• 100+ USYS National Cup State Championships
• 80+ USYS Regional Appearances
• 17 USYS Regional Championships
• 15 National Finalists
• 2 Premier League West Championships
• 1 USYS National League Team
• 1 ECNL National Finalist (2006 ECNL)
• 1 ECNL Showcase National Championship (2008 ECNL)
• 1 ECNL North American Cup Finalist (2009 ECNL)
• 1 ECNL “A” Flight National Tournament Quarter Finalist (1994 ECNL)
• 1 ECNL “B” Flight National Tournament Semi-Finalist (1996 ECNL)
• Host of the Texas Shootout
• 3 Time Host of the Final IV tournament in conjunction with the NCAA Championships
• The first club in Houston Accepted into the ECNL
• Only Girls Club in Houston ever ranked in the Top 30 Clubs in the Country.

• Over 1800 Alumni have gone on to play soccer in college *more than any other club in Houston
• 5 Senior US Women's National Team Players (only club in Houston to be represented)
• 50+ Youth National Team Players
• 32 High School All-Americans
• 18 Professional Players (NWSL, WUSA, WPS, and International)
• 2 World Cup-winning staff coaches with USA
• 1 NSCAA National Coach of the Year. Dave “Smitty” Smith

Since 1987 Challenge Soccer Club has led the way in South Texas youth soccer development. Having grown substantially over the years and after numerous National and Regional successes, we now constitute over 80 select level teams, in six different locations, around the greater metro Houston area. In 2020, we expanded our club to include a boys program called Challenge United and formed 16 teams our very first year!

Our current players and alumni will be the first to say that being a part of the Challenge program is being a member of an extended family. At the heart of our program is an unconditional show of support for each other; reaching between players, coaches, and families. We are all in this journey together. Ultimately every player will experience successes and frustrations throughout the learning process and it is left to teammates and staff to celebrate every great moment while also helping to push through the difficult ones.

Our unique training environment is designed to facilitate competition in a fun and energetic setting, allowing for unlimited training options and high intensity sessions. Our teams work harder than anyone in the country while developing relationships with each other and helping to foster the ’family’ mentality. These sessions hold players accountable to each other and the development process, as well as helping to mold necessary leadership skills that are required of the elite level player.

Ultimately the long track record of success at Challenge comes down to a committed unity from our athletes and families. When players put on the Challenge shirt they know they are playing for something bigger than themselves and their own individual ambitions. They do realize, however, that a selfless commitment to the team’s short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals will have a direct impact on their own development and be the greatest asset in achieving whatever dreams they pursue.

For information on specific Challenge tryout dates, times, and locations: Challenge Tryout Information

For information regarding the ECNL program: Challenge ECNL Program

For information regarding the Youth Academy program: Challenge Academy Program

For a complete account of our history and accomplishments: Challenge Accomplishments

Questions can be directed to Ashley Kelley (ashley.fendley@challengesoccer.com) and Executive Director Pat O'Toole (patotoole@challengesoccer.com)

Locations/Training Sites

Challenge/Challenge United - Burroughs Park
Challenge Aggieland - Veteran's Park
Challenge Cypress/Challenge United Cypress - Sandlot/Mueschke Park
Challenge East/Challenge United East - Lindsay/Lyons Park
Challenge Kingwood/Challenge United Kingwood - Deer Ridge Park