Soccer Post, a Portfolio Company of TZP Group, Acquires Soccer Pro and Continues Rapid Growth as Largest Soccer Specialty Retailer in the United States

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13, 2024 — Soccer Post, the largest local community-focused soccer specialty retailer in the United States and a TZP Group portfolio company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Soccer Pro, a leading regional soccer specialty retailer in Northern California.

Soccer Pro, founded in 1988, operates retail locations throughout Northern California and manages a team uniform business serving local community soccer organizations. Through this acquisition, Soccer Post expands to 47 community-focused soccer specialty stores across the United States.

Blake Sonnek-Schmelz, CEO of Soccer Post, commented: "We are thrilled to complete the acquisition of Soccer Pro, expand our presence in Northern California, and welcome Soccer Pro to the Soccer Post family. We have respected the Soccer Pro team for a long time and look forward to working with them to best serve soccer communities in Northern California."

Soccer Post has provided soccer apparel, footwear, and gear to enthusiasts, clubs, athletes, and families for over three decades and positions itself as the leading national omni-channel soccer specialty retailer.

Bronek Gasior, President and Co-Founder of Soccer Pro, stated: "It's an exciting day for the Soccer Pro team and the Northern California soccer community. Joining Soccer Post will help us better serve our local teams, families, and players."

Headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, Soccer Post operates 47 store locations and serves customers through e-commerce, physical retail, and institutional channels.

TZP Group is a multi-strategy private equity firm managing approximately $2 billion, focusing on control, growth equity, and structured capital investments in technology, business services, and consumer companies.