asfap

What asfap does

African Sports Federation & Academic Program (ASFAP) is a Washington-state nonprofit organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kent, WA, that runs youth soccer programs, mentorship, and academic support for African youth and young adults in King County. The organization operates the ASFAP Soccer Academy at Valley Ridge Field, serving boys and girls ages 6-14 of all skill levels through two membership tiers: a Full Season membership at $200/season (twice-weekly practices, Saturday games, official jersey, mentorship, and cultural activities) and a Drop-In membership at $100/season (flexible participation). The organization also runs youth tournaments, empowerment days, hiking events, and cultural celebrations with partner organizations.

ASFAP generates revenue through membership fees (processed via Stripe) and donations, with no institutional funding, no venture investment, and no disclosed financial figures. The nonprofit is community-led, reaching families through word-of-mouth, community partnerships, Instagram, and earned media. The technology stack is minimal: a Wix-hosted website, Google Forms for season registration, Stripe for payments, and Instagram as the primary social channel. There is no proprietary software, app, or digital platform; the 'product' is in-person programming at a single field.

The organization is led by Founder & CEO Issah Agyeman and Co-Founder Paulin Maganya, with additional leadership including Michael Pavelic (Outreach Director), Abu Agyeman (Digital Marketing Lead), and Haben Radae (Technical & Creative Lead, a Microsoft software engineer). ASFAP's principal strategic asset is its brand recognition: it was featured by FIFA in the official FIFA World Cup 26: Stories From the Cities docuseries, giving the small nonprofit global visibility timed to Seattle's role as a 2026 World Cup host city.

Name

asfap

Legal name

African Sports Federation & Academic Program

Website

https://asfap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASFAP is a Kent, WA-based nonprofit running youth soccer, mentorship, and academic programs for African youth ages 6-14 in King County, Washington, funded by membership fees and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

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

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Youth mentorship services
• Community youth development
• African youth programs
• Grassroots soccer league

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ASFAP generates revenue through annual membership fees for youth soccer programs. Two tiers are offered: Full Season at $200/season and Drop-In at $100/season. Membership covers coaching, field access, practice sessions, games, and access to mentorship and cultural activities.
2. Donations: ASFAP accepts donations to support youth programs and maintain accessibility. Donations help fund soccer leagues, mentorship, and creative learning initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ASFAP delivers structured youth soccer programs for children ages 6–14 in King County, Washington through two membership tiers: a Full Season Membership ($200/season) and a Drop-In Membership ($100/season). Programs combine twice-weekly practices, Saturday games, coaching, mentorship, academic support, and cultural activities, with operations based at Valley Ridge Field in Kent, WA and supplemented by community events and tournaments.

Product overview

ASFAP (African Sports Federation & Academic Program) is a community-based nonprofit organization offering youth sports and development programs. The core offering is the ASFAP Soccer Academy, which provides structured soccer programs for youth ages 6-14 through two membership tiers: Full Season Membership ($200/season) includes official jersey, twice-weekly practices, Saturday games, coaching, mentorship, and cultural activities; Drop-In Membership ($100/season) offers flexible participation in games and one practice weekly. The organization also runs youth league tournaments and community events including empowerment days, environmental activities, and partnership events. ASFAP is FIFA-recognized and was featured in the FIFA World Cup 26 docuseries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASFAP Soccer Academy: Youth soccer academy program offering registration for seasons for ages 6-14, boys and girls, all skill levels

Products and services

• Full Season Membership Comprehensive seasonal soccer program for youth ages 6–14, including official ASFAP jersey, twice-weekly practices (Tuesdays and Thursdays), Saturday games, hands-on coaching and mentorship, annual August hiking, and access to cultural activities, cookouts, youth celebrations, and giveaways. Priced at $200 per season.
• Drop-In Membership Flexible seasonal soccer option for youth ages 6–14 allowing occasional participation in Saturday games and one practice per week, scheduled as availability allows. Includes access to the ASFAP community. Priced at $100 per season.
• ASFAP Soccer Academy Youth soccer program for ages 6–14 (boys and girls) of all skill levels, operated seasonally at Valley Ridge Field in Kent, WA, with twice-weekly practices and Saturday games.
• ASFAP Youth League Tournament Competitive youth soccer tournaments bringing together teams and families for sporting events and community potluck gatherings that foster community building.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KC Play EquitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth sports and play equity initiatives in King County. Partnership supports ASFAP's mission of providing accessible youth sports programs.
• Neighbor to Neighbor (Seattle Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner through Seattle Foundation's Neighbor to Neighbor program, supporting community development and youth programming in King County.
• ChopChop FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing support for ASFAP events and youth programs.
• The Mesh HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting ASFAP through creative and cultural initiatives.
• Langston Hughes Performing InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Can I kick It?' cultural event, bringing arts and sports together for community engagement.
• Bras For GirlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Girls Empowerment Day event, supporting young women through sports and confidence building.
• Black Players For ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint youth soccer clinic partnership, connecting ASFAP youth with professional soccer players and mentorship opportunities.
• Mother AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade, celebrating African culture and community presence in King County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• SAY Soccer: U.S. recreational soccer organization offering community-based youth soccer programs nationwide. Comparable to ASFAP in recreational youth soccer delivery, but operates as a broader national network rather than a culturally focused community organization.
• Seattle Youth Soccer Association: Regional youth soccer governing body serving the greater Seattle/King County area with recreational and competitive leagues. Directly comparable geography and youth-soccer focus, but operates as a multi-club league administrator rather than a single community-specific nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national nonprofit providing youth development programming including sports, mentorship, and academic support. Comparable to ASFAP in its holistic youth development mission and community-based delivery model, though at vastly greater scale and broader programmatic scope.
• US Soccer Foundation: National nonprofit investing in soccer programs, fields, and youth development across the U.S. Comparable to ASFAP as a funder/capacity-builder in youth soccer, though operating at significantly broader scale and functioning more as an industry supporter than a direct program operator.
• Positive Coaching Alliance: National nonprofit developing 'better athletes, better people' through positive coaching in youth sports. Adjacent to ASFAP's mentorship and coaching quality focus, though it operates as a content/training organization rather than running direct soccer programs.

Direct peers

• Street Soccer USA: Nonprofit using soccer as a platform for social impact, youth development, and community building in under-resourced U.S. neighborhoods. Directly comparable to ASFAP's community-soccer-plus-development model and grassroots nonprofit structure.
• America SCORES: National nonprofit providing soccer-based youth development programs combined with poetry, service learning, and mentorship for under-resourced communities. Directly comparable to ASFAP in mission, holistic programming model, and youth-development-via-soccer positioning, though operating at greater national scale.
• Soccer in the Streets: Atlanta-based nonprofit creating soccer programs for underserved youth, combining athletics with life skills and educational support. Closely comparable to ASFAP in programmatic structure (soccer + mentorship + academics) and community-based nonprofit model.
• DC SCORES: Washington DC nonprofit running soccer-based youth development programs for low-income students, integrating poetry and service-learning. Comparable to ASFAP's combination of athletic and educational programming for underserved youth in a single metropolitan market.

Emerging players

• Black Players For Change: Coalition of MLS Black players advancing racial equity and youth development through soccer. Directly comparable as a partner organization and ideologically aligned peer, though it operates through professional player advocacy rather than direct youth programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/asfapseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/african-sports-federation-academic-program-asfap

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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