Mountain View Los Altos Soccer Club (MVLA)
EIN: 20-5862216 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
MVLA SC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club based in Los Altos, California, tax-exempt since August 2007. The club is the largest independent youth soccer club in Northern California by revenue, managing 1,300+ players across 90+ teams. MVLA competes in the ecnl Northern Cal Conference.
Financials
| Metric | FY2024 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6,481,595 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Expenses | $6,424,411 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Net Income | $57,184 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Assets | $3,685,417 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Liabilities | $1,687,769 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Net Assets | $1,997,648 | 990 (HIGH) |
Revenue composition: Program services $6,270,057 (96.7%), investment income $155,821 (2.4%), contributions $55,717 (0.9%).
Revenue is the highest of any NorCal independent club. However, net margin is razor-thin (0.9%), indicating the club is spending nearly everything it earns. The $2M net assets are modest relative to $6.5M in annual revenue.
The organization reported conflict of interest transactions requiring Schedule L disclosure.
Teams & Players
1,300+ players across 90+ teams. Programs span recreational through elite competitive.
League Affiliations
- ecnl — Northern Cal Conference (full member)
- NorCal Premier Soccer
Facilities
Trains and competes at fields in the Mountain View / Los Altos area. Facility ownership status TBD — the relatively modest asset base ($3.7M) suggests leased rather than owned facilities.
Leadership
- joe-cannon — Executive Director. Compensation: $231,750 (FY2024).
College Placement
Strong Silicon Valley location provides proximity to Stanford, Santa Clara, and other D1 programs. Specific placement stats TBD.
Competitive Position
MVLA is the revenue leader among NorCal independent clubs and one of the largest by player count (1,300+). Competes directly with de-anza-force, bay-area-surf, and silicon-valley-soccer-academy in the South Bay / Peninsula corridor. The club’s scale (90+ teams) creates operational complexity but also revenue stability.
Strengths: Highest revenue in NorCal, ECNL membership, 90+ teams creates deep talent pipeline, Mountain View/Los Altos is peak Silicon Valley affluence. Weaknesses: Razor-thin margins raise questions about financial sustainability. Modest net assets relative to scale. Likely rents rather than owns facilities.
Investment Thesis
MVLA’s $6.5M revenue and 1,300 players make it the largest potential acquisition in NorCal by topline. The thin margins suggest opportunity for operational efficiency under platform management. The Silicon Valley location commands premium pricing. However, the lack of significant asset accumulation ($2M net assets on $6.5M revenue) means the club may lack the embedded real estate value that De Anza Force offers. Still a strong Tier 1 target.
Open Questions
- What is the nature of the Schedule L conflict of interest transactions?
- Does the club own or lease its training facilities?
- What is the fee structure per player across competitive tiers?
- What is the club’s boys pathway — ECNL only or also MLS Next?
- Is Joe Cannon the founding executive director or was he hired later?