Club Ohio Soccer
Overview
Dublin, Ohio-based statewide youth soccer club. Nonprofit 501(c)(3), EIN 90-0732311, tax-exempt since Feb 2012. Operates locations across Central Ohio including Dublin, Columbus, Dayton, and Marietta (Devola Soccer Complex). Core values: Passion, Integrity, Progress.
Financials
| Metric | FY2025 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5,635,832 | 97.2% program services |
| Expenses | $5,281,335 | |
| Net Income | $354,497 | Profitable |
| Net Assets | $3,197,126 | |
| Total Assets | $4,015,303 | |
| Total Liabilities | $818,177 |
Salaries & wages: 76,992. (HIGH confidence — 990 filing, Aug 2025)
Largest Ohio youth soccer club by revenue — nearly 60% larger than Ohio Premier.
Teams & Players
Approximately 1,200 players across 100+ teams competing in 8 different leagues. Programs start at age 4 (Juniors Youth Academy ages 4-7) through age 23. Multiple competitive levels from beginner to national.
League Affiliations
- MLS NEXT Academy Division (current) — promoted to MLS NEXT Homegrown for 2026-27 (top tier)
- Girls Academy
- Girls Academy Aspire
- NAL (National Academy League)
- OSPL / COPL / OCL (state league system)
Facilities
Uses multiple field locations:
- Club Ohio Training Center, 6923 Rings Road, Dublin
- Devola Soccer Complex, Marietta
- Fortress Obetz
- Jennings Sports Park, Lewis Center
- Kilbourne Run Sports Park, Columbus
- Soccer First @ SportsOhio, Dublin
No club-owned facility identified.
Leadership
- Steve Dawson — Director of Coaching ($76,992)
- Tony Ciriaco — President (Board)
- W. Randy Smith — Vice President (Board)
Competitive Position
The largest independent club in Ohio by revenue and the only Ohio club promoted to MLS NEXT Homegrown (top tier). Statewide footprint through regional locations differentiates from Columbus-only competitors. Girls Academy membership adds girls pathway alongside MLS NEXT boys pathway. Direct competitor to Ohio Premier in Dublin/Columbus; expanding into Dayton and southeastern Ohio.
SYNRGY Relevance
High-priority acquisition target. Largest Ohio club by revenue (3.2M net assets) make it a premium target but also suggest a higher acquisition price.
Open Questions
- Who founded the club and when exactly?
- What is the ownership/board structure beyond the 990 officers?
- How does the Dayton expansion interact with Dayton Dutch Lions?
- What drove the MLS NEXT Homegrown promotion — on-field results or off-field infrastructure?