Welcome to the Eastern District Players League operated by South Texas Youth Soccer. The Players League offers playing opportunities for competitive teams in Houston and the surrounding areas of the Eastern District and serves as the qualifying league for entry into other South Texas & USYS competitions. STX Youth Soccer manages all operations of the league including rules of play, registration, scheduling and field usage, disciplinary sanctions, and referee assignments. The Players League hosts a comprehensive platform for boys’ and girls’ teams in the 11U-19U age groups. The Players League proudly offers multiple divisions, including Division I, Super 2, and recently added Division II.
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE INFORMATION
DIVISION I / SUPER 2
The Division I/Super 2 Players League is designed for high-level competitive teams seeking to compete against similarly skilled opponents and aim for advancement to the state level (SCL). This level of play is not open to all teams; new teams must apply through the Request for Consideration (RFC) process during July and January or be promoted from Division II through the league’s promotion and relegation structure. Lower Super 2 teams are eligible to participate in the Directors Cup, while Division I and higher Super 2 teams can compete in the Presidents Cup during the spring. Please note that some 11U-13U teams in Division I brackets will be subject to seeding into the State Cup.
DIVISION II
Division II offers an open competition for teams transitioning from a recreational setting to a more competitive environment. It serves as the initial South Texas league competition pathway for teams aiming to advance to higher levels of district competition. Division II teams are eligible to participate in STX Soccer championship events, including the Fall Championships in December and the South Texas Cup in the spring.
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE DATES
2025-26 LEAGUE TIMELINE
JUNE 2025
June 9: Division I / Super 2 RFC Application Opens / GotSport Registration Opens for Pre-Qualified and Division II teams
JULY 2025
July 11: Drop Deadline for Pre-Qualified Division I and Super 2 Teams List / RFC Application Deadline
July 18: Division I / Super 2 Bracket Announcements
July 25: GotSport Registration Deadline – All Divisions
July 29: Division II Bracket Announcements
AUGUST 2025
August 4-8: Initial Schedule Release
August 11-22: Online Reschedule Workshops
August 27: Anticipated Final Schedule Release
August 29: Fall 2025 League Fees Payment Deadline
SEPTEMBER 2025
September 3: Online Game Day Procedures Orientation for EDPL Coaches
September 6-7: League Play Week 1
September 13-14: League Play Week 2
September 20-21: League Play Week 3
September 27-28: League Play Week 4 – 7th Annual Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer – Gold Laces Weekend*
OCTOBER 2025
October 4-5: League Play Week 5
October 11-12: League Play Week 6
October 18-19: League Play Week 7
October 25-26: League Play Week 8
NOVEMBER 2025
November 1-2: League Play Week 9
November 8-9: League Play Week 10
November 15-16: League Play Week 11
November 17: Spring 2026 EDPL Request for Consideration (RFC) Opens (11U-14U)
November 17: Eastern Developmental Spring League (EDSL) Registration Opens (15U-19U)
November 22-23: League Play Rain Date
DECEMBER 2025
December 12: Spring 2026 EDPL Division I / Super 2 RFC Application Deadline (11U-14U only)
December 17: Spring 2026 EDPL Division I / Super 2 Bracket Announcements (11U-14U)
JANUARY 2026
January 9: EDSL Registration Deadline
January 16: Initial Spring Schedule Release
January 19-23: Players League Reschedule Workshops (11U-14U)
January 24: Players League Final Spring Schedule Released
January 26-30: EDSL Reschedule Workshops (15U-19U)
January 31: EDSL Final Spring Schedule Release and Spring Payment Deadline
FEBRUARY 2026
February 7-8: Spring EDPL Week 1
February 14-15: Spring EDPL Week 2
February 21-22: Spring EDPL Week 3 / EDSL Week 1
February 28-March 1st: EDPL Week 4 / EDSL Week 2
MARCH 2026
March 7-8: Spring Break
March 14-15: Spring EDPL Week 5 / EDSL Week 3
March 21-22: Spring EDPL Week 6 / EDSL Week 4
March 28-29: League Rain Date
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE RULES & PROCEDURES
- Players League Rules and Policies
- Players League Game Day Procedures
- Players League Club Pass Player Guide
- Players League ‘Neutral Site’ Guideline
- Players League Reschedule Request Form (All Divisions)
PLAYERS LEAGUE DISCIPLINE & PROTEST INFORMATION
- Players League Advisory Committee Overview
- Players League Administrative and D&P Fine Schedule
- Disciplinary Action for Yellow and Red Card Accumulation (STX Progressive Disciplinary System Section 4.9, pages 10-13)
- Players League D&P Committee Overview
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE FEES
Players League Fall 2025 Payment Policy
The Eastern District Players League follows a per game fee structure for both the Fall and Spring portions of the seasonal year. All teams must complete payment for the Fall 2025 portion of their team’s games by the coinciding date listed in the Payment Policy and the League Calendar.
Division I / Super 2 / Division II Game Fees
- 11U – 14U Teams: $125.00 per game + $50 Admin Fee
- 15U – 19U Teams: $145.00 per game + $50 Admin Fee
Payment should be mailed to: ATTN: Players League, 2851 Joe DiMaggio Blvd, Suite #23, Round Rock, TX 78665
*Credit Card payments will incur a 2.85% processing fee.
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE CONTACTS
Ernesto Escamilla
Competitions Manager
League Administrator – Boys Division
ernestoe@stxsoccer.org
512-272-4553
Lauren Robinson
Competitions Manager
League Administrator – Girls Division
laurenr@stxsoccer.org
512-272-4553
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE RESULTS
LEAGUE SCHEDULE ARCHIVES
2024-25 Eastern District Players League (Fall 2024) Schedule/Standings
2023-24 Eastern District Players League (Fall 2023) Schedule/Standings
2022-23 Eastern District Players League (Fall 2022) Schedule/Standings