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 the newly 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.
Players League Reschedule Request Form
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
2024-25 LEAGUE TIMELINE
JUNE 2024
June 14: RFC Application Opens / GotSport Registration Opens for Pre-Qualified Teams
JULY 2024
July 19-21: STX Youth Soccer Member Symposium: The Woodlands, TX
July 19: Drop Deadline for Pre-Qualified Teams / RFC Application Deadline
July 24: Accepted Team / Bracket Announcements
July 26: Division I & Super 2 GotSport Registration Deadline
AUGUST 2024
August 3: Division II GotSport Registration Deadline
August 5-9: Initial Division I & Super 2 Brackets Schedule Release
August 12-18: Division I & Super 2 Reschedule Workshops
August 23: Anticipated Final Schedule Release
August 30: League Fees Payment Deadline
SEPTEMBER 2024
September 7-8: Week 1
September 14-15: Week 2
September 21-22: Week 3
Sept. 28-29: Week 4 // 6th Annual Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer – Gold Laces Weekend
OCTOBER 2024
October 5-6: Week 5
October 12-13: Week 6
October 19-20: Week 7
October 26-27: Week 8
NOVEMBER 2024
November 2-3: Week 9
November 9-10: Week 10
November 16-17: Week 11
November 23-24: RAIN DATE
DECEMBER 2024
December 14-15: 13U USYS Frontier Conference Qualifier (Location: Round Rock Multipurpose Complex)
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE RULES & PROCEDURES
- Players League Policies and Rules
- Players League Game Day Procedures
- Players League Club Pass Player Guide
- Players League ‘Neutral Site’ Guideline
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 10-12)
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE FEES
Players League Fall 2024 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 2024 portion of their team’s games by the coinciding date listed in the Payment Policy and the League Calendar.
Division I/Super 2 Game Fees
- 11U – 14U Teams: $125.00 per game
- 15U – 19U Teams: $145.00 per game
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.
Division II Game Fees
- 11U – 12U Teams: $100.00 per game
- 13U – 14U Teams: $105.00 per game
- 15U – 19U Teams: $125.00 per game
Division II teams will remit their team payments in accordance with their local club and association guidelines. The Associations will be billed for League Fees by South Texas Youth Soccer.
13U SOUTH TEXAS FRONTIER CONFERENCE QUALIFIER INFORMATION
An invitation only, round-robin style event where the top three teams in the Players League – Division I, the top three teams in WDDOA Prime Flight, the top team from the South Zone (non-WDDOA team as determined by the South Zone), and the top team from El Paso (as determined by El Paso) compete for an opportunity to participate in the USYS Frontier Conference in the Spring 2024 season.
- Dates: December 14-15, 2024
- Location: Round Rock Multipurpose Complex (2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665)
- Site Map: RRMC Site Map
- Schedule: 13U Qualifier Schedule (Coming Soon)
- Hotels: (Coming Soon)
- Rules & Policies (Coming Soon)
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE CONTACTS
Ernesto Escamilla
Assistant Director of Competitions
League Administrator – Division I/Super 2
ernestoe@stxsoccer.org
512-272-4553
Ryan Kunkel
Competitions Coordinator
League Administrator – Division II
ryank@stxsoccer.org
512-272-4553