Soccer Post Acquires Stefans Soccer

Soccer Post (TZP Group portfolio) Acquires Soccer Pro

March 13, 2024

Retail

Soccer Post, a portfolio company of TZP Group, has completed the acquisition of Soccer Pro, a regional soccer specialty retailer in Northern California. The deal expands Soccer Post’s footprint to 47 community-focused stores across the United States and brings Soccer Pro’s team-uniform and local-club services into the Soccer Post platform as an add-on for geographic and capability expansion.

Soccer Post Acquires Upper 90 Soccer Center

April 23, 2024

Retail

Soccer Post, the largest community-focused soccer specialty retailer in the U.S., has acquired the Upper 90 Soccer Center in Queens (New York City). Founded in 2016, the Upper 90 Soccer Center operates four urban soccer fields (including a rooftop field); the acquisition expands Soccer Post's New York City footprint and strengthens its community-focused experiential offerings.

Soccer Post Management, Backed by York Private Equity, Acquires Majority Stake from TZP Group

February 19, 2025

Retail

Soccer Post management, led by CEO Blake Sonnek-Schmelz, acquired a majority stake in Soccer Post from TZP Group with financial backing from York Private Equity and unnamed soccer-specific strategic investors. The deal gives management control while York Private Equity will support the Company's continued growth across its 60+ U.S. store footprint and e-commerce channel; financial terms were not disclosed.

TZP Group Invests in Soccer Post; Alex Morgan Joins as Investor

November 21, 2022

Retail

TZP Group has made a growth investment in Soccer Post, the largest local-market-focused omni-channel soccer specialty retailer in the U.S., to support the company's national expansion across e-commerce, physical stores, and institutional channels. Soccer star Alex Morgan also joined as an investor and brand ambassador to support community engagement and future store ownership.

Sports Endeavors Acquires Soccer Master

April 17, 2025

Retail

Sports Endeavors, the parent company of Soccer.com and WorldSoccerShop (and a portfolio company of Seawall Capital), has acquired Soccer Master, a St. Louis–area soccer specialty retailer with six stores and online operations. The acquisition will keep Soccer Master retail locations operating under their name while transitioning Soccer Master’s online businesses to Soccer.com to expand Soccer.com’s fulfillment and Midwest presence.

3STEP Sports Acquires BEST FC Soccer Club

November 28, 2022

Education

3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest youth sports club and event operator, has acquired BEST FC Soccer Club, a Massachusetts-based youth soccer organization founded by Maria and Paul Mumby. BEST FC — which grew from summer camps into a year-round club with roughly 30+ teams and community programs — will be integrated into 3STEP’s soccer division as the company expands its club network and youth development footprint.