2025 Summer Soccer Camps—Register now
We’re excited to offer several different camps for the Summer of 2025, all indoor to beat the heat. Each camp follows an itinerary based on individual technical development, and the eligible ages are listed below.
Development Camps
For developmental players ages 7–14 years old
Our Pflugerville FC Development Indoor Soccer Camp is for all Recreational, Jr. Academy and Academy players who are looking to improve their mastery of the ball, 1v1 techniques, and tactics.
Advanced Camps
For competitive players ages 7–14 years old
Our Pflugerville FC Advanced Indoor Soccer Camp is designed for Academy and Select soccer players looking to improve the technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of their game.
Goalkeeper Camps
For goalkeepers ages 7–16 years old
Elevate your game and sharpen your skills at the Pflugerville FC Goalkeeper Indoor Camp, designed to focus on the unique demands of goalkeeping.
Girls Only Camps
For female players ages 7–14 years old
Pflugerville FC Girls Only Indoor Summer Camp offers an opportunity for all young female players from any club who are looking to continue their development through the offseason in a fun, professional environment.
Striker Clinics
For competitive players ages 10–15 years old
The Pflugerville FC Striker Indoor Soccer Clinic is all about making your player a more effective goalscorer.
Little Kickers Clinics
For entry level and developmental players 4–6 years old
Pflugerville FC Little Kickers Soccer Clinic is our entry level camp for the youngest recreational soccer player. This clinic is designed to allow the players to learn the fundamentals of the game while having lots of fun. No experience necessary.
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Pflugerville FC Pfall Cup 2024 - Apply today!
We invite you to apply for the 2024 PFC Pfall Cup Tournament. There are multiple divisions in every age group from U7 to U19 assuring every team a competitive place to play.
We invite you to apply for the 2024 PFC Pfall Cup Tournament. There are multiple divisions in every age group from U7 to U19 assuring every team a competitive place to play. We offer the some of the finest fields in the Pflugerville area. We pride ourselves on our block scheduling format which will in most instances assure you a convenient schedule and we go to great lengths to accommodate your scheduling requests.
| Fees | |||||
| 11v11 teams | 9v9 teams | 7v7 teams | 5v5 teams | 4v4 teams | 3v3 teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U13–U19 | U11–U12 | U9–U10 | U8 | U7 | U6 Co-ed |
| Sat & Sun | Sat & Sun | Sat & Sun | Sat only | Sat only | Sat only |
| $685 | $545 | $445 | $245 | $245 | $245 |
Register to become a licensed soccer referee this fall
Register now for a new referee course to be held at Wells Point Park on August 25 from 4pm-6pm.
PAYSL & PFC are looking to hire new field referees! Soccer lovers aged 13 and above may register to become a licensed referee. Starting from age 13, youths can get licensed and begin earning $22 per game. That is just the start! We also need adult referees who can earn anywhere from $24 – $60 or more per game. The pay rate increases along with the age of the teams and the level of competition.
There are two parts to the training for becoming a referee: the online training and the in-person field training. The in-person portion will take place on Sunday, September 29th, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Wells Point Park. More information is available on the U.S. Soccer Course page.
If you, or someone you know is active, loves the game of soccer, enjoys being outdoors, and is looking for something exciting and challenging, then this job could be a great fit! Games are played mostly on Saturdays or Sundays at Wells Point Park, 1849 Park, and Pfennig Park.
PFC welcomes Diego Lopez-Videla as Select Boys Coordinator
Pflugerville FC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Diego Lopez-Videla as the new Select Boys Coordinator. With a wealth of experience and a passion for the game, Coach Diego brings a fresh perspective and dynamic leadership to our program.
Pflugerville FC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Diego Lopez-Videla as the new Select Boys Coordinator. With a wealth of experience and a passion for the game, Coach Diego brings a fresh perspective and dynamic leadership to our program.
“Joining Pflugerville FC as Select Boys Coordinator is a privilege, and I am excited to bring my diverse coaching background to an exceptional community club. I look forward to working with the coaching staff to build on the success of PFC. Together, we can create meaningful opportunities for youth players in the community and develop them for success on and off the field,” said Lopez-Videla.
He has an impressive track record of developing talent and leading teams to success. His dedication to fostering both individual player growth and team cohesion aligns perfectly with our goals and values.
“I look forward to working with the coaching staff to build on the success of PFC. Together, we can create meaningful opportunities for youth players in the community and develop them for success on and off the field.”
Coach Diego brings more than 15 years of experience in leadership positions at successful clubs like Texas Rush, Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash Youth, Texans SC Houston and RISE SC. Most recently he has served as the Director of Soccer Operations and Boys Director for the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club.
“We are confident that under his guidance, our players will thrive, and our teams will reach new heights. We’re excited to continue growing our coaching staff and support our Boys Select teams under the leadership of our DOC, Rogerio Celaya. Welcome Coach Diego!” said John Livingston, PAYSL Board President.
