For Immediate Release
March 20, 2024
THE WOODLANDS, TX —The Girls Academy traveled to compete in the GA Champions Cup Finals at IMG, March 7-12, 2024. The teams played quality opponents from across the country within the U13 - U19 age groups, with hundreds of college coaches and national team scouts present on the sidelines watching the event.
"The Champions Cup Finals never disappoint. The event always provides a level of competition that demands the best from our players," said Dave Dengerink, HTX Academy Director. "This year was no different. We had some outstanding results and, while a few disappointing ones, the elite competition truly helps players and coaches learn to impact the game in critical moments. The event provided another terrific opportunity for growth and development in front of National Team Scouts and a tremendous number of college coaches."
"I can’t speak highly enough of the Girls Academy Champions Cup," said Marcus Watt, Girls Academy Head Coach. "The quality of opponents, facilities and organization of the competition combined with the plethora of college coaches and USYNT scouts in attendance made it a great environment for the players."
HTX Soccer Coaching Staff present included: Dave Dengerink (Academy Director), Marcus Watt, Willie Fowlkes, Jon Aspinal, Randy Evans (Technical Director).
Team Results:
2011:
v. Cincinnati United 2-2 (T)
v. SC del Sol 2-1 (W)
v. Florida United 0-0 (T)
v. Lamorinda 2-0 (W)
Overall: W2-L0-T2 (PK shoot-out lost 2)
2010:
v. South Shore Select 1-0 (W)
v. Baltimore Armour 2-3 (L)
v. NEFC 4-0 (W)
v. Palm Beach Kicks 0-0 (T)
W2-L1-T1 (PK shoot-out lost 1)
2009:
v. Albion San Diego 1-0 (W)
v. SJEB FC 1-0 (W)
v. Tonka Fusion Elite 0-1 (L)
v. SC del Sol 2-1 (W)
W3-L1
2008:
v. Spokane Sounders Shadow 3-1 (W)
v. STA 0-2 (L)
v. Albion Las Vegas 0-0 (T)
v. South Shore Select 1-5 (L)
W1-D1-L2 (PK shoot-out Won 1)
2007:
v. City SC 1-2 Loss
v. IMG-3-1 Win
v. Lonestar 0-0 Draw
v. SC del Sol 2-2 Draw
W1-T2-L1 (PK shoot-out Won 1, Lost 1)
2006:
v. TopHat 0-4 (L)
v. Lonestar 0-1 (L)
v. City SC 1-2 (L)
v. Albion San Diego 1-0 (W)
W1-L3
Overall Club Results:
W10-T6-L8, (PK-2W, L4)
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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 390+ players who have gone on to play collegiately, more than any other club in the area, and 53 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.
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