Socal Reds Fc

What Socal Reds Fc does

SoCal Reds FC is a private, Irvine, California-based nonprofit youth soccer organization operating a tiered player development platform spanning ages 3 through pre-professional. The club fields 95+ competitive teams across the top U.S. youth leagues — MLS NEXT, Girls Academy League, Development Player League (DPL), Elite Academy (EA/EA2), and UPSL — and competes for boys and girls from U6 to U19. It also fields a women's team in the USL W League (launched 2024), creating a continuous pathway from Mini Reds recreational programs through elite academy and adult pre-professional competition. SoCal Reds FC reports 3,000+ registered youth players and brands itself as a 4X National Champion with seven consecutive years of Parenting OC's Camp of the Year recognition.

The organization's technology stack is primarily composed of third-party integrations rather than proprietary platforms: TRACE Performance Analysis provides video and player development tracking across six dimensions (technical, social, physical, emotional, tactical, psychological); PlayMetrics handles program registration; Sports Recruits supports the College Placement Program (CPP); Shopify powers the merchandise storefront; and HubSpot manages inbound scheduling for school program inquiries. The club runs a recurring event ecosystem including the Red Match Tournament Series (seven annual tournaments) and a Spring Executive Golf Tournament fundraiser. Strategic partnerships include Capelli Sport (apparel), PSC/UPSL (professional exposure pathway), MGR Sports Tours (international tours), and PlayAbroad (study abroad experiences).

Revenue is generated through diversified consumer streams: annual and seasonal player registration and membership fees for competitive, recreational, and academy teams (including a $699/year flag football membership for club players), summer and specialty camp fees (World Cup Camps at $225/week, Mini Reds at $95, Skills Development, NIKE Soccer, and Goalkeeper Camps), Playtime Sports Education charter school programs at $320/semester, tournament registration fees, merchandise sales, and fundraising events. The go-to-market motion is community-led, leveraging school partnerships, an ambassador program, and Meta/Facebook paid acquisition targeting parents within a 15-mile radius of Irvine.

Name

Socal Reds Fc

Legal name

SoCal Reds FC

Website

https://www.socalredsfc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SoCal Reds FC is a nonprofit youth soccer organization in Irvine, California operating tiered academy, competitive, and recreational programs for over 3,000 registered boys and girls, plus camps, tournaments, school-based enrichment, and a USL W League women's team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

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 Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Soccer academy development
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Youth sports camps
• College placement recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Player Registration & Membership Fees: Annual and seasonal fees for competitive teams, recreational programs, and academy teams. Membership packages available starting at $699 for SoCal Reds members for flag football.
2. Camp Fees: Fees for summer camps (World Cup Camps at $225/week), Mini Reds Camps ($95), Skills Development Camps, Nike Soccer Camps, and Goalkeeper Camps. Includes jersey, coaching, tournament, and core value awards.
3. Charter School Programs: Semester-based fees for Playtime Sports Education programs serving home charter school communities. Semester 1 (Sept 2026–Jan 2027) and Semester 2 (Jan–May 2027) at $320 each.
4. Golf Tournament & Event Revenue: Spring Executive Golf Tournament with 4-ball packages ($900), 'Play With Your Coach' packages ($750), mulligans ($20 each), and putting contests ($50). All proceeds support SoCal Reds programming.
5. Merchandise & Apparel Sales: Online storefront selling branded merchandise including Ceramic Flower Vase ($270), Knitted Golf Sweater ($275), Baseball Cap ($68 on sale), Crew T-Shirt ($120), Water Bottle ($199), and other items through Capelli Sport partnership.
6. Tournament Registration Fees: Registration fees for Red Match Tournament Series including OC Summer Invitational, IE Copa Del Rey, IE Copa Del Reina, IE Small Sided Spectacular, IE College Showcase, OC Tournament Of Champions, and OC Spring Showcase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SoCal Reds FC delivers youth soccer development programs for boys and girls ages 3-19 spanning recreational, competitive, and elite academy tiers competing in MLS NEXT, Elite Academy League, Girls Academy, DPL, and UPSL. The club runs summer camps (World Cup, Mini Reds, Skills Development, Goalkeeper, NIKE Soccer Camp), a College Placement Program, the Playtime Sports Education charter school enrichment program, flag football, and a USL W League women's team. Revenue is generated through player/membership registration fees, camp fees, charter school semester fees, tournament registration, merchandise sales, and a spring fundraising golf tournament.

Product overview

SoCal Reds FC operates as a multi-tiered youth soccer organization providing a comprehensive player development pathway from recreational入门 to elite academy levels. The portfolio includes recreational programs (Mini Reds for ages 3-5, Pre Club Academy, Junior Reds), competitive teams (U7-U19 boys and girls), elite academy programs (MLS NEXT, Elite Academy, EA2, Girls Academy competing in DPL/DPLO), women's professional development (USL W League), and supplementary offerings including camps (World Cup Camps, Skills Development, Goalkeeper, NIKE Soccer Camp, Mini Reds), college placement services, school enrichment programs (Playtime Sports Education), flag football, merchandise store, and fundraising events (Golf Tournament).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Playtime Sports Education: A community-rooted youth enrichment and sports provider, powered by SoCal Reds FC, bringing professional enrichment programs to schools across Orange County including soccer, multi-sport, and Olympic Discovery classes.

