Competitions
The Volt League and the UPSL — and how you get there.
Houston Soccer Club debuts in October 2026 in Houston's Adidas Volt League, and enters the UPSL for the Spring 2027 season. Here is how each competition works, what the rules ask of players, and the pathway from your first training session to a matchday squad.
Adidas Volt League
Houston · from October 2026
Houston's competitive adult 11v11 league, played across the city with multiple divisions and promotion between them. This is where the club begins competing and where most members will get their first matchday.
- 11v11 outdoor matches played across Houston on a weekend fixture calendar
- Two 45-minute halves under the standard Laws of the Game, with league referees appointed to every fixture
- Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a loss, with the table decided on points
- Multiple divisions with promotion and relegation between them, plus end-of-season playoff fixtures
- Registered players only — every player must be on the club's league roster and photo-verified before kickoff
- Yellow and red card accumulation carries suspensions, applied by the league
United Premier Soccer League (UPSL)
National · Spring 2027
One of the largest pro-development leagues in North America, made up of independently owned clubs playing in regional conferences with internal promotion and relegation. This is the club's highest level of competition.
- A national pro-development league of hundreds of independently owned clubs, organised into regional conferences
- Split into Spring and Fall seasons, with a conference schedule followed by playoffs
- Internal promotion and relegation between UPSL divisions based on where you finish
- Three points for a win, one for a draw, zero for a loss
- League minimum standards for fields, referees, insurance and matchday operations that the club must meet
- Roster registration, player passes and disciplinary rules administered by the league office
League rules are summarised for players and are subject to each league's official handbook and any in-season updates. The club confirms final competition details with members before registration closes.
How to qualify
Five steps from sign-up to matchday.
1. Register with the club
Fill in the sign-up form and our staff contact you with evaluation and onboarding details. Open to players ages 16–35, beginner through elite.
2. Player evaluation
You train with the group and we assess your technical level, fitness and reliability. There is no cut day — we place you at the level that matches you today.
3. Competitive membership
$300 onboarding plus $150 per month covers league registration, home and away kits, field rental, club and referee fees, and your live-streamed matches. Training-only membership is $150 per month.
4. League registration
Competitive members are added to the club's official league roster and issued a player pass. You must be registered before you can appear in a league fixture.
5. Matchday selection
Squads are picked on training attendance, form, fitness and attitude. Selection is earned every week, and it is announced before each fixture.
Training is Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Attendance is the single biggest factor in selection.
The pathway
From your first session to the First Team.
- 01
Training group
Two coached sessions a week, Monday and Wednesday, strength & conditioning plus soccer training.
- 02
Reserve & Development
Organised competitive matches, guaranteed minutes and individual feedback while you build your level.
- 03
Volt League squad
Weekend league football in Houston's Adidas Volt League from October 2026, filmed and streamed.
- 04
First Team — UPSL
The top of the club, competing in the UPSL from Spring 2027 with footage that travels to scouts and agents.