Our Costs to Play - for the 2024/25 Competition Year

We strive to provide the highest value competitive soccer in the area.  As a not-for-profit we focus all of our fees are applied for the betterment of the teams and the players.  No single individual or group owns the USA Soccer Club ... as such, we are dedicated to maintaining relatively low operational costs while offering the highest quality soccer experience.

About Our Team Fee Structure:

In keeping with our family-focused, practical approach to club soccer, our fees are built with an a-la-carte framework.  Using this approach we do not lump all the club offerings under one price.  Rather, we have our base team fee and then provide the other offerings as separate costs.  Other clubs may lump all the costs together at a significant fee.  We follow the rationale that not all of our players may be able to attend all the opportunities.  If we lumped the cost under one fee, families would be "leaving money on the table" if they were unable to participate.  Additionally, lumping the costs together reduces the transparency of what families are getting for their money with each opportunity.  Our approach keeps money in the pockets of our families.

 

SELECT TEAMS
COMMITMENT LEVEL
FEE
2018 - 2017
Full Membership (fall AND spring)
$245
Single Season Membership (fall OR spring)
$205
Spring Returning Membership
$40
2016 - 2015
Full Membership (fall AND spring)
$465
Single Season Membership (fall OR spring)
$365
Spring Returning Membership
$100
2014 - 2013
Full Membership (fall AND spring)
$480
Single Season Membership (fall OR spring)
$390
Spring Returning Membership
$90
2014 - 2013 Premier Academy
Full Membership (fall AND spring)
$495 *
Single Season Membership (fall OR spring)
$405 *
Spring Returning Membership
$90 *
2012 - 2011
Full Membership (fall AND spring)
$535
Single Season Membership (fall OR spring)
$445
Spring Returning Membership
$90
2009 (U15) - 2005 (U19)
Full Membership (fall OR spring)
$445
PREMIER TEAMS
2012 and 2011
Deposit (required at time of commitment)
$200
Full Membership (fall AND spring)
$790 ** (+200 deposit)
Single Season Membership (fall OR spring)
$385 ** (+200 deposit)
Spring Returning Membership
$405 ** (+200 deposit)
2010 though 2006
Deposit (required at time of commitment)
$200
Full Membership (fall OR spring)
$385 ** (+200 deposit)


Our annual GVSA Team fees are built to provide each player with the following beyond covering our club overhead costs (state soccer fees, league soccer fees, field rental, equipment costs, coaching education, coaches stipend, operations staff salaries, etc.)

All USA Team fees provide each player with:

  • Dedicated, nationally-licensed team coach
  • Membership in the competitive league (GVSA or MSPSP)
  • 2 practices per week for approximately 10 weeks per season
  • 8 games (4 home and 4 away)
  • USA In-Season Elevation Program (including goal keeper training)
  • USA Pre-Tryout Camp
  • Access to winter indoor league play and training (some at additional cost)
  • Access to all Club programs (some at additional cost)
    • Summer Elevation Training Program
    • Summer Elevation United Club-wide Camp
    • Winter Elevation Training Program
    • Team-specific tournaments

* (see fee item above)  Premier Academy (teams that are the Red Teams in the U11 and U12 age groups) team fees include:

  • The general team fee values listed above
  • 75% reduction in participation fees for a single tournament (varies by team) - $600 team-level value
  • 50% reduction in fee for Summer Elevation United Club-wide Camp
  • 50% reduction in fee for Summer Elevation Training Program
  • 50% reduction in fee for Winter Elevation Training Program

**   (see fee item above)  Premier Team fees include:

  • The general team fee values listed above
  • Free (or reduced cost) participation fees for the State Cup Tournament or for a single tournament (varies by team) - $800 team-level value
  • Access to game videos from out VEO systems
  • 75% reduction in fee for Summer Elevation United Club-wide Camp
  • 75% reduction in fee for Summer Elevation Training Program
  • 75% reduction in fee for Winter Elevation Training Program

Differences between team fees:

Our team fees are age group and league specific.  As teams get older, the team fees tend to increase.  This is largely due to the costs imposed on the club by the state and league organizations and the need for increased coaching credentials and coach investment.  MSPSP team fees are more than GVSA fees.  There are several additional overhead costs that the club faces with the MSPSP teams and that the teams benefit from (e.g., higher league fees, increased costs for team coaches, additional training space fees, etc.).

Simply put, the increased level of competition dictates the commitment of more time, energy, and financial support from the club and some of that must be reflected in our team fees.  However, we do not deviate from our fundamental belief that finances should not limit a child's participation.  As such, our financial aid program is extended fully across all of our players, regardless of the league in which their team plays.

Financial support:

We recognize the cost of playing club soccer is a serious consideration. USA feels strongly that finances must not limit opportunities to be part of our family of teams.  As such, we have a strong financial support program that includes payment plans and financial aid.  Pursuing a payment plan is our first line of aid.  We hope that simply spreading the cost out over a period of time will help our families manage the team fees while fully supporting the club operations.  Beyond that, we will pursue focused financial aid where the cost of team fees may be reduced or waived.  Processing of financial support occurs after team commitment and full player registration.  Details of financial support will be shared during the player registration process.  Our process is simple and private.

