🏆 HTX GA2 North Earns Promotion to Girls Academy Frontier Conference🏆
🗓️ March 30, 2026
📍 Houston, Texas
The club is proud to announce that HTX GA2 North has been promoted to the Girls Academy (Tier 1) Frontier Conference for the 2026/27 season.
This achievement reflects the program’s outstanding performance during the inaugural GA Aspire season, as well as our club’s continued investment in a development structure that supports players across all age groups and levels of play.
Beginning in the 2026/27 season, HTX GA North will compete in the Frontier Conference. While final conference alignment is still being finalized, it has been confirmed that both HTX GA North and Oklahoma Celtic will join the league, further elevating the league of competition while also enhancing scheduling efficiency from a travel perspective.
The addition of GA North does not change the philosophy or execution of the Girls Academy Program. Our top-tier platform will continue to serve the entire Houston metro area, focusing on identifying and developing the top players in every age group. The Girls Academy remains committed to competing for Champions Cup titles and National Championships each year.
We are proud to be only the fourth club in the country to have a second program promoted to the top tier of Girls Academy platform. This milestone expands the GA pathway, creating increased opportunities and exposure for players in the North region to participate in high level league play and national showcase events.
"This is an incredible opportunity for our players and staff, and a proud moment for the club,” said Andrew Squire, Girls Director. “We are excited to continue expanding our Girls Academy platform and providing more players with access to top-tier competition, development, and exposure. The continued success in our Elite Girls Program reflects the excellent work done across our entire club by our dedicated coaches, administrators and operations staff."
“This is fantastic news for everyone involved with GA2 North,” said Benn Fernie, GA2 North Director. “I want to thank our players, coaches, and families for their commitment, professionalism, and belief in what we are building. This promotion is a true reflection of the collective effort across the program, and we’re excited to take the next step together.”
Additional details about our Elite Pathway will be shared by Program Directors in April, including information on the following HTX Soccer programs:
- GA
- GA North
- GA2 South (Aspire)
- West (DPL)
- North (DPL)
- City Program (U9–U12 Pre-GA)
For general questions, please contact elitegirls@htxsoccer.com
To find an HTX Soccer program near you for any age or experience level, visit www.htxsoccer.com
About HTX Soccer
HTX Soccer is the largest youth soccer club in the Greater Houston area, with over 8,500 players ranging from recreational to elite levels, ages 3 to 19. Serving a 100-mile radius from Downtown Houston, HTX represents the true heart of soccer in the city and its surrounding communities. Since 2006, HTX has helped more than 800 players advance to collegiate soccer, more than any other club in the region. The club has also seen 67 players selected for youth national team activities, and 17 players go on to play professionally around the world.
HTX’s elite boys’ teams compete in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), while the elite girls’ teams participate in the Girls Academy (G.A.) League, both top-tier platforms in U.S. youth soccer.
HTX Soccer is proud to be home to:
🏆 2026 U13 Girls Academy Champions Cup Finalists
🏆 2025 U15 Girls Academy Champions Cup National Finalists
🏆 2025 U19 Girls Academy Champions Cup National Champions
🏆 🏆 Back-to-back USYS U13 Girls National Champions (2024 & 2025)
HTX continues to set the standard for youth soccer development and competition locally, regionally, and nationally.
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