HUNTSVILLE, AL — 8/1/2025 — Summit 7, the nation’s leading cybersecurity provider for the Defense Industrial Base, is proud to announce its role as the Official Academy Partner of Huntsville City FC. This partnership reflects Summit 7’s ongoing investment in Huntsville’s future, not only through innovation and defense, but by empowering youth and enriching the community we proudly call home.
Huntsville City FC’s Academy, a new program under the elite MLS NEXT youth development system, is set to elevate youth soccer across the Tennessee Valley. The Academy brings world-class training, national exposure, and college recruitment opportunities directly to local players, creating an unprecedented pathway to success right here in North Alabama.
“We believe in building secure foundations, whether that’s in the cyber realm or in the lives of young people chasing their dreams,” said Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7. “Huntsville has been in need of a top-tier youth soccer program for many years. HCFC is bringing MLS NEXT, the top youth soccer program in the United States, to Huntsville and we want to be part of building a successful MLS NEXT program in our community.”
The Academy’s focus on developing young athletes, reducing barriers to opportunity, and building up local organizations resonates strongly with Summit 7’s broader purpose: creating meaningful, lasting impact in the places we live and work.
Together, Summit 7 and Huntsville City FC will work to:
- Expand access to competitive soccer across North Alabama
- Keep local talent in our region while connecting them to national and professional pathways
- Build a stronger, more vibrant community where kids can dream big and go far - on and off the field
This partnership is more than a logo on a jersey. It’s a long-term commitment to supporting what matters: our people, our youth, and our home.
About Summit 7
Summit 7 is the leading cybersecurity and compliance provider for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, the company is committed to securing American innovation and uplifting the communities where its employees live, work, and play.
About Huntsville City FC Academy
Part of MLS NEXT, the HCFC Academy provides elite-level training and competition for youth athletes across North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley. Its mission is to prioritize families, reduce travel barriers, and develop the next generation of college and professional soccer talent, all while strengthening local soccer ecosystems.
For more information, please contact:
Hollie Flanner
PR and Events Manager
Summit 7
hollie.flanner@summit7.us
