Cincinnati United Soccer Club
Overview
Established 2008. Serves 2,700 players across 28 locations in the Greater Cincinnati area (Butler, Hamilton, and Warren Counties). Nonprofit, EIN 31-1461867. Core values: Character, Unity, Person First, Growth-minded, Ownership, Ambition, Love.
Only club in Ohio with two Academy Director License holders from US Soccer on leadership staff.
Financials
| Metric | FY2024 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4,670,000 (approx.) | |
| Expenses | $4,640,000 (approx.) | |
| Net Income | ~$30K | Breakeven |
| Net Assets | $2,081,015 | |
| Total Assets | $4,111,460 | |
| Total Liabilities | $2,030,445 |
(HIGH confidence — 990 filing, May 2025)
Teams & Players
2,700 players. Programs from Juniors (ages 3-7) through U19. Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) is the elite pathway brand.
CUP Boys coaching staff: USSF A (2), USSF B (4), USSF C (2), USSF D (4).
League Affiliations
- MLS NEXT Tier 1 & 2 (U16-U19)
- NAL (National Academy League)
- Girls Academy
- State cup competitions (Premier SuperCopa, Presidents Cup, State Cup)
Leadership
- Dan Kunkemoller — President
- George Stinson — Chairman
- Matt Earl, John Ramby, Scott Benne — Vice Presidents
- Lisa Hausser — Secretary ($40,200 compensation)
- Mitch Galvin — Director ($4,000 compensation)
College Placement & Achievements
CUP Boys: 5 National Championships (2022, 2023, 2024). 70+ youth players entered MLS/professional academies (FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, FC Dallas, Austin FC, Levante Spain, Indiana Fire Academy, Shattuck-St. Mary’s). 10 players turned professional — 9 in MLS, 1 in Irish Premier Division.
Competitive Position
Largest club in the Cincinnati market by player count (2,700). Strong MLS NEXT and Girls Academy dual-pathway offering. Competes directly with Kings Hammer (ECNL pathway) and Ohio Elite (ECNL Girls) for top talent. National championship pedigree differentiates.
SYNRGY Relevance
High-priority acquisition target. Scale (2,700 players, $4.7M revenue), national championships, MLS NEXT + Girls Academy pathways, and 28-location footprint make this the dominant Cincinnati platform. Partnership with Kings Hammer or separate acquisition of CUP could anchor SYNRGY’s southern Ohio presence.
Open Questions
- What is the relationship between CUP and FC Cincinnati Academy — cooperative or competitive?
- Are the 28 locations leased, and what are the lease terms?
- Who are the two Academy Director License holders?