Madison 56ers

Overview

Madison 56ers Soccer Club is a historic club based in Madison (Oregon), WI, founded in 1956. The club fields youth, men’s (NPSL / United Premier Soccer League), and women’s (WPSL) teams. The 56ers have won 22 youth state championships, one men’s national championship, six men’s state championships, four USASA Region II championships, and three women’s state championships.

Teams & Players

• Girls Academy / Tier 1 (U13-U19) — first teams
• Club Premier 1 and 2 (boys U13-U19)
• MWC, WYSA, and MAYSA leagues (younger age groups)
• Adult men’s (UPSL) and women’s (WPSL) teams

Total player count unknown.

League Affiliations

• girls-academy Tier 1 (girls)
• MAYSA (Madison Area Youth Soccer Association)
• MWC (Midwest Conference)
• WYSA State League
• UPSL (men’s adult)
• WPSL (women’s adult)

Competitive Position

The established legacy club in the Madison market. Girls Academy Tier 1 membership is a significant asset. Now competes with forward-madison-fc-academy for top Madison-area players, particularly on the boys side where Forward Madison has MLS NEXT access.

SYNRGY Relevance

Strong legacy brand in the Madison sub-market with Girls Academy membership. Could be a complementary acquisition alongside or instead of Forward Madison FC partnership. The girls GA franchise is valuable in a market where fc-wisconsin holds the only ECNL spot.

Open Questions

• Revenue and financial profile? Nonprofit status?
• Total player and team count?
• Leadership / executive director?
• How is the Forward Madison FC academy entry affecting enrollment?