About Us
South Texas Youth Soccer
GLOBAL GAME. LOCAL ROOTS.
At South Texas Youth Soccer Association, an affiliate of US Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer, we offer club-based programs designed to meet the needs of kids at every level, from recreational players who play for fun to accomplished athletes playing at a National level. Through our 29 member associations, we represent more than 225 clubs and 100,000 members across our region, from El Paso to Beaumont and Temple to Brownsville.
South Texas provides a fun, safe and healthy game of soccer for kids at every level. Our Club based programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of every player, from the recreational for fun beginnings to the accomplished athletes who play at the highest national youth levels.
OUR MISSION
To make soccer the preeminent sport in South Texas by sharing our passion for the game through diverse programs and enriching experiences.
OUR VISION
To be the recognized leader of youth soccer at all levels for our diverse membership.
PLAYER PROGRAMS
Through South Texas Youth Soccer, members have access to a wide variety of programs designed to advance player development at every level and promote the game within our communities. From one-day outreach events that bring soccer to underserved areas, to our competitive Olympic Development Program for high-performing players. Our diverse programs were created to promote skill development, wellness, sportsmanship and enriching experiences.
RESOURCES FOR All
The game of soccer is about more than just its players – it’s about the coaches, parents and administrators who make the game come together. In addition to player programs, we offer comprehensive coach certifications, from Grassroots Courses through B-Licenses; resources for parents, from wellness guides to college prep; plus, all the tools a club needs to grow and thrive.
EVENTS
You’ll also find coverage of the latest events on our home page and social media, as well as real-time schedules, updates and deadlines for the dates you need to know.
LEVELS OF PLAY – LEAGUES
REGIONAL & NATIONAL
NATIONAL 1 LEAGUE
U13 – U19 Boys & Girls
SOUTH CONFERENCE
South District 3 (TX-S)
South District 4 (TX-W, El Paso, NM)
DISTRICT LEVEL
EASTERN DISTRICT
Eastern District Players League (EDPL)
Platinum, Division I, Super 2, Division 2
U11 – U19 Boys & Girls
WESTERN DISTRICT
WDDOA
Platinum, Prime, Challenger, Alpha
U11 – U19 Boys & Girls
MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS (LOCAL)
DIVISION II – COMPETITIVE
U11 – U19 Boys & Girls
DIVISION IV – RECREATIONAL
U10 & Younger Boys & Girls
DIVISION III – RECREATIONAL
U11 – U19 Boys & Girls
DIVISION IV – ACADEMY
U7 – U10 Boys & Girls
LOCAL CLUB (IN-HOUSE LEAGUES)
DIVISION III – RECREATIONAL
U11 – U19 Boys & Girls
DIVISION IV – ACADEMY
U7 – U10 Boys & Girls
DIVISION IV – RECREATIONAL
U10 & Younger Boys & Girls