Lafayette Youth Soccer Association/Cajun Rush Soccer Club

What Lafayette Youth Soccer Association/Cajun Rush Soccer Club does

Lafayette Youth Soccer Association, operating under the Cajun Rush Soccer Club brand, is a community youth soccer organization based in Lafayette, Louisiana. It delivers a portfolio of recreational and competitive soccer programs for youth players of varying ages and skill levels, including Fall and Spring recreational seasons, a competitive (classic/travel) program, summer camps, the PL4Y summer initiative, and a referee training and certification pathway. The club also operates two tournament events — the EIL High School Showcase and the Coca Cola Cup — that generate entry-fee revenue and serve as competitive and recruitment-exposure venues for high-school-aged players.

Underlying operations run on the Bluesombero platform for website, registration, and club management, with Playmetrics referenced as a supplementary registration and member-management tool. The organization is affiliated with the Rush Soccer national brand and is a member of the Louisiana Soccer Association, which provides state-level league sanctioning and tournament coordination. Field operations are anchored at Moore Park and Paul Angelle Park, and the club extends its footprint through a partnership operating the St Martin Parish Rec Soccer program. Community sponsorships from Ochsner Lafayette General and LUS Fiber are visible on the website.

Revenue is generated from youth player registration fees (recreational, competitive, camps, PL4Y), tournament entry fees, and summer program fees, distributed through direct online self-serve registration on the Bluesombero platform. The organization functions as a service-based community sports club rather than a technology product company; its competitive positioning rests on local community presence, Rush Soccer brand affiliation, and a diversified program portfolio addressing entry-level through high-school showcase competition.

Name

Lafayette Youth Soccer Association/Cajun Rush Soccer Club

Legal name

Lafayette Youth Soccer Association

Website

https://cajunrush.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lafayette Youth Soccer Association (operating as Cajun Rush Soccer Club) is a Lafayette, Louisiana-based community youth soccer organization offering recreational, competitive, tournament, camp, and referee programs, affiliated with Rush Soccer and the Louisiana Soccer Association.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive travel soccer
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Soccer referee training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Youth Soccer Registration Fees: Registration fees for recreational soccer (Fall and Spring seasons), competitive/classic teams, and summer programs including camps and PL4Y initiative
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Fees for participation in club tournaments including EIL High School Showcase and Coca Cola Cup
3. Summer Soccer Programs: Revenue from summer camps and 2026 Summer PL4Y programs for youth players

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lafayette Youth Soccer Association operates the Cajun Rush Soccer Club, providing organized youth soccer programs in the Lafayette, Louisiana area. The club offers recreational leagues (Fall and Spring seasons), competitive travel soccer (Classic) teams, summer camps, the PL4Y summer program, club-hosted tournaments (EIL High School Showcase and Coca Cola Cup), and a youth referee certification program.

Product overview

Lafayette Youth Soccer Association/Cajun Rush Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization offering a unified portfolio of recreational and competitive soccer programs. The organization operates primarily as a service-based club rather than a software product, providing youth soccer leagues, tournaments, summer camps, and referee training programs. The programs are structured across recreational soccer for general participation, competitive/classic soccer for advanced players seeking travel competition, and specialized offerings including tournaments and referee certification. The club uses the Bluesombrero platform for registration and program management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreational Soccer Program Seasonal youth soccer leagues for children of various age groups and skill levels, providing community-based recreational play during Fall and Spring seasons, with coaching resources and program structure designed for accessible entry-level participation.
• Competitive (Classic) Soccer Competitive travel soccer program for dedicated youth players seeking higher-level league competition and advanced training opportunities beyond recreational play.
• Tournaments Club-hosted soccer tournaments including the EIL High School Showcase (for college recruiting exposure) and the Coca Cola Cup, providing competitive match opportunities for youth teams.
• Summer Soccer Camps Summer camp programs offering intensive soccer training and skill development for youth players during school break, including the PL4Y (Play) initiative.
• Referee Program Youth referee training and certification program enabling young people to officiate soccer matches and learn the game's rules.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rush SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCajun Rush Soccer Club operates as an affiliated club under the Rush Soccer national brand. The club leverages the Rush Soccer brand identity, methodology, and potentially access to the broader Rush Soccer network of clubs. Parent organization provides brand standards and program framework.
• Louisiana Soccer AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level soccer governing body affiliation providing league sanctioning, tournament coordination, referee certification pathways, and state soccer association membership for players and coaches. The club participates in LSA-organized leagues and tournaments.
• BluesombrerocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering the club's website, registration system, and club management functionality. All program registration, member management, and field status updates are handled through this platform.
• Ochsner Lafayette GeneralminorOthersHealthcare provider partnership indicated by logo display on website. Appears to be a community sponsorship or partnership relationship.
• LUS FiberminorOthersLocal telecommunications provider partnership indicated by logo display on website. Community sponsorship or partnership relationship.

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: A Rush Soccer-affiliated club operating recreational and competitive youth soccer with similar brand and methodology framework as Cajun Rush.
• Baton Rouge Soccer Association: State-level peer running recreational leagues, competitive travel teams, and tournaments in nearby Louisiana geography. Comparable scale and community-club model.
• Solar Soccer Club: Another Rush Soccer affiliate running youth recreational and competitive soccer. Shares the same national brand and operational model as Cajun Rush.
• Mandeville Area Youth Soccer Association: Louisiana-based youth soccer association offering recreational and competitive programming in a regional market. Directly comparable in structure, age range, and program mix (recreational + travel) to Lafayette Youth Soccer/Cajun Rush.

Others

• Rush Soccer: National brand network that Cajun Rush Soccer Club is affiliated with. Provides methodology, brand standards, and parent-level operating framework, but does not directly compete for local members.
• Louisiana Soccer Association: State-level governing body that sanctions leagues and certifies referees for Louisiana clubs, including Lafayette Youth Soccer. Acts as the umbrella association rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• FC Dallas Youth: Professional-club-affiliated youth soccer program with recreational and competitive offerings at scale. Comparable in youth development focus but operates as a much larger, academy-tied organization.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National youth soccer organization offering recreational and competitive programs across the U.S. A larger incumbent with overlapping programming in many geographies, though typically a different operating model.
• US Club Soccer: National organization supporting competitive youth soccer clubs. Operates as a broader governing body rather than a single club, but relevant as a comparable ecosystem player.

Regional players

• New Orleans Youth Soccer Association: Another Louisiana youth soccer association offering similar recreational and competitive programs in a different in-state market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CajunRush
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lafayetteyouthsoccerassociationcajunsoccerclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Youth Soccer Association/Cajun Rush Soccer Club