ECNL Boys Compete at Summer Playoffs 2025
Houston, TX – July 2, 2025 — From June 25 to July 1, 2025, HTX Boys ECNL teams (12, 09, 08) competed at the prestigious ECNL Playoffs held at 60 Acres Park in Redmond, Washington.
Highlighting the week’s accomplishments, the ECNL B12 team went undefeated in group play (W3-L0), advancing to the Round of 16. They faced a tough Solar SC side and fell 0–2 in a tightly contested match that showcased high-level play and determination from both teams.
| DATE | HOME | AWAY | RESULT |
| June 26, 2025 | Florida Elite B12 | ECNL B12 | Won 3-1 |
| June 27, 2025 | Cleveland Force B12 | ECNL B12 | Won 3-2 |
| June 29, 2025 | ECNL B12 | Legends FC San Diego | Won 4-0 |
| July 1, 2025 | Solar Academy B12 | ECNL B12 | Lost 0-2 |
| June 25, 2025 | ECNL B09 | LVU Rush B09 | Tied 2-2 |
| June 27, 2025 | Sporting Iowa B09 | ECNL B09 | Tied 0-0 |
| June 28, 2025 | Davis Legacy B09 | ECNL B09 | Won 3-1 |
| June 25, 2025 | Louisville City Academy B08 | ECNL B08 | Won 2-1 |
| June 26, 2025 | ECNL B08 | Concorde Fire Platinum B08 | Lost 1-2 |
| June 28, 2025 | Sporting Nebraska B08 | ECNL B08 | Tied 2-2 |
“Having three of our teams reach the playoffs and compete at such a high level is a tremendous achievement and a true testament to the hard work and dedication poured into this program over the past year,” said Alex Cardenas, Boys Academy Director. “I want to congratulate our players and staff for their incredible commitment. Competing at this event against some of the best teams in the country was a valuable experience and will undoubtedly help us prepare for the upcoming fall season.”
“It was a tremendous event that showcased top-level national competition at a first-class facility,” said Dave Dengerink, Boys Director. “The ECNL did an outstanding job as hosts, and having three of our qualifying ECNL teams participate was a fantastic way to close out the 2024-25 season on a high note. A huge thank you goes out to our players, our dedicated coaching staff, and the club for its unwavering commitment to elite player development.”
Pictured above: 08B ECNL
Pictured above: 09B ECNL
This latest program wide success marks another proud milestone in HTX Soccer’s ongoing journey of excellence in 2025. With three ECNL and eight ECNL RL teams advancing to the national stage, it’s a powerful reflection of the hard work, dedication, and talent that exists throughout the entire program—from players and coaches to families and staff.
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ABOUT HTX SOCCER
HTX Soccer is the largest youth soccer club in the Greater Houston area with more than 8,500 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 over 485 players who have gone on to play collegiately, more than any other club in the area, and 66 players have been selected to attend their respective youth national teams activities. 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. The club is proud to be the home of the 2024 USYS Girls U13 National Champions, the 2025 U19 Girls Academy Champions Cup National Champions and the 2025 U16 Girls Academy Champions Cup National Finalist.
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