alabama soccer association

Name

alabama soccer association

Legal name

Alabama Soccer Association

Website

https://alsoccer.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports League Administration

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAJ

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAKAK

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Management & Promotion Services

SECONDARYMPAGAMAF

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Live Sports Events

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Soccer league administration
• Player development pathways
• Tournament sanctioning
• Sports membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for players, coaches, referees, and administrators through member clubs across Alabama
2. Tournament Fees: Tournament hosting fees and approval fees for member clubs organizing sanctioned events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alabama Soccer Association administers and governs soccer programs, competitive leagues, tournaments, and player development services across the state of Alabama as the official affiliate of US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. Its core offerings include membership registration for youth players, adults, coaches, referees, and administrators; competitive leagues such as the Alabama State League, Youth Academy League, and Futures League; the annual State Cup championship; the Olympic Development Program (ODP) elite player pathway; TOPSoccer inclusive programming for athletes with disabilities; and a sanctioned network of approved tournaments.

Product overview

Alabama Soccer Association (ASA) is a non-profit educational organization serving as the Alabama affiliate of US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. The organization operates a comprehensive membership and competition ecosystem comprising multiple interconnected programs: the core registration and membership system (via GotSport) supporting over 15,000 youth players and 2,000+ adult members; competitive league structures including the Alabama State League, Youth Academy League, and Futures League; premier tournament events such as State Cup and Battle on the Border; player development pathways through the Olympic Development Program (ODP); inclusive programming via TOPSoccer for athletes with disabilities; and community resources for coaches, referees, and parents. The organization also hosts the Annual General Meeting as a yearly membership development event and maintains an approved tournament network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASA Membership & Registration Annual membership and registration service facilitated through the GotSport platform, providing statewide registration for over 15,000 youth players, 1,800 adults, and approximately 2,000 coaches, referees, and administrators across Alabama.
• Alabama State League Primary competitive league operated by ASA for youth soccer teams across Alabama, serving as the central competition structure for member clubs.
• ASA Youth Academy League Youth development-focused league designed for player development at the academy level for ASA member clubs.
• ASA Futures League Competitive league pathway for developing players within the ASA structure, bridging youth academy play to higher-level competition.
• State Cup Annual statewide championship tournament for youth soccer teams, serving as the premier competitive event in Alabama sanctioned by ASA.
• Olympic Development Program (ODP) US Soccer and US Youth Soccer identification and development program for elite youth players, providing training, evaluation, and regional/national competition pathways to top Alabama players.
• Alabama TOPSoccer Therapeutic recreational soccer program designed for athletes with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, providing opportunities for meaningful participation in organized soccer.
• Approved Tournament Sanctioning Sanctioning service for in-state tournaments approved by ASA for the current calendar year, ensuring insurance coverage and standards compliance for member organizations.
• Club Development Resources Resources and support materials for member clubs including coaching education, risk management compliance assistance, and administrative tools.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial registration platform provider for ASA member management, risk compliance tracking, background checks, and tournament operations. All coaches, managers, and administrators must maintain profiles in GotSport for annual risk approval.
• Sport Pins InternationalminorOthersOfficial Awards Supplier of the Alabama Soccer Association. Provides awards and recognition products for tournaments and events.
• Andrews Sports MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sports medicine partner of Alabama Soccer Association, providing sports medicine expertise and services to member clubs and players.
• Encore Sports MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sports medicine partner of Alabama Soccer Association, providing sports medicine expertise and services to member clubs and players.
• UAB School of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through ARPA/CoachSafely Initiative for research and potential branding opportunities benefiting youth sports safety programs.
• U.S. Center for SafeSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent nonprofit committed to building a sport community free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. ASA follows SafeSport requirements for all adult members working with children.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Georgia Soccer: Georgia Soccer is the US Youth Soccer state affiliate for Georgia, directly comparable to ASA in structure, scale, and role as the sanctioned governing body for amateur soccer in its state. Both operate multi-tiered league systems, ODP pathways, and State Cup competitions under the USYS framework.
• Florida Youth Soccer Association: FYSA is the Florida state affiliate of US Youth Soccer, operating a comparable membership, league, ODP, and tournament ecosystem. It is a directly comparable state-association peer, scaled to Florida's larger population base.
• Tennessee State Soccer Association: TSSA is the USYS affiliate for Tennessee, providing the same affiliate structure, league framework, and ODP pipeline as ASA. Geographically adjacent in the South Region and structurally identical in mission and operations.
• North Carolina Youth Soccer Association: NCYSA is the US Youth Soccer affiliate for North Carolina, operating comparable sanctioned leagues, ODP, State Cup, and tournament programs. Like ASA, it is a non-profit membership organization serving as the state's sanctioned amateur soccer governing body.
• South Carolina Youth Soccer Association: SCYSA is the USYS affiliate for South Carolina, a directly comparable state-level non-profit governing body offering leagues, ODP, and tournament sanctioning. Geographically adjacent to Alabama in the South Region.
• Mississippi Soccer Association: Mississippi Soccer is the USYS state affiliate for Mississippi, a structurally and operationally comparable non-profit state association running sanctioned leagues, ODP, and State Cup competitions in a similar Southern US market.
• Louisiana Soccer Association: LSA is the USYS affiliate for Louisiana, a directly comparable state-level non-profit providing sanctioned amateur soccer programs, leagues, ODP, and tournament sanctioning within the same South Region as ASA.

Broad incumbents

• US Club Soccer: US Club Soccer is a national alternative to US Youth Soccer, providing sanctioning and league pathways for youth clubs nationwide. It is a broad incumbent competitor in the youth amateur soccer governing ecosystem from which ASA draws its legitimacy.
• U.S. Soccer Federation: U.S. Soccer is the national governing body for soccer in the United States and ASA's ultimate parent federation. It sets the affiliate framework, ODP rules, and national competition structure under which ASA operates.

Emerging players

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League): ECNL operates elite-level youth soccer leagues and national competition platforms that compete with the ODP pathway for top-tier player development. While not a state affiliate, it directly competes for member clubs, elite players, and family registration dollars within ASA's footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alabama_soccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/alabamayouthsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alabama-youth-soccer-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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