Tri-City United Soccer Club

What Tri-City United Soccer Club does

Tri-City United Soccer Club (TCU) is a nonprofit community soccer organization headquartered at 2761 12th Ave S in Fargo, North Dakota, serving the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo metropolitan area. The club claims to be North Dakota's largest soccer community, supporting 4,000+ players and 3,000+ families with year-round programming from ages 18 months through adult. It was formed through the merger of Red River Soccer Club, TC Storm, and Red River Valley United. TCU runs a tiered program structure: Recreational (Pre-K through 6th grade with volunteer coaches and equal playing time), Competitive (U9-U19 traveling teams with professional licensed coaches, goalkeeper training, and college recruiting support), and TCU Extras (developmental FUN-damentals, Pre-Competitive U7/U8, and STEP technical training). Supporting programs include Adult Masters and Co-ed leagues, a High School Soccer League, a Scholarship Program funding roughly 100 players annually, Coach Education courses, and a Referee Program.

The club's commercial offering spans five revenue streams: seasonal program registration fees (recreational $110-$135; competitive $360-$895 per season plus club memberships and events), tournament fees across the Summer Classic (outdoor U8-U19), Winter Classic (indoor 5v5), and Super-Ball Showcase (indoor 9v9 with college recruiting seminars), facility rentals (birthday parties $200-$515, dome rentals, open turf at $5/person), sponsorships (including $50,000 first-year dome naming rights, banner deals, and Scheels presenting sponsorship), and donations/fundraising. TCU owns and operates the TCU Indoor Facility (65x44 yard turf dome) and benefits from partnership access to Fargo Parks Sports Center (opened June 2024), Rustad Recreation Center, Pepsi Soccer Complex (11 fields), Moorhead Soccer Complex, and West Fargo Soccer Complex.

Technology is supplied entirely by third-party SaaS: SportsEngine powers the website, registration, scheduling, and member communications; Veo cameras (three units shared across competitive teams) capture automated game film for player analysis and college recruiting; Techne Futbol provides at-home skill development; Tourney Machine manages tournament scheduling and results; and GoMotion handles facility rental bookings. The club is governed by a Board of Directors, led by Executive Director Kerry Wynne, with no parent company, institutional investors, or external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Tri-City United Soccer Club

Legal name

Tri-City United Soccer Club

Website

https://tricityunited.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-City United Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth and adult soccer club headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, serving 4,000+ players and 3,000+ families across the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo metro with recreational, competitive, developmental, and adult programs plus tournaments, camps, and indoor facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Competitive travel soccer
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Indoor turf facility rentals
• Soccer coaching education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Recreational and competitive program fees collected seasonally. Recreational fees range from $110-$135 for Pre-K through 6th grade. Competitive program fees vary by age group and season (U9/U10 Fall: $615, U11/U12: $640, U13+: $360-$545 plus events). Financial assistance available through scholarship program based on Free/Reduced School Lunch eligibility.
2. Facility Rentals: Indoor turf facility and dome rentals for birthday parties, team events, and open turf time. Birthday party packages range from $200-$515. Open turf: $5 per person or $40 punch card for 10 visits. Dome rentals available October through May.
3. Tournament Fees: Registration fees for Winter Classic, Super-Ball, and Summer Classic tournaments. Summer Classic fees range from $515 (U8) to $660 (U13-U19). Winter Classic: $475-$500 per team. Super-Ball: $895-$995 per team.
4. Sponsorships & Advertising: Dome naming rights ($50,000 first year, $25,000 renewal), banner sponsorships ($1,500-$2,500), tournament naming rights ($2,500), lobby sponsorship ($5,000), and Giving Hearts Day matching sponsorships ($1,000 minimum). Benefits include logo placement, social media mentions, and email outreach to 5,000+ members.
5. Donations & Fundraising: Donations primarily directed to scholarship program supporting low-income players with free play, uniforms, and travel. $1,500 creates a named scholarship. Naming rights available for indoor turf facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tri-City United Soccer Club operates as a nonprofit soccer organization providing year-round recreational, competitive, and developmental soccer programs for players from 18 months through adult in the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area. Core offerings include Recreational leagues (Pre-K through 6th grade), Competitive travel teams (U9-U19), and TCU Extras developmental programs (FUN-damentals, Pre-Competitive U7/U8, STEP), supported by indoor facility access, tournaments, camps, and a scholarship program.

