IOWA SOCCER CLUB INCORPORATED

What IOWA SOCCER CLUB INCORPORATED does

Iowa Soccer Club, Inc. (ISC) is a non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 1997 and headquartered in Coralville, Iowa, with operations across Coralville and Iowa City facilities. The club delivers professionally coached recreational, intermediate, and competitive soccer programs for youth players ages U6 through U19, employing USSF-licensed coaches (led by Director of Coaching Jon Cook, who holds a National A License and has been with ISC for 26 years) rather than volunteer coaches. The product portfolio spans six primary tiers: entry-level Academy (U6-U8, $125-130/season), intermediate Lightning (U9-U18, $140-255/season), year-round Practice Only Programs (POP/POPPI, $1,375-$1,518/year), Advanced Year-Round competitive teams ($1,650-$1,944/year), multiple indoor leagues ($85-$150/session), and seasonal camps including Premier Soccer Camp, Elite Skills Camp, and Iron Camp ($50-$225).

Revenue is generated through subscription-style seasonal and annual program fees, per-session indoor league fees, one-time camp registrations, and a Travel-and-Play-partnered International Travel Program to European destinations. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the ISC website and HTG Sports registration platform, with all charges appearing as 'HTG Sports' on credit card statements. The club operates as a community-led and event-driven go-to-market, relying on local reputation, word-of-mouth referrals, and annual tryouts/camps in June as primary enrollment touchpoints.

Through the Eastern Iowa United (EIU) joint venture with Cedar Rapids Soccer Association (CRSA), ISC operates as Eastern Iowa's only MLS Next affiliate for U13 and U14 boys, providing access to the second-highest tier of US youth soccer. The club has produced 10 state championship teams and alumni outcomes including professional players and a FIFA referee. Financial assistance is available based on USDA Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines, with an explicitly stated policy of no player cuts at U9-U12 ages and guaranteed roster spots for committed year-round players, reflecting a development-first rather than wins-first philosophy.

Name

IOWA SOCCER CLUB INCORPORATED

Legal name

Iowa Soccer Club, Inc.

Website

https://iowasoccerclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Iowa Soccer Club is a non-profit youth soccer organization in Eastern Iowa that delivers USSF-licensed, professionally coached recreational and competitive programs for players U6 through U19, including seasonal leagues, year-round competitive teams, indoor leagues, camps, and an MLS Next pathway via its Eastern Iowa United joint venture with CRSA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Coaching Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Youth soccer coaching
• Recreational soccer programs
• Competitive soccer teams
• Soccer skills camps
• Indoor soccer leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Coralville

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

Revenue model

1. Seasonal Program Fees (Academy & Lightning): Recreational and intermediate programs offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. Academy (U6-U8) costs $125-130 per season; Lightning (U9-U18) costs $140-255 per season depending on season.
2. Year-Round Program Fees (POP & POPPI): Practice-Only Programs offering year-round training. POP (8U-12U) is $1,375-1,518 per year; POP (13U-14U) is $1,375-1,518 per year; POP (15U-19U) is $1,376-1,512 per year. POPPI includes indoor league fees additional to base program cost.
3. Advanced Year-Round Competitive Team Fees: Full competitive team program with league and tournament play included. 8U-12U: $1,650-1,837 per year; 13U-14U: $1,749-1,936 per year; 15U-19U: $1,744-1,944 per year. Uniform costs additional ($125).
4. Summer Camp Registrations: Premier Soccer Camp (U7-U16) costs $225 per player; Elite Skills Camp (U9-U12) costs $50 per player; Iron Camp (U13-U19) registration fees not specified. Financial assistance available for families demonstrating need.
5. Indoor League Fees: Multiple indoor soccer leagues offered: Mini Bites Bagil ($85 per session), Bagilitos ($110 per session), Bagil Bites ($110 per session), JR Bagil ($115 per session), Rewards League ($100-150 per session). Two sessions offered per winter season.
6. International Travel Program: Annual international travel tours to Europe (England, Scotland, Iceland, Spain, France, Denmark, Sweden). Partners with Travel and Play tour provider. Costs borne by participating families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Iowa Soccer Club provides professionally coached youth soccer programs for players ages U6 through U19 in Eastern Iowa. Programs span recreational (Academy, Lightning), practice-focused (POP, POPPI), advanced competitive (Advanced Year-Round, MLS Next-Eastern Iowa United), summer camps (Premier, Elite Skills, Iron), and indoor leagues. All coaching is delivered by USSF-licensed professional staff.

