Soccer Maine

What Soccer Maine does

Soccer Maine (legal name: United Soccer Federation of Maine) is a Maine-domiciled nonprofit organization and the official state affiliate of US Youth Soccer (USYS) and the U.S. Soccer Federation, tasked with governing youth soccer across the State of Maine. The organization serves players from U6/U8 through U19, affiliated member clubs (town-based classic, premier, and recreational), coaches, referees, and underserved communities, providing structured competitive pathways, risk management compliance, insurance, and coaching education. Core programs include the Fall Classic Travel League (U8-U14), Maine State Premier League/MSPL (12U-19U), Pine Tree League (U8-U14 spring), Maine State Cup, Presidents Cup, the Olympic Development Program (ODP, U12-U17), TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, and Soccer Across America for underserved communities.

Soccer Maine's technology infrastructure is built on third-party platforms: GotSport handles player/team registration, event scheduling, and score reporting, while SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software powers the Soccer Maine website. The organization has no proprietary technology stack, no public API, and no native mobile application. Revenue is generated through four primary streams: club affiliation fees ($100/year per club), league registration fees (MSPL teams at $275 for 12U-19U and $245 for 9U-11U; Pine Tree League at $140/team), coaching education courses (Grassroots $85, D License $385, Goalkeeping $150-$325), and tournament hosting fees ($50/application). Go-to-market is entirely through affiliated member clubs rather than direct-to-consumer channels, and the organization distributes programs via clubs, leagues, cups, and ODP with no retail or self-serve sign-up option.

Name

Soccer Maine

Legal name

United Soccer Federation of Maine

Website

https://soccermaine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Soccer Maine is the US Youth Soccer state affiliate for Maine, governing youth soccer through affiliated clubs, leagues (Fall Classic, MSPL, Pine Tree), ODP, and coaching education programs for players U6-U19, member clubs, and coaches across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Governance

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer governance
• Soccer league administration
• Coaching education courses
• Olympic Development Program
• Soccer tournament sanctioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Windham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Affiliation Fees: All member organizations must pay an annual club affiliation fee of $100 per year to be affiliated with Soccer Maine.
2. League Registration Fees: Teams pay fees to participate in Soccer Maine's leagues. MSPL fees are $275/team for 12U-19U and $245/team for 9U-11U. Pine Tree League costs $140/team. Additional player fees ($16/player for MSPL) and coaching/background screening fees apply.
3. Coaching Education Courses: Soccer Maine hosts U.S. Soccer coaching courses (Grassroots, D, C licenses) charging course fees. Grassroots courses are $85; D Course is $385; National League Goalkeeping courses range from $150-$325. Revenue is shared with U.S. Soccer's Learning Center platform.
4. Tournament and Event Fees: Tournament hosting applications cost $50 per event. Teams traveling out-of-state must file Notification of Travel (free) or formal Permission to Travel forms. International travel requires US Soccer approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Soccer Maine is the official US Youth Soccer state affiliate that governs and administers sanctioned youth soccer in Maine. It operates competitive leagues (Fall Classic League, Maine State Premier League, Pine Tree League), sanctioned tournaments (Maine State Cup, Presidents Cup, USYS National Championships), the Olympic Development Program (ODP), the TOPSoccer adaptive program, and USSF-aligned coaching education courses (4v4, 9v9, 11v11, D License). Its offerings are aimed at youth players, affiliated member clubs, and licensed coaches across the state.

Product overview

Soccer Maine is a statewide nonprofit governing body for youth soccer in Maine and a state affiliate of US Youth Soccer. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs: competitive leagues (Fall Classic League, Maine State Premier League, Pine Tree League) serving players from U-8 through 19U; championship tournaments (Maine State Cup, Presidents Cup, National Championships pathway); player development programs (Olympic Development Program); inclusive programs (TOPSoccer, Soccer Across America); and educational offerings (Coaching Education courses, USYS University). These programs serve players, coaches, referees, and clubs across Maine through integration with the GotSport platform for registration and scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fall Classic League

