Lamorinda Soccer Club
EIN: 31-1600263 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
Lamorinda Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Moraga, California (Lamorinda area: Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda). The club is a youth development academy focused on intelligent and technical possession-based soccer. Fields U5-U19 girls and boys teams at recreational and competitive levels. Lamorinda SC is a founding member of the girls-academy Champions League (top tier) and participates in mls-next.
Financials
| Metric | FY2024 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1,024,193 | GiveFree.ly (MEDIUM) |
17 employees, 200 volunteers. Full 990 financial details TBD.
Teams & Players
U5-U19 girls and boys at recreational and competitive levels. Total player count TBD.
League Affiliations
- girls-academy — Champions League (top tier, only top clubs per region)
- mls-next — Boys academy
- NorCal Premier Soccer
Facilities
Moraga, CA (452 Center St). The Lamorinda area (Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda) is affluent East Bay.
Leadership
Details TBD.
Competitive Position
Lamorinda SC competes in the affluent Lamorinda corridor, adjacent to mustang-sc (Danville) and ballistic-united (Pleasanton). The Girls Academy Champions League placement is notable — this is the highest tier within the GA system and positions the club among national elite.
Strengths: GA Champions League + MLS Next dual pathway, affluent Lamorinda location, technical development philosophy. Weaknesses: Small revenue ($1M) relative to peers, limited scale.
Investment Thesis
Lamorinda’s GA Champions League membership is unique in NorCal and could be strategically valuable for a girls pathway that complements ECNL-focused acquisitions. However, the small scale limits standalone value.
Open Questions
- Full 990 financials needed.
- What is the GA Champions League competitive performance?
- Is there overlap or conflict with mustang-sc for East Bay players?