Lopez-Videla is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and grew up playing futsal and beach soccer. He currently holds a USSF National B License, La Liga Methodology Level II and other licenses and certifications. He brings a unique path of experience that will help elevate our boys program to the next level.
Coach Diego will serve as the Select Boys Coordinator, partnering with Coach Jorge Cruz-Cruz as the Girls Select Coordinator, under the leadership of Rogerio Celaya as Director of Coaches.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Diego Lopez-Videla to our PFC soccer family. We look forward to an exciting and successful journey ahead!
One Team. One Goal.
Summer Camps: New Indoor Camp Dates
Pflugerville FC is excited to offer two new Indoor Soccer Camp dates for youth players this summer. The soccer training program delivered at the camp aims to help all participants develop their full technical, tactical, and physical potential, regardless of their skill level.
This 5-day camp will be open to players aged 2019-2010 (U5–U15) and follow an itinerary based on individual technical development.
PFC Coaches will run structured sessions to enable the players to enjoy great physical activity and learn in a fun, professional environment. The 5-day camp will be open to players U5–U15 and follow an itinerary based on individual technical development. Each session will focus on mastery of the ball, 1v1 techniques, and tactics relating to dribbling, close control, passing & receiving, and movement of the ball.
Questions?
Exciting PFC News! Welcome to PFC's Coordinators of Girls' Select and Academy!
PFC Welcomes New Girls Select Coordinator and Academy Coordinator
We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to our soccer coaching staff, who will be instrumental in leading our PFC teams to new heights. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Jorge Cruz Cruz, Select Girls Coordinator, and Trevor Ward, Academy Coordinator.
Coach Cruz played professionally for clubs in Argentina and his native Columbia. He moved to Houston, Texas, to play indoor soccer and earn his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Houston Baptist University. Cruz has been a United States Soccer Development Academy Scout and also Assistant Coach for the U14, U15, and U17 USA Girls National Teams. Coach Cruz served as an Assistant Coach for the Jordan Women’s National Team and was the US Development Academy Head Coach at IMG Academy in Florida. He worked as a Professional Match Evaluator for Major League Soccer and has also served on the Olympic Development Program staff. Most recently Coach Cruz coached at Southwest Assemblies of God University and held the position of Technical Lead at Westlake FC.
Coaching Certifications:
United States Soccer Federation A License
Asian Football Confederation A License
Confederação Brasileira de Futebol B License
United States Soccer Federation National Youth License
United States Soccer Federation Coach Educator License
FIFA Future Coaching III
Coach Trevor Ward
Coach Ward grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where his passion for the game first developed. What began as a passion for playing soccer in middle and high school, quickly evolved into a passion for coaching the game. He values the opportunity to help his players love the game the way he does and the chance to help them understand the lessons that soccer teaches its players about life. He is a lifelong Liverpool fan and an avid MLS watcher. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Education from The Ohio State University with a focus on coaching and player development. During his time at Ohio State, Coach Ward worked with the women’s soccer team as a member of the technical soccer operations staff. Following his graduation, he began working with the Columbus Crew as an academy performance analyst. In this role he was both proactive and reactive in supporting and challenging the ideas of the academy coaching staff, as they worked towards identifying and developing the top young players in the region. His role with the Crew led Trevor to coaching the college game with the Iowa Western CC Men’s Soccer Program. At IWCC he held the position of assistant coach and performance analyst and was responsible for coaching, recruiting, retaining, and developing players who came to the program from all over the world. Coach Ward joins Pflugerville FC from Sporting Kansas City where he worked as a coach for Sporting City Clubs. Trevor had this to say about joining the PFC Staff “ I am very excited to be joining Pflugerville FC as Youth Academy Director. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with this coaching staff to create environments conducive to learning, competition, and a passion for the game.” Coach Ward currently has a USSF C license and is enrolled in the USSF B license course.
Pflugerville FC welcomes new Director of Coaching: Rogerio Celaya
We’re excited to introduce our coaches, players and parents to our new Director of Coaching.
Pflugerville FC is excited to announce a new addition to our coaching staff. “I’m very excited to announce Rogerio Celaya as the Director of Coaching for Pflugerville FC,” said John Livingston, PAYSL & Pflugerville FC President. “Rogerio has a tremendous amount of experience in club development and coaching education. He is passionate about developing youth soccer players and will have a significant impact in all aspects of building the Pflugerville FC pathway for our families.”
“I am extremely excited and honored to join the Pflugerville FC family as the Director of Coaching. I look forward to developing and mentoring the coaching staff to provide a special experience for all of our players.”
Celaya joins the PFC team with over 15 years of experience, along with licenses from the U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation. Coach Celaya comes to Pflugerville FC from Sporting Kansas City, where he served as the Director of Coaching and Methodology. In this role, Celaya designed all coaching education courses, mentored elite coaches, and created individualized training methods for the sporting city clubs. “I am extremely excited and honored to join the Pflugerville FC family as the Director of Coaching. I look forward to developing and mentoring the coaching staff to provide a special experience for all of our players. We will prioritize coaching education at Pflugerville FC to create the best learning environment for all of our future players,” Celaya said.
