Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club

What Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club does

Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1971 in Santa Clara, California, that operates competitive development programs for boys and girls aged U6 through U18, plus a men's program for players 16 and older. The club fields 35 teams totaling more than 650 players across ECNL, ECNL Regional League, NorCal Premier Soccer League, and the Southwest Premier League (men's). Core products are the Boys Development Program and Girls Development Program, supplemented by an annual Summer Soccer Camp led by ECNL coaching staff, a Scholarship Program awarding $18,000 annually to six college-bound players, the Goals For A Cure charitable campaign benefiting the El Camino Health Foundation, a community bingo operation at 284 Brokaw Road, and an online merchandise store.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring player registration and program fees across boys, girls, and men's divisions; transaction-based bingo admissions and game packages priced from $21 to $50; and merchandise sales through a Shopify storefront. Go-to-market is community-led — the club relies on Instagram, its website, Facebook, and word-of-mouth referrals via the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League to drive seasonal tryouts, with registration processed through the BYGA platform. Pricing for soccer programs is not publicly disclosed.

The organization's competitive positioning rests on 50+ years of operating history, 47 State Championships, 24 National Championships, 50 US Youth National Team Players developed, and alumni outcomes including Sebastian Lletget (USMNT/MLS/EPL), Joshua Cohen (MLS), and Julio Morales (Liga MX). The club is governed by an independent board of directors with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital backing, and operates from two adjacent Brokaw Road locations in Santa Clara.

Name

Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club

Legal name

Santa Clara Sporting Club

Website

https://santaclarasporting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1971 in Santa Clara, California, fielding 35 teams and over 650 players across ECNL, ECNL RL, and NorCal Premier leagues, with revenue from registration fees, bingo operations, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive soccer programs
• Player development training
• Soccer league competition
• Youth athletic training

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Player Registration and Program Fees: Revenue generated from player registration fees for youth soccer programs across boys, girls, and men's divisions. Programs compete in ECNL, ECNL RL, and NorCal Premier leagues.
2. Bingo Operations: Bingo events held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday generating revenue through game admissions, with buy-in selections ranging from $21-$50. Additional revenue from Cherry Bells, Strip Games, and Flashboards.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store selling soccer apparel and equipment through their Shopify storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club runs elite competitive soccer development programs for boys (U6-U18), girls (U6-U18), and adult men (16+) competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, and NorCal Premier leagues. The club also operates a community bingo hall, an online merchandise store, summer soccer camps, an annual scholarship program, and the Goals For A Cure charitable fundraising campaign. Programs are accessed through seasonal tryout registration.

Product overview

Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club is a premier competitive youth soccer organization offering a multi-program portfolio built around player development. The core offerings include the Boys Development Program and Girls Development Program (serving U6-U18 players competing in ECNL, ECNL RL, and NorCal Premier leagues), complemented by the Men's Program for adult players in the Southwest Premier League. Additional services include a Summer Soccer Camp led by ECNL coaches, the Goals For A Cure community fundraising campaign, a Scholarship Program ($18,000 annually to six players), Santa Clara Sporting Bingo (a community gaming hall operating Friday-Sunday), an online merchandise store via Shopify, and an online tryout registration system via BYGA. The club serves over 650 players across 35 teams and has produced professional and collegiate soccer alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goals For A Cure: Charitable initiative providing free mammograms to women facing financial barriers. 100% of donations go to El Camino Hospital. Has raised over $675,000 and screened more than 3,000 women.
• Santa Clara Sporting Bingo

