Soccer Association of Columbia

Overview

Soccer Association of Columbia (SAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1971, based in Ellicott City, MD (Howard County). SAC is Howard County’s largest youth soccer program with 6,000+ registered players. Mission: provide boys and girls ages 3-19 with instructional and competitive soccer opportunities.

SAC operates from Bob Lucido Fields at Covenant Park (9 premium fields). SAC also operates the elite Baltimore Armour program (MLS Next, Girls Academy) after taking exclusive control in 2020 from the original SAC/Pipeline/Bays/PSA partnership.

Financials

No 990 data found on ProPublica. EIN unknown — may file under a variant name.

SYNRGY Relevance

SAC’s 6,000-player base and control of Baltimore Armour (MLS Next + GA) make it a significant market participant. Any acquisition of Baltimore Armour would likely require engaging with SAC’s leadership.

Open Questions

• What is SAC’s EIN and financial profile? (HIGH priority)
• Is Baltimore Armour a separate legal entity? (HIGH priority)