tampa bay united soccer club

What tampa bay united soccer club does

Tampa Bay United Soccer Club (TBU) is a privately operated youth and adult soccer organization headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with a founding date referenced to approximately 1997 (the first Gasparilla Cup tournament) and an operational footprint across three campuses: Ed Radice Sports Complex, Monroe Middle School, and Wesley Chapel District Park. The club delivers a full age-stratified player development pathway — from First Touch (U4–U5) and Recreational (U4–U19), through Junior Academy (U7–U10) and Competitive (U11–U19), up to elite national-league programming including ECNL Girls, ECNL RL Girls, MLS Next Boys, and National Academy League teams. It also serves adult and semi-professional player segments and operates College ID Camps for both boys and girls. Adjacent programming includes the ShineBrightHER Girls Leadership Summit, a Golf Tournament Fundraiser, summer camps, and year-round clinics.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal: the club runs its registration, enrollment, and program management on the Playmetrics platform and reaches prospective families through Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and email newsletters. Operational infrastructure is anchored by physical facilities equipped with lightning-detection systems (Perry Weather) and heat-policy protocols aligned to US Soccer guidelines.

The business model is a mix of recurring seasonal registration/membership fees for recreational and competitive programs, one-time tournament team fees ($945–$1,175 depending on age division for events such as Bay to Bay Classic and the 30-year-old Gasparilla Cup), camps/clinic fees, and sponsorship income from a roster including Hancock Whitney, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, PT Solutions, AdventHealth Carrollwood, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Soccer.com. The club also extends ancillary member resources — the Mind Matters Mental Health Toolkit (with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Cope Notes) and Hancock Whitney financial-literacy programming via Banzai — that deepen family engagement beyond the core soccer offering.

Name

tampa bay united soccer club

Legal name

Tampa Bay United Soccer Club

Website

https://tbusc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tampa Bay United Soccer Club is a privately operated youth and adult soccer organization in the Tampa Bay area running recreational through elite ECNL/MLS Next/NAL programs across three campuses, supplemented by tournaments, camps, college ID events, and family wellness resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

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

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Competitive soccer leagues
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Youth sports development
• College soccer recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership and Registration Fees: Revenue from recreational and competitive youth soccer program registrations, including seasonal fees for participation in youth soccer leagues.
2. Tournament and Event Fees: Revenue from hosting tournaments including Bay to Bay Classic and Gasparilla Cup. Teams pay registration fees ranging from $945 to $1,175 depending on age division.
3. Camps and Clinics: Summer camps programming and specialized clinics generating revenue from youth player participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tampa Bay United Soccer Club operates youth and adult soccer programs across the Tampa Bay area, delivering a tiered pathway that spans First Touch (U4-U5) recreational play, Junior Academy (U7-U10), Competitive (U11-U19), and elite national leagues (ECNL Girls, ECNL RL Girls, MLS Next, NAL). The club also hosts tournaments (Bay to Bay Classic, Gasparilla Cup, Spring 9v9), runs camps and clinics, College ID exposure camps for boys and girls, and leadership events.

Product overview

Tampa Bay United Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization offering a comprehensive, age-appropriate soccer development pathway from recreational play (ages 4-19) through elite competition (ECNL, MLS Next, NAL). The club's portfolio spans foundational programs (First Touch U4-U5, Recreational, Junior Academy) for beginner players, competitive travel programs for advancing athletes, and elite national league programming for top-tier players. Beyond direct soccer programming, the club organizes major tournaments (Bay to Bay Classic, Gasparilla Cup, Spring 9v9), operates camps and College ID camps, and provides member resources including mental health support (Mind Matters), financial literacy (Hancock Whitney partnership), healthcare access (Orlando Health), and weather safety protocols. The club also hosts community events like the ShineBrightHER Girls Leadership Summit and Golf Tournament Fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PlaymetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlaymetrics provides the club's registration and enrollment platform, enabling online signup for programs, tryouts, and camps. The partnership includes enrollment tracking and program management capabilities.
• Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing 24/7 dedicated phone line for TBU trainers, coaches, and players with appointment coordination. Players can be seen within 24 hours. Founded in 1936, it is one of Florida's largest orthopedic entities with premier physicians and physical therapists.
• PT SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical therapy partner integrated into the club's sports medicine and wellness resources, providing rehabilitation and performance services.
• Florida Medical Clinic Orlando HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering expanded access to award-winning care including family practice, internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, sports medicine, rheumatology, and preventative care services.
• AdventHealth CarrollwoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services and support for club members.
• Hancock WhitneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution partner providing financial literacy resources through the Banzai platform, offering courses on budgeting, credit building, emergency planning, and other financial topics for club members and families.
• St. Petersburg Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership with St. Petersburg Football Club and Hancock Whitney for the financial literacy wellness program, combining soccer club resources for broader community benefit.
• Crisis Center of Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support partner providing crisis intervention resources as part of the Mind Matters Mental Health Toolkit, offering assistance to club members and the broader community.
• Cope NotesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness resource partner providing mental health tools and support as part of the Mind Matters Mental Health Toolkit initiative.
• Elite Club National League (ECNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite youth soccer league providing competitive playing opportunities for girls at the highest levels of youth soccer in the United States.
• MLS NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite youth soccer league providing top-level development and competition opportunities for aspiring professional players.
• National Academy League (NAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational competitive youth soccer league providing high-level playing and development opportunities.
• ECNL Regional League FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional competitive league providing developmental playing opportunities within the ECNL framework.
• NikeminorOthersEquipment sponsor providing athletic apparel and footwear for club members.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorOthersSporting goods retailer sponsor providing equipment and merchandise for club programs.
• Soccer.comminorOthersSoccer specialty retailer sponsor supporting club programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eclipse Select SC: Long-established Chicago-area youth soccer club with ECNL/ECNL RL and developmental programs. Comparable in age-tier structure, league affiliations, and tournament hosting.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): Top East Coast youth soccer club with strong ECNL presence and a college-placement track record. Closely comparable on elite-league affiliation and college-recruiting focus.
• Charlotte Soccer Academy: Mid-sized youth soccer club with ECNL/ECNL RL and MLS Next pathways. Comparable as a regional multi-program club with college ID programming.
• Sockers FC Chicago: Major Illinois youth soccer club with ECNL-affiliated elite tiers and broad recreational programming. Similar size, age-tier structure, and tournament hosting.
• Weston FC: Florida-based youth soccer club offering a similar recreational-to-elite pathway (U4–U19) with ECNL and other national league affiliations. Same product, customer base, and climate-driven operating model as TBU.
• Solar Soccer Club: One of the largest independent youth soccer clubs in the U.S. (Texas), operating ECNL, MLS Next, and developmental tiers. Highly comparable multi-tier, multi-field model with similar revenue streams.
• Lou Fusz Athletic: Major Midwestern youth soccer club with ECNL, NPL, and recreational programming. Comparable as a large, multi-program independent club with national-league affiliations.
• Beachside Soccer Club: Connecticut-based youth soccer club with ECNL/ECNL RL and developmental teams. Comparable in the size, league-tier mix, and college-recruiting orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta United FC Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy in the Southeast with MLS Next and developmental teams. Competes for similar Southeastern talent and operates at larger scale.
• Orlando City SC Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy in Florida with MLS Next and ECNL pathways. Larger, MLS-funded organization but competes directly with TBU for elite Tampa/Orlando talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tbusoccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/tbusoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tampa-bay-united-soccer-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/tbunews

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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