Youth Soccer for Every Child at Lonestar

Regardless of their family’s financial situation or the zip code they call home, every child in Central Texas deserves a place on the field.

Youth soccer player dribbling the ball during a match on a sunny day

Soccer player in black jersey preparing a throw-in with a bright green ball

Accessibility Matters

Lonestar Soccer Club is committed to ensuring that every child across Austin, San Antonio, and Central Texas has the opportunity to experience the joy, growth, and community that soccer brings. Our outreach programs, partnerships, and financial aid efforts reflect a simple belief: soccer should be accessible to all.

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The Problem We Want to Solve

Across the country and right here in Central Texas a child’s opportunity to play sports is too often shaped by their family’s income or the zip code they were born into. The data tells a stark story.

31%

Description: of children living below the federal poverty level who participate in organized sports – compared to 70% from higher-income households

Source: CDC National Health Interview Survey

66%

Of Latino families across the U.S. say they have struggled to afford youth sports – a barrier felt deeply across Central Texas communities

Source: Aspen Institute State of Play

Youth from families earning over $100K participate in sports at twice the rate of those from families earning under $25K annually

Source: Aspen Institute / Project Play

4 in 5

Americans believe sports should be more accessible to children in underserved communities — yet the gap keeps growing

Source: Aspen Institute / Project Play

Low-income children are six times more likely to quit sports due to cost than their higher-income peers

Source: Aspen Institute / Project Play

How We’re Solving It

Community Outreach Programs

Our two community outreach programs bring high-quality soccer programming directly to underserved and low-income families – Boca Jr. serving the Austin area, and Tapatios rooted in San Antonio. Both programs provide experienced coaches and a welcoming community, delivered directly into the neighborhoods where access to youth sports is often most limited. Bilingual instructors ensure every player and family feels seen and supported from day one.

Soccer team huddling on grass field before match day

Boca Jr.

Austin Community Outreach Program

Girls youth soccer team huddling together on the field before a game in red and white uniforms

Tapatios

San Antonio Community Outreach Program

What every participant receives

Every child in our outreach programs gets the same quality experience as any Lonestar player.

Significantly Reduced Fees

Registration costs are dramatically reduced so financial barriers never stand between a child and the game.

Licensed, Bilingual Coaching

Professional Lonestar instructors who bring both technical expertise and cultural connection to every session.

Age-Appropriate Curriculum

Structured programming focused on skill development, teamwork, and building lasting confidence on and off the field.

Pathways to Competitive Play

Connections to the broader Lonestar community and opportunities to advance into competitive programs.

Two young boys in yellow soccer jerseys pose flexing arms against a red background

Austin Angels – Partner Spotlight

Lonestar is proud to provide full, 100% financial aid to players referred through Austin Angels – an organization dedicated to supporting Central Texas youth in foster care and at-risk situations. Every Austin Angels player who comes to Lonestar plays at no cost in our Rec program.

Learn About Austin Angels