Product overview

Iowa Soccer Club (ISC) offers a multi-tiered youth soccer development system spanning recreational to competitive programs for players ages U6 through U19. The portfolio includes entry-level Academy and Lightning programs for beginners and intermediates, practice-focused POP and POPPI programs for skill development, and Advanced Year-Round competitive teams with league and tournament commitments. Supporting offerings include summer camps (Premier Soccer Camp, Elite Skills Camp, Iron Camp), year-round indoor leagues across multiple age divisions, international travel experiences, and the MLS Next-affiliated Eastern Iowa United program. The club emphasizes professional coaching, player development over winning at young ages, and holistic athlete development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eastern Iowa United (EIU): A joint venture between ISC and CRSA providing MLS Next Academy teams for U13-U14 boys, operating as Eastern Iowa's only MLS Next Affiliate.

Products and services

• ISC Academy Entry-level recreational soccer program for U6-U8 players (ages 5-8) featuring 10 Friday night sessions per season with expert coaching, age-appropriate skill building, games, and scrimmages. No tryouts required; first-come, first-served registration.
• ISC Lightning Intermediate recreational soccer program for U9-U18 players featuring practice-only sessions with expert coaching. Available in Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons with 10-week sessions (Winter includes 15 indoor practices).
• POP (Practice Only Program) Year-round training program for U8-U18 players who want skill development without travel and game commitments. Players train alongside Advanced Year-Round teams with expert USSF licensed coaches.
• POPPI (Practice Only Program Plus Indoor) Year-round training program with mandatory indoor league participation for U8-U18 players. Includes all POP features plus indoor soccer sessions during winter months.
• ISC Advanced Year-Round Competitive Team Program Full competitive team program for U8-U19 players requiring participation in indoor competitions, league games, and travel tournaments. Features year-round training August through June with state-championship-caliber competition.
• ISC Premier Soccer Camp Annual summer day camp for boys and girls ages U7-U16 held since 1998. Features expert coaching, age-appropriate activities, and a fun camp experience at Iowa City Kickers Soccer Complex.
• ISC Elite Skills Camp Intensive skills camp for competitive U9-U12 players with prior competitive experience. Focuses on technical skills training with structured supervision.
• ISC Iron Camp Fitness and skill development camp for dedicated U13-U19 players. Combines fitness training, skill development, 1v1 games, and ball striking with an additional fitness element.
• ISC Rewards Indoor League Indoor soccer league for U11-U19 Advanced Year-Round players with increased commitment requirements. Features a scramble format with players assigned to different groups each weekend.
• ISC Bagil Indoor Leagues (Mini Bites, Bagilitos, Bagil Bites, JR Bagil, Bagil) Multiple indoor soccer leagues including MINI BITES BAGIL (U9-U10 beginner/intermediate), BAGILITOS (U9-U10 competitive), BAGIL BITES (U11-U12 boys and girls), JR BAGIL (U13-U14 boys and U13-U15 girls), and BAGIL (U15+). Sessions run November through March at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center.
• ISC International Travel Program Annual international travel program for ISC players, parents, and coaches partnering with Travel and Play. Includes training with professional coaching, friendly games, tournaments, and cultural activities in European countries.
• Eastern Iowa United (EIU) MLS Next Joint venture with CRSA providing MLS Next Academy division competition for U13-U14 boys. Eastern Iowa's only MLS Next affiliate offering elite player development and competition in the Heartland division.
• ISC/CRSA Cooperative Program Collaborative initiative between ISC and CRSA providing expanded opportunities including College ID programs, indoor league options, and shared tournament access for competitive players.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 state championships since club inception
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CRSA (Cedar Rapids Soccer Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ISC and CRSA have collaborated for over two decades on league play and statewide competition. Starting 2024/2025 season, expanded collaboration includes joint College ID Travel Tournament, College ID Travel Program, and combined indoor league options. Both clubs maintain healthy rivalry while working together on player development initiatives.
• Eastern Iowa United (EIU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint venture between ISC and CRSA to operate MLS Next Academy teams for U13 and U14 boys. EIU competes in the Heartland division of MLS Next Academy league - the second highest competitive youth league in the US. Provides pathway for elite Eastern Iowa players to compete at highest youth levels.
• Travel and PlayminorOthersInternational sports tour provider that helps plan and organize ISC's annual international travel program. Travels to over 30 European countries. Assists with professional coaching connections, tournament entries, and cultural activities during tours.
• MLS NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLS Next is the premier youth soccer league in North America. ISC, through Eastern Iowa United, is Eastern Iowa's only MLS Next affiliate, allowing top players to compete in the second-highest tier of US youth soccer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Players Development Academy (PDA): PDA is a nationally recognized youth soccer club with MLS Next involvement and strong college placement track record. While East Coast-based, they represent the elite youth development model ISC aspires to with their EIU MLS Next affiliation and college pathway programming.

