Welcome to the Eastern District Players League operated by South Texas Youth Soccer. The Players League offers playing opportunities for competitive teams in Houston and the surrounding areas of the Eastern District and serves as the qualifying league for entry into other South Texas & USYS competitions. STX Youth Soccer manages all operations of the league including rules of play, registration, scheduling and field usage, disciplinary sanctions, and referee assignments. The Players League hosts a comprehensive platform for boys’ and girls’ teams in the 11U-19U age groups. The Players League proudly offers multiple divisions, including Division I, Super 2, and the newly added Division II.
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE INFORMATION
DIVISION I / SUPER 2
The Division I/Super 2 Players League is designed for high-level competitive teams seeking to compete against similarly skilled opponents and aim for advancement to the state level (SCL). This level of play is not open to all teams; new teams must apply through the Request for Consideration (RFC) process during July and January or be promoted from Division II through the league’s promotion and relegation structure. Lower Super 2 teams are eligible to participate in the Directors Cup, while Division I and higher Super 2 teams can compete in the Presidents Cup during the spring. Please note that some 11U-13U teams in Division I brackets will be subject to seeding into the State Cup.
- Division I/Super 2 Team List
- Players League Reschedule Request Form
- 11U-14U Division I / Super 2 Spring 2025 Brackets
DIVISION II
Division II offers an open competition for teams transitioning from a recreational setting to a more competitive environment. It serves as the initial South Texas league competition pathway for teams aiming to advance to higher levels of district competition. Division II teams are eligible to participate in STX Soccer championship events, including the Fall Championships in December and the South Texas Cup in the spring.
- Division II Team List
- Players League Reschedule Request Form
- 11U-14U Spring 2025 League Registration – Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025
EASTERN DEVELOPMENT SPRING LEAGUE INFORMATION
STX Soccer and the Eastern District Players League are excited to host the Eastern Developmental Spring League (EDSL) again this spring. The EDSL is organized under the The Players League and is open to all interested 15U–19U teams that participated in the Fall 2024 season of Division I, Super 2, Division II, or the State Classic League (SCL).
Eastern Developmental Spring League (EDSL) Overview
- 15U-19U 2025 EDSL Registration – Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE DATES
2024-25 LEAGUE TIMELINE
AUGUST 2024
August 30: League Fees Payment Deadline
SEPTEMBER 2024
September 7-8: Week 1
September 14-15: Week 2
September 21-22: Week 3
Sept. 28-29: Week 4 // 6th Annual Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer – Gold Laces Weekend
OCTOBER 2024
October 5-6: Week 5
October 12-13: Week 6
October 19-20: Week 7
October 26-27: Week 8
NOVEMBER 2024
November 2-3: Week 9
November 9-10: Week 10
November 16-17: Week 11
November 18: Spring 2025 Division I / Super 2 Request for Consideration (RFC) Opens for 11U-14U teams
November 18: Spring 2025 Division II (11U-14U) and Eastern Developmental Spring League (EDSL) Registration Opens
November 23-24: Fall League Play RAIN DATE
DECEMBER 2024
Nov. 30-Dec 1: Final Date for League Matches
December 9: Spring 2025 Division I / Super 2 RFC Application Deadline
December 14-15: 13U USYS Frontier Conference Qualifier (Location: Round Rock Multipurpose Complex)
December 20: Division I and Super 2 RFC Accepted Team / Bracket Announcements
JANUARY 2025
January 3: Division II (11U-14U) / EDSL Registration and Payment Deadline
January 7-10: Initial Spring Schedule Released
January 13-19: 11U-14U All Divisions Reschedule Workshop
January 20: Final 11U-14U All Divisions Spring Schedule Released
January 22-26: EDSL Reschedule Workshops
January 28: EDSL Final Spring Schedule Released
January 29: 11U-14U Division I and Super 2 League Spring Payment Deadline
FEBRUARY 2025
February 1-2: League Play Week 1
February 8-9: League Play Week 2
February 15-16: Presidents Day Weekend (No Games)
February 22-23: League Play Week 3 / EDSL Week 1
MARCH 2025
March 1-2: League Play Week 4 / EDSL Week 2
March 8-9: League Play Week 5 / EDSL Week 3
March 15-16: Spring Break (No Games)
March 22-23: League Play Week 6 / EDSL Week 4
March 29-30: League Rain Date
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE RULES & PROCEDURES
- Players League Policies and Rules (updated 11.4.2024)
- Players League Game Day Procedures
- Players League Club Pass Player Guide
- Players League ‘Neutral Site’ Guideline
PLAYERS LEAGUE DISCIPLINE & PROTEST INFORMATION
- Players League Advisory Committee Overview
- Players League Administrative and D&P Fine Schedule
- Disciplinary Action for Yellow and Red Card Accumulation (STX Progressive Disciplinary System Section 4.9, pages 10-12)
- Players League D&P Committee Overview
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE FEES
Players League Spring 2025 Payment Policy
The Eastern District Players League follows a per game fee structure for both the Fall and Spring portions of the seasonal year. All teams must complete payment for the Spring 2025 portion of their team’s games by the coinciding date listed in the Payment Policy and the League Calendar.
Division I/Super 2 Game Fees
- 11U – 14U Teams: $125.00 per game
Division II Game Fees
- 11U – 12U Teams: $100.00 per game
- 13U – 14U Teams: $105.00 per game
2025 EDSL Game Fees
- 15U – 19U Teams: $145.00 per game
Payment should be mailed to: ATTN: Players League, 2851 Joe DiMaggio Blvd, Suite #23, Round Rock, TX 78665
*Credit Card payments will incur a 2.85% processing fee.
13U SOUTH TEXAS FRONTIER CONFERENCE QUALIFIER INFORMATION
An invitation only, round-robin style event where the top three teams in the Players League – Division I, the top three teams in WDDOA Prime Flight, the top team from the South Zone (non-WDDOA team as determined by the South Zone), and the top team from El Paso (as determined by El Paso) compete for an opportunity to participate in the USYS Frontier Conference in the Spring 2024 season.
- Dates: December 14-15, 2024
- Location: Round Rock Multipurpose Complex (2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665)
- Site Map: RRMC Site Map
- Schedule: 13U Qualifier Schedule
- Hotels: Book Here
- Rules & Policies
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE CONTACTS
Ernesto Escamilla
Assistant Director of Competitions
League Administrator – Division I/Super 2
ernestoe@stxsoccer.org
512-272-4553
Ryan Kunkel
Competitions Coordinator
League Administrator – Division II
ryank@stxsoccer.org
512-272-4553
EASTERN DISTRICT PLAYERS LEAGUE RESULTS
LEAGUE SCHEDULE ARCHIVES
2024-25 Eastern District Players League (Fall 2024) Schedule/Standings
2023-24 Eastern District Players League (Fall 2023) Schedule/Standings
2022-23 Eastern District Players League (Fall 2023) Schedule/Standings