Before his role with Sporting Kansas City, Celaya was the Director of Coaching Education and Methodology for RISE Soccer Club in Houston, Texas. While at these clubs, Celaya created and implemented the club’s coaching curriculum, playing philosophy, and development models across their programs. He also planned and delivered coaching education programs and mentored the coaching staff on their education pathways. Celaya previously coached at Puma Futbol Club in Kansas, as well as, IMG Academy in Florida.
Celaya holds an FMF Pro License, CONCACAF A License, USSF A License, USSF Director of Coaching License, USSF National Youth License, USSF Coach Educator License, USC Premier Diploma, and is a coach educator for US Soccer. In addition, Coach Celaya earned his Masters in Business Administration at Louisiana State University and his Bachelors in Business Administration at LSU Shreveport.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Rogerio Celaya to PFC!
One Team. One Goal.
2023 Spring Break Camps
Join us during Spring Break for one of our soccer or futsal camps.
Regardless if GotSport is working on not, we’re going to be training and having fun this Spring Break!
How futsal can help your player's development
Pflugerville FC is excited to announce our new Winter Pfutsal League for players 8U and above.
Pflugerville FC is excited to announce our new Winter Pfutsal Program for players 7U and above. Space is limited so register soon to reserve your spot. Training begins in late November and games begin December 3
We know there are alternate options for offseason training, but we feel that futsal is the best game to continue to develop your player’s technical skills. Here’s a bit of an explanation as to why.
Futsal overview
Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game which is, essentially, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a small-sided game (5v5) played on a smaller field (roughly basketball court size) with a smaller (size 3-4) ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries. There are no walls in play. This is the game that outdoor soccer players around the globe play when they are indoors to refine and maintain their control skills and touch.
It is superior to walled soccer in terms of developing better skills and technique. In traditional American walled soccer, players regularly whack the ball (and sometimes their bodies) against the boards which promotes improper technique and too often rewards errant play.
In Futsal, players are constantly reminded to play the same quality control game that is required for success in the outdoor game.
Why futsal?
Futsal is the only indoor game sanctioned by FIFA. If skills development is important, Futsal is recognized as clearly the best form of indoor soccer. But that's not the only reason.
Better Skills Development - Futsal promotes quality touches
Safer - Futsal eliminates the injuries associated with wall collisions
Less Expensive - Futsal makes quality soccer more affordable
Is futsal new?
Futsal is the new rage in American soccer. However, as is often the case, the US is just catching on to what the world already knows. Superior soccer skill is built by simulating the outdoor game indoors with small sided games and a smaller ball. World famous clubs such as Ajax have used this approach for years. Futsal has been around for over fifty years but US interest in soccer skill development has only recently focused its attention on the training techniques used in successful soccer powerhouses such as Brazil, Holland, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. So, Futsal has been around for many years but interest is just starting to explode in the United States.
What is the history of futsal?
The origin of Futsal can be traced back to Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani devised a five-a-side version of soccer for youth competition in YMCAs. The game is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors and out without the use of sidewalls. The term FUTSAL is the international term used for the game. It is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese word for "soccer", FUTbol or FUTebol, and the French or Spanish root word for "indoor" or "room", Salon or Salle or Sala. Taken literally, Futbol means 'foot and ball' (i.e. playing outdoors) and Futsal indicates 'Futbol in room' (i.e. playing indoors).
The game is frequently referred to as Five-A-Side. Once Ceriani got the ball rolling, Futsal gained rapid popularity throughout South America, particularly in Brazil. The skill developed in this game is visible in the world-famous style the Brazilians display outdoors on the full-sized field. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto and other Brazilian superstars developed their skill playing Futsal. While Brazil continues to be the Futsal hub of the world, the game is now played, under the auspices of FIFA, all over the world, from Europe to North and Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia and Oceania.
The first international competition took place in 1965, when Paraguay won the first South American Cup. Six more South American Cups were held through 1979, with Brazil winning all of them. Brazil continued its dominance with a victory in the first Pan American Cup in 1980 and won it again the next time it was played in 1984. A U.S. team took part in the 1984 cup, but finished out of the running.
The U.S. Futsal Federation was incorporated in January, 1983. Osvaldo Garcia was the first president The game originally was referred to as Minisoccer and then became known by its official international name, Futsal. The current federation president is Alexander J.C. Para.
The first Futsal World Championship conducted under the auspices of FIFUSA (before its members integrated into FIFA in 1989) was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1982, with Brazil finishing in first place. The Brazilians repeated as champions at the second World Championship in 1985 in Spain, but lost in the third World Championship in 1988 in Australia to Paraguay. FIFA took over direct sponsorship of the event in 1989 in Holland and 1992 in Hong Kong. Brazil won both times. The U.S. Futsal (Indoor Team), finished third in 1989 and second in 1992. The highest showing by any team from the United States in a FIFA tournament until the U.S. Women's team won the gold medal in China for outdoor soccer. The Third FIFA World Futsal Championship was be held November 24 through December 11, 1996 in Spain.
