Coppermine Soccer Club
EIN: # for-profit · Tax status: for-profit
Tax status: for-profit
Overview
Coppermine Soccer Club (CSC) is a for-profit youth soccer organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, established in 2014 by Alex Jacobs through parent company Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC. CSC serves over 1,000 families across three regions: Central (Baltimore), North (Harford County), and West (Carroll County).
The club has grown rapidly from 2 boys teams in 2014 to 73 teams with 1,100 players in 2025. In March 2026, Coppermine formed a joint venture with Orlegi Sports (owner of Club Santos Laguna, Atlas FC in Liga MX, and Real Sporting de Gijon in La Liga 2) called “Coppermine Soccer, Powered by Orlegi Sports.”
Financials
No public financial data available — CSC is a for-profit entity (Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC) and does not file 990s. Revenue unknown but estimated at $1.5–$3M based on 1,100 players at typical club fee structures. (LOW confidence)
The Orlegi Sports partnership includes plans for an $8M academy facility in Baltimore with 4 turf fields and indoor training — the largest single facility investment in Maryland youth soccer.
Teams & Players
73 teams, 1,100 players (HIGH confidence — from club website). Ages 4-18.
Growth Timeline:
- 2014: 2 boys teams, 2 coaches, 2 facilities
- 2017: 24 teams, girls programs added, 4 facilities
- 2019: Merged with Premier SC; 48 teams, 8 facilities
- 2023: 72 teams, 3 regions, 12 facilities
- 2024-25: Added CopperPlex, ECNL-RL, Girls Academy, MLS Next
League Affiliations
- MLS Next (Boys) — Accepted for 2025-26 season (new tier)
- Girls Academy (Girls) — Mid-Atlantic South conference
- ECNL Regional League
- EDP
Facilities
CSC operates an extensive 12-facility network:
- Coppermine 4 Seasons — Core facility
- Coppermine Bonvegna Field
- CopperPlex — Edgewood, MD; indoor/outdoor
- Coppermine Du Burns Arena — Baltimore
- Coppermine Norris Field
- Coppermine Pantherplex
- Coppermine Sports Center — Baltimore; part of $8M expansion
- Plus 5 additional facilities
The planned $8M academy will add 4 turf fields and indoor training to the Baltimore market.
Leadership
- Alex Jacobs — Founder (Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC)
- Yassine Iguidre — Director
College Placement
Not yet extensively documented. Club is still relatively young (est. 2014) and only recently entered national-level competition.
Competitive Position
Coppermine is the fastest-growing youth soccer club in Maryland, with the most aggressive facility and partnership strategy in the market.
Strengths:
- Rapid growth trajectory (2 teams to 73 in 10 years)
- Orlegi Sports partnership — international pathway, Liga MX connections, $8M investment
- For-profit structure with a multi-sport parent company (Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC) — diversified revenue base
- 12-facility network — largest facility footprint in Maryland youth soccer
- MLS Next + Girls Academy — dual national pathway
Weaknesses:
- Relatively new brand (est. 2014) — less history than Bethesda/Pipeline/Celtic
- Recently entered national leagues (MLS Next 2025-26) — unproven at top level
- Financial opacity (for-profit, no public filings)
- Orlegi JV introduces a partner with its own strategic interests, adding organizational complexity
Market Dynamics
The Orlegi Sports joint venture marks a notable inflection in Baltimore youth soccer: outside capital from a Liga MX ownership group is now invested in the local market. Coppermine’s $8M facility commitment, if executed, would represent the largest single infrastructure investment in Maryland youth soccer to date, with likely downstream effects on player gravity across the metro area. Clubs such as Pipeline SC and Baltimore Celtic operate in overlapping geographies and at overlapping competitive levels, and will be most directly affected by Coppermine’s continued expansion.
The for-profit ownership structure (Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC) and the Orlegi partnership together signal that Coppermine is positioning for independent growth rather than absorption into any existing platform. The complexity of a multi-party JV with an international sports group is relatively unusual for a regional youth club of this size.
Open Questions
- What are the JV terms between Coppermine and Orlegi? Equity split? Control? (HIGH priority)
- What is Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC’s total revenue including non-soccer operations? (MEDIUM priority)
- What is the $8M facility timeline and location? (MEDIUM priority)
- How will MLS Next acceptance (2025-26) impact Baltimore Armour’s MLS Next position? (MEDIUM priority)