Missouri Rush
Overview
Missouri Rush is a competitive youth soccer club based in O’Fallon, Missouri (St. Charles County, west of St. Louis). Established in 2012 through the merger of Avalon Football Club and Binos Soccer Club, the club serves approximately 4,000 players across ages U4-U19.
Missouri Rush is part of the broader Rush Soccer network but operates independently. The club holds an ECNL Girls franchise and joined the WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League) in 2026.
Legal entity: Avalon Football Club (EIN 43-1532212), 501(c)(3). The club still files under its legacy name.
Financials
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,248,798 | $2,225,903 | $611,785 |
| 2023 | $1,824,114 | $1,898,615 | $588,890 |
| 2022 | $2,095,035 | $1,801,263 | $663,391 |
| 2021 | $2,020,025 | $1,627,398 | $369,619 |
| 2020 | $870,812 | $1,125,129 | -$41,111 |
| 2019 | $1,188,588 | $1,151,177 | $213,206 |
Source: ProPublica 990 filings (HIGH)
Key observations:
- $2.25M revenue in FY2024 — steady growth post-COVID
- Thin margins (~$23K net in FY2024)
- $612K net assets — adequate but not strong
- Nick Teater (Executive Director): $128,947 compensation
- Also serves as SLYSA Vice President
Key compensation (FY2024):
- Nick Teater (Executive Director): $128,947
- Michael Soots (President): $6,000
- Michael Barnfield (Secretary): $6,000
Teams & Players
- ~4,000 players (MEDIUM — master list)
- Ages U4-U19
- Opened all-weather complex in 2017
League Affiliations
- ecnl Girls — franchise holder
- WPSL — joined 2026
- SLYSA — local league play
Facilities
- Missouri Rush Sports Park (O’Fallon, MO) — all-weather complex opened 2017
- Rush Performance Center
- Heartland Park
Leadership
- Nick Teater — Executive Director ($129K). Also SLYSA Vice President.
Competitive Position
Missouri Rush holds a valuable ECNL Girls franchise that SLSG does not have. This makes it strategically important despite its smaller revenue base.
Strengths:
- ECNL Girls franchise — valuable competitive asset
- 4,000 players — large player pool
- Owns facility (all-weather complex)
- Part of Rush Soccer network (brand recognition)
Weaknesses:
- Thin margins
- $2.25M revenue is modest for an ECNL club
- Modest net assets relative to size
Industry Context
Missouri Rush holds the ECNL Girls franchise in the St. Louis market — a distinct asset from SLSG’s MLS Next + ECNL Boys positioning. Combined, the two clubs cover all four major elite pathways (MLS Next boys, ECNL boys, ECNL girls, WPSL women) in the St. Louis metro, though they operate independently. The ECNL franchise is the defining competitive asset: acquiring it changes the pathway math for any organization seeking comprehensive elite coverage in Missouri.
Open Questions
- What is the facility ownership structure for Missouri Rush Sports Park?
- How does the Rush Soccer network affiliation work — any franchise fees or restrictions on sale?
- Would an acquisition trigger ECNL franchise review?