The first international Futsal match in the United States was held in December, 1985, at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif. The U.S. select team, defeated Australia, 9-5.
U.S. Futsal has conducted a National Championship each year since 1985. Futsal is establishing itself at the youth level in the U.S. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America took a strong interest after the Columbia Park Club in San Francisco asked the Federation to give a demonstration. The national organization adopted the sport, and it is now played at about 1,100 Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the U.S.
The U.S. Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and U.S. Futsal signed an agreement in August of 1995, to promote Futsal in all National State Associations under the auspices of U.S. Futsal. Massachusetts was the first state to sign an agreement with U. S. Futsal.
How is futsal safer?
Eliminating walls makes soccer safer but there are other aspects of Futsal which make it safer as well. Besides fewer broken bones and concussions (which too often occur in hockey-rink walled soccer), there are fewer high speed collisions because the field is shorter. You don't develop the same full head of steam running for the ball in Futsal and consequently have less of those related injuries. Finally, a game which emphasizes control under pressure versus kick and run inevitably leads to more heads-up play. In general, it is safer by virtue of the fewer injuries due to the nature of the arena and the game.
Is this just an oddball fad?
No. This is the way the world develops great players year-round. None of the successful major playing countries in the world including, Brazil, Italy, Germany, France, Holland, Spain, play indoor soccer in hockey rinks. Now that America is taking soccer seriously and wants to compete at the highest levels, Futsal will irreversibly dominate the US indoor soccer scene. By playing CYFL Futsal, you will be joining the fastest growing indoor league. American soccer development will only advance to the next level when the indoor game advances to the same level as the rest of the world. And CYFL is leading the way by regularly opening new Futsal centers. Before entering another 'hockey rink' style league, ask yourself "How important is skills development to my players?" This is the question coaches are asking and the conclusion people seem to be drawing is that Futsal is the wave of the future. It is not a fad, it is the way the world plays and it is here to stay in America.
How is futsal better than walled soccer?
Futsal improves player soccer skills better than walled soccer for both offensive and defensive skills training.
As an offensive Futsal player, there are no walls to save errant passes. There are no walls to stop long balls. There are no walls to rebound errant shots. There are no walls against which to pin the ball or your opponent. There are no walls to help you if you lack the feinting skills to beat a defender. There are no walls to save you if your teammates are not moving into space to support you. In general, you must control the ball, use proper touch and technique, use correct pace, send accurate service, and truly work dynamic combinations.
As a Futsal defender, you can 'face up' on an oncoming player just like in outdoor soccer (there is no wall pass to beat you). You can let errant passes go out of bounds to win the ball (the proper result of your opponent's faux-pas). Goalies and defenders can concentrate on proper shot blocking angles. You do not need to worry about long overhead balls which should go out of bounds. You can drive an oncoming player into the side to break up break-aways or outnumbered breaks. In general, you can practice and perfect the defensive techniques which apply to outdoor soccer. You don't waste time working on defending against phantom players (i.e. walls).
How does futsal promote better technique?
Just watch Futsal players fight to keep the ball from crossing the touch line and you'll immediately begin to see how Futsal develops skill, control, and technique. A small field with lines puts players constantly under pressure from other players and out-of-play boundaries. Players must learn to settle the ball rapidly, chop sharply, shield effectively, pass quickly and move into space.
Compared to walled soccer or large indoor field soccer, Futsal places a greater premium on ball control. There is no reward for errant passes because the other team gets the ball. There is no reward for errant shots because the other team gets the ball. There is no incentive to 'kick and run' because the field is too small and packed with players. Players with the ball must use proper technique to maintain control and must seek out other players in space. Players without the ball must move to 'real' space and must truly support their teammates.
With Futsal, the emphasis is clearly on control and technique. Without control and technique you cannot expect to succeed in Futsal. And, if US players are to be more successful in the international arena, it is clear that we must better train and prepare our youth on proper technique. Playing indoor soccer in a hockey rink just does not make sense to any serious development program. If you are serious about skills and technique development, Futsal is the superior activity. Futsal promotes better technique and develops skills more rapidly. And if you are serious about the quality of the time you spend playing or watching soccer games, Futsal is clearly better.
PFC Select's 05B Green Named Western District Champions!
Pflugerville FC Select’s 05B Green team competed in this past weekend’s Director’s Cup tournament in San Antonio, winning all four games they played in.
Pflugerville FC Select’s 05B Green team participated and won in this past weekend’s South Texas Directors Cup tournament in San Antonio and were named the Boys U17 Western District Champions! The team dominated all four games they competed in, attaining their final victory against Lonestar’s 05B Elite STH, where they won 2-1 in overtime. Congratulations to Coach Yossef and his team on their tremendous performance!
Kudos also goes out to ALL our PFC teams that went out to play in the Directors Cup and Presidents Cup. Our players and coaches put in great effort to prepare for these tournaments. We are so proud of their hard work!
