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Our history
Over the past 20 years, SA United has continued to grow
Over the past 20 years, SA United has continued to grow
With a core statement and focus, we have continued to maintain our club philosophy and ethos throughout our 20 years of existence.
Over the last 19 years we have formed a wonderful base of fully qualified full-time staff, backed up by our excellent part-time developmental coaches. Our club excels in producing not only skillful, intelligent, technical soccer players, but also fantastic human beings, ready for life's challenges as they complete our programs and venture out into the world.
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HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Formed in 2005 with a simple mission, to provide quality coaching, a methodology, a philosophy and a high level of soccer in the San Antonio area.
Being one of the very first clubs in San Antonio to start coaching soccer at a competitive level, we offered players a route into a more competitive mindset, either working their way up through our Academy or being of age to jump straight into our competitive teams.
Maintaining our club philosophy and core values throughout our athletes development and education is at the very foundation of our club. These values are set by our club curriculum, providing a clear direction as players advance through the club.
Our club milestones in all their glory
A commitment to honoring our traditions
Doing the right thing by our members and their families.
We provide everyone involved in the club, exceptional service through all of our programs, with a firm foundation of our core principles.A commitment to taking care of our members
We are one Club, one Family, one United.
We pride ourselves on creating an environment that makes everyone feel cared for, welcomed and looked after. We are a family.A commitment to giving back to our community
Over the past decade, our United for Hope tournament has been dedicated to supporting local charities, giving a percentage of all proceeds to our chosen charity.
A commitment to develop every player in our club
A commitment to developing every player, regardless of age and level of play. To teach life lessons through the game (sportsmanship, competition, respect).
Timeline and milestones
A recap of some of our favorite memories and milestones
A recap of some of our favorite memories and milestones
Over the course of our club evolving and growing, we have achieved some amazing milestones and memories.
2024
The DPL
We join the Development Player League (national platform) for our girls.
2023
National platform
We join the Elite Academy and the Texas2 (national platforms) for our boys.
2022
Our sponsor
La Panadería become the clubs shirt sponsor for the next two years.
2021
Coming soon
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2020
Staying active
The Covid pandemic, we introduce online training for all of our families.
2019
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2018
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2017
The new era
Keith Winton purchases SA United, taking the club to the next level.
2016
Adidas all day
Our first ever Adidas Fall Kick Off Tournament begins, SA's finest pre-season event.
2015
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2005
And it begins
SA United was founded by Jay Sparrow, starting a new era of soccer in San Antonio.
2006
It's the boys
The club forms the very first boys team, 9 boys become history.
2007
Welcome home
We have a home with a new sponsor, GVTC Communications Sportsplex.
2008
Girl power
The club now form the very first girls team, starting with an 11v11 competitive team.
2009
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2010
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2011
Our community
United for Hope, San Antonio's first and only charity tournament.
2012
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2013
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2014
Europe bound
We compete in the largest international youth tournament, the Gothia Cup.
Over the many years, SA United has been privileged to be a part of so many important milestones and events in our clubs prestigious history. From the very day the club was founded to present day, we have had one goal in mind, to be the very best club we can be.
AND IT BEGINS
The club was originally founded by Jay Sparrow
LET'S PLAY
We form our very first boys team (9 players total)
OUR HOME
SA United can call GVTC Sportsplex their home
GIRL POWER
We form and include our very first Girls program
UNITED AS ONE
Inaugural United for Hope charity tournament
adidas® FKO
Inaugural adidas® Fall Kick Off Tournament
LA PANADERÍA
We have an amazing new shirt sponsor
BOYS JOIN EA
Soccer on a National Platform for our boys
GIRLS JOIN DPL
Soccer on a National Platform for our girls
As our club continues to grow, so will our memorable events, in course, they will be added to our timeline.
Our history
20 years of history and memories
20 years of history and memories
Timeline
Milestones and club events
Milestones and club events
2015
Coming soon
This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.
2016
Adidas all day
Our first ever Adidas Fall Kick Off Tournament begins, SA's finest pre-season event.
2017
The new era
Keith Winton purchases SA United, taking the club to the next level.
2018
Coming soon
This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.
2019
Coming soon
This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.
2020
Staying active
The Covid pandemic, we introduce online training for all of our families.
2021
Coming soon
This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.
2022
Our sponsor
La Panadería become the clubs shirt sponsor for the next two years.
2023
National platform
We join the Elite Academy and the Texas2 (national platforms) for our boys.
2024
The DPL
We join the Development Player League (national platform) for our girls.
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