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: Sockers FC is a Midwest youth soccer club with a similar multi-tier program structure spanning recreational through competitive levels. They share comparable geographic scope (regional Midwest) and emphasis on professional coaching credentials, serving as a relevant benchmark for program model.
• FC Wisconsin: FC Wisconsin is a Midwest-based youth soccer club with competitive teams and MLS Next pathway involvement. Comparable to ISC in offering multi-tier programming with year-round competitive options for elite youth players in a similar regional market structure.
• Sporting Iowa: Sporting Iowa is an Iowa-based youth soccer club providing recreational and competitive programs for youth players. They operate in similar Iowa geography with comparable age-group programming and serve as another reference point for the Iowa youth soccer market dynamics.
• Lou Fusz Athletic: Lou Fusz Athletic is a Midwest youth soccer club based in Missouri with extensive multi-tier programming including MLS Next participation. Comparable to ISC in offering year-round competitive teams, recreational programs, and structured coaching across age groups.
• Cedar Rapids Soccer Association (CRSA): CRSA is ISC's direct regional peer, operating youth soccer programs in the Cedar Rapids area with overlapping age groups and competitive offerings. The two clubs collaborate on the Eastern Iowa United MLS Next joint venture while also competing for players in the same Eastern Iowa market.

Broad incumbents

• Sporting Kansas City Academy: Sporting Kansas City Academy operates one of the most successful MLS youth development programs in the Midwest. Comparable as a regional MLS Next-affiliated academy providing elite player pathway, representing both a competitive benchmark and a destination for top Iowa players.
• Chicago Fire FC Academy: Chicago Fire FC Academy is the professional MLS club's youth development arm, operating MLS Next-affiliated teams in the Midwest. They serve as the upper-tier competitive benchmark that Eastern Iowa United ISC aspires to compete against and provides the talent pathway framework ISC mirrors.

Regional players

• Des Moines Menace: Des Moines Menace operates youth soccer development programs in central Iowa. While ISC's teams occasionally travel to Des Moines for games, the geographic separation makes them a regional rather than direct competitor, but they serve similar Iowa youth soccer market segments.

Others

• US Club Soccer: US Club Soccer is the national governing body and league operator that sanctions competitive youth soccer including the MLS Next pathway. Relevant as the ecosystem enabler for ISC's competitive team participation and tournament play across regional and national levels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/iowasoccerclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/Iowa-Soccer-Club-1298192953543176
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iowa-soccer-club-incorporated

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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