 for Showcase).
5. College Recruiting Services: The club provides college recruiting support including ID camps, SportsRecruits platform access, and recruiting seminars at no additional cost beyond club fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Wake Futbol Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) youth soccer organization that delivers a full developmental pathway from ages U4 through pre-professional, including national league teams (MLS NEXT, Girls Academy League, Development Player League, USL League Two, USL W League, USL Academy), age-group programming (Future Juniors, Youth Academy, Classic), goalkeeper and college recruiting services, camps and clinics, and hosted tournaments (WFC Winter Classic, WFC Winter Showcase, WFC 4v4). The club operates two regional hubs—Wake FC South in Holly Springs and Wake FC North in Raleigh—across a network of 30+ training field locations.

Product overview

Wake Futbol Club is a youth soccer club offering a multi-tiered developmental pathway from recreational入门 (U4-U9 FUTURE JUNIORS) through competitive youth soccer (Youth Academy U7-U10, Classic U10-U19, and Academy U13-U19), to pre-professional soccer (USL Academy U15-U20, USL League Two, and USL W League). The club operates through regional North and South hubs, competing in leagues including MLS NEXT, Girls Academy League, Development Player League, National Premier League, and NCYSA Classic. Additional offerings include Goalkeeper Academy, summer camps, clinics, college recruiting services via SportsRecruits, and tournament hosting (Winter Classic, Winter Showcase, 4v4 Tournament). The club uses PlayMetrics for registration, Stack Sports for website operations, and soccer.com for uniform distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wake FC: Primary brand name for the youth soccer club operations including all youth programs (Academy, Classic, Challenge, Select), camps, clinics, and tournaments.

Products and services

• MLS NEXT Elite boys' national league program under the MLS NEXT umbrella, providing the highest level of pre-professional competition for male Wake FC athletes. Designed for top-tier youth soccer players seeking national-level exposure.
• Girls Academy League (GAL) Elite girls' national league program (Girls Academy) providing the highest level of pre-professional competition for female Wake FC athletes. Designed for top-tier female youth soccer players seeking national-level exposure.
• Development Player League (DPL) National competitive league platform for youth players developing toward elite tiers. Operated by Wake FC as part of its developmental pathway offering.
• Classic Program (U10-U19) Competitive age-group programming spanning U10 through U19, providing structured league play for youth athletes across Wake FC's two regional hubs.
• USL League Two Team Pre-professional men's team competing in USL League Two, providing a post-collegiate and pre-professional competitive pathway for male athletes.
• USL W League Team Pre-professional women's team competing in the USL W League, providing a post-collegiate and pre-professional competitive pathway for female athletes.
• USL Academy Team USL Academy competitive program providing elite youth male players with national-level competition and a clear pre-professional development pathway.
• USL W U20 Team Under-20 women's team competing in the USL W U20 pre-professional tier, extending the female pathway beyond high school.
• Youth Academy (U7-U10) Developmental programming for U7 through U10 players, serving as the bridge between introductory Future Juniors and competitive Classic/Pre-Academy pathways.
• Future Juniors (U4-U9) Introductory soccer programming for children ages U4 through U9, the earliest entry point into Wake FC's developmental pathway.
• Wake FC Summer Camps Seasonal summer training camps hosted by Wake FC, providing additional training hours and skills development for member and non-member youth athletes.
• Wake FC Clinics Targeted skills clinics run by Wake FC coaching staff, focused on position-specific and technical development for youth athletes.
• USL Academy Summer Training Specialized summer training program associated with the USL Academy pathway, offering extended development opportunities for elite-level youth players.
• WFC Winter Classic Tournament Signature hosted winter tournament run by Wake FC, attracting travel teams from across the region for competitive match play during the college showcase season.
• WFC Winter Showcase Winter college showcase tournament hosted by Wake FC, designed to provide player exposure to college coaches during the recruiting calendar.
• WFC 4v4 Tournament Smaller-sided 4v4 tournament hosted by Wake FC, typically targeted at younger age groups as an introductory competitive event.
• College Recruiting Services Comprehensive college recruiting support program for Wake FC athletes, including SportsRecruits platform access, College ID Camps, recruiting seminars, NCAA eligibility guidance, and direct assistance from College Recruiting Directors.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

