FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HTX Soccer Appoints Andrea Casella as Girls College Strategist
Houston, TX – [June 15, 2025] — HTX Soccer is proud to announce the appointment of Andrea Casella as the new Girls College Strategist, further strengthening the club’s commitment to player development and college placement. In his new role, Coach Casella will be an integral part of the club’s College Center educational team, providing expert guidance and support to female athletes navigating the college recruiting process.
Coach Casella brings a strong background in youth development and college advising, and will work closely with players and families to ensure they are educated, prepared, and strategically positioned to pursue collegiate soccer opportunities. He will also collaborate directly with club coaches to ensure a unified and personalized recruiting approach for the players.
Andrea will be fully aligned with SportsRecruits, the club’s dedicated online recruiting platform, ensuring every female athlete in the U13–U19 age groups has access to top-tier tools, resources, and support throughout their college journey.
"It is a true honor to be appointed as the Girls College Strategist for HTX. I am deeply grateful to my club for their unwavering trust and support," said Coach Andrea Casella, Girls College Strategist. "Together, we will continue to pursue excellence, empower our players and their families throughout the recruitment journey, and further solidify HTX’s reputation as the premier pathway to college placement in Houston."
“We’re thrilled to promote Andrea to the College Strategist position. With his deep knowledge of the recruiting process and genuine passion for guiding players toward their ideal collegiate fit, Andrea is the perfect leader to advance our player placement efforts," said Andrew Squire, Girls Director. "His approach and commitment will be invaluable as we continue to support our Elite players in making one of the most important decisions of their lives.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Andrea to the team,” said Simon Boddison, College Center Director. “His passion for mentorship and deep understanding of the college recruiting process having being a former NCAA Div. I coach will make him an invaluable resource for our players and families. He’s a perfect fit for our mission to provide a complete pathway to college and beyond.”
HTX Soccer continues to lead the way in college placement, with over 485 players committed to college programs since 2017, and a record number of players from the 2026 graduating class already placed. With the addition of Coach Casella, the Girls College Pathway is positioned for even greater success in the seasons ahead.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Andrea to this new College Center leadership role as we continue to add more resources and elevate our Girls Program!
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ABOUT HTX | 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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