Products and services

• Boys Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 4X National Champions (most recently GA U16 National Cup Champions, 2022 DPL National Champions)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capelli SportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCapelli Sport is the Official Kit & Apparel Partner of SoCal Reds FC. The partnership features club core values (Ambition, Commitment, Dignity, Unity) woven into the kit fabric design. Capelli equips players, coaches, and families with performance apparel from grassroots to elite levels.
• MGR Sports ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MGR Sports Tours to provide once-in-a-lifetime international travel experiences for athletes and families starting in 2025. MGR has over 20 years of combined soccer experience, 200+ successful tours, and 30+ countries visited.
• PSC (Pro Soccer Consulting) FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSC provides SoCal Reds players access to UPSL level play and annual professional exposure through the PSC Network and Pro Combine events (twice per year locally). PSC has placed 600+ players professionally in Europe and USA over 13 years. PSC Director Tom Taylor coaches the Boys U19 Elite Academy and UPSL team.
• TRACE (TraceUp)coreTechnology or IntegrationTRACE Performance Analysis partnership provides video and data analysis tools across six dimensions: Technical, Social, Physical, Emotional, Tactical, and Psychological. Used for tracking data, optimizing microcycle layouts, recovery protocols, and simplified data reporting within Individual Player Development Plans (IDPs).
• PlayAbroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PlayAbroad referenced in SoCal Stories news section. Likely provides international soccer experiences and study abroad opportunities for players.
• USL W LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoCal Reds FC Women's Team competes in the USL W League — the top pre-professional women's soccer league in the U.S. The league provides the platform for the women's team to compete and develop toward college, semi-professional, and professional opportunities.
• MLS NEXTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMLS NEXT is the top youth soccer league in North America. SoCal Reds FC participates in MLS NEXT as a member club, with 133 member clubs, 590 teams, and 11,000+ players. MLS NEXT provides exposure to MLS academy scouts, US Soccer youth/senior national team scouts, and MLS/Professional scouts.
• Girls Academy LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoCal Reds FC competes in the Girls Academy League, the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. The league features national showcase events and collective club governance.
• Development Player League (DPL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPL is one of the premier youth soccer leagues in the U.S., providing top-tier competitive environment with high standards, coaching quality, and collegiate opportunities. SoCal Reds FC has won the DPL National Championship (2022) and DPL Southwest Conference (back-to-back 22/23 and 23/24).
• Elite Academy League (EA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEA League provides a national competitive platform outside the MLS NEXT structure, with high-quality coaching, structured competition, and showcase events. SoCal Reds FC fields multiple teams in the EA and EA2 leagues.
• UPSL Youth AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoCal Reds FC UPSL Youth Academy Boys program competes in the UPSL, providing open-aged competitive environment from high school-aged players to former professionals. Partnership with PSC provides professional exposure and pro combine events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FC Dallas Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy competing in MLS NEXT with a strong national championship record. Comparable scale and operational model at the elite youth soccer tier.
• Real Salt Lake Academy: MLS-affiliated academy with MLS NEXT participation and a vertically integrated youth-to-professional pathway. Analogous academy model in terms of league participation, coaching infrastructure, and college placement focus.
• Atlanta United Academy: MLS-affiliated academy with strong MLS NEXT presence and a comprehensive elite youth development pathway. Comparable in tier of play, scouting exposure, and academy scale.
• PDA (Players Development Academy): New Jersey-based elite youth soccer organization operating boys and girls academy teams in MLS NEXT and ECNL. Comparable multi-tier program structure (recreational to academy) and college placement emphasis.
• Crossfire Premier: Seattle-area elite youth soccer club competing at MLS NEXT and Girls Academy national tiers. Comparable scale, multi-program structure (recreational through academy), and tournament organization model.
• Albion SC: San Diego-based youth soccer club with national-championship pedigree where SoCal Reds' Girls Academy Director Carlos Gonzales previously served as Girls Program Director (2004-2008). Competes in MLS NEXT and Girls Academy.
• Eastside FC: Washington-state-based youth soccer club with national-championship pedigree and full pathway programs. Comparable business model of recreational through academy teams with strong Girls Academy / ECNL participation.
• Surf Soccer Club: One of the largest and most decorated girls soccer clubs in the U.S. headquartered in San Diego area, competing in Girls Academy and ECNL. Direct competitor within the Girls Academy League and across Southern California.
• LAFC Youth & SoCal Affiliate Network: LAFC's youth academy and SoCal affiliate club network operates in the same MLS NEXT ecosystem and geographies, competing for elite-tier boys and girls players in Los Angeles and Orange County.
• LA Galaxy Youth Academy: MLS-affiliated youth academy also competing in MLS NEXT in Southern California, recruiting from overlapping player pools in the same U.S. Soccer development pathway. Direct competitor at the elite academy tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61564009259163
• Instagraminstagram.com/socalreds_fc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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