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SOCCER CLUB DEL SOL INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860995793 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE N64 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.scdelsol.com
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$617K
employees
22
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMPETITIVE PLAY FOR YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS

profile · synthesized from sources

SOCCER CLUB DEL SOL INC is a nonprofit soccer club based in Arizona that provides youth soccer programs for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. The club focuses on developing athletes both on and off the field, emphasizing mental and emotional health through partnerships like the LiFe Foundation. It serves over 800 players across various competitive and recreational programs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Competitive Program
Offers competitive soccer for ages 6-18, with teams participating in various leagues and tournaments.
Junior Academy
For children aged 5-7, focusing on dynamic soccer movements and decision-making in a fun setting.
Mini Kickers
Introduces soccer to children aged 3-4 through fun games and activities in a safe environment.
Special Olympics Soccer Training
Provides training for Special Olympics athletes and those with special needs, promoting inclusion and teamwork.
WPSL Women's Franchise
Participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League, providing developmental opportunities for female players.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Youth Soccer and Football Skills Camps 5 activities
    • Coach Training and Development
      Requires coaches to participate in licensing courses through the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and conducts mandatory regular in-house coaching clinics for all coaching staff.
    • Coach Training and Development
      Requires coaches to participate in licensing courses through the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and conducts mandatory regular in-house coaching clinics for all coaching staff.
    • Coach development and training
      Requires coaches to participate in licensing courses through the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and conducts mandatory regular in-house coaching clinics for all coaching staff.
    • Identify and Develop Elite Youth Players
      Identifies players aged U-13 to U-19 for its Elite Platforms, MLS Next Homegrown and MLS NEXT Academy, for the 2026-27 season. This includes hosting MLS NEXT & MLS NEXT New Tier ID Events for U15, U16, and U17 age groups.
    • Run introductory soccer programs for young children
      Runs a "Mini Kickers" program to introduce soccer to 3 and 4-year-old boys and girls, and a "Junior Academy" program for boys and girls aged 5 to 7.
  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 4 activities
    • Operate Youth Soccer Programs
      Operates various youth soccer programs for boys and girls aged 3-19, including "Mini Kickers" for 3-4 year olds, "Junior Academy" for 5-7 year olds, and multiple competitive teams (approximately 50) participating in leagues such as ASA’s Youth Academy, Advanced Leagues, Open Leagues, Girls' Academy, Girls Academy Aspire, Girls Development Player League, MLS NEXT, and MLS NEXT New Tier.
    • Operate Youth Soccer Programs
      Operates a comprehensive youth soccer program for boys and girls aged 3-19, including "Mini Kickers" for 3-4 year olds, "Junior Academy" for 5-7 year olds, and approximately 50 competitive teams for ages 6-18. These teams participate in various leagues such as ASA’s Youth Academy, Advanced Leagues, Open Leagues, Girls' Academy, Girls Academy Aspire, Girls Development Player League, MLS NEXT, and MLS NEXT New Tier.
    • Operate Youth Soccer Teams and Programs
      Operates multiple competitive soccer teams for boys and girls aged U-7 to U-19, with approximately 50 teams and over 800 players aged 4-18. These teams practice three to four times a week and participate in various leagues and tournaments both within and outside of Arizona, including ASA’s Youth Academy, Advanced Leagues, Open Leagues, Girls' Academy, Girls Academy Aspire, Girls Development Player League, MLS NEXT, and MLS NEXT New Tier. The organization also runs a "Mini Kickers" program for 3-4 year olds and a "Junior Academy" for 5-7 year olds to introduce soccer.
    • Operate youth soccer teams and academies
      Operates multiple competitive soccer teams for boys and girls aged U-7 to U-19, accommodating players of all abilities. This includes a Girls Academy (GA) and GA Aspire program, a Boys Pre Academy, and participation in various leagues such as ASA’s Youth Academy, Advanced Leagues, Open Leagues, Girls Development Player League, MLS NEXT, and MLS NEXT New Tier. Teams practice three to four times a week and participate in leagues and tournaments both within and outside of Arizona.
  • Pre-Professional Adult Soccer Leagues 4 activities
    • Operate a Women's Premier Soccer League Franchise
      Owns and operates a women's soccer franchise that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
    • Operate a Women's Premier Soccer League Franchise
      Owns and operates a women's soccer franchise that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
    • Operate a Women's Soccer Franchise
      Owns and operates a women's soccer franchise that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
    • Operate a women's soccer franchise
      Owns and operates a women's soccer franchise that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
  • Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 3 activities
    • Host Soccer Tournaments
      Hosts two annual soccer tournaments: The Presidents’ Day Tournament (PDT), described as one of the most prestigious in the country and the largest in Arizona, and The Desert Classic Tournament (DCT), held in February.