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

• NikecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNike is Wake FC's official uniform and apparel partner. The club has a strategic relationship with soccer.com to provide uniforms and spirit wear for all players. Nike provides team training and game uniforms through a club-specific ordering process.
• UNC HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUNC Health is the club's official health care partner, providing medical services and orthopedic care for injured players. UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics is located in Holly Springs for convenient player access. The partnership includes the UNC Health Invitational tournament and health and safety content for the club community.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDick's Sporting Goods is a sponsor of Wake FC, providing retail partnership and promotional support for the club.
• MLS NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWake FC competes in MLS Next, the premier youth development platform partnership between MLS and top youth clubs. MLS Next provides elite year-round competition, coaching education, player identification initiatives, and national showcase opportunities for boys academy teams.
• Girls Academy LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWake FC participates in the Girls Academy League (GAL), the top club-wide competition program for girls soccer in the United States. GAL provides elite competition, college showcases, and recruitment opportunities for elite female players.
• USL Soccer (USL League Two, USL W League, USL Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWake FC operates USL League Two (men's pre-professional, since 2019), USL W League (women's pre-professional, founding member), and USL Academy programs. USL provides the youth-to-pro pathway connecting elite youth clubs with professional teams.
• National Premier League (NPL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWake FC competes in the South Atlantic NPL, a top national premier league providing high-level competition and college recruiting exposure for youth players.
• Developmental Player League (DPL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWake FC participates in the DPL for girls, a standards-driven national league connected to the Girls Academy focused on player development and collegiate opportunities.
• NCYSA (North Carolina Youth Soccer Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWake FC is a member of NCYSA, participating in Classic, Challenge, and Select leagues at the state level. NCYSA provides the foundational competitive structure for youth soccer in North Carolina.
• US Youth Soccer (USYS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWake FC participates in USYS National League programs, providing access to national-level competition and college recruiting opportunities through USYS platforms.
• SportsRecruitscoreTechnology or IntegrationWake FC provides all players access to SportsRecruits, a college recruiting platform for building profiles, uploading highlights, and communicating with college coaches. The club provides support and training for using the platform.
• PlayMetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationWake FC uses PlayMetrics for tryout registration, program enrollment, and member management. Families create accounts and register through the PlayMetrics platform.
• Stack Sports / Sports ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationWake FC's website and club management platform powered by Stack Sports. Sports Connect handles registration, payments, and member communications for the club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solar Soccer Club: Large North Texas youth soccer club running ECNL, NPL, GA, and USL pre-professional teams — a comparable full-pathway elite youth model operating at similar scale to Wake FC outside the Southeast.
• Capital Area Soccer League (CASL): Long-established Raleigh youth soccer organization running youth academy and national-level programs (including ECNL), directly competing with Wake FC in the same Triangle market.
• Atlanta United FC Academy: MLS academy running the full pathway from academy to USL/pro, competing in MLS Next for elite youth talent across the Southeast, comparable in league affiliation and developmental scope.
• Bethesda SC: Maryland-based elite youth soccer club competing in ECNL, NPL, Girls Academy, and USL pre-professional leagues, comparable as a multi-tier pathway operator.
• Triangle United SA: Raleigh-based youth soccer club providing ECNL, NPL, and academy-level competition in the same Triangle geography, competing for elite youth and college-bound talent.
• Concorde Fire Soccer Club: Atlanta-area elite youth soccer club competing in ECNL, NPL, and USL Academy with a comparable multi-tier pathway and college recruiting focus to Wake FC.
• NCFC Youth (formerly NC Fusion): Raleigh-area youth soccer club offering similar competitive travel and academy programs (NCYSA Classic, ECNL, etc.) directly competing with Wake FC for Wake County players and coaches.
• Charlotte FC Youth Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy in North Carolina operating MLS Next and Girls Academy programs, a comparable in-state elite pathway competitor to Wake FC.

Others

• USL (United Soccer League): The governing body for the USL League Two, W League, and Academy leagues in which Wake FC operates teams — an ecosystem partner/enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• NC Courage Academy: NWSL-affiliated girls academy in North Carolina providing elite pathway for female players overlapping with Wake FC's Girls Academy and USL W League programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WakeFutbolClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/wakefcway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wake-futbol-club-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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