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Stack Sports

Sports management SaaS with league tools

Overview

Stack Sports provides sport-focused software as a service (SaaS) tools that help leagues, clubs, teams, and athletes manage operations, recruit athletes, and handle payments. Its Sports Connect product manages day-to-day league administration for thousands of organizations; CaptainU connects high school athletes with college recruiters; Stack Pay processes payment transactions for registrations and other fees. The platform combines league management, athlete recruitment, and payments in one ecosystem, differentiating itself with an integrated, industry-specific approach that serves a large network and aims to reduce administrative workload. Its goal is to help teams and athletes perform at their best by simplifying administration, expanding opportunities, and ensuring smooth financial transactions.

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About Stack Sports

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Why Stack Sports is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsumer SoftwareEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$250K

Headquarters

Plano, TX

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Florida Coaches Coalition chose Stack Sports in 2026 for websites, apps, streaming, and recruiting.
  • Nebraska State Soccer moved to PlayMetrics for Fall 2026–2027, validating enterprise adoption.
  • Sports Connect still powers over 20,000 organizations, preserving recurring fees and transaction volume.

What critics are saying

  • PlayMetrics and AYSO plan to retire Sports Connect in 2027, risking core churn.
  • Little League begins Central Registration on PlayMetrics in 2027, weakening Stack Sports' flagship moat.
  • August 2026 divestitures of Stack Athlete and camp assets signal narrowing scope and execution risk.

What makes Stack Sports unique

  • Stack Sports spans registration, payments, communications, and recruiting across 25 brands.
  • Sports Connect remains embedded with U.S. Soccer, Little League, and state associations.
  • Its merged PlayMetrics stack combines club, league, and governing-body workflows into one ecosystem.

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Funding

Total Funding

$250k

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0 Rounds

Benefits

  • Health, dental, & vision coverage
  • PTO
  • Parental leave
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Exclusive employee events

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-9%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

-9%
Stack Sports
Aug 26th, 2025
Stack Sports receives Most Innovative award

Stack Sports receives Most Innovative award.

Business Wire
Jun 16th, 2025
PlayMetrics and Stack Sports Combine to Create Leader in Sports Software

PlayMetrics, a leading provider of operations management software for youth sports organizations, and Stack Sports, a global technology leader for the sports...

Massachusetts Newswire
Jun 13th, 2025
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Selects Stack Athlete As Official College Recruiting Partner

LANCASTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and Stack Athlete (formerly CaptainU) announced the formation of a strategic partnership in which Stack Athlete is now the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. The partnership combines the expertise of both organizations to deliver comprehensive college recruiting strategies and solutions to the youth soccer community throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Through this collaboration, Massachusetts Youth Soccer and Stack Athlete aimed to streamline the recruiting journey for players and their families, offering cutting-edge tools, personalized guidance, and valuable educational resources to help student-athletes achieve their collegiate soccer aspirations.Mass Youth Soccer Executive Director Rob Holliday reflected on the partnership, stating, “We were thrilled to team up with Stack Athlete as the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer. Stack Athlete’s outstanding platform, experienced staff, and innovative solutions have provided expert support and guidance to our members, players, and families as they navigate the increasingly complex world of college recruiting. Supporting the overall success of our athletes-both on and off the field-has always been a critical part of Mass Youth Soccer’s mission, and partnering with Stack Athlete has elevated the experience for aspiring soccer players throughout Massachusetts.”Brandon Hollmann, General Manager at Stack Athlete, added, “Stack Athlete has already connected over 3 million high school athletes with college coaches nationwide. We were honored to have the country’s largest youth soccer organization choose Stack Athlete to lead their members through the ever-changing college recruiting process

California Newswire
Jun 13th, 2025
Stack Athlete Named Official College Recruiting Partner Of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association | National News

LANCASTER, Mass. /California Newswire – National News/ — Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and Stack Athlete (formerly CaptainU) announced the formation of a strategic partnership in which Stack Athlete is now the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. The partnership combines the expertise of both organizations to deliver comprehensive college recruiting strategies and solutions to the youth soccer community throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Through this collaboration, Massachusetts Youth Soccer and Stack Athlete aimed to streamline the recruiting journey for players and their families, offering cutting-edge tools, personalized guidance, and valuable educational resources to help student-athletes achieve their collegiate soccer aspirations.Mass Youth Soccer Executive Director Rob Holliday reflected on the partnership, stating, “We were thrilled to team up with Stack Athlete as the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer. Stack Athlete’s outstanding platform, experienced staff, and innovative solutions have provided expert support and guidance to our members, players, and families as they navigate the increasingly complex world of college recruiting. Supporting the overall success of our athletes-both on and off the field-has always been a critical part of Mass Youth Soccer’s mission, and partnering with Stack Athlete has elevated the experience for aspiring soccer players throughout Massachusetts.”Brandon Hollmann, General Manager at Stack Athlete, added, “Stack Athlete has already connected over 3 million high school athletes with college coaches nationwide. We were honored to have the country’s largest youth soccer organization choose Stack Athlete to lead their members through the ever-changing college recruiting process

SGB Media
Jun 13th, 2025
PlayMetrics Merges with Stack Sports

PlayMetrics merges with Stack Sports.

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