Fort Worth United Soccer Club History
In 1966, Alexander Everett (1921-2005) formed and coached our first team under the Fort Worth United banner - the FWU '51 Boys team.  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 State Championship win at Houston in the Astrodome against San Antonio Saints and Devils).

Five years later an additional team was added - the Fort Worth United '71 Boys 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 quality 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 North Texas and fields over thirty competitive and Academy teams.

Fort Worth United's First Team - 1968 State Champions
Email from Fox Guenter - member '51 FWU Squad: 

Hello my dear old soccer club! I could not believe that my good ol' soccer club is such a successful club by now. Just for the start I want to tell you, that I was one of the playing coaches in 1967/68 when we played and won our first Texas Championship in Houston at the Astrodome against San Antonio "Saints and Devils" and won 3:1. - Fox

Below are photos and notations regarding the original 1951 Fort Worth United team, including pictures from their 1968 State Championship victory.

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Picture sign-in sheet listing players (and some girlfriends) on the 1951 FWU Team.  Names on the list include: Jeffrey Lynn, Charles Schweitzer, Curt Griffin, Dub Ambrose, Richard White, David Rubinson, George Rojas, Alexander Everett, Mike Murphy, Tom Pocey, Duff Hallman, Bill Moore, Steve Herrick, Mark Evans, Robert Secrest, and Doug Carvey.

One of Fox Guenter's (the ex-FWU player that supplied us with these pictures) later games...

Players and their girlfriends relaxing by the pool before the big game.

The team's "lucky charm" relaxing by the pool before the big game.  Original team members report that this good luck token was kept behind the goal at every Fort Worth United game.

Houston Astrodome scoreboard showing Texas Junior Under 18 Soccer Championship - Fort Worth United vs. Saints and Devils of San Antonio - Saturday, April 20, 1968.  Scoreboard reads: "Welcome to the Astrodome - Eighth wonder of the world.  Tonight's first game - Texas Junior Under 18 Soccer Championship - Fort Worth United in Black vs. Saints and Devils of San Antonio in gold jerseys".

Coach Alexander Everett (1921-2005) addresses the team with pre-game instructions.  Note the horde of excited fans in the stands.

FWU '51 Boys State Championship game in progress.

FWU '51 players leading 1-0 at the halftime.

Coach Alexander Everett (with crutches) addressing the team.

Preparing for the trophy presentation.

Fort Worth United receives the State Championship trophy

Team Captain Richard White hoists the State Championship trophy while teammates celebrate.

Coach Alexander Everett giving the post-game speech, while team captain Richard White listens intently.

Final salute to the fans!

The 1968 Fort Worth United State Championship Trophy

Brief 1969 newspaper clipping describing the team, announcing league status, and advertising for openings on the team.