P.L.A.Y. Initiative
Every kid deserves to play regardless of financial background. Our P.L.A.Y. Financial Aid Program helps cover registration fees so finances don’t get in the way.
Together with our partners
A special acknowledgement to our community partners who contributed to our Financial Aid Program. Because of their generosity, we are able to sustain and grow the level of financial support we offer our families in Austin, San Antonio, and throguhtout Central Texas.
What is the impact of my support?
Soccer builds champions on and off the field. At Lonestar, it’s more than a game—it’s a launchpad for life where kids grow, belong, and develop ambitious beliefs about their future.
Here are just a few ways soccer contributes to positive life outcomes among youth.
The University of Texas at Austin’s Kinesiology Department found that student-athletes in Austin area schools had a 15% higher graduation rate compared to non-athletes.
Adolescents who play sports are 8x more likely to be active at age 24 compared to adolescents who do not play sports according ot Project Play.
A study from UT Dell Medical School found that youth involved in team sports in Central Texas reported 22% lower rates of anxiety and depression compared to peers.