People around the country are living their own soccer dreams each and every day. A 14-year-old in Lockhart, Texas buys his own soccer club. A 42-year-old auto mechanic turns pro in Rochester, NY. And perhaps the most incredible story is that of a 64-year-old man that signs a contract to play in the NPSL, which very well could be a Guinness World Record. Photo Credit: Houston Hurricanes FC The first story is that of Nate Gonzales, founder of the Lockhart Knights FC
Pratik Shinde will miss out on the TPSL’s showcase game tomorrow as an injury will keep him from playing in the Admiral Texas Cup Final. Shinde suffered a groin strain in training last night and will miss the match. “He is devastated,” Houston Hurricanes FC head coach Brendan Keyes stated. “I feel so bad for him as he just earned his starting position back by playing some really good football.” Jorge Vela will also miss the game with a pulled hamstring. “That’s
“It’s been a honor to play for a coach like Brendan Keyes. He helped me achieve my dreams and always supported me.” Photo Courtesy of Brendan Keyes Those words came from Indian football phenom Pratik Shinde, who became the youngest Indian footballer in history to play abroad when he signed with the NPSL’s Galveston Pirate in 2012. “I would say Coach Keyes truly loves the game,” Shinde added. “He has been a great player in the past and continues his legacy through
Houston Hurricanes FC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MUNDOFOX Houston. “I have been involved in soccer in Houston for over 25 years and this is the biggest deal I have ever done in futbol and with the Hurricanes,” Hurricanes President Brendan Keyes stated. “It’s a great way to start our first season with such a prestigious TV network as MUNDOFOX Houston.” The MUNDOFOX Houston logo will be featured on the front of the Hurricanes’ home jerseys, while the
The Houston Hurricanes FC announced today the signing of 15-year-old goalkeeper Tyler Garner. In doing so Garner made history as the youngest Houston Hurricanes FC player ever signed. He also becomes the youngest player to ever sign with an NPSL side. “Tyler is a great goalie, I have been working with him for a few months now and he is improving everyday,” Head Coach Thiago Reis commented. “I can’t believe he is only fifteen years old and so mature as
Houston Hurricanes FC is proud to announce the appointment of Thiago Reis as head coach. “The search is over,” Hurricanes President Brendan Keyes stated. “We’ve got our man.” Reis brings a multitude of experience as a player and coach to the Houston club. He has previously served as head coach of the Club America Academy, Director of Operations at 3v3 Street Soccer, and head coach of Galveston Pirate SC. “I am very happy to be part of a club with a rich
First, it was the New York Cosmos coming back to life in the NASL after a nearly 30-year hiatus. Today, Galveston Pirate SC owner Brendan Keyes does it in the NPSL, bringing back his former club after nearly a dozen years without a competitive match. Keyes will move his Galveston NPSL side to Houston and rebrand the team as the Hurricanes. The Pirate brand will continue to play in tournaments and in the Texas State League, while the new Houston
Galveston Pirate head coach Brendan Keyes is sharing his years of coaching experience with the world, literally. Keyes is leading a delegation of professional coaches and players to India and Mexico with the purpose of offering top-flight instruction in an international camp format. These events should be great publicity for his Galveston squad and the NPSL as a whole. Keyes will be joined in India by former I-League coach Mohamed Nizam Packeer Ally and former Ireland Women’s National Team coach Noel
Originally scheduled or Friday March 9th, the Galveston Pirate SC (NPSL) vs. San Antonio Scorpions (NASL) scrimmage was pushed back to Saturday at 930AM due to a heavy downpour and scattered thunderstorms. It was somewhat of a sigh of relief personally, welcoming the extra hours of rest before the big match. Early Saturday morning, the weather still inclement, minus the thunder and lightning, we knew what we had to get done. Suited up with the newly acquired kits from Admiral,
