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ARIZONA ARSENAL SOCCER CLUB

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 462192713 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE N64 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · azarsenalsc.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.9M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
volunteers
1,100
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE AASC TO FOSTER AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION, ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization based in Arizona, offering programs from recreational to elite levels for boys and girls aged 2-19. The club focuses on player development, competition, and providing pathways to collegiate and pre-professional soccer. They host various tournaments and camps throughout the year.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Competitive Teams (ECNL, ECNL RL, DPL Open, Club Premier 2, APL, State League, Open Leagues)
Teams for boys and girls u7-u19 competing in various regional and national leagues, including Elite Clubs National League.
Pre Pro Pathways (UPSL, WPSL, USL Academy)
Programs offering pathways for players to pre-professional and professional levels, including Mens UPSL, Womens WPSL, and USL Academy.
Recreational Program
Soccer program for boys and girls aged 4-12, with practices and games held at AZ Athletic Grounds.
Soccer Shots Partnership
Exclusive partnership offering soccer programming for boys and girls aged 2-6 at AZ Athletic Grounds and other locations.
Summer Camps
Indoor and outdoor soccer camps for boys and girls u8-u15 focusing on individual technical skills, 1v1, small group, and large group situations.
Tournament Series
Hosting various youth soccer tournaments throughout the year, including Inside Classic (Summer & Winter), Pre Season Friendlies, Arsenal Challenge, Battle in the Valley, and Rivalries Cup.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Soccer and Football Skills Camps 9 activities
    • Early Childhood Soccer Program (Soccer Shots)
      Provides Soccer Shots programming for children aged 2–6 at Arizona Athletic Grounds, offering developmentally appropriate soccer activities for young players, with additional opportunities available for club members.
    • Early Childhood Soccer Programming (Soccer Shots)
      Offers Soccer Shots programming for boys and girls aged 2-6 years old at Arizona Athletic Grounds, with additional opportunities for Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club members.
    • Internal audit for team composition
      Conducts an internal audit to map potential team compositions using updated age eligibility criteria for the 2026–2027 season.
    • Providing Soccer Shots programming
      Offers Soccer Shots programming for boys and girls aged 2-6 years old at Arizona Athletic Grounds, with additional opportunities for Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club members.
    • Providing Soccer Shots programming
      Offers Soccer Shots programming for boys and girls aged 2-6 years old at Arizona Athletic Grounds, with additional opportunities for club members.
    • Providing recreational youth soccer programs
      Offers recreational soccer programs for boys and girls aged 4-12, with programs running for 6 to 8 weeks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, including practices and games at AZ Athletic Grounds.
    • Providing recreational youth soccer programs
      Offers recreational soccer programs for boys and girls aged 4-12, with 6-8 week sessions in Fall, Winter, and Spring, including practices and games at AZ Athletic Grounds.
    • Recreational Youth Soccer Programs
      Offers recreational soccer programs for boys and girls aged 4-12, with programs running for 6 to 8 weeks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons, including practices and games at AZ Athletic Grounds.
    • Youth Recreational Soccer Program
      Offers a recreational soccer program for boys and girls aged 4–12, with seasonal sessions in the fall (8 weeks), winter (8 weeks), and spring (6 weeks), including weekly practices and games at AZ Athletic Grounds.
  • Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 6 activities
    • Conducting player evaluations and tryouts
      Schedules internal player evaluation sessions and holds tryouts at AZ Athletic Grounds in Mesa, AZ, based on updated age eligibility criteria for team formation.
    • Conducting player evaluations and tryouts
      Schedules internal player evaluation sessions under updated age eligibility frameworks and holds tryouts at AZ Athletic Grounds in Mesa, AZ.
    • Hosting youth soccer tournaments and events
      Hosts 6 events annually for youth soccer clubs, including the "Inside Classic" futsal tournaments (Summer and Winter), "Pre Season Friendlies," "Arsenal Challenge" fall tournament, "Battle in the Valley," and the "Rivalries Cup" for boys and girls aged u7-u19.
    • Hosting youth soccer tournaments and events
      Hosts six annual events for youth soccer clubs, including the "Inside Classic- Summer" and "Inside Classic- Winter" futsal tournaments, "Pre Season Friendlies," the "Arsenal Challenge" fall tournament, "Battle in the Valley," and the "Rivalries Cup" season-ending tournament for boys and girls aged u7-u19.
    • Youth Soccer Tournaments and Events
      Hosts six major annual tournaments and events for boys and girls aged u7–u19, including the “Inside Classic” (summer and winter futsal), “Pre Season Friendlies,” “Arsenal Challenge,” “Battle in the Valley,” and “Rivalries Cup,” positioning them as a premier event organizer in Arizona.
    • Youth Soccer Tournaments and Events
      Hosts multiple youth soccer tournaments and events throughout the year for boys and girls aged u7-u19, including the "Inside Classic" futsal tournaments (Summer and Winter), "Pre Season Friendlies," "Arsenal Challenge," "Battle in the Valley," and "Rivalries Cup." These events serve local, regional, and national competition.
