Maryland SoccerPlex
Overview
The Maryland SoccerPlex is the premier soccer facility in the DMV region, located in Boyds, Montgomery County, MD within the 646-acre South Germantown Recreational Park. Completed in 2000. Welcomes 1.6 million visitors annually.
Ownership & Operations
Operated by the Maryland Soccer Foundation (MSF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 52-2076282). MSF holds a 40-year lease (until 2039) with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) to manage and maintain the facility.
Matt Libber (Executive Director, $186,803 in FY2024) leads operations. Libber previously worked at Elite Tournaments.
MSF Financials
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,878,809 | $6,172,638 | $13,049,865 |
| 2023 | $5,772,619 | $5,662,003 | $12,246,625 |
| 2022 | $5,793,318 | $5,378,803 | $11,936,702 |
| 2021 | $5,386,323 | $4,710,820 | $12,050,826 |
| 2020 | $2,008,864 | $3,735,495 | $11,375,323 |
| 2019 | $5,976,279 | $4,886,076 | $13,101,954 |
Total assets of ~6.9M (2024) with $596K in contributions. The MSF also operates SAM Soccer (youth development programs).
Specifications
- 24 outdoor fields: 8 Kentucky Bluegrass, 10 Bermudagrass, 3 cool/warm hybrid, 3 synthetic turf
- Championship Stadium (Maureen Hendrick’s Field): 3,200 hard seats, 5,000 total capacity; bowl-style layout
- Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse: 66,000 sqft (46,000 sqft arena floor); 8 basketball/volleyball courts (Mar-Nov), converts to 2 synthetic turf fields (200ft x 85ft) for indoor soccer (Nov-Mar)
Tenant Clubs
Primary tournament and game venue for:
- Bethesda SC (Bethesda Premier Cup)
- Potomac SA (Discovery Cup, Potomac Memorial)
- Various NCSL, EDP, MSYSA State Cup events
- MLS NEXT Flex showcase (232 teams, 2025)
- Mid-Atlantic Cup
Economics
$6.9M annual revenue (FY2024). Construction cost unknown but significant public investment through M-NCPPC. 40-year lease suggests favorable terms for MSF.
Condition & Lifecycle
Completed 2000 (26 years old). Mix of natural grass and turf fields provides year-round play capability. Turf fields on standard replacement cycle.
SYNRGY Relevance
Maryland SoccerPlex is the gravitational center of youth soccer in the DMV. Any SYNRGY club acquisition in Maryland will rely on SoccerPlex access for tournaments and elite games. The MSF’s lease runs through 2039 — this is a stable, well-capitalized facility operator. SYNRGY should understand the relationship dynamics between MSF and tenant clubs.