Product overview

Tri-City United Soccer Club is North Dakota's largest nonprofit soccer club serving over 4,000 players and 3,000 families across the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area. The club operates a comprehensive multi-tiered soccer ecosystem built around three core programs: Recreational Soccer (entry-level, Pre-K through 6th grade with volunteer coaches), Competitive Program (traveling U9-U19 teams led by professional licensed coaches), and TCU Extras (developmental programs including FUN-damentals for ages 18 months-kindergarten, Pre-Competitive U7/U8, and STEP technical training). Supporting programs include Adult Leagues, High School Soccer League, and various camps (MN United, Real Madrid Foundation, Challenger Sports). The club owns and operates the TCU Indoor Facility for year-round programming. Revenue-generating ancillary services include Birthday Parties, Dome Rentals, and three major tournaments (Summer Classic outdoor, Winter Classic indoor 5v5, and Super-Ball 9v9 showcase). Additional offerings include Small Group Training, GLOW Soccer, Playground Legends for childcare providers, Coach Education courses, Referee training, and a Financial Assistance/Scholarship Program. The club integrates with SportsEngine for website and member management, Tourney Machine for tournament operations, Veo for video recording, Techne Futbol for player development, and Sanford Sports Performance for athletic training partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TC United: Brand name used for competitive program and merchandise
• TCU Extras
• FUN-damentals
• STEP
• Playground Legends
• GLOW Soccer

Products and services

• Recreational Soccer Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-20% program growth rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ScheelscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor of Tri-City United Summer Classic tournament. Scheels provides sponsorship support and logo placement on tournament materials. TCU fans directed to Scheels for soccer gear through Resources page.
• Sanford Sports PerformancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering sports performance training opportunities for Tri-City United athletes. TCU members receive discounts on small group or individual sessions. Sanford provides athletic performance experts focusing on strength, speed, and injury prevention.
• Soccer.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial fan store partner supplying uniforms for competitive teams and fan gear/apparel. Fan store accessible through TCU website.
• Yours on the SpotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament apparel vendor offering fan wear and customized apparel/accessories. Available through TCU fan store links.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationSportsEngine provides the website platform, registration system, and member management software powering tricityunited.org.
• Midwest Moments PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography partner for spring season pictures. Team schedules created for picture sessions at TCU facility.
• Twin Cities Soccer Leagues (TCSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCSL provides league competition for competitive teams through ECNL Regional League - Twin Cities and Minnesota NPL. TCU has been member since 2017. Teams play home games within 30-mile radius of MN United stadium.
• US Youth SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body affiliation providing pathways to US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup and national competitions.
• MN UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting Youth Summer Camps (Ages 6-16) and Boys Academy ID Camp (by invitation). TCU hosts MNUFC camps at local facilities.
• Real Madrid Foundation ClinicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing Real Madrid Soccer Summer Camp to TCU for players ages 5-17. Professional coaching from Real Madrid Foundation.
• Challenger SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting multiple summer camps: Foundational Skills (Ages 6-14), Creative Skills (Ages 6-14), and Tiny Tykes (Ages 3-5).
• Fargo Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFargo Parks manages field facilities including Fargo Parks Sports Center (opened June 2024) used for TCU tournaments and games. Partnership provides access to premier indoor turf facilities.
• West Fargo Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages Rustad Recreation Center and West Fargo Soccer Complex used for TCU programs and tournaments.
• Moorhead Park BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages Moorhead Soccer Complex with modern facilities including Inclusive Playground (2024). Summer tournament location.
• Soccer Parenting AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree membership provided to all TCU parents and coaches. Access to courses, videos, webinars, and resources for supporting youth soccer players.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eclipse Select SC: Midwest-based youth soccer club offering player development pathways from youth through college recruiting. Similar structure to TCU's competitive program with U9-U19 travel teams and a development-to-college pipeline.
• San Juan Soccer Club: Northern California community-based nonprofit youth soccer club offering recreational and competitive programs. Closely mirrors Tri-City United's nonprofit, multi-tier community-club structure.
• FC Wisconsin: Wisconsin-based competitive youth soccer club focused on player development and college placement. Comparable to TCU's competitive tier in coach licensing standards, league affiliations, and recruiting support.
• Lou Fusz Athletic: St. Louis-area nonprofit youth soccer club offering recreational, competitive, and adult programs with tournament hosting. Highly comparable to Tri-City United in mission, program structure, and nonprofit community-club model.
• Sockers FC Chicago: Long-established Chicago-area youth soccer club running competitive travel teams, recreational leagues, and tournaments. Comparable to TCU in tiered programming, professional coaching staff, and tournament operations.
• Ohio Premier Soccer: Ohio-based competitive youth soccer club running ECNL and developmental leagues. Comparable to TCU's competitive tier in coach credentials, league affiliations, and tournament operations.
• Michigan Fire Juniors: Michigan youth soccer club with recreational, competitive, and premier divisions plus facility-based programming. Comparable in mid-size regional nonprofit operations and tournament hosting.

Regional players

• Westside Metrosoccer: Portland-area community youth soccer club with recreational and competitive programming. Comparable in community-club model and nonprofit mission, but operates in a different regional market from Tri-City United.

Broad incumbents

• Crossfire Premier Soccer Club: Larger Washington-state youth soccer organization with recreational, competitive, and ECNL teams. Comparable in programming breadth but operates at greater scale than Tri-City United.
• Colorado Rush: Colorado youth soccer club with recreational, competitive, and select programming plus tournament hosting. Comparable to TCU's diversified programming and tournament revenue strategy at a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-cityunitedsoccerclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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