Quantifiable outcome

• The 2023 US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships generated $8.3 million economic impact for Loudoun County, VA, with 260+ teams and 11,700 total attendees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Visit LoudounminorOthers · 16 November 2023Visit Loudoun (destination management organization for Loudoun County, Virginia) co-produced the 2023 US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships with USYS. The event was held in Loudoun County, VA, and generated $8.3 million economic impact for the destination. Visit Loudoun received the 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award from Sports Destination Management for this event.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSport serves as Soccer Maine's official platform for player/team registration, event scheduling, game score reporting, club account management, and coaching course registration. All member clubs must use GotSport for affiliation and registration purposes. The GotSport onboarding URL for Soccer Maine is onboarding.gotsport.com/clubsite/?p=23393.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationSportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software powers the Soccer Maine website (soccermaine.com). The website is owned and subject to Soccer Maine's privacy policy, but the platform is provided and managed by SportsEngine.
• US Youth Soccer (USYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer Maine is the official state affiliate of US Youth Soccer (54-member state association) and the United States Soccer Federation. USYS provides the governing framework, national event pathways (National Championships, Presidents Cup, National League), ODP programming, coaching education standards, insurance, and brand identity. Soccer Maine participates in all USYS programs and competitions.
• U.S. Soccer FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a USYS state affiliate, Soccer Maine operates under the U.S. Soccer Federation's governance. U.S. Soccer sanctions Soccer Maine ODP as a Talent Development Program for the 25/26 cycle. Soccer Maine coaches progress through U.S. Soccer's coaching license pathway (Grassroots through Pro).
• Maine Soccer Referee AssociationcoreOthersSoccer Maine does not manage the referee program directly; the Maine Soccer Referee Association handles referee certification, assignment, and administration. Key contacts include Jason Pelletier (SRA), Peter Levasseur (SDI), Daniel Roberge (SYRA), and Stephen Peats (SDA). Clubs must have certified referee assignors registered with both USSF and Soccer Maine.
• adidasminorOthersAdidas is listed as a sponsor on the Soccer Maine homepage. Adidas is the official sponsor of US Youth Soccer, with its logo displayed alongside Soccer Maine's other sponsors (Tree Top, USYS 50th Anniversary).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Soccer Without Borders: A nonprofit using soccer for youth development in underserved communities, with a program in Portland, ME. Operates adjacent to Soccer Maine's Soccer Across America and TOPSoccer inclusion initiatives and occasionally partners on programming.

Emerging players

• Girls Academy (GA): A national elite girls league competing with USYS-affiliated premier programs for top female players and clubs in Maine, providing an alternative college-exposure route that bypasses MSPL/ODP pathways.
• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL): A top-tier national youth league for elite boys and girls clubs offering a direct-to-college identification pathway. Competes with MSPL and State Cup for the highest-tier Maine clubs and players seeking national exposure outside USYS channels.

Direct peers

• Massachusetts Youth Soccer: The USYS state affiliate for Massachusetts, operating the same model of club affiliation, statewide leagues (e.g., MAPLE, BAYS), ODP, State Cup, Presidents Cup, and coaching education — directly comparable to Soccer Maine's structure and revenue streams.
• New Hampshire Youth Soccer: USYS state affiliate for New Hampshire, offering parallel club affiliation, premier and recreational leagues, ODP, State Cup, and US Soccer coaching courses. New England geographic peer with comparable scale and program mix.
• Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA): USYS state affiliate for Connecticut administering leagues, cups, ODP, and coaching education under the same governance framework as Soccer Maine — a directly comparable New England state association.

Broad incumbents

• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): A national youth soccer organization offering a different recreational-first model with regions across the U.S. Including Maine, AYSO overlaps Soccer Maine's youngest age groups and represents an alternative affiliation choice for families and clubs.
• US Club Soccer: A national alternative sanctioning body to USYS, sanctioning travel and competitive youth leagues (e.g., NPL, ECNL). Competes with Soccer Maine indirectly by offering clubs and players a non-USYS pathway to elite competition.
• U.S. Soccer Federation: The national governing body of soccer in the United States that grants Soccer Maine its affiliate status, sets coaching license curricula, and sanctions ODP as a Talent Development Program — the overarching policy authority above Soccer Maine.

Regional players

• Vermont Youth Soccer Association: USYS state affiliate for Vermont, the closest regional peer to Soccer Maine in geography and likely scale, operating an analogous league/cup/ODP structure in a similarly small New England state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/usyouthsoccer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@usyouthsoccer/about
• Facebookfacebook.com/USYouthSoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/usyouthsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soccer-maine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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