FC Pride

Overview

Youth soccer organization established in 2001, based in Indianapolis (Lawrence), Indiana. Operates from the Pride Performance Center. Fields teams from U7 through U19 for both boys and girls. Member of ECNL Girls and ECNL Regional League.

FC Pride competes in the ECNL East conference alongside Racing Louisville, Indiana Fire Juniors, Ohio Elite, FC Alliance, and Tennessee Soccer Club.

League Affiliations

• ECNL Girls
• ECNL Regional League (Boys and Girls)
• Indiana Soccer League
• NPSL (men’s pathway)
• WPSL (women’s pathway)

Partnership with Dynamo FC

FC Pride and Dynamo FC, two of Indianapolis’ most storied clubs, have formed a partnership to strengthen their combined programs. This is a notable example of organic consolidation in the Indianapolis market.

Programs

• Academy (U8-U12) — first step on the “Pride Pathway”
• ECNL & RL (Girls)
• ECNL-RL (Boys)
• Travel teams
• Hosts the Red Lion Invitational tournament

SYNRGY Relevance

One of only 2-3 independent clubs in Indiana with ECNL membership. The FC Pride + Dynamo FC partnership could represent a two-for-one acquisition opportunity. ECNL membership is the key asset. Operates independently of the Indy Eleven ecosystem.

Open Questions

• Player count across all programs?
• Revenue and financial profile (990 filings)?
• Nature and terms of Dynamo FC partnership — is it a full merger or operational partnership?
• Facility ownership — does FC Pride own or lease the Pride Performance Center?