FC Portland
EIN: 93-0996918 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
FC Portland Soccer Academy is a youth soccer organization founded in 1987, based in Hillsboro, Oregon (Portland metro west side). The club has a nearly 40-year history and is known for player development, competitive success, and community impact. FC Portland emphasizes a person-first philosophy.
Two national championships: USYS U18 Boys (1994), US Club Soccer U17 Girls (2003).
Financials
| Fiscal Year | Revenue |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,124,271 |
| 2024 | $894,661 |
| 2023 | $1,765,588 |
| 2022 | $1,122,929 |
| 2021 | $984,005 |
Source: ProPublica / IRS Form 990 — EIN 93-0996918 (HIGH)
Assessment: Revenue in the $1-1.8M range is modest relative to the club’s elite pathway depth (ECNL Boys, incoming ECNL-RL Girls). The FY2023 spike to $1.77M followed by a decline suggests possible one-time income or post-COVID enrollment surge that partially unwound. Overall financial profile positions FC Portland as a small-to-mid-sized club relative to Oregon peers. (HIGH on figures, MEDIUM on trend interpretation)
Teams & Players
- Youth programs across multiple age groups
- 2 National Championships
- Strong college placement record
League Affiliations
- ECNL-RL — Joining for 2026-27 season (Far West conference)
- ECNL Boys — Boys program participates in ECNL (U13-U19)
- Not part of the Timbers Alliance — independent
Facilities
Based in Hillsboro, OR. Facility details not confirmed.
Competitive Position
FC Portland is the strongest independent club in Oregon (not affiliated with the Timbers Alliance). The upcoming ECNL-RL membership for girls (2026-27) and existing ECNL Boys program give it the most comprehensive elite pathway access of any independent Oregon club.
Strengths:
- Nearly 40 years of history (1987)
- 2 national championships
- ECNL Boys + incoming ECNL-RL Girls — best independent pathway access in Oregon
- Not constrained by Timbers Alliance
- Hillsboro location — growing west Portland suburb
Weaknesses:
- Financial profile unknown
- Not full ECNL member for girls (only RL)
- Hillsboro is a secondary market within Portland metro
Leadership
- Clarena Charles — President (Board; $0 compensation per FY2025 990)
- Louis Tanguy — General Manager ($106,550; highest-compensated staff per FY2025 990)
- Michael Jamieson — Secretary ($24,000)
- Jason Carney — Director of Coaching
- Alex Ponce — Associate Coaching Director & College Coordinator
- Pedro Garcia, Joseph Hanna, Kasey Keller, David Wilson, Brian Gant, Mike Depinna — Board Members ($0)
Notable: Kasey Keller — former U.S. National Team goalkeeper and Seattle Sounders legend serves on the board, lending credibility and college/professional network access.
Source: ProPublica FY2025 990 filing; FC Portland website (May 2026) (HIGH for compensation figures)
Industry Context
FC Portland is the leading independent club in the Oregon market — defined as a club with elite pathway access that is not part of the Portland Timbers Alliance ecosystem. Founded in 1987 by Clive Charles (legendary Portland soccer figure and longtime UO women’s coach), the club carries institutional history and name recognition that newer programs cannot replicate. Charles’s founding philosophy — developing the whole person through soccer — continues to shape the club’s identity.
The club’s ECNL Boys membership and 2026-27 entry into ECNL-RL Girls Far West give it the most comprehensive independent pathway access in Oregon. Alliance clubs (eastside-timbers, westside-timbers) participate in ECNL-RL but carry the governance and branding constraints of the Timbers relationship, whereas FC Portland operates without those encumbrances.
The Hillsboro location — on Portland’s fast-growing west side in Washington County — positions the club in one of Oregon’s more affluent suburban markets. Washington County has seen sustained population growth driven by tech sector employment, and the demographic profile supports the higher-fee competitive program model.
At $894K–$1.77M in annual revenue over the past five years, FC Portland operates on a lean budget for a club with ECNL Boys access. The revenue figures are more consistent with a club of 200-400 competitive players rather than a large multi-age-group program. This suggests either conservative fee structures, a narrow elite-pathway focus with limited recreational enrollment, or some off-990 revenue (facility income, grant income not captured in all years). The $1.77M spike in FY2023 relative to surrounding years warrants a closer look at the 990 detail.
Competitive Position
FC Portland is the strongest independent club in Oregon (not affiliated with the Timbers Alliance). The upcoming ECNL-RL membership for girls (2026-27) and existing ECNL Boys program give it the most comprehensive elite pathway access of any independent Oregon club.
Strengths:
- Nearly 40 years of history (1987)
- 2 national championships
- ECNL Boys + incoming ECNL-RL Girls — best independent pathway access in Oregon
- Not constrained by Timbers Alliance
- Hillsboro location — growing west Portland suburb
- Kasey Keller board membership
Weaknesses:
- Revenue modest ($900K–$1.8M range) relative to ECNL membership
- Not full ECNL member for girls (only RL)
- Hillsboro is a secondary market within Portland metro
Open Questions
- What are the full 990 balance sheet details (assets, liabilities, net assets)?
- What is the facility situation — owned or leased? Hillsboro location details?
- How many total players/teams across competitive and developmental programs?
- What drove the FY2023 revenue spike to $1.77M?