Products and services

• Boys Development Program Elite competitive youth soccer program for boys competing in NorCal Premier League, ECNL, and national tournaments, serving ages U6-U18 with focus on technical precision, tactical intelligence, and mental fortitude.
• Girls Development Program Elite competitive youth soccer program for girls competing in NorCal Premier League, ECNL RL, and national tournaments, demanding technical precision and developing responsible athletes with exceptional work ethic.
• Men's Program Adult competitive soccer team competing in the Southwest Premier League (SWPL), serving players ages 16 and older with community-driven, competitive play built on structure and camaraderie.
• Santa Clara Sporting Bingo Weekly bingo hall operation held Friday through Sunday at 284 Brokaw Road, offering paper and machine bingo games with various buy-in options ranging from $21 (paper) to $50 (machine 144-card package) and additional offerings like Cherry Bells, Strip Games, and Flashboards.
• Summer Soccer Camp Annual summer soccer camp designed to challenge players and elevate their game, led by ECNL Boys Head Coach Miguel Botto, serving U8-U16 Boys.
• Online Store E-commerce store operated through Shopify selling club merchandise including jerseys and apparel.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program awarding $18,000 to six college-bound players demonstrating academic excellence, community leadership, and impact on and off the field.
• Tryout Registration System Online registration platform via BYGA for youth and men's team tryouts, allowing players to sign up for 2026-27 season evaluations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47 State Championships and 24 National Championships won
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PumacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment and apparel sponsor for Santa Clara Sporting Club. Puma provides branded merchandise and athletic wear for players, appearing as a partner in the club's ecosystem.
• FuteballerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the club's soccer programs, appearing in the partnership section alongside Puma and Soccer Fit Gym.
• Soccer Fit GymminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness and training partner providing supplemental athletic conditioning for club players, included in the partnership ecosystem.
• Santa Clara Youth Soccer LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Santa Clara Youth Soccer League provides the foundation for the club's youth programs and community integration. The league serves as the primary recreational pathway for player development.
• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub competes in ECNL and ECNL Regional League, participating in America's premier youth soccer league founded in 2009. Provides national-level competition and development pathway for elite players.
• NorCal Premier Soccer LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub participates in NorCal Premier League for regional competition. League founded to ignite lifelong passion for soccer and elevate the game across Northern California.
• Girls AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Girls Academy provides additional competitive pathway for girls' programs alongside ECNL RL participation.
• El Camino Health FoundationcoreOthers100% of Goals for A Cure donations go to El Camino Health Foundation in Mountain View, California, funding free mammograms for women who need financial support. Over $675,000 raised helping 3,000+ patients.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PDA (Players Development Academy): East Coast elite youth soccer club with ECNL participation, boys/girls developmental structure, and strong college placement reputation — directly comparable competitive model.
• Mustang Soccer Club: Northern California competitive youth soccer club operating ECNL and developmental programs with overlapping East Bay / Tri-Valley player base.
• Crossfire Premier: Top-ranked Pacific Northwest youth soccer club competing in ECNL with comparable boys/girls developmental pyramid, college placement track record, and tournament participation.
• De Anza Force SC: Bay Area youth soccer club competing in ECNL and NorCal Premier with similar boys/girls competitive pyramid and Northern California market overlap.
• MVLA Soccer Club: Bay Area competitive youth soccer club serving similar Northern California demographics and competing in NorCal Premier, with overlapping player recruitment geography.
• San Diego Surf Soccer Club: Elite California youth soccer club competing in ECNL and national tournaments with similar U6–U18 age-group structure, college placement focus, and West Coast footprint.

Broad incumbents

• San Jose Earthquakes Academy: MLS academy based in the same Silicon Valley geography as Sporting; draws from the same youth talent pool and competes for player placement in MLS Next Pro and MLS.
• Real Salt Lake Academy: MLS academy operating elite youth development teams in the MLS NEXT pathway; provides a comparable professional-pathway development model to Sporting's ECNL track.
• LA Galaxy Academy: MLS professional club academy operating developmental teams in the same youth soccer pathway; competes for elite players in Southern California and offers a professional pathway Sporting alumni have historically joined.

Others

• NorCal Premier Soccer: Governing league organization in which Sporting competes; comparable as a platform operator serving youth soccer clubs across Northern California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/santaclarasportingclub
• Xx.com/tweetscsc
• Facebookfacebook.com/santaclarasportingclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santa-clara-sporting-club

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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