  • Pre-Professional Adult Soccer Leagues 4 activities
    • Adult Competitive Teams
      Fields adult teams in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL), United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), and USL Academy leagues, providing high-level competitive opportunities for men and women.
    • Adult Soccer Team Operations
      Fields a Women's WPSL team and a Men's UPSL team, as well as teams in the USL Academy leagues, providing opportunities for adult players to compete.
    • Operating adult soccer teams
      Fields a Women's WPSL team and a Men's UPSL team, as well as teams in the USL Academy leagues.
    • Operating adult soccer teams
      Fields a Women's WPSL team and a Men's UPSL team, as well as teams in the USL Academy leagues.
  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 4 activities
    • Competitive Youth Soccer Team Operations
      Operates over 85 competitive youth soccer teams for boys and girls aged u7-u19 in the East Valley and Verde Valley regions of Arizona. These teams compete in various leagues including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL), DPL Open, Club Premier 2, APL, State League, and Open Leagues, participating in regional and national competitions.
    • Operating competitive youth soccer teams
      Operates over 85 youth soccer teams in the East Valley and Verde Valley regions of Arizona, for age groups u7-u19, competing in regional and national leagues including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL), DPL Open, Club Premier 2, APL, State League, and Open Leagues.
    • Operating competitive youth soccer teams
      Operates over 85 youth soccer teams in the East Valley and Verde Valley regions of Arizona, for age groups u7-u19, competing in regional and national leagues including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL), DPL Open, Club Premier 2, APL, State League, and Open Leagues.
    • Youth Competitive Soccer Teams
      Operates over 85 youth soccer teams across the East Valley and Verde Valley regions, fielding competitive teams for age groups u7–u19 (2018–2006 birth years) in regional and national leagues including ECNL, ECNL RL, DPL Open, Club Premier 2, APL, State League, and Open Leagues.
  • Summer and School Break Camps 4 activities
    • Offering youth soccer camps
      Offers indoor and outdoor summer break soccer camps for boys and girls aged 8 to 15, focusing on individual technical skills, 1v1, small group, and large group situations, with multiple camps held in June and July.
    • Offering youth soccer camps
      Offers indoor and outdoor summer break soccer camps for boys and girls aged 8 to 15, focusing on individual technical skills and game situations, with multiple sessions in June and July.
    • Youth Soccer Camps
      Conducts indoor and outdoor summer break soccer camps for boys and girls aged 8 to 15, focusing on technical skills, 1v1, small group, and large group situations. Multiple camps are offered in June and July with varying durations.
    • Youth Soccer Camps and Clinics
      Operates indoor and outdoor summer soccer camps for boys and girls aged 8–15, focusing on technical skills and game situations, with indoor camps in June and July and four-day outdoor camps in July; also conducts internal player evaluation sessions under updated age eligibility rules.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Team Formation and Age Eligibility Planning
      Conducts internal audits and planning for team composition under the new August 1–July 31 age eligibility framework for the 2026–2027 season, including tryouts at AZ Athletic Grounds and evaluation of potential team structures.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.18M
Contributions & grants$2.18M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.94M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.39M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.30M
Cash$1.30M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.30M
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -23.7%
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • APL Partner — Fields teams that compete in this league.
  • AYSO Partner — One of the sanctioning bodies aligning with the new age eligibility period
  • AZ Athletic Grounds Partner — Hosts the recreational soccer program
  • AZ Athletic Grounds Partner — Hosts tryouts at this facility.
  • Arizona Athletic Grounds Partner — All indoor and outdoor summer camps take place at this location.
  • Arizona Athletic Grounds Partner — Offers Soccer Shots programming at this location.
  • Club Premier 2 Partner — Fields teams in this league.
  • DPL Open Partner — Competes in the league for females u13-u19.
  • Elite Clubs National League Partner — Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club competes in the ECNL as its top platform of competition for boys and girls teams.
  • Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Partner — Competes in the league with top Boys and Girls u13-u19 teams.
  • Elite Clubs National League Regional League (ECNL RL) Partner — Competes in the league with top Boys and Girls u13-u19 teams.
  • Soccer Shots Partner — Entered into an exclusive partnership to offer soccer programs for children.
  • Soccer.com Partner — Players purchase training and uniform kits through this vendor
  • State League Partner — Fields teams that compete in this league.
  • Ty Iannone Partner — Manager of Strategic Partnerships responsible for managing sponsorship relationships.
  • US Club Soccer Partner — Sanctioning body for ECNL & ECNL RL Boys & Girls teams
  • US Youth Soccer Partner — Sanctioning body for Club Premier 2, Advanced Leagues & Open League teams
  • USL Academy Partner — Fields a team in the USL Academy League, an elite pre-professional youth soccer competition.
  • USSSA Partner — Sanctioning body for DPLO Girls teams
  • United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Partner — Fields a men's team in the UPSL, a National "Pro Development" (amateur) soccer league.
  • United Soccer League Partner — Participates in the USL Academy League, which is a central piece of the United Soccer League's player development model.
  • Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) Partner — Fields a women's team in the WPSL, a pre-professional league for women's soccer.