San Francisco Glens
EIN: 45-3022817 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
San Francisco Glens (operating as San Francisco Glens Junior Soccer Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1961, the Glens are the largest and most diverse soccer club in San Francisco with 90+ total teams and 1,300 youth and adult players. The club operates at multiple levels: USL League Two (men’s), USL W League (women’s), mls-next Tier 2 (boys youth), girls-academy (girls youth), and community recreational programs. Tax-exempt since July 2014.
Financials
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3,582,167 | $2,732,547 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Expenses | $3,047,311 | $2,429,495 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Net Assets | $1,047,174 | $1,544,729 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Assets | $2,662,724 | — | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Liabilities | $1,615,550 | — | 990 (HIGH) |
Revenue composition (FY2024): Program services $3,255,506 (90.9%), contributions $238,957 (6.7%).
Revenue grew 31% YoY ($2.7M to $3.6M). The higher contribution percentage (6.7%) reflects the club’s strong scholarship and community access mission. The club distributed over $200,000 in scholarships, never turning away a family due to financial hardship.
Teams & Players
90+ teams, 1,300 youth and adult players. Programs include:
- MLS Next Tier 2 (boys academy)
- girls-academy League
- USL League Two (men’s semi-pro)
- USL W League (women’s semi-pro)
- Recreational and micro soccer (Pre-K+)
- Futsal
League Affiliations
- mls-next — Tier 2 (boys)
- girls-academy — Girls Academy League
- USL League Two (men’s)
- USL W League (women’s)
- NorCal Premier Soccer
Facilities
San Francisco-based. Benefits from planned proximity to Bay FC’s new permanent training facility on Treasure Island.
Leadership
- michael-mcneill — Executive Director. Compensation: $256,125 (FY2024).
College Placement
Data TBD.
Competitive Position
SF Glens is the dominant club within San Francisco proper, the only MLS Next club in SF. The addition of Girls Academy programming positions the club for growth in the girls pathway. The Bay FC (NWSL) Treasure Island facility creates a unique pro-pathway proximity advantage.
Strengths: San Francisco urban market, MLS Next + Girls Academy dual pathway, 60+ year brand, strong community mission, Bay FC proximity, USL teams provide pro-pathway visibility. Weaknesses: San Francisco’s high costs and limited field access constrain growth. Not an ECNL member (MLS Next + GA instead). Revenue growth is strong but net assets declined ($1.5M to $1.0M).
Industry Context
SF Glens occupies a distinctive position in the Bay Area market: the only MLS Next club in San Francisco proper, with a multi-level structure spanning youth through semi-professional. The club’s pathway alignment (MLS Next + Girls Academy rather than ECNL) differentiates it from most NorCal peers. The declining net assets ($1.5M to $1.0M despite 31% revenue growth) warrant monitoring and may reflect capital deployment into programming or infrastructure.
Open Questions
- Why did net assets decline from $1.5M to $1.0M despite 31% revenue growth?
- What is the relationship with Bay FC beyond geographic proximity?
- What is the MLS Next Tier 2 structure — how does it differ from Tier 1?
- What are the field access constraints in San Francisco?
- What percentage of revenue comes from USL operations vs. youth?