Forza: Your Ultimate Partner for Soccer Club Strategy, Governance, and Management

More Than a Game: Why Soccer Organizations Need Forza Advisory

By Forza Advisory

Intro

Soccer is more than a game. It's a movement — one powered by passionate volunteers, committed staff, and leaders doing their best to manage the behind-the-scenes complexity that keeps the game alive.

But passion alone doesn’t build sustainable clubs or compliant organizations. From legal exposure and board turnover to staffing, registration, and risk management, today’s soccer leaders are juggling far more than just what happens on the pitch.

That’s where Forza Advisory comes in.

What Is Forza Advisory?

Forza Advisory is your strategic partner in governance, legal, risk, and operational excellence for soccer organizations. We provide the structure, systems, and expertise to help you lead smarter, operate stronger, and grow with confidence. We have the support you need, no matter the size or scope of your organization, we provide solutions for:

• Grassroots Clubs


• Recreational Programs


• Competitive Academies


• Competitive Youth Clubs
[State League/ECNL//USLA/GA/NPL/etc.)

• Pre-Professional / Semi-Professional Clubs
(MLS Next Pro/USL2/UPSL/NPSL)

• Professional Teams
(USL/MLS)

• State / Regional / National Organizations


• Leagues at all Levels


• Not For Profits and For Profits alike.

Why Soccer Organizations Struggle Behind the Scenes

Every club has unique challenges, but some struggles are almost universal:

• Missing governance structure

• Liability exposure

• Board turnover chaos

• Leadership turnover

• Unclear roles and duties

• HR Issues

  • Employee / Independent Contractor Misclassification

  • Compliance

  • SafeSport Issues

• Inefficient systems

• Policy non-compliance

What Forza Advisory Delivers

We offer a comprehensive suite of services, templates, and support tailored to the real-world needs of soccer organizations, including, but not limited to:



1. Governance & Board Support


• Custom bylaws, board policies, and job descriptions

• Conflict of interest policies and annual disclosures

• Meeting templates, resolution guides, and succession planning tools



2. Legal & Risk Management


• Player registration agreements, waivers, and medical releases

• Contractor agreements, employment law guidance, and insurance reviews

• Policy compliance with

  • State Law

  • SafeSport standards

  • USSF / USYS / US Club / State Organization Policies

3. Operational Tools & Staff Resources


• HR policies, onboarding kits, evaluation templates

• Registration packet templates and refund policy language

• Communications, document storage, and continuity systems


• Website & Social Media Reviews and Best Practices

4. Advisory & Member Services

• Subscription tiers with templates and guidance

• Member-only content, training, and document reviews

• One-on-one consulting

• General counsel support (subject to certain restrictions)

Real Clubs. Real Impact. Real Experience.

We know how soccer organizations work, because we have been there. We have provided solutions for clubs from formation for new clubs who are just building themselves from the ground up, to solving HR issues, incorporating policies and procedures, registration and financial documentation, revision and review of Board operations, affiliation agreements, to league formations, governance support, and governing organizational advisory counsel. We have launched pre-professional teams, locked in sponsors, and reorganized clubs. We work with referee organizations, governing bodies, clubs, training organizations.

We are the only one-stop solution for organizations of all sizes, shapes and levels.

What Makes Forza Different

• We’re legal, governance, and operational professionals who understand soccer.


• Served as general counsel to state associations

• Work with all club sizes — parent-led to professional

• Deliver documents and systems that are actually used

• Advise leadership, boards, partners and investors.

  
  

Getting Started with Forza

1. Join as a member for templates and support

2. Work with us directly for projects or legal reviews

3. Bundle services to fit your club’s needs and budget

   
   

Final Thoughts

There are tools for scheduling games and tracking goals — but nothing replaces structure, strategy, and sound governance.



Forza Advisory helps you reduce risk, lead better, and grow stronger.


Enhance your leadership capabilities. Discover our services or reach out to us today to begin.