What ages and program levels does The 956 United offer?The collaboration serves boys and girls from about U7 through U19 across local MYSA leagues, DYSL festival teams, WDDOA Prime and Challenger travel divisions, Frontier Conference Premier I for 13U–19U, State Classic League squads, and an MLS NEXT academy track for elite development. Off-season training sessions open through PlayMetrics when the club schedules them.
About
The 956 United is a McAllen-based youth soccer collaboration launched in May 2022 to strengthen player development across the Rio Grande Valley and open more competitive pathways for boys and girls. The umbrella brings together McAllen Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) and Ontiveros Performance Academy (OPA) so families can move from introductory local play into regional and national league tracks without leaving a shared club identity.
What the club offers
Programming spans boys and girls from about U7 through U19, with fall-through-spring league calendars that typically run from September through May. Local MYSA teams train and host weekend games at the De Leon Soccer Complex in McAllen, while travel-oriented squads compete in Western District Developmental Soccer Association (WDDOA) Prime and Challenger divisions with matches that can extend into the San Antonio and Corpus Christi areas. Older boys and girls also represent the brand in US Youth Soccer Frontier Conference Premier I play for 13U–19U age groups, State Classic League competition, and an MLS NEXT academy pathway for families pursuing the highest national development standard.
Teams, leagues, and competitive highlights
Roster listings show a wide ladder of red, navy, and gold boys teams from U8 through U18 alongside girls teams through U19, mixing neighborhood festivals, MYSA league nights, and out-of-area travel. Frontier Conference participation includes a boys 13U squad in the multi-state Premier I structure that draws four clubs each from Oklahoma, North Texas, and South Texas into 12-team tables with routes toward South Region and national US Youth Soccer events. The organization publicly celebrates high-level results, including a boys 14U navy group recognized as 2023 state champions, a girls 19U red team noted as state champions, and a boys 16U (2008) group billed as national champions on the home page. Families can also enter off-season training blocks through PlayMetrics when those sessions are open.
Training sites, tournaments, and events
Primary outdoor training and many home matches center on De Leon Soccer Complex at 4101 North 29th Lane, McAllen, Texas 78504. The club stages the 956 United International Winter Cup at McAllen Sports Park North and South for invited boys and girls birth-year groups, giving South Texas teams a branded holiday tournament without leaving the Valley. Sponsorship partners and team photo galleries round out the year-round calendar for players who stay with the collaboration across multiple seasons.
Office hours and how to reach staff
The business office sits at 4311 North 10th Street, Suite A, McAllen, Texas 78504, with walk-in help Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Families can call (956) 631-0431, email admin@the956united.com or mcallenyouthsoccer@hotmail.com, or submit the online contact form for program questions, off-season registration links, and travel-team inquiries. Social updates also flow through Facebook and Instagram under the 956 United Soccer Club handles.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do 956 United teams train and play?Most McAllen-based training and home league play happens at De Leon Soccer Complex, 4101 North 29th Lane, McAllen, Texas 78504. WDDOA travel teams may play in the San Antonio and Corpus Christi areas, Frontier and State Classic League schedules add regional road games, and the International Winter Cup uses McAllen Sports Park North and South.
When do seasons run and how do families register?League play for Rio Grande Valley families is organized around seasons that typically start in September and finish in May, with exact start dates shifting each cycle. Families should call the McAllen office during Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. hours, use the contact form, or follow active PlayMetrics signup links when off-season training registration is posted.
What is The 956 United’s mission and competitive philosophy?The collaboration formed in May 2022 to make Valley soccer stronger by uniting established member clubs and giving players clearer ladders from local MYSA nights into WDDOA, Frontier Conference, State Classic League, and MLS NEXT opportunities. Coaching and team placement aim to maximize personal development rather than keeping every athlete on a single competitive track.
Which travel leagues and tournaments are tied to the club?Travel teams compete in WDDOA Prime and Challenger divisions, Frontier Conference Premier I tables managed through US Youth Soccer National League programming, and State Classic League for older boys groups. The club also hosts the 956 United International Winter Cup at McAllen Sports Park for invited birth-year teams during the winter break window.
How can families contact The 956 United?Call (956) 631-0431 Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., email admin@the956united.com or mcallenyouthsoccer@hotmail.com, visit 4311 North 10th Street, Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504, or complete the online contact form for registration help and program questions.
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