As the US Youth Soccer governing body of youth soccer in South Texas, South Texas Youth Soccer is charged with ensuring all sanctioned tournaments are conducted in a fair, quality manner, and comply with all applicable United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and South Texas Youth Soccer rules. 

An approved Application to Host is required for hosting tournaments, ‘friendly games’ involving teams from other state associations and exhibition games within South Texas.

For tournaments that will not include foreign teams (teams from outside the US including Canada and Mexico) click on the Application to Host Tournament link in the left margin for a complete set of hosting requirements and procedures, the Application to Host forms and instructions for completing the application.

For tournaments that will include foreign teams (teams from outside the US including Canada and Mexico)  click on the Application to Host Foreign Teams link in the left margin for a complete set of hosting requirements and procedures, the Application to Host Foreign Teams forms and instructions for completing the application packet. 

Please be aware that the Application to Host Foreign Teams packet must be approved by both South Texas Youth Soccer and the US Soccer Federation.  Upon approval by South Texas, the State Office will forward the application packet to US Soccer for review and approval. Applications to Host Foreign Teams must be submitted to US Soccer at least 30 days prior to the tournament opening date.  Applications which are not received 30 days prior may be denied by US Soccer.

These procedures are important, so please review the procedures thoroughly following all instructions and providing all of the required materials.  Failure to follow the procedures, incomplete or improperly completed applications will likely result in delays in getting your application processed and approved.  Tournaments must be approved prior to any invitations being issued or the event being promoted via mail or website.