Beadling SC
Overview
Beadling Soccer Club is one of the oldest soccer clubs in the United States, founded in 1898 in Bridgeville, PA (Pittsburgh suburb). 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 25-1608287), tax-exempt since September 1989.
In May 2024, Beadling SC merged with SCS United to form a unified club for the 2024-25 season. Teams playing in the North operate as “Beadling SCS.”
Financials
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Income | Total Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 (6-mo, Jun) | $2,237,367 | $1,868,980 | $368,387 | $2,717,894 |
| FY2023 (Dec) | $3,615,301 | $3,077,344 | $537,957 | $2,343,098 |
| FY2022 (Dec) | $4,473,765 | $3,886,439 | $587,326 | $1,846,797 |
| FY2021 (Dec) | $2,997,054 | $2,557,258 | $439,796 | $1,037,841 |
| FY2019 (Dec) | $3,205,132 | $3,329,412 | ($124,280) | $845,707 |
Note: FY2024 is a 6-month filing (fiscal year change). Annualized FY2024 revenue would be ~4.5M may reflect SCS United merger effects or tournament revenue.
Revenue trend shows significant growth from ~3.6-4.5M range.
Teams & Players
Team count unknown post-merger. Pre-merger: ~40 teams (Beadling alone).
League Affiliations
- girls-academy (Girls)
- WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League)
- PA West competitive leagues
Facilities
- Southpointe Fieldhouse (Canonsburg)
- Beadling North Complex
- North Park Sports Complex (Allegheny County)
- SV Myers Field, Breisinger Field, JC Stone Field (North Park)
- Boyce Middle School Turf
- Joe Walton Stadium (RMU)
- Multiple additional sites
Leadership
- Girls Academy Director position filled as part of merger restructuring
- Other leadership TBD
Competitive Position
- Strengths: Historic brand (126 years), strong financials ($3.6-4.5M revenue), Girls Academy membership, SCS United merger expands geographic reach, 20+ PA West State Championships.
- Weaknesses: No ECNL membership (Riverhounds holds that), fragmented facility portfolio across many sites, leadership details post-merger unclear.
SYNRGY Relevance
Acquisition target. Beadling is the largest nonprofit youth soccer club in Western PA by revenue. Key considerations:
- 370K-590K profitability
- Girls Academy pathway fills gap left by Riverhounds’ ECNL focus
- Historic 126-year brand carries community weight
- SCS United merger shows willingness to consolidate — may be open to further strategic partnership
- Could pair with Riverhounds for full ECNL + GA coverage in Western PA
Open Questions
- What does post-merger leadership and governance look like?
- Is the FY2022 $4.5M peak sustainable or was it anomalous?
- How many total players/teams post-SCS merger?
- What are facility lease arrangements across the many sites?
- Any interest from Riverhounds SC in acquiring or partnering with Beadling?