Potomac Soccer Association
Overview
Potomac Soccer Association (PSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in 1982, based in Germantown, MD. EIN 52-1284366. The club serves Montgomery County youth ages 5-18 with fields in Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Potomac. PSA is the only club in Montgomery County competing in ECNL Boys.
Approximately 60 teams and 500 travel players.
Financials
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,253,822 | $3,134,801 | $2,179,091 |
| 2023 | $3,148,527 | $2,731,976 | $2,060,070 |
| 2022 | $2,566,351 | $2,666,820 | $1,643,519 |
| 2021 | $2,855,341 | $1,770,521 | $1,743,989 |
| 2020 | $1,523,335 | $2,004,422 | $659,169 |
| 2019 | $2,475,064 | $2,550,453 | $1,140,256 |
Source: ProPublica 990 filings. (HIGH confidence)
Program services = 99.1% of revenue (2.18M is the strongest balance sheet among Maryland clubs relative to revenue. Growth from 3.25M (2024) = 262% growth over 13 years.
Teams & Players
~60 teams, ~500 travel players. Ages 5-18. Recreational, travel, and elite programs. Club-centric model where all teams operate under unified coaching structure.
League Affiliations
- ECNL (Boys) — Only ECNL Boys club in Montgomery County
- ECNL Regional League
- Girls Academy Aspire (Girls U13-U19, new)
- NCSL
- EDP
- Chesapeake Premier Soccer League (CPSL)
Facilities
Fields in Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Potomac (details TBD).
Leadership
- Laurie Lane — Executive Director; $94,971 (FY2024)
- Walter Kirkland — President ($0)
- Shannon Merkle — Treasurer ($0)
- Board: Tommy Zarembka, Joe Gentile, Amos Brunson, Alan Zang, Laura Pede (all $0)
Tournaments Hosted
- Discovery Cup
- Potomac Memorial Tournament — May; U9-U19 boys
- Presidents’ Day Tournament
Competitive Position
Strengths:
- Only ECNL Boys in Montgomery County — unique market position
- Strongest balance sheet (3.25M revenue)
- Conservative, well-managed nonprofit
- Montgomery County location = affluent player base
Weaknesses:
- No girls ECNL (only GA Aspire — secondary pathway)
- Smaller than Bethesda SC (500 travel vs. 1,300)
- Less brand recognition nationally
SYNRGY Relevance
Potomac SA is a solid, well-capitalized club with a unique ECNL Boys position in Montgomery County. The $2.18M net assets and conservative management make it financially stable. A Bethesda SC + Potomac SA combination would create a Montgomery County dominant force with ECNL Boys (PSA) + ECNL Girls + MLS Next (BSC).
Open Questions
- How does PSA’s ECNL Boys pathway complement or compete with Bethesda SC’s MLS Next Boys? (MEDIUM priority)
- What is the GA Aspire program trajectory — will it become full GA? (LOW priority)