Why should I choose Fort Worth United Soccer Club for my player?

Focus on Development
Fort Worth United believes strongly in bringing out the best in each player, and that each player is an integral part of the team.  Although there's no denying that winning is desirable, the Club's focus remains on the development of each individual player.  As the oldest and largest Club in the Fort Worth/Tarrant County area, years of established experience and demonstrated accomplishments have proven this philosophy successful.

High-Level Competition
By nature, competitive soccer inherently provides a high level of competition - both in the club training and development program and in the competitive games and tournaments that the players compete in.  At FWU, we provide three "team models" that allow for varying degrees of competition depending upon the needs and goals of each particular player.  From the "Colors" team model for players wanting to focus intensely on development, to the "Metals" team model for players that desire to compete at the highest level of play, FWU's team models provide a level of competition suitable to each individual player.

Club and Coach Integrity
The most important ingredient of any mutually beneficial relationship is a shared sense of trust.  You will never be able to establish or develop a successful relationship without it, for trust is the foundation for reliability, dependability, honesty and good faith.  The key to building trust is to be upfront and honest from day one.  At Fort Worth United Soccer Club, it's quite simple - integrity is our highest priority and we make a great effort to cultivate honesty and integrity in our organization.  In fact, our coach’s contracts bind them to this philosophy and ensure that they adhere to FWU’s high professional standards.  You can expect FWU coaches to always be upfront, honest, and open - they will demonstrate excellence through action and not empty words.

How do they go about bringing out the best in each player?
Fort Worth United provides regular skills sessions, goalie schools, speed, strength, ACL injury prevention, and agility training in addition to the individual team practices.  Fort Worth United also uses Futsal, the indoor soccer game, to further increase our player’s skill level.  These sessions are provided at no additional costs over the standard fees.  In addition to regular training sessions, Fort Worth United also hosts various camps and clinics throughout the year for our club members.  Fort Worth United's comprehensive player development programs ensure our players receive the highest quality training regime possible.

What other benefits does Fort Worth United Soccer Club offer for my player?
In addition to specialized skills and tactical training from our nationally and internationally licensed professional coaches, Fort Worth United provides various additional benefits to its members.  The Fort Worth United web site provides extensive club and player information, including individual player and team statistics, scheduling, account information, special downloads, training routines, and more.  Additionally, our newly constructed practice facilities, located in the southern area of Fort Worth, northern area of Fort Worth, and western area of Fort Worth, feature state-of-the-art practice fields (and further enhancements to our training facilities are in the works).

Fort Worth United also assists our older players through the college recruitment process by providing information and assistance regarding collegiate scholarship opportunities, promoting our players to the top colleges in the country, maintaining close relationships with universities, working with universities to supply statistics and answers to questions about our players, and by "showcasing" our players in some of the country's top tournaments.  In addition, the Club provides special speaking engagements for players and parents conducted by guests from the national or regional soccer community, work with local merchants to obtain discounts and special offers for our members, work with area corporations to obtain sponsorships and grants for our club and players, and by assisting parents and players with financing by providing quality, money making fundraiser opportunities, flexible payment plans, and individual scholarship opportunities.

Why should I choose Fort Worth United Soccer Club?
Simply put, Fort Worth United's offers innovative, quality services.  Fort Worth United Soccer Club  is structured, organized, and efficient which means we can provide more services for less money than most other clubs.  FWU provides its members with the top coaches in the area.  And unlike some smaller competitive clubs who may offer no guidelines or guidance to their individual teams, FWU provides an inventive, organized development plan for our players.  Finally, FWU is a locally based club which means you won't spend extra hours every day driving to out-of-town practices.

More precisely, what do I receive as part of my club membership?
FWU members receive:

• Weekly team practices from your team coach
• League fees - Spring and Fall seasons
• Tournament fees - from 2-8 tournaments per season including “Showcase” tournaments for our older teams
• Winter futsal/indoor
• Private practice facilities - three professionally designed, lighted practice fields (a 4th field is planned)
• Weekly goalie school
• Weekly skills clinics
• Weekly ACL Injury Prevention training, and Speed, Strength, and agility sessions
• Week-long camps offered throughout the year
• College placement and scholarships using our extensive academic network
• Exclusive access to the FWU web site and accompanying team management applications
• Fundraising opportunities and sponsorships
• Discounts from local vendors
• 4 Payment plans to choose from including credit card payment
• And More!!!

