Join our Rec League and compete for the GFI Global Cup to start your soccer journey! Our program nurtures a love for soccer through ball mastery, teamwork, and community in a fun, inclusive environment. The GFI Global Cup offers young players a chance to experience global competition in a relaxed, pressure-free setting. Enjoy the game, learn, and feel the excitement of soccer!
Monday and Wednesday Training
5:15PM - 6:30PM
2511 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478
We tailor matches to each age group, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all players.
U5-U6: 4v4 matches, no goalkeepers | Focus on fun and participation.
U7-U8: 4v4 matches | Focus on basic formation and teamwork.
U9-U10: 7v7 matches | Focus on basic tactics and team play.
U11-U12: 9v9 matches | Focus on advanced technical and tactical development.
U13-U14: 9v9 matches | Focus on competitive play and strategic teamwork.
Our recreation academy welcomes boys and girls born between 2010 and 2020. It is open to any player interested in a non-competitive league.
Fall Season: September 9 - November 23
Spring Season: January 8 - March 29
Pre-Summer Season: March 31 - June 14
If you opt to pay in full, the total cost is $340. Alternatively, you can opt for a 3-month payment plan, totaling $375.
We offer a 10% discount for families with three or more players.
Uniforms are not included in registration fees. The Recreational kit costs $125 on Soccer.com and is valid from Fall 2023 to Summer 2025. You can choose any number for your player. If your uniform doesn't arrive by the first game, wear a gray shirt and blue shorts for training and a white shirt with blue shorts for games.
To purchase your uniforms go to Soccer.com and follow these instructions. (Gray shirts are used for training and white and blue shirts are for games.)
The Recreational League is volunteer-based. Each team needs at least one parent volunteer coach who will receive guidance and support from our team of professional coaches.
To ensure the safety and well-being of all players, parent coaches must pass a background check. This is a wonderful opportunity to actively engage in your child's soccer journey, making lasting memories and fostering a love for the sport together.
If you are interested in coaching, please email Carlos Elizalde, the Junior and Recreation Academy Director, at: carloselizalde@gfiacademy.com
No, the focus is on participation, fun, and development. Every player is celebrated!
Teams are assigned based on age group and skill level to ensure balanced and fun competition.
After registering, be sure to download the PlayMetrics app. It keeps you up to date with schedule changes, connects you directly with the GFI Rec director and coaches, and places you in a parent group chat for seamless communication.
We accommodate team placements based on friend requests. During the application process, you can enter the names of those who referred you, ensuring your children can play on the same team.
Our recreational program offers in-house leagues, where your child will enjoy the excitement of playing against other GFI Academy recreational teams on game days. This structure fosters a sense of community, camaraderie, and friendly competition within the academy.
Let’s kick off this incredible adventure together. Sign up your player and let them experience the excitement, fun, and global spirit of GFI Global Cup, where every player competes for the world!