One Team. One Goal.
Coach Yossef and PFC Select’s 05B Green team
Pflugerville FC Spring Break Camps
Pflugerville FC is excited to offer Spring Break soccer camps for every level of youth player.
Pflugerville FC will be hosting four-day soccer camps this Spring Break. We’re excited to offer soccer camps for every level of youth player, and flexible scheduling options. Whether your player is new to soccer and looking to learn the game, or they’ve played for years and are just looking to sharpen their skills, the PFC camps & clinics are a great place to develop your player’s skills while having fun.
Morning sessions: 9:00am–Noon
Afternoon sessions: 6:00–8:00pm
Questions?
PFC Select's 08B Blue Wins at Bat City Cup!
Congratulations to PFC Select’s 08B Blue team on winning first place in their division at the 2021 Bat City Cup this past weekend.
Congratulations to PFC Select’s 08B Blue team on winning first place in their division at the 2021 Bat City Cup this past weekend. They defeated Lonestar 08B Sportsmanship TC 2-0 to win the finals! Kudos to Coaches Tommy Miller, Lisa Hansen, Jason Hansen, Salah Saleh and team for a job well done!
PFC Select’s 08B Blue team with Coaches (left to right) Jason Hansen, Lisa Hansen, Tommy Miller, and Salah Saleh.
Tell the city what you want for 1849 Park: Phase 2
Please take 5 minutes to fill out this City of Pflugerville survey and help us advocate for the needs of youth soccer here in Pflugerville.
We were excited to expand our game day field space this season by playing games at 1849 Park, in addition to our primary fields at Wells Point Park. Our pod at 1849 Park was our home for all Pflugerville FC Select & Academy trainings, as well as home games for our PFC Select and Div III Recreational teams on Saturdays. This has been a big step for us as a club to provide more quality field space for training and games, and to help alleviate some of the parking limitations at Wells Point Park. But we’re not done yet!
Above is a previous rendering of the original Master plan for 1849 Park. This isn’t finalized yet, and our input could help shape what this park becomes.
The City of Pflugerville approved a bond proposal back in 2020 to begin building Phase 2 of 1849 Park and they are looking for input from the community about what we’d like to see. (You can also view the 1849 Park Master plan here) Please take 5 minutes to fill out this City of Pflugerville survey and help us advocate for the needs of youth soccer here in Pflugerville. Also below are listed out some of the main points we’ve been advocating for already as a club.
PAYSL and Pflugerville FC priorities
Combination of Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf fields
We would like to see additional grass and synthetic turf fields added at 1849 to increase capacity. Synthetic fields allow for year-round play and won’t always be closed after a rainstorm, which is a great advantage. Grass fields can be relined to accommodate different field sizes week-to-week, giving us some much needed flexibility as we host different events at 1849. Grass fields also are cooler for players in the Texas heat than synthetic turf fields and often are better at reducing player injuries. As a club, we’d prefer a mixture of both surfaces to give us maximum flexibility.
Access to water
For some reason, the soccer fields at 1849 Park have no drinking fountains or bottle fillers. This is a major concern for us as players, referees, coaches and spectators may run out of bottled water on hot days and not be able to easily get water. We’ve resorted to providing water coolers and bottled water for our referees on game days as they’re often working multiple games back-to-back and need access to water. Please advocate for more access to drinking water and bottle fillers as they improve 1849 Park.
Shaded areas
This is also a concern to us to provide shaded areas much closed to the playing pods. The fields are very big and it can be a very long walk to get to the single pavilion for shade. Please join us in asking for more shaded areas that could benefit to players, referees, spectators, and coaches.
Concession areas
One of the benefits we have as the primary tenant at Wells Point Park is the ability to run a concession stand. This adds to the game day experience as players and spectators can stop in for a drink or food while out at the park. It’s also a way for our club to raise funds, and it becomes a hub for information and distribution to our members. Currently, the soccer fields at 1849 have no space for concessions, and we only use one of the three pods at the park. They have a lane out front for food trucks, but there’s also a City ordinance forbidding food trucks from selling in Pflugerville Parks. This ordinance means we currently must request a waiver for a single date every time we invite a food truck to come to 1849 Park. And if it were open to any food truck company, then there’s zero opportunity for club fundraising. Please join in requesting concession areas be built at 1849 Park that clubs can use.
Storage
At Wells Point Park we have a clubhouse and multiple storage sheds to keep equipment. However at 1849 Park, we have none of that. Our field crews and coaches much transport equipment in and out of the fields each week to comply with the rules of the Parks & Recreation Department. As we look to continue to develop our training programs, we need a convenient onsite location for storage so we can keep equipment that we can readily use. Please be sure to write-in this need for consideration at the end of the survey.
Thank you for advocating on behalf of PAYSL and Pflugerville FC. We hope that together we can continue to improve the soccer facilities available for us in Pflugerville!
One Team. One Goal.
How futsal can help your player's development
Pflugerville FC is excited to announce our new Winter Pfutsal League for players 8U and above.
