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
Photo Credit: Houston Hurricanes FC Houston Hurricanes FC Head Coach Brendan Keyes announced today that the club has signed former Brooklyn Italians striker Henry Lino. “He came out on trial last week and you could see right away he was top quality,” Keyes stated. “We threw him in at the deep end against the Houston Dynamo last weekend and he didn’t miss a beat. He didn’t get on the scoresheet, but he created a lot of chances for himself and for others.
Photo Credit: Houston Hurricanes FC Houston Hurricanes FC, a charter member of the Texas Premier Soccer League (TPSL), has signed Indian football prodigy Pratik Shinde to a three-year contract extension. “I talked with our General Manager Roderick Lemond and we decided that we wanted to tie him down for the next three years,” Hurricanes President/Head Coach Brendan Keyes stated. “He deserves full credit for his recent performances, coming over to a foreign country with with his family back in India must
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
After a 4-1 victory over Houston Regals SCA in the semi-finals, the Houston Dutch Lions FC will host and play against the Hurricanes FC in the Texas Cup Final. The Houston Dutch Lions FC proudly host the Texas Cup Final. They have many plans for the event, including bands and music, providing fans with entertainment on and off the field. A postgame ceremony, led by TPSL President Brendan Keyes, will honor the cup winner and runner-up. The Hurricanes FC are a
We are excited about partnering with the TPSL this season. It’s going to be a great season with lots of important matchups and quality players. Here’s a sneak peak from the Houston Dutch Lions: 1. What are your goals for the TPSL season? The Houston Dutch Lions FC’s main objective for this inaugural TPSL season is to develop the young, talented players selected for our squad. With this we are looking to not only develop their technical skills, but their tactical
“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