Refunds:

Upon commitment to a team, there will be no refunds.  Any refunds are at the discretion of the USA Board of Directors. Refunds will only be considered for individuals eliminated from team participation due to injury/illness or the unplanned dissolution of a team (refunds will only be given to those shown to have no active part in the dissolution). Any refund amounts are defined by the Board based on the individual circumstances (e.g., number of games played, impact to remainder of team, reason for refund, etc.).

Other costs:

USA tries to cover a majority of each players fundamental team costs through our team fees.  However, because we want to maximize access to additional training/development opportunities while minimizing the risk of families “leaving money on the table” (which happens with clubs that roll opportunities under one large fee), we take a more ‘a la carte’ approach.  Below are our current programs that have a cost.

All these offerings are optional except the Uniform Kit.  Every player must purchase the basic kit (3 tops, 1 shorts, 1 socks).  We maintain our kits for two years (i.e., families purchase them every other year).  That is another practical effort to maintain high value for our families.

 

Uniform Kit
Uniforms are maintained for two years. The next full purchase year will be for the 2025/26 year. New players entering for 2024/25 must purchase a kit.
$145
In-Season USA Elevation Keeper Training
Our goalie training is offered during the regular season of play during the fall and spring by our Keeper Training Team
No Cost
In-Season USA Elevation Technical Training
Our technical training is offered during the regular season of play during the fall and spring by our Technical Training Team
No Cost
Pre-Tryout Camp
Our 4-day, pre-tryout camp designed to be a tune up camp and a way for new players to be introduced to our USA teams
No Cost
Summer Elevation Training Program
Our summer-long, weekly technical training program led by the USA Technical Training Team
$85
Summer Elevation United Club-wide Camp
Our 4-day, hour-long, pre-season (mid-August), USA player-only technical skills camp led by our team coaching staff
$80
Summer High School Girls Elevation Team
Our high-level tournament team formed from tryouts in the winter that travels to two college showcase tournaments during July and August. The team practices weekly after the end of the regular spring season. It is led by senior technical staff coaches. The team fee includes: tournament and training costs, coaches stipend, uniform
$500
Winter USA Elevation Training Program
A 6-session (multiple offerings) technical training program led by the USA Technical Training Team in partnership with the Soccer Stop Sportsplex
$85
Winter Elevation Keeper Training Program
A 6-session (multiple offerings) goalie training program led by the USA Keeper Training Team in partnership with the Soccer Stop Sportsplex
$85
Winter Indoor Soccer/Futsal Participation
Participation in winter indoor soccer or futsal leagues varies by team (most teams participate).  Winter league costs are spread across the participating team members (e.g., a league is $895 and 12 players are playing, the individual cost will be $74.58).  The individual league fees are collected by the team coordinator and are due to them prior to the start of the league.
Variable Cost
USA Introductory Academy
Our 4 week spring development camp for players U7 through U10 interested in joining the club through the June tryouts.  The camp has 2 sessions, twice a week, for 1 hour each.  It is focused on age-appropriate technical development. 
$150
USA Preparatory Academy
Our 6 week spring development camp for players U11 and U12 interested in joining the club through the June tryouts.  This is for players U7 through U10.  The camp has 2 sessions, twice a week, for 1.5 hour each.  It is focused on age-appropriate technical development.  It is led by members of our coaching staff. A program shirt is provided.
$195
Tournament Participation
Participation in tournaments varies by team (most teams participate). Tournaments are chosen by the team coaches. Tournament costs (with the exception of Premier Academy and Premier teams) are spread across the participating team members (e.g., a tournament is $750 and 15 players are playing, the individual cost will be $50). Tournaments are not part of coaches direct responsibilities and as such, if a coach does not have a child participating in the tournament, their lodging at tournaments (not to exceed $400 for a weekend) is also spread across the team and added to the participation cost (e.g., hotel for head coach = $300 divided by 15 players = $20 per player for a total tournament cost of $70). The individual tournament fees are collected by the team coordinator and are due to them at the time of team registration. USA Premier and Premier Academy teams are allocated $800 for participation in a tournament or in State Cup. That amount is covered by the Club and reduced from the tournament + lodging amount. The balance is spread across the team (e.g., a tournament is $750 and lodging is $300 for total of $1,050, the club will cover $800 for a balance of $250 which is divided across the team for an individual tournament cost of $16.67).
Variable Cost
Individual and Small Group Specialized Skills Training
Custom training by individual club senior technical staff (contact the Club Director of Coaching for details)
Variable Cost
Individual and Small Group Specialized Fitness Training
Custom training by individual club senior technical staff (contact the Club Director of Coaching for details)
Variable Cost