What should I choose Fort Worth United over a independent club?
For the same reasons stated above.  In addition, independent soccer clubs are notorious for their short life - most lasting only a year or two before recognizing that their smaller size results in cost inefficiencies which in turn greatly limits what they can offer their members.  Opportunities with independent clubs are often limited and their lack of a "name" prohibits them offering their players benefits such as college scholarship assistance and financial support.  In addition, most independent clubs offer only one or two practices per week and the chance to participate in a lower level competitive divisions.

Who is the Board of Directors?
Each team has its manager or parent representative who serve on the board, as well as officers who are elected at the annual meeting in April.  All interested parties are welcome to attend the meetings, and the day, time, and location are published on the web site and in the Fort Worth United newsletter. 

Is Fort Worth United really the oldest and largest select club in Fort Worth?
In 1965, Alexander Everett (1921-2005) formed and coached our first team under the Fort Worth United banner.  This team included several exceptional players including Dave Rubinson, former Head Soccer Coach at TCU.  This team played several years together in Dallas and traveled to compete against teams from all across the United States.  During their first three years of existence, the team dominated their competition and never lost a single game (including a 3-1 Texas Championship win in Houston in the Astrodome against San Antonio Saints and Devils).

Five years later an additional team was added - the Fort Worth United '71 team was formed with local players born in 1971.  That group of 10 year-old boys stayed together until high school graduation in 1989, during which time the Fort Worth United Soccer Club, Inc. was officially incorporated (in 1980).  During their eight years together, the 71 team enjoyed much success.  The highlight of this team's history came in 1987 when the team reached the quarterfinals in youth tournaments held in Sweden, Denmark, and Holland.

During those years, the Club expanded to include a new boy's team each year.  In 1997, the Club was excited to begin a girl's program with the first team being the girls '81 team.  Thus, Fort Worth United not only pioneered girl's select soccer in this area, but also has produced teams at all age levels competing in the most prestigious leagues in North Texas.

By the early 2000's, FWU was a well established soccer club when they began vast organizational and operational changes intended to solidify the club's presence and lay the foundation for future growth.  The introduction of many innovative training programs, development of superior practice facilities, and launching of several community initiatives served to fuel the Club's fiery growth.  Today, Fort Worth United Soccer Club is one of the top 10 largest competitive clubs in Texas and fields some of the highest ranked teams in our area.

For more Fort Worth United Soccer Club history, please visit the Fort Worth United Soccer Club History page.

What are the goals and objectives of Fort Worth United?
Fort Worth United provides expert soccer training and instruction from qualified, professional coaches in a unique "team model" system of operation.  Our objective is to field teams that can compete with the best youth soccer teams in the state, the nation, and throughout the world, and to put our players in a position to promote their soccer skills and accomplishments to assist them in securing a higher education.  We are dedicated to helping our players achieve success by developing their skills, attitudes, and understanding of the game, as well as by encouraging their academic achievements.  Fort Worth United encourages sportsmanship, fairplay, and family involvement.

Some things to consider when choosing a team/club:

Here are questions you should consider:

• Do you want a coach who exhibits the character and behaviors you would like your player to emulate?
• How many teams does the club have at the same age level and how many coaches are assigned to run those teams?
• How do the costs compare to the other clubs in the area?
• How much playing time do you believe your player will receive on the team?
• Where does the team practice?
• What additional development opportunities does the club offer (e.g. skills sessions, specialized goalie training, Academies for younger siblings, etc.)?
• Does the Club truly focus on player development or are they a "churn and burn" club that ignores development of their club players and instead compensates for underdevelopment by replacing those players each year?
• What additional benefits does the club offer (e.g. assistance with scholarships, free access to club/player information via the web site, training library, etc.)?

How do I become a member of the Fort Worth United Soccer Club?
Club teams are formed each July through an assignment and selection process called July Tryouts.  Players are evaluated and assigned to a team based on their level of skill.  As a preface to the July tryouts, players may attend the June Open Practices with other players in their age group.  The June Open Practices give players the opportunity to meet the coach, get to know the Club, and of course, get a few extra touches on the ball.

Once the FWU competitive teams have been formed and rosters finalized, you may still have an opportunity to be placed on one of the FWU teams.  If space is available on a team, a player may request a private evaluation from the coach of that team.  Check the FWU Team list, find the team you are interested in joining, and email the coach for further instructions.

Still have questions?
If you have questions related to the Fort Worth United Soccer Club, feel free to contact us.