Pflugerville FC is excited to announce our new Winter Pfutsal League for players 8U and above. Space is limited so register soon to reserve your spot. Training begins in later November and games begin in December.
We know there are alternate options for offseason training, but we feel that futsal is the best game to continue to develop your player’s technical skills. Here’s a bit of an explanation as to why.
Futsal overview
Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game which is, essentially, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a small-sided game (5v5) played on a smaller field (roughly basketball court size) with a smaller (size 3-4) ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries. There are no walls in play. This is the game that outdoor soccer players around the globe play when they are indoors to refine and maintain their control skills and touch.
It is superior to walled soccer in terms of developing better skills and technique. In traditional American walled soccer, players regularly whack the ball (and sometimes their bodies) against the boards which promotes improper technique and too often rewards errant play.
In Futsal, players are constantly reminded to play the same quality control game that is required for success in the outdoor game.
Why futsal?
Futsal is the only indoor game sanctioned by FIFA. If skills development is important, Futsal is recognized as clearly the best form of indoor soccer. But that's not the only reason.
Better Skills Development - Futsal promotes quality touches
Safer - Futsal eliminates the injuries associated with wall collisions
Less Expensive - Futsal makes quality soccer more affordable
Is futsal new?
Futsal is the new rage in American soccer. However, as is often the case, the US is just catching on to what the world already knows. Superior soccer skill is built by simulating the outdoor game indoors with small sided games and a smaller ball. World famous clubs such as Ajax have used this approach for years. Futsal has been around for over fifty years but US interest in soccer skill development has only recently focused its attention on the training techniques used in successful soccer powerhouses such as Brazil, Holland, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. So, Futsal has been around for many years but interest is just starting to explode in the United States.
What is the history of futsal?
The origin of Futsal can be traced back to Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani devised a five-a-side version of soccer for youth competition in YMCAs. The game is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors and out without the use of sidewalls. The term FUTSAL is the international term used for the game. It is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese word for "soccer", FUTbol or FUTebol, and the French or Spanish root word for "indoor" or "room", Salon or Salle or Sala. Taken literally, Futbol means 'foot and ball' (i.e. playing outdoors) and Futsal indicates 'Futbol in room' (i.e. playing indoors).
The game is frequently referred to as Five-A-Side. Once Ceriani got the ball rolling, Futsal gained rapid popularity throughout South America, particularly in Brazil. The skill developed in this game is visible in the world-famous style the Brazilians display outdoors on the full-sized field. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto and other Brazilian superstars developed their skill playing Futsal. While Brazil continues to be the Futsal hub of the world, the game is now played, under the auspices of FIFA, all over the world, from Europe to North and Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia and Oceania.
The first international competition took place in 1965, when Paraguay won the first South American Cup. Six more South American Cups were held through 1979, with Brazil winning all of them. Brazil continued its dominance with a victory in the first Pan American Cup in 1980 and won it again the next time it was played in 1984. A U.S. team took part in the 1984 cup, but finished out of the running.
The U.S. Futsal Federation was incorporated in January, 1983. Osvaldo Garcia was the first president The game originally was referred to as Minisoccer and then became known by its official international name, Futsal. The current federation president is Alexander J.C. Para.
The first Futsal World Championship conducted under the auspices of FIFUSA (before its members integrated into FIFA in 1989) was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1982, with Brazil finishing in first place. The Brazilians repeated as champions at the second World Championship in 1985 in Spain, but lost in the third World Championship in 1988 in Australia to Paraguay. FIFA took over direct sponsorship of the event in 1989 in Holland and 1992 in Hong Kong. Brazil won both times. The U.S. Futsal (Indoor Team), finished third in 1989 and second in 1992. The highest showing by any team from the United States in a FIFA tournament until the U.S. Women's team won the gold medal in China for outdoor soccer. The Third FIFA World Futsal Championship was be held November 24 through December 11, 1996 in Spain.
The first international Futsal match in the United States was held in December, 1985, at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif. The U.S. select team, defeated Australia, 9-5.
U.S. Futsal has conducted a National Championship each year since 1985. Futsal is establishing itself at the youth level in the U.S. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America took a strong interest after the Columbia Park Club in San Francisco asked the Federation to give a demonstration. The national organization adopted the sport, and it is now played at about 1,100 Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the U.S.
The U.S. Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and U.S. Futsal signed an agreement in August of 1995, to promote Futsal in all National State Associations under the auspices of U.S. Futsal. Massachusetts was the first state to sign an agreement with U. S. Futsal.
How is futsal safer?
Eliminating walls makes soccer safer but there are other aspects of Futsal which make it safer as well. Besides fewer broken bones and concussions (which too often occur in hockey-rink walled soccer), there are fewer high speed collisions because the field is shorter. You don't develop the same full head of steam running for the ball in Futsal and consequently have less of those related injuries. Finally, a game which emphasizes control under pressure versus kick and run inevitably leads to more heads-up play. In general, it is safer by virtue of the fewer injuries due to the nature of the arena and the game.