    • Host Soccer Tournaments
      Hosts two annual soccer tournaments: The Presidents’ Day Tournament (PDT), described as one of the most prestigious in the country and the largest in Arizona, and The Desert Classic Tournament (DCT), held in February.
    • Host soccer tournaments
      Hosts two annual soccer tournaments: The Presidents’ Day Tournament (PDT), described as one of the most prestigious in the country and the largest in Arizona, and The Desert Classic Tournament (DCT), held in February.
  • Uncategorized 14 activities
    • Conduct Player Identification and Tryouts
      Conducts tryouts and identification events for various age groups and programs, including MLS NEXT & MLS NEXT New Tier ID Events for U15, U16, and U17, and tryouts for Girls Academy (GA), GA Aspire, and Girls Youth Academy for U7-U19 age groups.
    • Conduct tryouts for youth soccer programs
      Conducts tryouts for various youth soccer programs, including MLS NEXT & MLS NEXT New Tier ID Events for U15, U16, and U17 age groups, Pre GA tryouts for U11 and U12 girls, and Girls Youth Academy tryouts for U7-U10 girls.
    • Financial Aid for Players
      Utilizes funds to aid players facing financial difficulties, supported in part by events like the annual Freddie 5K.
    • Financial Aid for Players
      Utilizes funds to aid players facing financial difficulties, supported in part by events like the annual Freddie 5K.
    • Host Soccer Camps and Clinics
      Hosts soccer camps and clinics throughout the year, focusing on dynamic technical and tactical training that progresses to game-like scenarios. These camps and clinics encourage player development through decision-making in a collaborative and challenging environment, are implemented by full-time staff, and allow open participation regardless of team affiliation.
    • Host Soccer Camps and Clinics
      Hosts soccer camps and clinics throughout the year, emphasizing dynamic technical and tactical training in a collaborative and challenging environment. These camps are open to all players regardless of team affiliation and are implemented by full-time staff.
    • Host Soccer Camps and Clinics
      Hosts soccer camps and clinics throughout the year, focusing on dynamic technical and tactical training in a collaborative and challenging environment. These camps are open to all players regardless of team affiliation and are implemented by full-time staff.
    • Host soccer camps and clinics
      Hosts soccer camps and clinics throughout the year, focusing on dynamic technical and tactical soccer training that progresses to game-like scenarios. These camps encourage player development through decision-making in a collaborative and challenging environment and are open to all participants regardless of team affiliation, implemented by full-time staff.
    • Operate Girls Academy Programs
      Operates a Girls Academy (GA) and GA Aspire program for girls aged U13-U19, and conducts tryouts for Pre GA (U11/U12) and Girls Youth Academy (U7-U10) programs.
    • Provide Special Olympics Soccer Training
      Created and provides a Special Olympics Soccer Training program for athletes with special needs or physical disabilities, offering weekly one-hour training sessions. Two free training programs are conducted per season (fall and spring) accommodating all age groups.
    • Provide Special Olympics Soccer Training
      Created and provides a Special Olympics Soccer Training program for athletes with special needs or physical disabilities, offering weekly one-hour training sessions and two free training programs per season (fall and spring) for all age groups.
    • Provide Special Olympics Soccer Training
      Created and provides a Special Olympics Soccer Training program for athletes with special needs or physical disabilities, offering weekly one-hour training sessions and two free training programs per season (fall and spring) for all age groups.
    • Provide Special Olympics soccer training
      Created and provides a Special Olympics Soccer Training program for athletes with special needs or physical disabilities, offering weekly one-hour training sessions and two free training programs per season (fall and spring) for all age groups.
    • Provide financial aid for players
      Utilizes funds to aid players facing financial difficulties, supported in part by events like the annual Freddie 5K.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.32M
Contributions & grants$5K0%
Program service revenue$1.25M95%
Investment income$1120%
Other revenue$62K
expenses
Total expenses$1.80M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$847K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$664K
Cash$627K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$617K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -29.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • CHRIS DIANA — PRESIDENT
  • MARK LOWE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Andy Ward Partner — Contact person for camp and clinic information
  • Capelli Sport Partner — Official uniform and equipment supplier for SC del Sol players and coaches.
  • Chris Diana Partner — Contact person for the Annual General Meeting
  • LiFe Foundation Partner — Partners with the LiFe Foundation to develop mental and emotional health resources for athletes, coaches, and parents, and to host the Freddie 5K event.
  • MLS NEXT Partner — Involved in the MLS NEXT Homegrown and Academy programs.
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America Partner — Coaches participate in licensing courses conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
  • Special Olympics Arizona Partner — Partnered to create a Special Olympics Soccer Training program.
  • United States Soccer Federation Partner — Coaches participate in licensing courses conducted by the United States Soccer Federation.
  • Women's Premier Soccer League Partner — SC del Sol participates in the WPSL through ownership of a women's franchise.