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July 1
U16 Development Academy Team Advances to Playoffs
Congratulations to the U16 team on qualifying for the 2008-09 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs at Bryan Park Soccer Complex in Greensboro, N.C. The Playoffs will include the top 32 Academy teams from each age group U16 and U18. Each team will be placed into eight groups of four and each team will play three games in four days. The winner of each group will advance to Finals Week in Carson, Calif. from July 10-17. What a tremendous achievement for the TSC team to be ranked going into the play-offs as the 20th best placed team in the country . Good Luck boys!
June 16
Texas Warm Up Cup
The TSC Texans invite you to participate in the 16th Annual Texas Warm Up Cup scheduled for August 22-23, 2009.
Texas Warm Up Cup provides your team with an excellent opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Fall Season. With over 100 teams expected to participate in the PL, Div I, Super 2 and Div II levels, your team will have the chance to play quality opponents in preparation for League games. In keeping with the Fall '09 Season format, U11 & U12 teams will play 8v8, while U13-U19 teams will play 11v11.
To add to the excitement of this year's tournament, TSC will also host the SMU v University of Denver Men's NCAA Exhibition match on Saturday, August 22 at Meyer Park. First touch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m..
For more information, please contact our Tournament Director at tsctournament@gmail.com. To register your team, please click on the 16th Annual Texas Warm Up Cup link under the Tournaments section on the right.
We look forward to seeing you and your team in August.
June 12
MISSED TRYOUTS? Positions are still available on certain teams; contact our staff today!
U11 - U14 Teams - Buck Lally: (832) 724-6001 or bucklally@att.net
U15 - U19 Teams - Alfredo Martinez: (832) 326-6016 or almartinez869@yahoo.com
U16 - U18 USSF Development Academy Teams - Scott James: (281) 355-9362 or sjsportsltd@comcast.net
June 9
TSC welcomes Buck Lally back to the Club
Buck adds:
"I am excited to be back and working with TSC and its wonderful staff. After a few years away, I have missed the high level of play and the enjoyment of working with a high-quality organization and staff. I know that Scott James has some great plans for the club moving forward and I relish the opportunity to join them right away to help TSC move in a positive direction."
TSC Director of Coaching Scott James adds " We are extremely fortunate to have Buck back , he'll bring a new found enthusiasm into the technical development of our younger players. His energy and commitment has been missed at the younger age groups since he left."
Coach Lally holds a U.S.S.F. 'B' license, a NSCAA National Diploma and a B.A. in Psychology from Coker College in Hartville, South Carolina. This is his second year teaching at Cy-Creek High School. Previously, he was a Professional Staff member of the Texas Soccer Club in NW Houston (2002-2006). Prior to moving to Houston in 2002, he coached two years of college soccer, 1 year at McNeese State University and 1 year at his Alma Mater, Coker College. While playing collegiate soccer (1996-99), Buck spent his free time coaching with a local youth club and high school. From 1997-2000, he coached Hartsville High School to four state quarterfinals appearances.
Coach Lally grew up in New Mexico where he played high school and youth soccer and was a member of the '78 NM State ODP team for 3 years. Buck and his lovely wife Christine have one son, Ethan.
May 28
Great Weekend for the TSC Texans
The U18 Texans Elite won the South Texas State Championship in Austin and will advance to Regional play in June. Congratulations to Coach Alfredo Martinez along with his players for this great achievement.
The U16 & U18 USSF teams traveled to Sarasota Florida for the USSF Spring Showcase. The U16 team won all 3 games and the U18 team won 2 out of 3 losing only to the MLS Academy team Chivas. TSC Texans Director Scott James was excited about his teams' results in Florida against the top teams in the nation with over 200 college coaches in attendance.
May 24
TSC Texans and Dallas Texans Houston Division Unite for USSF Academy
HOUSTON - Texas Soccer Club (TSC Texans) and Dallas Texans Houston Division (DTH), two top clubs in South Texas, have joined forces to form the Texas SC Dallas Texans Houston Academy. Both clubs lead the Houston area in player development and college placement and have a rich tradition of success at all levels of play.
Beginning in May 2009, the two will affiliate with a goal of creating better opportunities for players to compete at the highest level of youth soccer in the country. TSC Director of Coaching and USSF Academy Director Scott James will coach the U15/16 Academy team, while DTH Director of Coaching Carl Fleming will coach the U17/18 Academy team. Both will work together to build the best professional training environment for these elite players.
Scott James discusses the decision to expand an already talented player pool. “Between TSC and DTH, we have the top players in the city at these two age groups. We also have some of the best coaches in the country working with our players. Bringing the talents of our players and coaches together is the right thing to do if we are concerned about providing the best opportunities for players in Houston.”
Please click here to view the Full Press Release.
May 24
TSC Texans Announce 31 College Signings for 2009!
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May 18
The U16 and U18 TSC Texans US Soccer Academy teams finish home season with 2 Wins over Texas Rush.
