20. El Farolito (NPSL)

The name ‘El Farolito’ is known all throughout Northern California, not only for its soccer but its ties to the community through its association to the local restaurant chain. This historic bay area club became legendary when it won the most coveted prize in American soccer, the U.S. Open Cup. Throughout this club's existence they have proven their ability on the field winning the San Francisco Soccer Football League nine times and in its inaugural NPSL season El Farolito were crowned Golden Gate Conference Champions. Success is built into the club's DNA. They’ve launched a U23 side and looks to continue expanding its own academy structure. Regardless of what league El Faro plays in they will be accompanied by its supporters, Burrito Brava and by success.

19. Boca Raton FC (UPSL)

Since being founded in 2015 Boca Raton FC has gone on to compete and find success in multiple leagues which has led to its appearances in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The club immediately found success in the APSL where they were crowned champions in 2015 and 2016. Success on the field has followed Boca Raton to the UPSL, where they were crowned 2019 South Florida Champions. The organization has also developed its own unique community with fans from Boca Raton and throughout South America by creating content in multiple languages. BRFC participates in City Council sessions, community service initiatives and even focuses on the development of American lower league soccer. Community is in Boca Raton’s DNA from the crest, which is a more sport appropriate version of the city's seal, to the work that the club puts in on and off the field. Investing in them could mean the development of many.

18. RWB Adria Chicago (MWPL)

Illinois and the Midwest region has often been known in the soccer community for the historical clubs who saw success on the pitch during a time when soccer in the US went unnoticed. Founded in 1959 by Croatian immigrants RWB Adria Chicago went on to become one of the winningest sides in the region with its many league titles and national titles won in the National Amatuer Cup and Hank Steinbrecher Cup. The club has also fielded many talented players including Portuguese legend Eusebio, who played a small stint with RWB in the 1970s. Chicago is also becoming one of the strongest regions for amatuer soccer with the development of the MWPL and the various professional sides in the region.

17. PDX FC (NPSL)

The Pacific Northwest is one of those regions known for its love of the game. The PNW is home to some of the most competitive professional sides in the country, as well as a number of strong amatuer teams that always push for Open Cup glory. PDX FC understands its place in that soccer landscape and works to be complementary to the soccer system, rather than opposed to it. The organization has thought out plans that have allowed them to grow at a continuous rate. Even through 2020, the year with hardly any soccer, PDX has pushed its brand through a successful launch of its community ownership model that is currently exceeding the clubs minimum goal of $50,000.

16. Denton Diablos FC (NPSL)

The amatuer soccer scene is strong in Dallas-Ft. Worth area of Texas. The Denton Diablos entered into the strong market with tons of potential competition that would help push them into US Open Cup contention. That goal was on the schedule, until 2020 derailed that progress , like it did for everyone else. This organization used its newly found down time and partnered with other clubs in the region to create the Roja League, a new local tournament for the DFW region. The tournament offered great in-house media coverage and promotion. This young organization has been able to grow its brand, add additional teams to the organization and grow soccer in the community by being a key figure in uniting multiple clubs in the region from various leagues. While the club is very new, some clubs have the feel of being the next big thing, Denton Diablos feels poised to blow up with a little extra cash from an outside source.

15. Himmarshee FC (FGCL)

Out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Himmarshee FC is named after the New River which, as told by legend, appeared one night after an earthquake. This unique story has been crafted perfectly into the brand of this soccer club. This link to the community is also a huge part of the club's mission as a non-profit organization. The Himms have also been a supporter owned organization for multiple years which ensures that the focus of the club is always set on the growth and the development of the community and sport. The organization has a professional social presence mixed with fashionable merchandise that can compete with some of the more well known lower league sides. The club is also the defending Florida Gold Coast League Champions, showing their class in one of the most competitive regions of amatuer soccer.

14. Inocentes FC (UPSL)

Protagonist Soccer’s 2018 club of year has ticked many of the boxes over the years. A strong brand that engages with its own community, talented players that have created a winning history and a storied past that has shaped the club. It's the story of a club that was founded by mexican immigrants and that has been passed down throughout the years that really resonates and dovetails with the experiences of so many Latino Americans. Inocentes FC continues to perform on the field and has seen great success in the past few seasons in the UPSL, where the club has participated in the National Finals every year since joining in 2018. And all this success is being achieved in one of THE exploding markets for soccer in the state of Texas. DFW is a hotbed that continues to grow and expand - right place, right time. This local club has emphasized its familial bond which has become a strength that has helped the club grow at every level: sunday league, UPSL and eventually the professional level.

13. Azteca FC (SFSFL)

The SFSFL offers an extremely competitive pro/rel format, to make it through its three divisions takes skill and tenacity. Azteca FC joined the SFSFL in 2015 and earned promotion to the first division in 2019. Coach and founder Rose Shoen has built a strong community organization that has helped prepare young athletes for collegiate level soccer. Azteca FC is creating a soccer culture that focuses on developing the community through the game. From player promotions to the most recent openings and development of outdoor futsal courts in the community. This has provided a safe space that is always accessible for those that want to participate in the beautiful game. This is a club who is having a real effect on the soccer landscape in Northern California. It is a working mission that is worth investing in.

12. Rochester Lancers (NPSL/UWS/MASL)

In an investment in the Rochester Lancers is an investment in Rochester soccer as a whole. The robust organization fields multiple teams ranging from youth, WoSo to even indoor. The club was founded in 1967 where it played in the ASL until jumping over to the NASL in 1970. In 1971 the club managed to finish in fourth place in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The Lancers organization has capitalized on the soccer market by being inclusive to all styles of the sport and having stayed true to the original Lancers brand, even with the pressure to rebrand from the vast majority of Euro aligned soccer brands that dominate the US soccer landscape. Rochester offers a unique historical brand to a competitive region of amatuer and professional soccer.

11. Alta California Sol (UPSL/WPSL)

Right on the coast of California, Santa Barbara offers the ideal environment for soccer with its near perfect weather combined with the amount of competition from all levels of soccer: amatuer, college and professional. While still a young club, Alta California Sol has been able to collect that competitive talent from the region and built a strong side that finished its first season in the UPSL with eleven wins, one loss and one draw, earning promotion to the Premier Division. After a successful season in the UPSL, Alta Cal Sol fielded its Women’s first team in the WPSL. The club has created a strong foundation that focuses on the development of its local community through its charitable initiatives and the promotion of equality in sport. The club has a strong brand, experienced staff and have made promising connections to local businesses as well as other soccer institutions.