Is this just an oddball fad?
No. This is the way the world develops great players year-round. None of the successful major playing countries in the world including, Brazil, Italy, Germany, France, Holland, Spain, play indoor soccer in hockey rinks. Now that America is taking soccer seriously and wants to compete at the highest levels, Futsal will irreversibly dominate the US indoor soccer scene. By playing CYFL Futsal, you will be joining the fastest growing indoor league. American soccer development will only advance to the next level when the indoor game advances to the same level as the rest of the world. And CYFL is leading the way by regularly opening new Futsal centers. Before entering another 'hockey rink' style league, ask yourself "How important is skills development to my players?" This is the question coaches are asking and the conclusion people seem to be drawing is that Futsal is the wave of the future. It is not a fad, it is the way the world plays and it is here to stay in America.
How is futsal better than walled soccer?
Futsal improves player soccer skills better than walled soccer for both offensive and defensive skills training.
As an offensive Futsal player, there are no walls to save errant passes. There are no walls to stop long balls. There are no walls to rebound errant shots. There are no walls against which to pin the ball or your opponent. There are no walls to help you if you lack the feinting skills to beat a defender. There are no walls to save you if your teammates are not moving into space to support you. In general, you must control the ball, use proper touch and technique, use correct pace, send accurate service, and truly work dynamic combinations.
As a Futsal defender, you can 'face up' on an oncoming player just like in outdoor soccer (there is no wall pass to beat you). You can let errant passes go out of bounds to win the ball (the proper result of your opponent's faux-pas). Goalies and defenders can concentrate on proper shot blocking angles. You do not need to worry about long overhead balls which should go out of bounds. You can drive an oncoming player into the side to break up break-aways or outnumbered breaks. In general, you can practice and perfect the defensive techniques which apply to outdoor soccer. You don't waste time working on defending against phantom players (i.e. walls).
How does futsal promote better technique?
Just watch Futsal players fight to keep the ball from crossing the touch line and you'll immediately begin to see how Futsal develops skill, control, and technique. A small field with lines puts players constantly under pressure from other players and out-of-play boundaries. Players must learn to settle the ball rapidly, chop sharply, shield effectively, pass quickly and move into space.
Compared to walled soccer or large indoor field soccer, Futsal places a greater premium on ball control. There is no reward for errant passes because the other team gets the ball. There is no reward for errant shots because the other team gets the ball. There is no incentive to 'kick and run' because the field is too small and packed with players. Players with the ball must use proper technique to maintain control and must seek out other players in space. Players without the ball must move to 'real' space and must truly support their teammates.
With Futsal, the emphasis is clearly on control and technique. Without control and technique you cannot expect to succeed in Futsal. And, if US players are to be more successful in the international arena, it is clear that we must better train and prepare our youth on proper technique. Playing indoor soccer in a hockey rink just does not make sense to any serious development program. If you are serious about skills and technique development, Futsal is the superior activity. Futsal promotes better technique and develops skills more rapidly. And if you are serious about the quality of the time you spend playing or watching soccer games, Futsal is clearly better.
Pflugerville FC Top 5 Highlights: Week 2
Congrats to our Pflugerville FC 2010 Boys Blue, 2010 Girls Blue, 2011 Girls Green, and 2005 Boys Green for making this week’s Top 5!
Congrats to our Pflugerville FC 2010 Boys Blue, 2010 Girls Blue, 2011 Girls Green, and 2005 Boys Green for making this week’s Top 5! Follow along all season by subscribing to our Pflugerville FC YouTube channel.
New: Pflugerville FC Summer Camp Series
Pflugerville FC Summer Camps provide one of the best ways to keep your player active, healthy, and engaged in soccer throughout the summer.
Pflugerville FC will be hosting its 1st Summer Camp series this summer. We will provide one of the best ways to keep your player active, healthy, and engaged in soccer throughout the summer. Our goal is to challenge your player and help them in their development to the next level.
Beginning in July and running through early August, our soccer camps will take place at our home facility Wells Point Park, Pflugerville. All players are welcome, regardless of club or level.
TOPICS
Each day our staff will engage different topics for every level of player with a variety of activities designed to improve technical proficiency, tactical awareness, Speed, Agility and Quickness. Our curriculum will cover area such as:
Individual ball mastery
Technical & Tactical activities
Small-sided games
Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ)
Summer Camp: July 19–22 (4 days)
Our mission is to develop your player's game with our experienced, nationally licensed staff who provide a fun, exciting, and challenging environment for every player.
Price: $125, or $40 for a single day
6–8PM each evening
Wells Point Park - 800 S. Heatherwilde Blvd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Elite Summer Camp: July 26–29 (4 days)
Pflugerville FC Elite Summer Camp is your ticket to elite training from the Pflugerville FC Director, as well as guest ECNL and college coaches. Our goal is to challenge your player and help them take their development to the next level. Open to boys and girls regardless of club or level. Ages 9U–15U (players born 2013–2007).