The U16 TSC Texans played at Meyer Park #4 against the Texas Rush at 6:30pm in the last home game of the season. TSC Texan Leobardo Vasquez scored the only goal of the game in the first half to give the TSC Texans the 1-0 win. Christian Duarte and Tony Rocha provided the passes to Leobardo.
The U18 TSC Texans played at Meyer Park #4 against the Texas Rush at 8pm in their last home game of the season. TSC Texan Kyle Oehring opened up the scoring off a pass from Michael Micheletti to give the TSC Texans a 1-0 lead. Later in the second half, Juan Castillo scored to make the game 2-0.
The Teams will now travel to Sarasota Florida for the Spring Showcase over Memorial Day weekend. Good Luck to TSC Texan Christian Duarte who leaves for Germany on Friday May 15 with the US National Youth Team.
May 15
Club Recognition Night - Thursday, April 23rd
Thank you to all that attended Club Recognition Night on Thursday, April 23rd. Over 300 players and parents joined us for this special night. The night consisted of individual and team recognitions, including the announcement of our seniors and their future college of choice. An additional thanks goes out to our special guest, Tyler Deric (former TSC Texan), professional goalkeeper of the Houston Dynamo.
Apr 25
TSC Texans to Play in Prestigious Dallas Cup
The TSC Texans U18 Academy team will travel to play at the Dallas Cup April 5th – 12th. The Dallas Cup is one of the best youth Tournaments in the world. This year’s participating teams in Dallas Cup include Manchester City (England), AC Milan (Italy), CA River Plate (Argentina), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Tigres (Mexico) and CF Monterrey (Mexico).
To follow the TSC Texans at Dallas Cup and to find out more information go to www.dallascup.com.
Apr 3
TSC Texans USSF Development Academy Try-outs
TSC Texans are committed to creating a development strategy that addresses each player’s needs and aspirations. The TSC Texans are a member of the US Soccer Development Academy, boys with birth dates between January 1st 1991 and January 1st 1993 will participate in 2009/2010. Pre-Academy teams will encompass the Boys U13-15 teams. We are working towards developing their training curriculum to include competitive play at all levels: international friendlies against professional clubs, national teams and other clubs.
We will continue to provide exit strategies for our players as they grow past the Under 16 age bracket, to including college placement, professional play, or if desired, a job coaching soccer. We have built one of the strongest relationships with colleges over the years. Our staff is contacted regularly to provide players by such colleges as UNC Chapel Hill, Clemson, Harvard, SMU as well as others around the country at every level.
Players interested in trying out for the Academy Teams U15 through U18 should contact Scott James at sjsportsltd@comcast.net, 281-355-9362.
Mar 14
Houston Dynamo sign player from Texas Soccer Club - Texans
TSC Texans goalkeeper Tyler Deric signs a professional developmental contract
Tyler Deric played his youth soccer for the TSC Texans before heading to UNC Chapel Hill in 2007/2008. Tyler lead the 88/89 TSC Texans to 2 Region III Tournaments including a Premier League finish which automatically clinched a spot in regional’s where the team defeated National Champions Dallas Solar 88/89.
The 20-year-old Deric originally signed with the Dynamo Youth Development System, presented by StatoilHydro, on January 25, 2007, as one of the first players to join the Academy. A graduate of Klein High School in nearby Spring, Texas, Deric backstopped the Bearkats to the UIL 5A state championship in 2005 as a sophomore. He played college soccer at the University of North Carolina in 2007 and posted a 0.94 goals against average, earning Atlantic Coast Conference all-freshman honors. He trained with the Dynamo Academy and occasionally with the first team during the 2008 season in preparation for the 2009 campaign.
"It's really a dream come true," Deric said. "Every pro athlete as a kid always thinks of playing for their home team. I was the biggest Dynamo fan even before I signed with the Academy."
Feb 27
TSC Texans win 3 championships at Texas Heat Tournament
The TSC Texans U13 team playing U14 took first place with a win over Aguilas in the final 2-1. The TSC Texans U11 A White won in PK’s over Houston Express to capture first place. The U11 A Red also took first place at the tournament defeating Fusion Green in the final 2-1.
Feb 23
A Special Thank You
A special thank you to all the Teams who participated in the Texas Winter Cup. We would also like to Thank all the College Coaches and teams for attending the Texas Blue Chip College Showcase. With over 100 college coaches, top level competition and the addition of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Exhibition matches, this year was one of our best!
We would also like to thank the volunteers who made these events run smoothly. Without all of you this would not be possible.
Feb 11
TSC Texan Selected to U.S. National Team Camp
Christian Duarte, who is a member of the 92 TSC Texans US Academy Team has been selected to participate in the upcoming U-15 Boys’ National Team Training Camp 
in Bradenton, Florida, this event will take place February 15 – 22, 2009.
Congratulations to Christian and Good Luck at Camp!
Jan 15