For Immediate Release
December 9, 2024
THE WOODLANDS, TX — HTX Soccer aligned with their international partner C.F. Monterrey Rayados by supporting the Copa Rayados Internacional Tournament which was hosted at Bear Branch, The Woodlands, TX, November 27 - December 1, 2024. Three hundred and fifty (350) teams were present at the home of HTX Soccer (The Woodlands) which included participation from domestic and international top level competition. To see the full schedule and results - click here!
“This was an extremely exciting and professionally hosted tournament with some superb competition from across the country and internationally," said Coach Alex Cardenas, Boys Academy Director. "To be able to play this level of competition on home soil without extensive travel is very much appreciated by our teams and families over the Thanksgiving holiday period. It was also used as part of another identification process within our exclusive partnership with C.F. Monterrey Rayados."
"Another great tournament by Copa Rayados with great facilities and competition," said Coach Gutierrez, ECNL-RL North Director. "Our ECNL-RL groups had an opportunity to play some very strong teams from domestic and international areas that we do not see in our regular league play. Another tremendous event on home soil for the club."
"Our players and staff had a great week at Copa Rayados. Competing against regional and international teams provides valuable insights and highlights areas for improvement, said Alan Cuevas, Catalyst Director. "The downtime between games was also a fantastic opportunity to support other Catalyst teams, creating a fun and supportive environment for everyone involved!"
"We just completed the 12th Annual Copa Rayados Internacional in The Woodlands, and very pleased with the success of this year’s tournament," said Scott Spencer, Tournament Director. "With 350 teams, including 75 international teams plus teams from across the country, it’s an important part in the growth strategy of Monterrey Rayados. The competition has never been better! This builds and strengthens our partnership with HTX Soccer as Monterrey expands its initiatives in the Houston market."
Boys ECNL 09 - Bronze Bracket Champions v Rayados Soccer Academy (Chicago, Illinois).
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ABOUT HTX SOCCER
HTX Soccer is the largest youth soccer club in the Greater Houston area with more than 9,000 players at every skill level from recreational to elite from the ages of 3-19. The club truly represents the sport in Houston, with teams serving a 100-mile radius from Downtown Houston. Since 2017, it has developed 440+ players who have gone on to play collegiately, more than any other club in the area, and 62 players have been selected to play for their respective youth national teams. HTX Soccer’s elite boys’ teams are part of the ECNL, the most competitive youth soccer league in America, and its elite girls teams compete in the Girls Academy (G.A.) League against the top teams and clubs throughout the country.
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