Placer United Soccer Club
EIN: 68-0023541 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
Placer United Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Rocklin, California (Placer County, northeast of Sacramento). Tax-exempt since March 2007. The club fields approximately 1,000 members across 67 teams from U8 to U19 and competes in the ecnl Northern Cal Conference.
Financials
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2,600,186 | $1,995,885 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Expenses | $2,618,275 | $1,983,147 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Net Income | -$18,089 | $12,738 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Assets | $1,692,851 | $1,861,983 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Liabilities | $90,019 | — | 990 (HIGH) |
| Net Assets | $1,602,832 | $1,620,920 | 990 (HIGH) |
Revenue composition (FY2024): Program services $2,468,038 (94.9%), contributions $131,935 (5.1%).
Revenue grew 30% YoY ($2.0M to $2.6M), likely reflecting club growth in the booming Placer County region. Low liabilities ($90K) indicate conservative financial management. No executive compensation reported — club may be entirely volunteer-governed.
Teams & Players
1,000 members across 67 teams, U8-U19.
League Affiliations
- ecnl — Northern Cal Conference (full member)
- NorCal Premier Soccer
Facilities
The club benefits from proximity to the new placer-valley-soccer-complex ($61M, 10 lighted turf fields, opened November 2025) in Roseville. The relationship between the club and this public facility is a key strategic advantage. Own facility details TBD.
Leadership
No executive compensation reported on 990. Club appears to be volunteer-led at the executive level. Other salaries and wages: $1,009,013 (FY2024) — primarily coaching staff.
College Placement
Data TBD.
Competitive Position
Placer United operates in one of California’s fastest-growing counties (Roseville/Rocklin corridor). The new $61M Placer Valley Soccer Complex creates elite-level infrastructure. The club competes with san-juan-sc and davis-legacy for Sacramento-area elite players.
Strengths: ECNL membership, rapidly growing market, proximity to brand-new $61M facility, conservative finances (low debt), 30% revenue growth. Weaknesses: Smaller than Sacramento peers by revenue, no paid executive leadership may limit professional operations, Placer County is suburban/exurban with less brand cachet than Bay Area.
Industry Context
Placer United benefits from strong growth dynamics in Placer County and the new Placer Valley Soccer Complex. The club’s 30% revenue growth and conservative balance sheet ($90K liabilities) indicate operational health. The relationship with the publicly funded complex may provide preferential access to elite infrastructure. Volunteer executive governance is common among mid-sized nonprofit clubs and reflects the community-oriented structure typical of the region.
Open Questions
- What is the club’s formal relationship with Placer Valley Soccer Complex?
- Who is the volunteer executive leadership?
- What is the growth trajectory for Roseville/Rocklin youth soccer demand?
- What are per-player fees relative to Sacramento and Bay Area peers?