Play For Us
Houston Express Soccer Club offers two main programs of play:
The West U Rec Program
West U Rec offers boys and girls, ages U5-U12, an enjoyable, stress-free soccer experience. Standings are not kept, and games are played against other in-house teams. Starting at U8, players can choose to remain in West U Rec or move to play in the competitive Houston Express program. In age groups U9-U12, scores are kept.
The Houston Express Program
Houston Express focuses on a higher level of development and competition for boys and girls, ages U8 and up, beginning with an Academy program to bridge recreational and competitive play. For U11 and up, Express players participate in full competitive play. Younger players in Express are part of the U8-10 Express Developmental Academy.
HESC Goals
Our goal is to give children a chance to play in a competitive, positive environment whether a child is at the beginning stages of soccer or striving to play at the collegiate level. We encourage you to learn more about each of these programs. With our comprehensive programs, we have a place for you!
If you have questions regarding which program is the best fit for your child, please contact the age group coordinator.
Age group chart
| Age Group | Birth Date Ranges |
| U5 | August 1, 2006 – July 31, 2007 |
| U6 | August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2006 |
| U7 | August 1, 2004 – July 31, 2005 |
| U8 | August 1, 2003 – July 31, 2004 |
| U9 | August 1, 2002 – July 31, 2003 |
| U10 | August 1, 2001 – July 31, 2002 |
| U11 | August 1, 2000 – July 31, 2001 |
| U12 | August 1, 1999 – July 31, 2000 |
| U13 | August 1, 1998 – July 31, 1999 |
| U14 | August 1, 1997 – July 31, 1998 |
| U15 | August 1, 1996 – July 31, 1997 |
| U16 | August 1, 1995 – July 31, 1996 |
| U17 | August 1, 1994 – July 31, 1995 |
| U18 | August 1, 1993 - July 31, 1994 |