Price $150, or $50 for a single day
6–8PM each evening
Wells Point Park - 800 S. Heatherwilde Blvd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
If you have any trouble with registration, please check out our Player Registration Guide.
AGES
All players from 9U–15U (birth years 2013–2007)
PFC MEMBER DISCOUNT
For a PFC Select or Academy player, you can save 30% on your camp registration. Check for more info in your PFC Parent’s Band channel.
REFUND POLICY
10% of the camp fee will be retained except in cases of injury or relocation. Please contact Anthony Maltez (anthony@pflugervillefc.org) for any questions or concerns.
QUESTIONS?
PFC Select Teams Advance at Recent Tournaments
PFC Select teams recently participated in both the President’s Cup and the Director’s Cup.
Pflugerville FC Select teams recently participated in both the President’s Cup and the Director’s Cup. Several of our teams came out on top and advanced to district and state! Our players worked hard to make it to this level of competition. Congratulations to all our teams that participated in these events!
PFC 05G Green advanced to district in the President’s Cup.
PFC 08B Green won the Director’s Cup and is advancing to state!
PFC 09G Green won the Director’s Cup. They will also participate in the state play-offs!
PFC 06B Green received second place in the Director’s Cup Western District and is headed to state!
We had many amazing players who took part in the South Texas Director’s Cup.
One Team. One Goal.
Student job opportunity: PFC Video Production Internship
Pflugerville FC is looking for a student Video Production Intern to help us manage video content across the club. Do you know of a student (high school or college) who is a video guru?
Pflugerville FC is looking for a student Video Production Intern to help us manage video content across the club. Do you know of a student (high school or college) who is a video guru? This is a paid position and we’re looking for someone who’s dependable, a self-starter, and curious to learn and produce great video content for PFC. Soccer fans are a plus, but not required! Specifically, we’re not looking for a player who might have games and other obligations on the weekends.
Do you know someone who should apply? Be sure to forward the job posting to them.
QUESTIONS?
Meet our New Director of Coaches
Pflugerville FC is excited to announce a new addition to our coaching staff. Beginning this June, Anthony Maltez will be joining PFC as its newest Director of Coaches.
Pflugerville FC is excited to announce a new addition to our coaching staff. Beginning this June, Anthony Maltez will be joining PFC as its newest Director of Coaches. This young man hails from New York and will be training, educating, and overseeing our coaches in the Select and Academy programs. PAYSL President, Herman Whitney, said, “This was a truly exhaustive search, interviewing candidates from the Austin area, California, New York and even Peru. We left no stone unturned! Anthony had the coaching resume and education that set him apart, but his positive energy and attitude were the right fit. This is a big step for our club.”
Learn more about him in his bio below. Please help us in welcoming our new DOC, Anthony Maltez!
Anthony Maltez has been coaching soccer for the past 10 years. He has coached and played in many different levels through youth and college level. He has been a part of many clubs in New York such as Garden City Park SC, Valencia CF Academy NY, and East Meadow SC. These clubs have developed many players that are currently competing in national platforms, such as MLS Next, ECNL and other elite level environments.
Coach Maltez running a training session with his team at East Meadow SC in East Meadow, New York.
On top of being part of the East Meadow SC ECNL staff, he has held the position of East Meadow SC Futsal Director. This is where Anthony has helped develop the program in East Meadow, while also encouraging and teaching players the importance of the Futsal game in their development.
Anthony has also been a part of the New York City FC Training program, along with working with other top level clubs in New York. While being part of the NYCFC Training Program, he assisted in their Talent Center. NYCFC Talent Center is where players are developed and chosen for the Academy teams.
Additionally, Anthony is part of the Coaching Staff for Real Carib, a club that is nationally recognized for their accomplishments in the U23 tournament. Real Caribe has competed in Regional and Nationals Tournament.
He has also spent time training with clubs in Spain and Central America. Working with multiple clubs from different cultures has given him the opportunity to learn different styles and approaches from some of the best soccer cultures.
Anthony remarked, “I’m excited and humbled to take on the role of Director of Coaches for Pflugerville FC and to be part of this club. My goal is to bring success and guidance to the club’s coaching staff, players and families.”
Maltez currently holds his C license with US Soccer, and is now pursuing his US Soccer B License.
PAYSL COVID protocols for the spring 2021 season
As we return to play this Fall, we are excited to get so many players and their families back playing soccer, but we want to return to play safely.
As our Recreational league returns to play this Fall, we are excited to get so many players and their families back at Wells Point Park playing soccer. But we want to return to play safely so we’re asking all parents to comply with our safety protocols all season long so we can start playing and keep playing the entire season. Our Safety Officer, Ed Tydings, walks through the protocols we have in place for coaches, parents, and players. If you or your player have any symptoms or feel sick this season, we ask you to please stay home. And if you test positive for COVID-19, we ask that you immediately let your coach know and email our Safety Team at safety@paysl.org. They will follow up with further direction and determine when it’s safe for you to return to play.