DC Soccer Club
Overview
DC Soccer Club (formerly DC Stoddert Soccer, renamed 2021) is the largest independent youth sports program in Washington, DC, founded in 1977. 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 52-1340436, located at 2201 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007.
The club serves approximately 10,000 participants across all ages and skill levels. It is the city’s largest youth sports program for girls. The name change from “Stoddert” reflected a disassociation from Benjamin Stoddert, a slaveowner.
The club provides 250,000 annually in financial assistance.
Financials
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,239,925 | $4,296,914 | $1,891,724 |
| 2023 | $3,464,847 | $3,454,188 | $1,905,774 |
| 2022 | $3,580,644 | $2,977,786 | $1,889,873 |
| 2021 | $2,858,951 | $2,397,762 | $1,287,015 |
| 2019 | $3,090,793 | $3,274,054 | $710,272 |
| 2018 | $3,093,141 | $3,045,978 | $893,533 |
| 2017 | $2,800,291 | $2,766,963 | $857,657 |
Source: ProPublica 990 filings. (HIGH confidence)
Revenue 96.3% from program services. Growth from 4.2M (2024). Net assets of $1.89M.
Teams & Players
~10,000 total participants (5,000+ recreational each season, 700+ travel, ages 5-18). The recreational program is coed and girls-only for ages 5-18. Travel program serves ages 8-19 with professionally licensed coaches.
League Affiliations
- NCSL — Travel league
- Chesapeake Premier Soccer League (CPSL) — Founding member
- No ECNL, MLS Next, or Girls Academy affiliation
Leadership
- Gregory Andrulis — Executive Director; $170,000 (FY2024)
- Eduardo De Sousa — Technical Director; $124,374 (FY2024)
- Jane Dawber — Director of Recreation; $115,433 (FY2024)
- Michele Alioto — CXO; $108,333 (FY2024)
- Board Chair: Zainab Schwartz; Treasurer: Ken Clark (both $0)
Competitive Position
DC Soccer Club is the dominant volume organization in DC proper but operates below the national elite tier. No ECNL/MLS Next/GA affiliation means its best players often leave for Maryland or Virginia clubs.
Strengths:
- 10,000-player base — massive pipeline
- $4.2M revenue, healthy balance sheet
- Strong DC brand and community roots (founded 1977)
- Professional management team (4 compensated executives)
Weaknesses:
- No national elite pathway (no ECNL/MLS Next/GA)
- DC field constraints limit growth
- Best players leave for suburban MD/VA elite clubs
- High executive compensation (4.3M expenses = 12%)
SYNRGY Relevance
DC Soccer Club’s 10,000-player base and $4.2M revenue make it a significant recreational platform, but the lack of an elite pathway limits its standalone value for SYNRGY’s model. Most valuable as a feeder system paired with an elite Maryland club (Bethesda SC, Pipeline SC).
Open Questions
- Would DC Soccer Club pursue ECNL/MLS Next membership? Or is the recreational/community model intentional? (MEDIUM priority)
- What is the club’s facility footprint in DC? Leased public fields? (MEDIUM priority)