HTX Wins Third USYS National Championship 2026

HOUSTON, Texas — HTX Soccer has made history once again, becoming the first club ever to win three consecutive USYS National Championships in the U13 Girls age group. The 2026 USYS National Championships were held July 16–23 in Murfreesboro and Smyrna, Tennessee, bringing together the nation's top youth soccer clubs. HTX 14 Pre-GA rose to the challenge, battling through elite competition and cementing its place in youth soccer history.

HTX completed an outstanding championship run, defeating the nation's best teams across six highly competitive matches to claim its third straight national title. Throughout the tournament, the team showcased both defensive resilience and attacking excellence, scoring 19 goals while conceding just six.

After a thrilling championship final ended in a 1-1 draw following regulation, HTX prevailed in a dramatic penalty shootout, defeating Northland KC Surf 4-2 to capture the national championship. The team's determination, discipline, and composure on the biggest stage secured a historic three-peat.

The title marks HTX Soccer's third USYS National Championship in the past 24 months, further establishing the club as one of the premier youth soccer organizations in the country. HTX also remains the only club in Houston to win a girls' USYS National Championship.

“Congratulations to all of the players, coaches, and parents who made this incredible achievement possible. The HTX City Program has done it again!" said Andrew Squire, Girls Director. "Our commitment to providing exceptional programming during these critical years of player development is unmatched, and that dedication has once again been rewarded with a National Championship for our Pre-GA team. This team truly represents the reach of HTX across the Greater Houston area.  A group of talented, hardworking girls who embraced the opportunity provided through the HTX City Program and became National Champions. Thank you to all of our City coaches across every location. Your commitment, guidance, and positive influence have played a vital role in the development of these players and so many others following the same pathway. Congratulations again to everyone involved. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and can't wait to see what the 2026/27 season brings for our Elite Girls Program!”

"I am incredibly proud of this team and everything they have accomplished," said Michael Openshaw, HTX City Program Director. "Winning this event three years in a row with this age group is an incredible achievement and speaks volumes about the dedication of the players, the commitment of the coaching staff, and the tremendous support from the parents throughout the season. This national title was well deserved, and it bodes extremely well for the future of this group. We will use this accomplishment as a building block heading into the fall season and continue to push this team to new heights."

Coaching Staff Present: Michael Openshaw (City Program Director), Willie Fowlkes (09 & 12 GA Head Coach).

Team Roster: Abigail Weaver, Annabel Lara, Annabelle Beresky, Aria Ghaemmaghami, Darcy Gillette, Eleanor Barnes, Hayleigh Simon, Isabella Luna, Kensley McAfee, Lilly Jutz, Olivia Rodriguez, Presley Laney, Rachel Hamm, Raeghan Arnold, Sofia Escobedo, Summer Gergov.

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