Beach FC (Virginia)
Overview
Founded in 1982, Beach FC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 54-1523587) dedicated to the promotion and development of youth soccer in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The club serves Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake and is the ECNL anchor in the Hampton Roads sub-market.
Not to be confused with Beach FC in Long Beach, California.
Financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4,188,876 | $3,754,936 |
| Expenses | $3,409,245 | $3,222,618 |
| Net Income | $779,631 | $532,318 |
| Net Assets | $4,927,880 | $4,141,102 |
Confidence: HIGH (990 filing)
Strong financial health: 12% revenue growth YoY, consistent operating surpluses, and 410K in liabilities. All board members and officers serve without compensation, suggesting volunteer governance. Revenue is 73.6% contributions and 14.3% program services (unusual ratio — may indicate tournament income or grants classified as contributions).
Teams & Players
Programs for ages U4-U19. Specific team and player counts not confirmed.
League Affiliations
- ECNL (National League)
Facilities
- Hampton Roads Soccer Complex — 75 acres, 24 fields (22 grass, 2 turf with lights). Virginia Beach.
- Williams Farm Park
- Princess Anne Athletic Complex
Leadership
Club leadership names not confirmed in current research.
Competitive Position
Beach FC is the clear #1 competitive club in the Hampton Roads sub-market. The geographic isolation of Hampton Roads from Northern Virginia (3+ hour drive) creates a natural moat — players in this region don’t easily commute to NOVA clubs. Virginia Rush and VA Reign FC are the only significant competitors in the area.
SYNRGY Relevance
Attractive Hampton Roads anchor. Strong financials ($4.9M net assets, consistent surpluses), ECNL national affiliation, geographic moat. Hampton Roads is an underserved market relative to its population (~1.8M metro). Beach FC could serve as a regional platform anchor with potential to absorb VA Rush and VA Reign FC players.
The volunteer governance model suggests the club could benefit from professional management — a potential value creation lever for SYNRGY.
Open Questions
- Who are the key executives and board members?
- What is the total team count and player count?
- Why is the revenue mix so heavily weighted toward “contributions” vs “program services”? Unusual for a club.
- What are the per-player fees by level?
- What is the relationship with Hampton Roads Soccer Complex — tenant or co-owner?
- Is there any connection to Beach FC California?